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Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding
Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Charity, Community associations, Crisis Skylight Centre, Croydon CAB, Croydon Council, Croydon Vision, CVA, Garwood Foundation, Mayor Jason Perry, Mind in Croydon, South West London Law Centres, Steve Phaure
Tagged Age UK Croydon, Asian Resource Centre of Croydon, Conservative, Covid-19, Crisis, Croydon, Croydon Almshouses, Croydon CAB, Croydon Citizens Advice, Croydon Council, Croydon Drop In, Croydon Vision, Croydon Voluntary Action, CVA, Garwood Foundation, Mayor Jason Perry, Mind in Croydon, New Addington Good Samaritans, South West London Law Centre, Steve Phaure, SWLLC, Tory
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Cold-hearted Perry refuses to open warm banks in Croydon
More than half of local councils in England are planning “warm spaces”, where people can shelter from the cold this winter amid soaring energy costs. But not in Croydon, where the borough’s cold-hearted Mayor, Jason Perry, has decided that the … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe East, Age UK Croydon, Business, Charity, Community associations
Tagged Addiscombe East, Ashburton Hall, Better, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace FC, GLL, Mayor Jason Perry, Selhurst Park, Socco Cheta, South Norwood, South Norwood Community Kitchen, Tory, Waddon, Waddon Leisure Centre, Warm banks, Warm hubs, Warm spaces
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‘Alarming’ report finds 1-in-4 older Londoners living in poverty
Poverty rates among older Londoners are significantly higher compared to the rest of the country, according to a report published today by charity Age UK London. The figures show that 25per cent of older Londoners live in poverty, compared to … Continue reading
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Tagged Age UK, Age UK London, Croydon, fuel poverty, London, London Assembly, Mayor, Mayor of London, Poverty
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NHS and Age UK urge over-50s to get jabbed for covid and flu
National charity Age UK is encouraging older Londoners to make sure that they are fully jabbed against flu and covid-19 viruses this winter. Alongside NHS London, Age UK London wants to ensure all over-50s participate in the free autumn vaccination … Continue reading
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Tagged Age UK London, coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Flu, NHS London, vaccination
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NHS and charity urge public to get second covid booster jab
NHS London and Age UK are working together to promote the covid-19 spring booster vaccine for those most at risk, including the over-75s, older care home residents and those who are immunosuppressed aged 12 and over. So far more than … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health
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Labour wants to cut voluntary sector funding by a ‘full Negrini’
CROYDON IN CRISIS: A year after they gave a ‘golden handshake’ to the council CEO who helped bankrupt the borough, part of the £38.4m Town Hall budget cuts will impact dozens of charities and community groups. EXCLUSIVE By STEVEN DOWNES … Continue reading
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Volunteers in Selsdon shift their work from food to support
As – for better or for worse – the government eases coronavirus lockdown conditions, so some of the mutual aid groups and food banks which sprang up around the borough three months ago are now being wound up. Age UK … Continue reading
Balance and Movement classes, Scratchley Hall, every Monday
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Age UK Line Dancing sessions, Scratchley Hall, every Thu
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Age UK Yoga sessions, Scratchley Hall, every Thursday
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Age UK Zumba Classes, Scratchley Hall, every Wednesday
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Age UK Seasonal Fayre, Scratchley Hall, Nov 25
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Mental health workshop, St John’s Upper Norwood, Oct 17
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Nordic walking sessions, every Friday, Beddington Park
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Ex-Palace striker Johnson strolls to launch of Active Eagles
Former Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson, always known for his ability to out-pace defenders, last week helped to launch a scheme which deliberately encourages footballers to stroll their way into the penalty box. Johnson was the star turn at the … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Crystal Palace FC, Football, Health, Louisa Woodley, Sport
Tagged CPFC Foundation, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace FC, Louisa Woodley
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