January-February 2015 No.66

Please note that this is a free magazine

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How to keep warm this winter Helping Hands Legal News IT News Kedgeree recipe Health Matters Key Safes Kirkgate Centre, Shipley Starting Point Free art sessions Keighley joint events Scores of local activities 6 pages of “What’s On” !

And much more!

Making more of life for people over 50 in the Bradford District

Happy New Year! I hope that when you read this in early 2015 that you have had a good Christmas holiday and I would like to offer my very best wishes for 2015. As usual, this copy of voice is full of news and information focused on helping the over 50’s in Bradford get the support and advice they need and to get the best out of life. We are working hard to improve not just ‘Voice’ but our Website as well. We want them to be able to provide you with as much information as we possibly can, in the easiest possible way. We will let you know how we are getting on in the next issue. As I mentioned last time, two of our main aims between now and April next year are to establish our priorities for the next 3 years and to work more closely with our partners in Bradford Council and the Health sector. We are still going through difficult times and by working closer together we should ensure that we minimise the potential impact of any changes to funding or to services provided to older people across the Bradford District.

Colin Gornall

Of course, we shall also continue to campaign both locally and nationally for properly funded health & social care services to ensure that older people in Bradford have access to the advice & support that they need and we would like to put an end to age discrimination generally. We recently received some fantastic news! I’m delighted to confirm that our Befriending bid with the Big Lottery has been successful. The new 3 year funding will ensure that we can extend the previous scheme to cover the whole of the Bradford area to improve as many lives as we possibly can. We will Age UK now be recruiting three new members of staff for Bradford & the service and we will focus on reducing District (formerly loneliness and isolation, which affects so many Age Concern older people in today’s society. It will also enable Bradford & us to work closely with ethnic minority groups and District) is a local charity serving the other communities, helping them to set up their Bradford Metropolitan District (Bradford, own befriending services if needed and work to Shipley, Keighley, Bingley, Ilkley and the plug the gaps around the befriending work carried surrounding areas). out by other organisations. I also want to let you know about a current opportunity to receive some free warm home insulation support in your homes. We are working with Bradford Council and Islamic Relief UK to carry out 150 “Warm Home Insulations” across the district. The Warm Home Insulation includes things such as draught proofing, energy lighting and hot water tank jackets. If you would like to be added to the list or would like to receive more information please speak to our Helping Hands Team on 01274 728259.

We work with other Age UK and Age Concern organisations the length and breadth of the country as part of Age England Association, supporting each other, working together and sharing Quality standards.

Well it’s definitely going to be a busy year however the whole Age UK Bradford & District Team and I are looking forward to the challenge and will be working extremely hard to ensure we can make a difference to older people’s lives here in Bradford.

Our thanks for recent donations and assistance to:

All money earned, and all donations and legacies received, are used to support our work in the Bradford District.

Katie Palmer There are also other acknowledgements for help throughout this issue

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Are you or someone you live with aged 75 or over? Age UK is helping TV Licensing make sure everyone who’s entitled to a free TV Licence has one. So if you or someone you live with are aged 75 or over, apply for yours today. How do I apply? It’s quick and easy to apply. You’ll just need your National Insurance number to hand, or another proof of age if you don’t have one. If you’re applying on behalf of someone else, make sure you have their details ready. Call one of our friendly advisors on *Calls to our 0300 numbers cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number from a landline, but mobiles may be more. 0300 790 6154* more information go to www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ over75info

IN SYMPATHY Age UK Bradford & District Reg. Charity No 1025961 By leaving a legacy to our Charity your Final Act of Kindness will help us to continue our work of improving the lives of local older people both now and in the future

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How to keep warm this winter These are our five top tips to stay warm this winter. 

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18 degrees C is the ideal temperature for your bedroom and 21 degrees C is the ideal temperature for your living room. Check your thermostat or use a room thermometer to monitor temperature Keep your bedroom window shut on a night. Breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections Stay active and when you are indoors try not to sit still for more than half an hour, if you can get up. Walk around or make a hot drink Eat well. It is important to eat well, especially in the winter. Have at least one hot meal a day and have regular hot drinks, as they help to keep you warm. Also stock up on basic food items in case of a cold snap If you are feeling under the weather, get help as soon as possible and tell your friends, family or carer. You can also get advice from your local pharmacist or from www.nhs.uk/ asap. The earlier, the better.

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Have your heating system serviced and chimney swept Check your water stopcock is working properly Fit thermal linings to your curtains if you can – this will also help to keep the heat in Check out the benefits and grants available to help with insulation and energy efficiency – our team at Starting Point can point you in the right direction. Call them on 01274 391190 or contact our Helping Hands service on 01274 728259.

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Batteries for your smoke alarm Salt or sand for icy steps and pathways Tinned fruit and vegetables – it’s just as nutritious as the fresh kind Cold and flu medicines, as well as any repeat prescriptions Pasta and rice will last through the winter months, so stock up now

Winter Fuel Payment You could get between £100 and £300 tax free to help pay your heating bills if you were born on or before 5 July 1952. Most payments are made automatically between November and December and you should get your money by Christmas. You usually get a Winter Fuel Payment automatically if you get the State Pension or another social security benefit (not Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit) (Continued on page 5)

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Winter Fuel Helpline number – 0845 915 1515

Cold Weather Payment The 2014/2015 Cold Weather payment scheme will start on 1 November 2014. You’ll be able to check if your area is due a payment in November 2014. Payments are made when your local temperature is either recorded as, or forecast to be, an average of zero degrees Celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You’ll get a payment of £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.

For help with claiming benefits contact Starting Point on 01274 391190 – see page 15. For help with insulation measure contact Helping Hands on 01274 728259 – see

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Painter & Decorator If you need a tradesman who takes pride in his work and is prepared to be paid relative to the current economic climate… Then contact Paul on CC Tel: 01274 596471 Approved Mobile: 07817 833952

All Internal and External work carried out.

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D. Wood (Fabrications) Ltd Supply & Fitting of:  Internal & External Handrails & Grab Rails  Gates & Railings  Security Grills Free Site Visits to assist with your requirements 593 Thornton Road, Thornton Bradford, BD13 3NW Tel/Fax 01274 831114 www.dwoodfabrications.com

DCL ELECTRICAL Chris Griggs Call for a free no obligation Quotation Tel 01274 608723 Mob 07738 901705 (24HRS) Web: WWW.DCLELECTRICAL.CO.UK All Work complies with Part P Regulations ▪ Rewires ▪ Outside Lights ▪ Mains Board Changes ▪ Extra Sockets ▪ Extra Lighting Points ▪ Garden Lighting ▪ CCTV

Julie – Mobile Hairdresser Covering Bradford 4, 5, 6 & 7 I provide the following hair care. All in the comfort of your own home: · Cut & Blow Dry · Shampoo & Set · Perms · Colours & Hi-lights Special rates for OAPs from Tuesday – Saturday To make an appointment call me on:

Tel: 07792 736947 At the Winter Gardens we held an Open Event for Older People’s week at the beginning of October. Among the highlights of the day was an impromptu recital on the grand piano delivered by Bradford centenarian and renaissance woman, Connie Galilee. We had half an hour’s worth of classic tunes stylishly played with the odd flourish. Thank you Connie. 8

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Paying your Residential Care or Nursing Home Fees You will have to contribute towards your residential care or nursing home fees. Your local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust will work out how much you have to pay through a financial assessment. Getting your needs assessed Before any financial assessment you will have a needs assessment. Your local Trust will be able to tell you how much they usually pay for a residential care or nursing home that will meet your needs and then arrange a suitable residential care or nursing home for you. Or, you can choose one yourself that charges the same sort of price. This is important if you are paying your own fees to start with but think you might need to ask your local Trust for help later on. Your financial assessment After assessing your care needs, you'll have a financial assessment, with your HSC Trust, looking at your income and capital to calculate how much you have to pay towards your home fees. Examples of income include: interest on your savings, private and/or State Pension, some benefits like Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance or the care component of Disability Living Allowance Your capital might include: savings, investments, any property you might own (like your own home or holiday home, for example) Before your financial assessment, make sure you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to. This is important because your contribution to your home fees will be based on all income - including benefits. No matter how much you have to pay towards your home fees, you must be left with £24.40 a week to spend as you choose. If you get the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, you will keep getting it. You'll also get up to £5.75 per week of any savings credit if you are over 65. Capital and the value of your home If you have over £23,250 in capital you will be assessed as being able to meet the full cost of your care. Capital between £14,250 and £23,250 will be calculated as providing you with an income of £1 per week for every £250 of your savings. Capital at or below £14,250 will be ignored in calculating how much you have to contribute to the cost of your care If you own your home then it will usually be counted as capital 12 weeks after you move permanently into a care home. The value of your own home will not be counted as capital if certain close relatives still live there. HSC contribution towards the cost of nursing provided in nursing homes If you live in a nursing home and have assessed nursing needs, your local Trust will pay £110.89 per week towards the fees to cover the cost of the nursing element. If your assessment indicates that your primary need is for health care, your Trust will pay the full cost of your care. This is called 'continuing health care'. Hospital staff, your local doctor (GP) or social worker can help arrange an assessment if you think you qualify. If you disagree with the decision made after your assessment you can ask for your case to be reconsidered or make a complaint to your local Trust.

