Category Archives: Age UK Croydon

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

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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

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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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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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Brigstock Road Community Hub, every Monday from Sep 26

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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

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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

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Age UK’s Creative Art classes, Scratchley Hall, every Thu

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Older People’s Day 2018, Scratchley Hall, Oct 2

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Age UK You Too Can Sing, Scratchley Hall, from Sep 3

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One to One IT Support, Scratchley Hall, every Friday

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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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Age UK’s volunteers’ recruitment week, Centrale, Jun 1-7

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Beddington Park seeks volunteers for buddy walking scheme

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Nordic walking sessions, every Friday, Beddington Park

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Free Bollywood dance classes for over-50s, Thornton Heath

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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

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Council issues warning over rogue traders at your doorstep

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Age UK Croydon Summer Concert, Scratchley Hall, Jul 25

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