Mature Times - News

Golden oldies wanted by PDSA!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:38:00 +0100

To celebrate UK Older Person Day (1 October), leading veterinary charity, PDSA is encouraging the more mature animal lover to have a go at volunteering.

Enjoy the autumn with a Friendship Walk

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:40:49 +0100

Step up to beat breast cancer with the annual Autumn Friendship Walk on Sunday 5 October, at RHS Garden, Wisley in Surrey.

Please help Trish on her 900 mile dog walk!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:02:03 +0100

An intrepid woman set off in May on an epic walk from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for the Dogs Trust and the Oldies Club - and she is asking dog lovers and their dogs to join her along the way to help raise funds for both the charities.

Dive in for the British Red Cross!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:34:49 +0100

The British Red Cross are looking for people to dive in and take part in an open water one-mile swim challenge on Saturday 13th September at Lake Windermere. The event, the first of its kind in the UK, will include celebrities and elite swimmers - and you'll even get free nutrition and injury prevention advice.

Take to the dance floor - and raise funds

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:10:17 +0100

Help the Aged is calling on everyone interested in dance to host their own dance event and help raise vital funds for disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas.

Age charities to merge

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:05:30 +0100

After months of discussions, Age Concern and Help the Aged have formally announced their intentions to form a new charity to combine their strengths. And you respond to the news.

Re-homing plea as Home is swamped with unwanted cats and kittens

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:31:33 +0100

The so-called ‘kitten season’ has hit the Bristol Dogs Home and RSPCA Veterinary Clinic hard this year, leaving them swamped with over 30 homeless felines including a box of kittens which were dumped outside the door.

First care homes to achieve "Gold Standard" for end of life care

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:43:17 +0100

The first 35 care homes in the UK to have achieved 'Gold Standard' accreditation for end of life care have received their awards at a ceremony in Birmingham, sponsored by Help the Aged and new charity Omega.*

Over 60? We need YOUR input

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:47:39 +0100

Counsel and Care, the national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers, has launched a new campaign to produce a national manifesto for older people for the next General Election.

Medal for Land of Hope and Glory Girl

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:07:28 +0100

Six decades since serving in the Women’s Land Army one determined 82-year-old is finally receiving the recognition she deserves.

Could YOU help this very good cause?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:58:39 +0100

The Eve Appeal charity, which fundraises for groundbreaking research into gynaecological cancers, is searching for women volunteers around the country who would like to help with local events, support local ovarian cancer patients and their families, and promote research into ovarian cancer.

Pop the kettle on for a blooming great tea party

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:22:52 +0100

Former Coronation street actress, Susie Blake, is calling on people across the UK to join Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Blooming Great Tea Party celebrations this summer.

We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo ... carers from North West gather to share experiences

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:14:41 +0100

On Sunday 15 June 2008 from 10am-6pm hundreds of carers and their families from local Crossroads member schemes across the North West are meeting up at Blackpool Zoo for a big, fun day out.

SOPARA – Support Our Paras

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:13:48 +0100

Occasionally an event comes along that makes you stop and think. The inaugural SOPARA was one such event. As we all recognise, casualties are a sad but inevitable consequence of conflict.

Polish Veterans, call 01626 353961

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:37 +0100

If you (or someone you know) served under British command in the second world war or were displaced from Poland during 1939-45, then you (or they) may be eligible for long term residential and nursing care at the Government's Ilford Park Polish home in Devon.

Called "Little Poland", it currently accommodates around 100 veterans.

J Mellor, Chairman Wolverhampton and District United Ex-Service Council