Specialist advice from lawyers who care: · Lasting Powers of Attorney · Wills and Probate · Care Home Fees · Court of Protection Contact Susan Wright Member of Solicitors for the Elderly 1 Manor Row, Bradford Tel. 01274 381900 18 Springfield Court, Guiseley Tel. 01943 883960

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Kedgeree Spicy rice, smoked haddock and boiled eggs Ingredients

Serves 2

1 large free-range egg - 340g smoked haddock fillets 2 fresh bay leaves - 85 g long grain or basmati rice Sea salt - 1 knob butter or ghee 1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds - 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped 1 small fresh finely chopped red chilli 1 heaped tablespoon curry powder Juice of 1 lemon 1 good handful fresh chopped coriander 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled & grated 1 small onion, or 1 bunch of spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 small pot fat-free natural yoghurt

Method This is a traditional British breakfast from colonial India and it's a lovely little dish, with a nice balance of spicy and smoky flavours. It makes a tasty lunch or supper too – so get stuck in! Boil the egg for 10 minutes, then hold under cold running water. Put the fish and bay leaves in a shallow pan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from pan and leave to cool. Remove the skin from fish, flake into chunks and set aside. Cook the rice in salted water for about 10 minutes and drain. Refresh in cold water, drain again, and leave in the fridge until needed. Melt the butter or ghee in a pan over a low heat. Add the ginger, onion and garlic. Soften for about 5 minutes, then add the curry powder and mustard seeds. Cook for a further few minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and lemon juice. Quarter the egg. Add the fish and rice to the above pan and gently heat through. Add the egg, most of the coriander and the chilli and stir gently. Place in a warm serving dish. Mix the rest of the coriander into the yoghurt and serve with the kedgeree.

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Can you help? Would you like to develop new skills or make use of your existing knowledge ? Age UK Bradford and District welcomes the help of volunteers who play a crucial part in all our work: Befriending • Walk from Home • DIY small jobs • Benefits take-up Advice and information • Shops • insurance Trading • Health and community projects • Computer, e-mail and internet training • Displays and exhibitions. Or have you another skill or interest which can help others? Please give us a ring on 01274 395144 12

The Need to Exercise and Follow a Healthy Diet

amounts of calcium and alkaline-forming foods, as opposed to less acid-forming ones. That means eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugar, processed food and alcohol. Taking vitamin D is also a proven way to increase bone health.

Loss of bone and muscle among older adults is a common but serious concern. Not only does it interfere with flexibility, balance and the ability to perform daily activities, but it contributes to osteoporosis, arthritis, falls, fractures and other injuries common among seniors. It's possible to maintain good muscle strength and bone mineral density with proper diet and exercise, both of which become increasingly important as you age.

Regular exercise will go a long way toward improving comfort, quality of life and independence in late adulthood. Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, increases bone and muscle mass, which keeps balance, endurance and strength intact. That means there is much less chance of falling and Professionals who care sustaining fractures.

As the body ages, calcium and other minerals are lost and bone density starts to decrease, especially among postmenopausal women. The discs between the spinal vertebrae may also start to lose their cushioning fluid, causing the spine to shrink and the bones to become thin and brittle. Joint fluids also decrease with age, which can cause stiffness and discomfort. In some areas of the body, particularly the knuckles, hips, knees and hips, the cartilage will often begin to degenerate altogether. All of these events can cause loss of height and problems with mobility, strength, endurance and posture and lead to bone and joint diseases such as arthritis.

Some Workout Objectives: ♦ Lubricate joints ♦ Stabilize spine ♦ Increase circulation ♦ Strengthen postural muscles ♦ Keep ankle joints flexible ♦ Strengthen mobilization muscles ♦ Strengthen tibialis muscles or shin

Research suggests that higher-protein diets can help keep older bones and muscles healthy and strong. This may work best if the protein is consumed with adequate

about your feet & much more

Tel: 01274 590118 Mob: 07768 570373

Ankles Circle the ankle by drawing an imaginary circle with the toes, 4 times to the right, then 4 times to the left. Repeat exercise with left foot. This exercise lubricates the ankle joint. Shins Tap the toes by lifting the toes of both feet (with the heels on the floor) and dropping the toes. Repeat 8 times and pause. Then lift toes and hold for a second and release. Repeat 4 times. This exercise strengthens the shin muscles and will help prevent tripping. Calves Extend leg from knee and flex the ankle. Point the toes toward the knee and feel the calf muscle stretching. Repeat 4 times on each leg, alternating legs. This exercise will help avoid cramping in the lower leg.

Remember it is never too late to start.

Recycle old and unwanted hearing aids In the workshop at Frankland Prison, Durham, the men have been trained to refurbish old unwanted hearing aids to 'as new' condition. These are then given free of charge by a number of charities to needy deaf and hard of hearing children in the developing world. In 2013 such donations were given to 29 countries. So........if you or your friends have any suitable donations please pass them to us c/o Age UK Bradford and District and they will be sent on to needy via the Durham Lions. All aids welcome: broken / digital / analogue; but please ensure they are boxed or in a bag with a fastening. 13

Key Safes – outdoor key boxes

The Yorkshire & Humber Community Ageing Research (CARE) Study Frailty is a condition that becomes more common as people get older and their bodily systems (including the brain, the immune system, muscles and bones) decline. There are currently around 85,000 frail older people living in the Yorkshire and Humber region. People with frailty tend to become more frail over time and are more likely to be admitted to hospital or long-term care, and have a shorter life expectancy. Even a small event - such as a change in medication or a minor operation - can have a major effect on a frail person, causing them to go from independent to dependent, or from mobile to immobile.

What is a key safe? A key safe is a secure metal box where you can store several keys outside your front door. People you trust can open the safe using a unique combination number. It can be used by care staff, family and friends who visit regularly, so that you don't have to answer the door. It also means that, in case of an accident or sudden illness, people will still be able to get in if you need help.

We have just started inviting people to participate in the Yorkshire & Humber Community Ageing Research (CARE) Study, where we aim to recruit up to 1000 older people and follow them for up to four years. We will collect information about their health, social and economic circumstances. This is a way of understanding more about frailty, how it progresses, and what treatments might help. To begin with, we are recruiting a range of people aged 75 years and over, some who may be frail and others who are fit and healthy.

At Age UK Bradford & District we recommend the C500 Police Approved KeySafe™ which provides the ultimate in key safe security being the only key safe in the UK to obtain ‘Secured by Design’ Police approval. The C500 also achieved LPS1175 level 1 security rating, a test devised by security experts including the Association of British Insurers. Therefore installing a C500 KeySafe™ will not invalidate your home contents insurance. Why fit a C500 KeySafe? · · · · · ·

It is the only key safe to have Police approval providing objective reassurance The C500 has a security rating making it as strong as a domestic front door It is user friendly and easy to operate It is recommended by social services, healthcare companies and charitable organisations The fitting of every KeySafe helps to supports Age UK Bradford & District Our installer WILL NOT set your code, ensuring total security for you

We are recruiting from GP practices in the Bradford area and you may get a letter through the post if your GP practice is taking part in the study. If so we would like an opportunity for one of our researchers to contact you and tell you more about our study. All the researchers in the CARE study team have lots of experience of carrying out research with older people. The research is being funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR CLAHRC for Yorkshire & Humber). This study is part of a larger programme of research investigating the best way to identify frailty and to manage it in the community. You can find out more about the different studies and the people who are involved at: https:// sites.google.com/a/nihr.ac.uk/clahrcyh/ourthemes/primary-care-based-management-offrailty-in-older-people

Age UK can supply and install the C500 Police Approved KeySafe™ for the unbeatable price of just £80. We can also supply and fit a smaller non Police approved key safe for £65. Call Age UK Bradford & District, Home Services Team on 01274 728259 now to discuss your requirements! A friendly helpful service is guaranteed!

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Notes from the IT Project Isn’t “freeware” wonderful? These days you can avoid paying out for programs which are relatively expensive by downloading programs that are capable of achieving virtually the same thing. Most people would still buy a computer or laptop with a “platform” of Windows 7 or 8. Unless you have bought a package the computer will probably come with a “free” trial version of Microsoft Office. This will “expire” after a few months and you will be faced with a one-time bill to pay for your licence. If money is not an issue, then install Microsoft Office. Alternative software like Libre Office or Open Office are good alternatives offering most of the basic functionality of Microsoft Office. Whatever software you choose to create your documents it is worth remembering that these programs are running “on top of” Windows 7 or 8. These programs are sometimes referred to as “platforms”. Microsoft continually improve these and issue updates to fix problems with the programs or security issues so you should regularly run “Windows Update” on your machine to download and install these. When you download Microsoft programs or updates there is often an agreement which you are supposed to read and agree to by clicking the “I agree” box. Many people have become so used to doing this that they do not read what they are signing up to (because it is from the “trusted” Microsoft) and just click on the button. This attitude of “just clicking and not reading” has been exploited by other providers of all kinds of software and particularly freeware. As they say in Yorkshire “you can get summat for nowt” but if that is the case how do these freeware developers earn any money? When you go to their websites they can be quite confusing as there may be many “download here” boxes and you may have trouble finding the correct one. If you click the wrong one you may end up with at best something you did not want or something that can damage your computer. Each time you do this the site is earning money by referring you to another “supplier.” A more subtle and fairly common ruse can be that you select the right download but then have to apparently click on the OK box several times before your software is downloaded. This is where you have to be really careful and read what you are agreeing to. Each time you click OK you are agreeing to another program being added to your download. The chances of at best cluttering up your machine with unwanted junk programs or at worst downloading dangerous malware can be drastically reduced by first reading and if necessary “un-checking” tick boxes and clicking on “DECLINE” several times until you get to the final box which has the required software. So… freeware downloader, beware and if you are going to do this and not pay for virus protection either, make sure you use AVAST or other effective virus software to give you some safety on the web.. Peter Berresford Finance & IT Manager December 2014

Advertising We are very grateful to our advertisers, both for their support to the local charity and to ‘VOICE’, and for their services to older people. However, because we are no longer funded to operate and monitor a Traders Register of services, the appearance of an advert does not mean that we are in a position to endorse the advertiser's goods or monitor services. 16

Age UK Bradford & District Shops

Unit 4-5 Arndale Mall, SHIPLEY, BD18 3QQ Tel: 01274 531556 231 High Street, WIBSEY, BD6 1QR Tel 01274 698857 51, Town Gate, WYKE, BD12 9JD Tel: 01274 693383

11, Westgate, BAILDON, BD17 5EH Tel 01274 586658

Our shops are very grateful for the donation of good quality items.

26 Ivegate, BRADFORD. Tel:01274 741171

The Shops help the charity to fund our local work. Volunteers in the shops and supporting the shops are crucial to our work.

Unit 8, Airedale Centre, Cooke Lane, KEIGHLEY, BD21 3PF Tel: 01535 610100

Unit 3 Co-operative Parade, HIPPERHOLME, HX3 8LT.

If you can help, please ring our office on 01274 395144 and ask for an application form.

Tel. 01422 206312 45-47 Bradford Road, IDLE, BD10 9PB Tel: 01274 619869 22, High St, QUEENSBURY, BD13 2PA Tel: 01274 884925

Our Idle shop celebrated 1 year of opening on December 4th and has been a real success in the local community. To mark the event they held a party in the shop for customers and our team of volunteers which was a great success. There was champagne, an anniversary cake and balloons to make the event special. In Idle, we have quickly built up a regular customer and donor base and there are always fantastic bargains to be had in the shop. We have a large space to fill and have added furniture items to those regularly offered by charity shops. Often a piece of furniture comes in and is sold immediately. Our van driver Barry is always happy to deliver items and regularly comes back with another donation after dropping off the customers purchase! We now have 9 community shops which sell donated clothing, books and bric a brac as well as small electrical items and these are a vital source of funding for the services and products that the Charity aims to deliver. A steady flow of donations is crucial to our shops, many of which are Gift Aided which means we receive a further 25% from HMRC providing the donor is a tax payer. You don’t even have to be working to pay tax and it costs you nothing but can make a huge difference to us. We have volunteer opportunities too which allow people to learn and develop new skills as well as putting into practice those which have been gained through life experience. If you would like to join any of our teams why not call in to your nearest shop for an application pack or call our Head Office on 01274 395144 17

Joint Events in Keighley With the help of Age UK Bradford and District, local groups in Keighley got together recently to host two headline events for Older People. The Association of Ukrainians and The Italian Welfare Association presented the ‘European food exchange’ during which the preparation of Ukrainian delicacies such as ‘Varenicky’ and Kapusta were demonstrated and sampled. The Italian group showed those present how to make Pasta and Wine and brought along a delicious Lasagne. Other European members from Germany, Austria and the former Yugoslavia were present to share in the festivities. Later on December the 4th these groups again got together to share food from their different cultures on their ‘Health and well being day’. A massage therapist came along to soothe the stresses and strains whilst a yoga tutor demonstrated exercises to boost circulation, aid breathing and enhance overall health.

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Group members enthused about being able to get together with friends from other cultures and share their traditions. It was also a great pleasure to relax and be pampered.

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The Kirkgate Centre, Shipley, BD18 3EH (Tel: 01274 580 186 ) www.kirkgatecentre.org.uk )

Activities for older people Art & Craft Club Every Tuesday 10.00-11.30am A weekly group exploring a wide range of techniques & projects. Cost: £2 per session. Contact: Kirkgate Centre on 01274 580186

Matinee Film Club Every fortnight 1.00-4.00pm Come & enjoy films, both old and new, meet people who love movies. Cost: £2 Contact: 01274 580186

Afternoon Record Club Last Friday of the month Share your love of recorded music from any era you choose. Bring along any vinyl you’d like to share – we can even play old 78s. Cost: £1.50 inc refreshments. Contact: Kirkgate Centre on 01274 580186

Social Day Centre for Older People Every Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00-3.15pm Pre-booking only. A day of activities, socialising & enjoying a lunch together. Cost: £6.00 inc lunch & travel. Contact: Kirkgate Centre on 01274 580186 Owlet Dance Every Thursday 1.00-3.30pm A large group of over 50s enjoying traditional sequence dancing & light refreshments. Cost: £1 per session/£2 membership per year. Contact: Jean on 01274 627 048 after 4.00pm

The Airedale Terriers Music Group Every Thursday 10.30am-12.00pm All instruments welcome! Sessions are free & all abilities welcome. Free refreshments. Contact: Kevin on 01274 321911

A Befriending Scheme for older lesbians living in the Bradford District and in Calderdale This new scheme has just been launched by the Labrys Trust. The Labrys Trust is a Registered Charity (No. 1100363) run by a small group of lesbians who work to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of older lesbians living in Bradford and Calderdale. We provide support and services to address the needs of older lesbians. We have a confidential telephone line to answer questions and provide information and we host a social group that meets in Calderdale. You can find out more about the trust and its work on our website www.thelabrystrust.com There is a contact form on the website or you can email [email protected]. Alternatively you can contact us on 07907 469927 where you can speak to someone every Wednesday evening between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Outside these hours you can leave a message and someone will get back to you.

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Funeral Cost Set to Sky Rocket. The average cost of a funeral in the UK has increased for the tenth year in a row, according to an annual survey which has revealed that the main expenses associated with passing away have soared by as much as 80% in the last decade. A significant rise in local authority cremation and burial fees has puched the overall average cost of a basic funeral up to around £3,500.00 If discretionary costs like flowers, probate and headstones are added to this then the total cost of passing away has risen even faster than inflation, now standing at £7,622.00 an overall increase of 7% since 2012. In the last six years burial fees have risen by 69% and cremation fees by 51% now standing at £3914.00 and £2998.00 respectively. It also looks like its not stopping there as research suggests that funeral costs will keep rising at a significant rate. The Age UK Guaranteed funeral plan is the cheapest in the country; the completely secure fund allows individuals to set out their personal requirements, has a one call activation, the ability to pays for ones funeral at todays prices, and reduce family stress at an emotional time. Call into to our Kirgate office Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm or call Hazel or Elaine on 01274371832. price from £3225.00

Focus Group for Older People Monthly meetings Alternating in Bradford, Keighley, Ikley

City Centre Meeting Rooms Available To Hire!

11am till 12:30 pm Run by Bradford Adult and Community Services Contact Jeanette Booth 01274 437957 [email protected]

Age UK Bradford and District are pleased to announce we now have meeting rooms available to external charities and organisations at very reasonable rates. You can book the rooms for either a morning, afternoon or a full day session. The price includes; refreshments, use of whiteboard and flip chart. Power point facilities are available upon request. One room has a large modern boardroom table in situ.

Open House for Seniors at St George’s Hall Drop-in Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays) 10 am to 2 pm Activities available now include exercise and arts & crafts Now at Winter Garden, llkley on Fridays

For further information, price details and availability, please contact us on

01274 395144 or by email: [email protected]

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It’s now easier than ever to apply for the free over 75 TV licence Call 0300 790 6073 Or write to TV Licencing, Bristol, BS98 1TL, giving your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number Or fill in the short form online at www.tvlicencing.co.uk/over75

Groups : Why not promote what you do ? If you would like to place an article to promote the work and activity of your group in Voice.

We are pleased to announce that our colleagues in Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees are making their Domestic Cleaning Service available to residents of the Queensbury, Low Moor, Wyke, Wibsey and Shelf areas of Bradford.

please send it to Jeff Pickersgill Member Liaison Officer, Age UK Bradford & District 13–15 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2AY . tel: 01274 395144 or email: Jeff.Pickersgill@ageukbradfordand district.org.uk If you want advice on articles please contact Jeff on 01274 395144

For information contact: Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees 5 & 6 Park Road, Halifax, HX1 2TS Tel: 01422 262014

Clayton Electrical Domestic, Commercial and Industrial work carried out.

Complete rewiring All internal and external work undertaken Fitting of extra lights and sockets Repairs and renewals carried out

Friendly service with no job too small.

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Free Arts Sessions at Artworks Creative Communities!! No experience needed! Free sessions! Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm: The Creative Stroke Recovery Group Meet new people and learn some new skills in a fun and informal setting. These sessions aim to help stroke survivors increase their self-confidence, self-esteem and the will to improve through the medium of art. The sessions are free but donations are welcome. 1.00-3.30pm: Creativitea and Biscuits A fine blend of creative writing, music and art over a cup of tea and a chat. This group is open to adults for all ages and is a self-run group. The sessions are free but a donation for refreshments is welcome.

Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm: Creative Journeys Sessions for Carers The sessions are open to anyone who is a Carer. A Carer is anyone who looks after a family member or friend who has a long-term illness or disability. Make new friends and learn new skills whilst exploring visual arts including painting and drawing, creative writing, music and radio. These sessions are free.

Where? Artworks Creative Communities, The Delius Arts & Cultural Centre, 29 Great Horton Road Bradford BD7 1AA (the Free City Bus stops right outside!) For more information please call Elly on 01274 256 927 or email [email protected].

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ACCENT HOUSING AURELIA HOUSE—ARMCHAIR AEROBICS Come and join us for armchair aerobics every Wednesday at 3.30pm. Only £2.50 for a 1 hour session. A great way to keep fit plus make new friends. If you are interested call us on 0845 678055. Aurelia House, Cunliffe Road, Bradford BD8 7BJ. ACTIVE SENIORS CLUB, meet once a fortnight on a Thursday Afternoon, 2pm – 4pm For tea, coffee and home baked cakes. Come along and meet new people and have a chat, take part in activities such as games, entertainment, knitting & crafts all just for £1.00 per session. Contact St Peters Church, Moorhead Ln, Shipley, BD18 4JH on 01274 400 381 ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE in the ALLERTON & LOWER GRANGE area. Cafe West offer a range of services and a friendly welcome for Older People. Monday: Extend Gentle Exercise classes: 11-12.30, and then visit our community cafe for lunch at affordable prices. New class starts 12th September Tuesdays : Benefits Advice: Royds Benefits Advice Service from 9.30am-12 noon. Silver Threads Luncheon Club: 11-2.30pm (only £3.50) Falls Prevention Class: 11.30am-12.30pm . Wednesday: Royds Debt Advice 9.30-12 noon Silver Surfers Computing for the over 50's : 10 -12pm Health Wise Exercise 9.30am-11am Art for Improvers 1-3pm Stop Smoking Clinic 1-3pm Confidence Building Course starts in November (Book early to secure your place) Thursdays Heavenly Touch Massage (by appointment) Fridays Art Project for the over 50's 10.30-12.30pm (beginners welcome) Art for special needs 13pm Call into our friendly community cafe between 9-2pm any time between Monday– Friday for a meal or a cuppa at affordable prices. Community Transport available on request, call to register your details. Contact Cafe West on 01274 488499 TEA & TALK at ALLERTON METHODIST CHURCH. Meeting between 12 noon – 2.00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For further information please call John Wilson on 07887353045 The Anand Milan centre meets at Wilfrid's Church Hall, St. Wilfrid's Road, BD7 2LU. The days and timings are as follows: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 2pm. The activities include light excercises, arts and crafts,cultural events, yoga and wonderful freshly made Asian lunches. We also provide advice and support for the elderly which includes counselling and signposting to other services. For information please contact Mr B Mistry on 07505116206 or Mr V Lad on 07743949349. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Bronteland A monthly social get together for people with dementia and their families in the garden centre café at Steven Smith's Wilsden. For future dates and more details call Ron hamer on 01535 272124. Christian House Group An informal group for people with dementia, carers, ex-carers, based around themes from the Christian year. For future dates and more details call Ron hamer on 01535 272124. Eccleshill Well-being Café This is a friendly café with entertainment and refreshments for people with dementia and their carers. Eccleshill Reformed Church, Victoria Road, BD2 2BL. 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm. For more information contact Sarah or Julie on 01274 586008. Happy Memories Singing Group A singing group where you can sing for pleasure, for people with Dementia and their carers. Thursdays 1.00pm-2.45pm. Undercliffe. Ilkey Well-being Café This is a friendly café with entertainment and refreshments for people with dementia and their carers. Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley. LS29 7DZ. 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm. For more information contact Sarah or Julie on 01274 586008. Just for Carers A support group for anyone who cares for person with a memory problem. The 3rd Friday of the month 1.30pm-3.00pm.

The Alzheimer's Society Office Shipley. Contatc Clare Mason on 01274 586086 for more information. Let's Sing A singing group where you can sing for pleasure, for people with Dementia and their carers. Wednesdays 10.30am-12.15pm. Bankfoot. Peaselands News & Views Group A friendly, informal discussion group for people with memory problems and their carers. Come and join us, we have a topic and often end up reminiscing! The 2nd Friday of the month, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Peaselands Anchor Housing, Shipley. For more information contact Sarah or Julie on 01274 586008 Evening Cafe A cafe for people with memory problems, who are under 65, or cannot get to daytime meetings because of other commitments. Please come along with your partner, family member or friend! Menu includes: Live music, speakers, support information, pie and peas! £1 per person per session. The 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm-9pm. Venue: Cue Gardens, Stadium Road, Odsal, Bradford, BD6 1BJ. For more information contact Chloe Hewlett on 01274 586286. Anchor Court Gardening Group, Anchor Court, BD8 8JF meets Tuesdays 1030-1200 Contact Andrea Pickersgill on 07581223406. St ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH, Undercliffe. LUNCHEON CLUB Fridays at noon. A hot lunch and dessert, tea or coffee, and a chat. Cost for lunch is £4.00. Would you like to join us? You will be made very welcome contact Jean on 01274 820374. Airedale Arthritis Care Group hold our meetings first Wednesday of the month,@Crosshills Village Centre, Main Street, Crosshills. ,7pm--9pm. We have speakers on, and it is a friendly group,contact Sue 01535692018 ATAXIA SELF-HELP GROUP meets at Springdale Community Centre, Springdale Crescent BD10 9QR on Saturdays at 12 noon. The group has speakers and social meetings and helps support its members and stops isolation. Contact Dennis Boland on 01274 622116 or email: [email protected] ACTIVITIES AT AURELIA HOUSE, CUNLIFFE ROAD BD08, contact Peter Tempest 07798577278 WednesdayCoffee Morning 10.30 Afternoon aerobics! GAMES EVENING ThursdayTOASTED TEACAKES AND CRUMPETS 10.30 Afternoon games FridayBreakfast Baps Saturday is CURRY NIGHT Avery Tulip Court Monthly Coffee Morning We meet the 1st Tuesday every month, come and have a cup of coffee/tea with us. To find out a little more about what we do please contact Sue on 0370192 4953 A small charge may apply. BAILDON METHODIST CHURCH- Wesley’s is a caring Community Centre and Cafe, situated in the centre of the Village.A warm welcome awaits you Monday to Friday 10.00–3.30 pm where you can meet friends for coffee, snacks and hot lunches cooked fresh daily.Open Saturday 10.00 – 12 noon for drinks and snacks. Please pay us a visit and look at our menu, very reasonable prices. BAILDON LADIES FORUM - IAN CLOUGH HALL, BAILDON meets the second Tuesday in each month (except August) at 2pm for a talk, usually with slides. Members £1.00 members,Visitors £1.50. All are welcome. Bric a Brac is always welcome for our stall. Tel: Jean Hinchcliffe 01274 588769 Secretary, for any other details. We look forward to seeing you. BAILDON MEN'S FORUM meets every other Monday (except Bank Holidays) at the Ian Clough Hall ,Baildon . 10.00 for coffee & biscuits , 10.30 for a talk or slide show ,cost £2.00. Contact Tony Johnson 01274 581556 for more details. Baildon Mens Health Group Baildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Baildon BD17 5FH. Men’s exercise group, Wednesday 6.30 -7.30pm . Contact: Michael Breen 01274 632 878 BAILDON SCRABBLE GROUP meet once a fortnight on Tuesday Mornings. Improve your vocabulary and keep the brain alert (also good fun) BOOK GROUP meet once a month on a Wednesday afternoon. Library books used—no cost involved. A wide variety of (Continued on page 26)

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Advertise YOUR meetings and events here FREE (Continued from page 25) books to read and discuss. MULTI FAITH GROUP meet once a month on a Wednesday afternoon. An opportunity to understand other faiths and to promote more tolerance of other views. For information on all the groups ring Valerie on 01274 583296. Bedale Centre over 50s Group We are a friendly group meeting every Monday 10 – 1. Based in BD6. Breakfast and Lunch is available at £3. Various Activities. Regular trips/meals out. Transport can be arranged via the Access bus. For more details contact 01274 605860 or 78565 BRADFORD OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP meets at The Bolton Methodist Church, Bolton road, Bradford. 2-4pm. Every month except January and August. Phone 01274 630146 (Barbara Craven) or 01423 779662 (Jill Beaumont) for further details. Bradford Punjabi Cultural Society (BPCS)meets first Friday of the month 1830-2030 at 299, Leeds Road, BD3. Contact Hoshiar Singh 07964108331 Bradford University of the Third Age (U3A). Offering a range of social, intellectual, and physical activities and interests for retired and semi-retired people. Meets at the Bradford Club, Piece Hall Yard, BD1 1PJ at 10.30am for a coffee morning, guest speaker (and maybe even lunch!) on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. All Over 50s are welcome. Contact Angela Curtis on 01274 394676 or email [email protected] THE LIFE CENTRE - Bierley Community Association, 102 – 104 Bierley House Avenue, BD4 6BU. Advice centre Monday 10-12 noon. Every Tuesday 12.45 – 2.15 Exercise Class for Seniors. Each Friday 12.30 – 2.00 Lunch Club. Friday Friends, our activity group for the over 50s every Friday between 1.45-3.45. includes arts and crafts, games, nail bar and refreshments All activities take place in the Hall. For further information please contact Lisa Normington on 01274 688686 BOLTON WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE, Meet-N-Eat Social Lunch Club, Mondays 11am – 3pm for over 50’s. A home cooked meal, social activity and a chance to meet new people, ring Carol or Cath on 01274 588684. Bowler Close Tenants Coffee morning. Come along and join us for a friendly chat and cuppa, maybe a biscuit too We meet on a Monday morning at 9:30am in the Lounge We also have Bingo evenings on Monday / Thursday 8pm - 10pm and also Bowler lose recently received funding for JJB to come and do activities / crafts and exercise this is on a Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Everyone is welcome. A small charge applies. Contact the court manager for further details Pamela 0370 192 4956 or just pop in. THE BRONTE CAFÉ: is held at the Mechanics Institute, Main Road, Denholme, on the second Thursday of the month - For details, please contact Janette Hird on ! 07805 359467. CHIN WAGGERS DROP IN FOR THE OVER 50S. Every Monday at Bedale Community Centre, Bedale Drive, Buttershaw (opposite Reevy Hill Primary School). From 10am to 1pm. Transport available via minibus. We have speakers, plan days out, read plays, have pamper and aromatherapy sessions, do quizzes, wii games, indoor "sports" such as skittles and quoits and lots more. Refreshments are provided, including lunch. Entry charge of £3 covers all activities and refreshments. Everyone welcome to join us at this friendly group. For more details please ring Maggie on 01274 690262 ext, 23 or 07780779314. The drop in is run in partnership with Butterwood Community Group and Buttershaw Christian Family Centre. St Christopher's Church Holme Wood Home from Home Centre for over 55's meets Mon, Tues, Wed and Fridays 10am to 3pm. Door to door transport available, home cooked 3 course lunch and refreshments. Lots of activities on offer including; keep fit, tai chi, dominoes, indoor games, craft sessions and occasional trips out. Come along and make new friends in a warm and friendly environment. Friday Diner: Home cooked 3 course lunch for over 50's every Friday. No booking required, just drop in. Lunch served at 12pm. For information contact Diane Berry on 01274 689898. CIRCUIT EXERCISE CLASSES FOR THE OVER 50’S – Tuesday Steeton Methodist Church 3.30 – 5.00, Wednesday Bingley Methodist Church 10.00 – 11.30, Thursday Keighley Leisure

Centre 2.00 – 3.30. Extend Seated/Supported Exercise – Friday Thornton Methodist Church 1.30 – 3.00. Contact Rhona 01535 601605. ST.CLEMENT`S ANCHOR PROJECT LUNCH AND ACTIVITIES CLUB St Clements Church, Barkerend Road every Monday 11.00 am - 1.15 pm. Cost is £3.50 per person. Places are limited so please call Indi on 01274 743054 OVER FIFTIES CLUB (COPWA), CROSSFLATTS -St Aidan’s Square, Crossflatts, Bingley. Mondays—Coffee Morning 10-noon; Tuesdays—Social Afternoon 2-4pm; Wednesdays—Members Meeting & Entertainment 2-4pm; Wednesday Evening– Sequence Dance Class 7.– 9.30pm; Thursdays-Keep Fit 1.15-2.15pm; Luncheon Club First Saturday of the Month 12-2pm (booking essential); Monthly Social/Dance Saturday 7-11pm (ticket only) OVER 60s CLUB CULLINGWORTH: Welcomes visitors. We meet Thursdays in the Village Hall. 2.30 to 3.30. Entertainment, Tea & Biscuits + Free Raffle. See the T&A for What’s On CLAYTON ESTATE COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP. Come and join us at ‘The Friendship Centre’ on Thornaby Drive, Clayton BD14 6HP where we run a Cafe on Mondays and Fridays, 9am 12noon. For more information contact Christopher Rushton on 07773709972 'CLANAULDER', WEST YORKSHIRE'S ONLY HIGHLAND GROUP, teach bagpipe lessons in Clayton Gospel Hall, Bradford Road, Clayton BD14 6DD on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. If you interested in learning this instrument, contact Christopher Rushton on 07773709972 or at [email protected] CLAYTON WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB You are invited to join a friendly weekly club for the over 50's At St John's Community rooms, the Avenue, Clayton. The club is open from 11.30 for tea and biscuits. At 12 o'clock we serve lunches for £3 (eg. soup, sandwiches and a pudding or jacket potatoes). You are welcome to join in the afternoon activities (eg. quizzes, dominoes, cards, and board games). We can give lifts to and from the club ( Tel. 815126). Just turn up. We look forward to seeing you. Kath Jones, Tel 01274 815126). CLAYTON VILLAGE HALL, Reva Syke Road, BD14 6QN. Fully licensed Function Suite for up to 120. Rooms for hire, for community groups ,sports clubs etc on a daily/hourly basis. Coffee Shop open each week day morning. Groups currently using the hall include carers and toddlers, dance, pilates, craft ; bingo; youth service and exercise class for over 50s. There is also an Advice Worker (tel. 01274 201389 to make an appt). The building is used for Police Liaison, Parish Council and Neighbourhood Forums. There is a Residents Meeting the first Thursday of the month – 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. There are also opportunities to volunteer and help run the Village Hall . Telephone 07734 513652 for more information. CLAYTON VILLAGE HALL ARE STARTING A MEN'S GROUP on a Friday afternoon—from November 7th 2014. 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Cards, Dominoes, Darts, Carpet Bowls, TV. Come along and meet new people. All Welcome come and have a look. Transport can be arranged. Please ring 07846 344071 CLAYTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FORUM: meet monthly at Clayton Heights Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Clayton Heights, Highgate Road, Bradford, at 10.30am, for a coffee and a speaker. Tuesdays body tone 7pm to 8pm. Thursdays 7 15pm to 10 15 pm line dancing. COTTINGLEY CORNERSTONE CENTRE – Littlelands, Cottingley, BD16 1AL. Monday - Pilates 9.45-10.45, Guide to Cameras 13.0015.00, Tea Dance 13.30-15.30. Arts and Crafts Group 14.00-16.00. Tuesday Silver Surfers 10.00-12.00, Senior Citizens 14.00-15.00. Wednesday Scrapbooking Club 9.00-12.00, Scrap Magic 10.30.13.00 Learn to Email 13.00-15.00. Thursday Film Matinee 13.00-15.30, Friday Family History 10.00-12.00, Craft & Chat Group 13.00-15.00, Indoor Bowls and Games Session 14.0016.00. Poppies Cafe open, Mon-Fri serving fresh food, tea and coffee. Large hall and rooms for hire. For more info Tel: 01274 512800, web: www.cottingleycornerstone.org.ukAn EXTEND exercise class is held on Tuesdays from 10.30 am at COTTINGLEY TOWN HALL DROP IN - Monday mornings 10 am

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Margaret's Church Hall, Frizinghall. Ring Kath Crabtree on 07950 005080 and come along and have some fun. SITBFIT - Bradford Community - St George’s Hall- Extend class alternate Mon/Tues. 11.00-12.00 (also outings/trips) lunch available. Great Horton Methodist Church : Great Horton Rd Mondays 1.30 - 2.30. £2.50. Heaton Aerobics - St Barnabas Village Hall, Ashwell Rd. Wednesday 2.00-3.00-£2.50 to include tea n biscuits. Manningham - St Paul’s Church - 3rd Wednesday of each month 11.15 - 11.45 + lunch.£3.50 (reggae session). Rockwell Community Centre - last Wednesday of each month 10.30-11.30 £2 (lunch available/trips/outings). Contact Colleen Barlow: 01274 577026 or e-mail [email protected]. THE FAGLEY FRIENDSHIP CLUB Every Wednesday 11am – 2.30pm at Fagley Youth & Community Centre, Fagley Road, Bradford. Our purpose is to provide information, help and friendship to those who need it. In addition to talks on housing, pensions etc. we arrange visits by the community police to discuss neighbourhood policing. Other activities include bingo and excursions. New members are always welcome. The Friendship Centre, Social Day Care for Older People, Undercliffe Lane, BD3 0DW. Monday/ Thursday 10am-3pm Organised activities, meet new people, reduce feeling of social isolation, make new friends, improve wellbeing, feel safe/secure in a warm friendly environment. £7.00 for the whole day includes....breakfast, hot lunch/ refreshments/ transport/ outing contribution. For information or to make a referral please contact Pam at Communityworks 01274200589 THE FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB meet and eat at The Gateway, Thackeray Road, Ravenscliffe from 12 to 2pm. Activities include bingo and raffle. Lunch including a dessert and a drink, costs £3.00. Transport can be arranged in BD10 areas. For details please contact 01274 636602. GEMS DAY CENTRE for the elderly at St John’s Church, East Bowling. We meet on Thursday 10am - 1.30pm. And have various activities—Indoor Bowls, Keep Fit, Well Being (hair cutting, manicures etc.), Luncheon Club, Special Events. Transport can be arranged locally. Minibus to Asda Tuesday mornings. Contact Lynne 01274 721752 GOOD COMPANIONS, ST JOHN’S CHURCH HALL AT THORPE EDGE, are a Social Day Centre, who meet on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am - 2.30pm, offering company, various activities and a home cooked meal. Good Companions is aimed at men and women aged 60+ living in the local area, and transport can be arranged for people living locally. Small charge applies. There are places available on Wednesday and Friday. please contact Elaine Hodgson, on 01274 610674. GREENGATES OVER 60’s CLUB. Greengates Parish Church Hall, Harrogate Road, Bradford We are a friendly welcoming club who meet every Thursday afternoon from 1.45pm–3.45pm for games, entertainment, bingo and light refreshments. A small charge applies. Everyone Welcome. HALE ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE AGED 50+ IN SHIPLEY AND SURROUNDING AREA CHIT CHAT CLUB: A ladies only club meets every Wednesday from 2.00 to 4.00pm at Peaselands, Westcliffe Road, Shipley. A chance to get together for a cuppa and a chat. Cost £3. GENTLEMENS CLUB: A club for men only, meets on Mondays from 1.00 to 3.00pm at Peaselands, Westcliffe Road, Shipley. A great way to socialise and make new friends. Cost £3. GUYS & DOLLS: A weekly social group for men and women to enjoy games, activities and lots of laughter. Meets every Tuesday from 2.00 to 4.00pm in the Emerald Suite at Windhill Green Medical Centre. Cost £3. BAILDON BUDDIES: A weekly social group with film screening on the first Thursday of each month. Meets at Baildon Methodist Church, Newton Way, every Thursday from 1.00 until 3.00pm. Cost £3. WELLBEING CAFÉ: A fun social event for older people who are feeling isolated or down, and those who are becoming forgetful, as well as their partner/carer. The Café is free and includes refreshments and entertainment. Meets at Baildon Moravian Church Hall, West Fold, Baildon, on the first Monday of (Continued on page 28)

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(Continued from page 27) the month from 1.30 until 3.30pm. HALE also run a Networking schemes for those who have become socially isolated and need some support to get out and about and link back in with their community. Contact the HALE office on 01274 271088, or visit www.haleproject.org.uk to find out more. GARDENING GROUP AT STEPHEN SMITHS GARDEN CENTRE CAFÉ, WILSDEN ROAD, HARDEN, BD16 1BZ meets every Monday 1030 until 1200. Contact Peter Handley 07891778931 Creative Support HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. Over 55’s or less able exercise club. Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm & Thursday 11:00am to 12:30pm at Upper Roon, Vulcan Street, BD4 9QU. Senior Circuit Training, join us for a chat and a cuppa. Join in with gentle exercise, games quizzes and craft. Tuesdays from 2p—4pm. Call 07853240809over 55’s. Friday 1:00pm to 3:30pm at The Salvation Army, St Margaret’s Avenue, BD4 9BD. Tuesday’s 10:00am to 11:00am at Sutton Community Centre, BD4 8NB. HEARING IMPAIRED AND DEAF DROP IN CAFE, held every Friday 10-30 till 2-30, at Little Lane Church , Duckworth Lane, behind the Co-Op. Activities geared to the individual, or just drop in for a chat and coffee. We do offer theatre outings as a group. A very friendly group, for information [email protected] or 07525123204 evenings. HOPES (HEATON OLD PEOPLE`S CENTRE): Meets every Wednesday at 14, Fairfield Street, off Scotchman Road, BD9 5AS, from 11am to 1.30pm. A meal is available and activities include speakers and health based activities. For further details, please contact Mr. Mussa on 01274 408396 or Mr. G Hussain on 01274 495740 HOPE HOUSE is running a 50+ Games afternoon on Mondays 1.15 p.m.-2.15 p.m. Free admission and free refreshments. Games include pool, draughts, chess, dominoes, yahtzee, cards or just come and chat. Phone for more details. Hope House, 16 Wood Street, Bradford BD8 8HY, just of White Abbey Road. Also Hope House is running a craft afternoon. Roseland Crafts will come each Thursday 12.30-2.30 p.m. and there will be a different craft activity to do every week. Cost is £2 for materials, refreshments are free. Tel: 01274 735344 for more details ADULTS ONLY. All abilities welcome. IDLE & THACKLEY MEN`S FORUM Wednesdays 10:00 am at Thackley Methodist Church Hall for refreshments and a chat. 10.30 am Film Shows or Talks by guest speakers (non-religious, nonpolitical). Cost is £2.00 per visit. Contact Eric or Mary Dean 01274 615462 GOOD NEIGHBOURS ILKLEY & DISTRICT SHOPASSIST. Free of charge and available to people in the Ilkley area, we are there for you when you need it most, a volunteer will collect you from your home and take you to a local grocery shop of your choice, help with shopping and packing, and help unpack if you need it. All volunteers are CRB checked. Other services include: Befriending, spring and summer excursions, To learn more contact us on 01943 603348 ILKLEY SENIOR CITIZEN’S CLUB meets every Tuesday at 2pm in the Clark Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley for entertainment, outings, games and talks. New Members are always welcome. INGS WAY LUNCH DAY - at St. Saviour’s Church, Ings Way, Fairweather Green, Bradford, BD8 OLU. This is a Community lunch held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11.30 – 1.30 and comprises homemade soup, sandwiches, coffee/tea & biscuits. No charge is made. KEIGHLEY ART CLUB meet Wednesday 6:45pm-8:45pm in Keighley healthy living, behind the library. To draw and paint. All levels of ability, a charge is made. See our exhibition in the Civic Centre and the Victorian Mural, we painted there. Ring Barbara at 01535 669914. You will enjoy this relaxing hobby. KEIGHLEY HEALTHY LIVING.DEVONSHIRE DROP-IN allows people to meet for a couple of hours for fun, Friendship and the chance to socialise.. You can have a game of cards, dominoes and other favourites over a cuppa, get advice and support on a variety of services, find out about groups in the local area or relax with a paper or magazine. Thursday mornings 10am to 12pm, £1 per session. Please contact KHL on 01535 677177 or [email protected] KEIGHLEY OVER 50s is a drop-in centre and cafe that is open every Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at the Keighley Shared Church Hall. Fresh home prepared food including soup,

sandwiches and snacks, is on offer at very reasonable prices. Activities and trips are also arranged. We hold regular bring-and-buy sales, book sales and other activities. For further information please ring John Hanson, on 07954 376644 KENNEDY HOUSE SOCIAL GROUP, KEIGHLEY Bingo every Tuesday at 7.30pm, raffle, teas & biscuits; Every Wednesday Home Made Lunch £3; Thursday 9.30 Breakfast Club. Tea, toast and a chat for 30p. Contact Jean Grange, 74 Kennedy House, Hainworth Lane, BD21 5BD MENS group at Truly Scrumptious Café, Halifax Road, Keighley BD22 9DG last Wednesday of the month 2 – 4pm. Contact Peter Handley 07891778931 KEIGHLEY - Breathe Easy Aire Valley- Respiratory Support Group for all people with a breathing /lung condition. Our friendly group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the "The Community Hub" Stone Grove, Steeton, Keighley. BD20 9FE from 1.45 345pm. For further details please contact the Secretary - Cathrine Slater, Tel: 01535 652493 or visit our website http:// beavalley.ning.com or email [email protected] KEIGHLEY SOLO CLUB meets every Thursday 7.00-10.00pm at Civic Hall, North Street, Keighley for widowed, divorced, separated and single people. Activities include dominoes, cards, scrabble, bingo, raffles, dancing, trips out and holidays. Contact Hazel 01535 690169 KEIGHLEY THIRD AGE GROUP: meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Temple Row Centre, Temple Row, Keighley, at 10.30am, for a social gathering and/or speaker. Also our programme has the following interests and activities for the over 50’s and retired people; Monday - English, History of England, Tai Chi type exercise. Tuesday - Bookworms, Crafts, French Conversation, Scrabble. Wednesday - Current Affairs, Gardening, In My Opinion, Quiz, Science &Technology, Spanish. Thursday Music Appreciation, Popular Music. Saturday - Walking Group. Sunday - Lunch Club. The Theatre Group see shows in Bradford, Bingley and Keighley. For more information telephone Joan Rye 01535 642136. KEIGHLEY & DISTRICT ITALIAN HEALTH & WELFARE OGANISATION meet once a week on Wednesdays between 12:30 - 4:00pm at the Keighley Healthy Living Centre, 13 Scott Street, BD21 2JH social meeting. Last meeting of the month a home cooked traditional Italian meal. Everyone is welcome. KHUSHBOO SELF HELP GROUP: For women only, meets on Mondays, from 10am to 1pm, at 75 Napier Street, Bradford. Activities on offer are, exercises, health talks, socialising, form filling and a lovely lunch. For more information, please contact Mrs Gursharan Kundi on 07775 731512 LADIES WEDNESDAY GROUP at Thackley Methodist Church, 2.15pm on alternate Wednesdays. Guest speakers, film shows, etc. followed by tea, biscuits and chat. £1.00 per visit. A Summer trip and Christmas lunch enjoyed every year. For details ring Chris Terry on 610083. LAISTERDYKE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP. Meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Derby Place, Leeds Road BD3. For more information, please call Raymond on 07733228418. LIDGET GREEN WALKING CLUB. Over 50’s get active project. Join us on a discovery of the parks of Bradford. A great way to get active and feel better. We are based at 40 Beckside road, Lidget green. BD7 2LS. Open every Tuesday from 10am – 1pm. Volunteers always needed. Tel: 0789 4793237 ST. MATTHEWS FRIENDSHIP CLUB: St Matthews Church, Carr Bottom Road, Bankfoot. Extend Exercise Classes, on Friday's, from 2pm until 3.30pm. Quizzes, Bingo, and afternoon tea fortnightly on Wednesdays. Monthly Cine Club (on a Wednesday pm but date varies). Please contact Bernadette Jarvis (07910575120) MACULAR SOCIETY Bradford Group meets at 2pm every 3rd Thursday at The Morley Street, Resource Centre, 124 Morley St., BD7 1BB. Good company and a range of speakers. Jim 602340 [email protected] MADHAV KENDRA DAY CENTRE: Meets at Grange Interlink, Summerville Road, Bradford, BD7 1PX, on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.00 noon, where an Art Class is on offer and on Tuesdays from 10.00am to 2.00pm, where lunch is provided. For further details, please contact Mr. Chaganlal. B. Mistry on 01274

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(Continued from page 28) 483383 or 07979768653 MANNINGHAM MILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, The Silk Warehouse, Lilycroft Road, BD9 5BD. Tel 01274 483861. Lunch Club for the over 50's every Sunday & Monday (except Bank hols) 12-2pm. Activities every Monday from 1.15pm, with a wide range of activities - gentle exercise, arts & crafts, live Music, trips & much more. £3 for a 2 course meal includes meat or fish dish, halal & vegetarian. Lots of tea & coffee, no need to pre-book, new members always welcome. Meet new friends, and have fun. Open to anyone in Bradford over 50, male or female. With easy disabled access. Our Chaat cafe is also open 7 days a week. The Manningham Mills Creative Writing Group meets at Manningham Mills Community Centre, (MMCA), The Silk Warehouse, Lilycroft Rd, Bradford BD9 5BD on Mondays from 1.30-3.00p.m. This friendly group is for anyone who likes writing or wants to improve their writing skills. Each week the Group write together using exercises devised by an experienced tutor. The sessions are free for the over 50s and people can drop in or come on a weekly basis. Sessions are funded by the Wellbeing Activity Fund. The Community Centre also serves inexpensive meals at their over 50’s lunch club, from 12 noon onwards, or all day at the Chaat Café. For more information contact MMCA 01274 483861 or email [email protected]’ NEW HEY ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, EAST BOWLING Over 50 ? Join us on Fridays 10.00am to 3.00pm Cost £4.50 includes a hot lunch and transport if necessary. Chair Aerobics, quizzes, games and a time to chat. Contact Jean on 01274 664352 or Betty 01274 727391 NEW SINGING GROUP! - BANKFOOT, BRADFORD. Proven benefits of singing both physical and psychological. Improve speech, posture, reduces pain and increased sense of well-being. Singing lifts mood, and is a form of expression. Excellent access from Manchester Road this new group will take place on Wednesday mornings beginning 5th December 2012. 10.30am-12.15pm, at St Matthew's church, Carr Bottom Road. This singing group is for people with memory problems and their carer. If you know of anyone with memory problems who would enjoy singing please pass this information on. Places limited, to confirm your place call Chloe Hewlett or Sarah Hodgson on 01274 586008. NORTH BRADFORD RETIRED PERSONS GROUP, Monday Afternoons 2pm – 4pm, Eccleshill Youth and Community Association, Mechanics Institute, 93A Stone Hall Road, Eccleshill, BD2 2EW, Contact person Shirley Knight 01274 636228, Social, Friendship and Information. NORTHERN LESBIAN NETWORK a group for women of all ages. We meet from 1.30 onwards in the Midland Hotel, Bradford in the lounge area. On the first Saturday of the month. We discuss, share ideas and have a general social. Contact B on 0113 257 9214 or Rosemary on 0796 329 1580. Or just turn up at Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4HU. Tea, coffee, lunch are available. OLDER & BOLDER: A social space for older gay & bisexual men which meets fortnightly on a Monday at the Equity Centre in Bradford. For more information contact Jonathan Cookson at Yorkshire Mesmac on 01274 395815 or email [email protected] OLDER & WILDER: A social space for older lesbians and bisexual women which meets fortnightly on a Wednesday at the Equity Centre in Bradford. For more information contact the Equity Partnership on 01274 727759 or email [email protected] OLDER PEOPLE’S UKULELE GROUP 1st Wednesday every month at The Mechanics Institute Library, Kirkgate, Bradford. Beginners and Improvers groups. We have some spare ukuleles to borrow if you don’t have your own. All welcome. Cost: £2.00/ session to cover the cost of venue hire. Contact Val Turner on 01274 484509 or [email protected] THE PICTURE HOUSE CINEMA, NORTH STREET. KEIGHLEY. Two Screen heritage cinema showing all the latest films. Open 7 days a week from tea time Monday to Friday and from Lunch time on Weekends. Occasional Monday Matinee's. Screen 1 wheelchair accessible, disabled toilet in the the foyer. For listings: http:// keighley.nm-cinemas.co.uk/films-out-now ; Facebook/Twitter "Keighley Cinema" ; 24 hour answerphone listing

01535602561 or weekly in T&A, Keighley News, Ilkley Gazette & Yorkshire Post QUEENSBURY SUPPORT CENTRE FOR THE ELDERLY. We offer day care support for older people from 60 plus, transport available for those living within Queensbury and district, but all are welcome. Lots of fun and games, trips out, a lovely two course home made lunch plus refreshments throughout the day. Come and get to know new friends and friendly staff. We are open Tues, Wed, Thurs. 10.30 - 3.30. Daily fees apply. Please phone 01274 817143 and speak to Barbara for further information. THE SALVATION ARMY FRIENDSHIP CLUB 371 Leeds Rd., BD3 9NG Meet every Monday 10.30 until 2.30pm. Home cooked healthy lunch, guest speakers, games, quizzes and other activities. Tea and coffee always available – good company in pleasant surroundings. 01274 731221 (Captain Kath Ward) ACTIVITIES at SANDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE. Monday: Community Lunch, Bingo. Tuesdays: Arts and Crafts. Thursdays: Computers don't byte adult Computer Class. Friday Work Club, Junior Youth Group. For further details contact the centre on 01274 693095. Fun and Friendship Coffee Morning at the Scholemoor Beacon Community Centre, Dracup Avenue, BD7. Wednesdays 10301230 Contact Andrea Pickersgill 07581223406S Silver Surfers Computer Group at the Scholemoor Beacon, Dracup Avenue, BD7 Mondays 1000-1200. Contact Andrea Pickersgill 07581223406 SHIPLEY ANCHORAGE ART GROUP meets every Thursday 1.30 to 3.30, new members always welcome. No tutor, just come and do your own thing. Ring Mrs Stenson on 582190. Anchorage Centre is to the left of Asda car park behind the medical centre. SHIPLEY & BINGLEY VOLUNTARY SERVICE. Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, BD16 2TA. Activities: Thursday Little House luncheon Club: 12 noon two course meal followed by tea/ coffee, booking essential. Tuesday Shopper Bus Service; to Morrison’s at Girlington, 9am pick up from home, assistance with getting on and off the bus as well as shopping in store. Charges apply £2.50.Booking essential. Monday & Thursday Day Care for older people from the Bingley area, includes meals, drinks, transport and entertainment, charges apply £6.50. Wednesday Cardigan House Drop In, 10.30am – 12.30pm Drop in to enjoy a coffee & chat, join in with crafts, quizzes and games. Sunday luncheon club second Sunday in the month 12.30pm two course meal with optional bingo after. Booking essential. Other services include Befriending, Well Being cafe, silver surfers. Contact: 01274 781222 Thursday luncheon club is now a three course meal at a cost of £5, transport available within the Bingley area at a cost of £1.50 return. Booking essential SHIPLEY- TLC (Tuesday Lunch Club) at Westcliffe Road Chapel (next to Westcliffe Medical Center) .For 55+ people, every tuesday between 11.45a.m. and 1.15p.m.. Soup and a pudding with teas and coffees served by church volunteers for £2 per person. We would love to see you. Drop in or phone for more details;Margaret 01274 586465. THE SILVER CLUB. St Paul's Church - Manningham A weekly drop-in group for older people, every Monday 1-3pm. All are welcome, drop in for a chat and meet new people. Tea/coffee and cake will be provided along with games, newspapers, crafts. Trips, activities and speakers will also be arranged. We can provide free transport to and from the group, please call Michelle on 07870387055 for more information. SILVER LINERS. a varied schedule made up of movie time (we will watch a movie of our choice), Information afternoons, we invite speakers to come and share useful information with us, quizzes and games and at the end of the month we try and have a monthly trip out. Meet :Church of Nazaree, Oakworth Road Keighley, BD21 1QS Time: 2:00pm Contact: 01535 608100 SKIPTON FRIENDSHIP GROUP. A social group for active over 50’s. The programme includes a monthly meeting with talk at Broughton Road Community Centre, Skipton, theatre trips, meals out, coffee mornings, book clubs and walks, plus an annual day trip. For further details contact the membership secretary on 07904 685805. Website: www.skiptonfriendshipgroup.org.uk. ST PAULS WIVES GROUP. Mechanics Institute, Main Road, Denholme. Wednesday Evening 7.30pm. Activities include, lots of chatting. Tea, coffee and biscuits and a speaker. Everyone is welcome, small charge. Contact Betty Haigh 01535 271 870. (Continued on page 30)

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(Continued from page 29) SAINT JAMES FELLOWSHIP, THORNTON. Fun ,Friendship Fellowship and Good Food and Fantastic speakers. Second Monday and fourth Monday every month at 2 o'clock at the Community Church Hall at the back of the church everybody welcome. For more information ring,, 01274-975782 ST JOHNS BEFRIENDING SCHEME, a befriending scheme for housebound, older people in BD2/10 areas. Volunteers are always needed, so if you can spare an hour a week to enrich an elderly persons life please contact Lynne Johnson 01274 620968 [email protected]. Good Life Coffee Shop at SUE BELCHER COMMUNITY CENTRE, Bracken BANK Avenue, BD22 7AF. Mondays 10am till 11.30am, bingo, raffle, quizzes. Tea, coffee and light breakfast served £2.00 per person, all welcome. Minibus available from designated pick up points, please contact Allan Glew on 01535 431544 to book or for further details. SUJAAV PROJECT - meets at Tetley St Columbus Church, Legrams lane, Bradford, on Sundays 2pm - 4:30pm. Activities include : Social meeting, chit chat, excercise, singalongs, local trips . A light snack with tea/coffee . Our purpose is to help people come out of isolation and meet others in a friendly atmosphere. Contact for further details : Jaydev on 07976239397 or Rasmita on 07929000504 SUNBRIDGE ROAD MISSION, Gaynor Street, BD1 2LF Over 50's, second Tuesday in the month, everyone welcome. Home baked afternoon tea, speakers, hymns and a chance to chat and make new friends. 2-4 p.m. FREE of CHARGE. Tel: Suzanne 01274 730732/735344. THACKLEY GOOD FRIENDS CAFÉ is held on Mondays from 10am to noon at Thackley Cricket Club. All are welcome particularly mums and children during school holidays. www.thackleygoodfriendscafe.com EXTEND at THACKLEY METHODIST CHURCH EXTEND Exercise class every tuesday 1.30 til 3 0clock at Thackley Methodist church Cost £2.50 including tea and biscuits come and have fun and meet new people. Susan Birkbeck 07786980659 VINTAGE VINE DAY CENTRE, ST MARYS CHURCH, a care centre for the over 60's (Parsonage Rd BD4). We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 till 3. Lunch and refreshments, Chair Exercises, Bingo, Dominoes, Games, Occasional Entertainer and Speakers. Transport available. For more details ring Lynda McCarten 01274788328. The Westcliffe Men’s Forum will commence meetings on the 11th September 2014 at the Westcliffe Road Chapel, lower hall (close to

Peaselands Anchor Housing). The meetings will continue on the 2nd Thursday of each month until May 2015. The meetings will start at 10.30am and finish at 12.00noon. There will be a speaker each month followed by a short epilogue. Refreshments will be provided. And there will be no charges. Contact Ian Hutchinson at email: [email protected] or mobile: 07850736256. Our first speaker will be a local farmer. WEST LANE 50+ SOCIAL GROUP, Farish House Community Room, South Street, Keighley. meets second Tuesday every month 1.30 - 3.30pm. for Bingo ,socialising and refreshments. everyone welcome. WILSDEN THURSDAY AFTERNOON GROUP: (formerly Wilsden Senior Citizens) meets at Wilsden Village Hall. 2.30-3.30pm. Tea, biscuits, raffle. See Friday’s T&A for “What’s on” 01535 274202 WROSE METHODIST CHURCH hold a Lunch Club on Wednesdays from 12noon to 1.30pm. Main Course, Pudding, Tea/ Coffee £3.50 Also on Wednesdays a Tea Dance is held from 2pm to 4pm. Music by Tony Minchella. Cost £2.50 includes tea/coffee and biscuits All enquiries to John Watmough tel 01274 403430 or e-mail johnwatmough@blueyonder .co.uk WYKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Towngate Wyke. EVERY THURSDAY we have a coffee morning in our church, free of charge –10.00am – 12.00 noon. We welcome anyone who wishes to drop in. EVERY 3RD THURSDAY in the month we host a Community Officers Drop-In, at which time Neighbourhood Community Officers for the Wyke Area are available to deal with or advise you on any of your local issues in a relaxed and friendly environment. This is an ideal opportunity for you to chat and find out what your neighbourhood policing team is all about. YOUNG@HEART GROUP, the West End Centre, St Oswald’s Church, Christopher Street, LITTLE HORTON. 50+? Come and join us for a chat and a cuppa. Join in with gentle exercise, games, quizzes and craft. Tuesdays 2-4pm. Call 07853 240809 Over 50? Come and join us! Young at Heart Group, Sedbergh Community Centre, Huddersfield Road, Odsal, Bradford BD6 1DJ. Every Wednesday 1-3pm. Our friendly group for the over fifties provides a social environment for our clients to enjoy games, quizzes, reminiscence, information workshops and the occasional trip out or activity session. There is also the chance to take part in other activities offered by the centre. Drinks and cakes will be provided. £1 admission or £2 for a trip or activity for more information give us a ring on 01274 679843 or just turn up.

The Idle Friendship Club is a place where people with dementia and their carers can go to find friendship and support. It is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm at Idle Baptist Church, Bradford Road, BD10 9PE.

activities that are fun and stimulating, but not overtaxing, based on a theme (such as childhood memories, food, or particular times of the year such as harvest, Easter, Valentine's day). Activities involve a mixture of reminiscence, singing, simple cooking (and eating!) and crafts. The main thing is for people to come and enjoy themselves. Everyone arrives with a warm and friendly smile and there is always plenty of laughter, although due to the challenges of dementia there are sometimes tears too, but the Friendship Club exists to support people through the hard times as well as the good. Sessions are valued by both people with dementia and carers and since we started in September 2013 we have attracted a regular membership and have become like a small community within the community, everyone supporting each other to make the most of life with dementia.

Idle Friendship Club is run by The Memory Tree, a small Community Interest Company (not for profit) based in Shipley. The Memory Tree team is supported by local volunteers who are part of the Dementia Friendly Idle group. The Director of The Memory Tree is Dr Elizabeth Milwain - a research psychologist by training who specialised in dementia in 1996 and now runs specialist community services and support for people with dementia and their carers in the Bradford area. In addition to the Friendship Club at Idle, there are two Memory Clubs that meet in Shipley and one in Keighley. People with dementia and their carers are invited to attend Friendship Club sessions together. Each session involves 45 minutes of informal cafe time, when everyone is together, followed by 45 minutes of Memory Support, for the people with dementia, and Carer Support for the carers in another room. During the Memory Support sessions we run

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