‘A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing’ (online pdf) produced in conjunction with Age UK, is intended to help people to stay physically and mentally well by providing “hints and tips” on how to keep fit and independent. While it is aimed at people of any age, it is particularly relevant for people aged around 70 years or older who are beginning to find that everyday tasks now take them longer to do and may be suffering from mild frailty.
Are you undecided about how you will vote? Do you understand the issues involved? You can join the EU debate in Harrogate at Wesley Chapel on 10 May at 7pm Find out more here.
Why not try something new this Easter? The Black Swan bowling club is inviting people of all ages to try bowls. No skill or knowledge required – free equipment and tuition is provided. The only condition ….. please wear flat shoes. No stilettos allowed, so please leave the Jimmy Choos and Louboutins at home.
Easter Monday 1 – 5pm behind the Swan on the Stray, 17 Devonshire Place, Harrogate HG1 4AA.
Please come to our AGM on March 17th 2.00 – 4.00pm at St Paul’s Church, opposite Harrogate library. Following the AGM there be a talk about the history of the National Trust entitled ‘Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow’. As usual, there will be refreshments and a raffle.
Our AGM will take place on March 17th 2.00 – 4.00pm at St Paul’s, Victoria Avenue, HG1 1EL (Opposite Harrogate Library)
Following our AGM, there will be a presentation entitled ‘Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow’ – The story of the National Trust from its inception in 1895 to the present day. Glenda Hunter will tell us how the NT has grown to become a leading conservation organisation.
NHS England is keen to raise public awareness about the Friends and Family Test. The FFT is a quick and anonymous questionnaire designed to give NHS patients the opportunity to give feedback each time they receive care and/or treatment. Between March 14th – 18th NHS England will launch its awareness campaign, which will feature events, news items and local promotions through advertising, posters and leaflets.
To find out more go our ‘Have your say’ page.
‘A man’s home is his castle’. Do you feel safe at home? Are you worried about strangers ringing your doorbell? Have you read about burglaries in your area? How does this make you feel?
If you have any concerns about your safety at home, the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams offer free home security advice. Visits can be booked via e-mail You can also search for crime information for your street via this link.
To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday the Lord Lieutenant is organising a celebration on Sunday 12 June in Ripon Cathedral. The Lieutenancy is hoping to invite some very special people who reside within the Lieutenancy area which includes North Yorkshire (A map of the area can be found at: www.nyll.org.uk/about/county-facts )
If your date of birth is either 21 April 1926 or 12 June 1926 (the dates of Her Majesty’s actual & official birthdays), you may apply for a free ticket for yourself and for someone to accompany you. Anyone with birthdays on these dates will be guaranteed an invitation. Continue reading
There is a new contact, Natalie Ibbetson, NIbbetson@leedscitycreditunion.co.uk
The timetable for surgeries:
Every Monday 8:30am – 12:00pm at Ripon Town Hall
First Tuesday in the month 8:30am – 12:00pm at Starbeck Library
Fortnightly on Wednesdays at Knaresborough Library
Every Wednesday 1pm – 4pm at Harrogate Borough Council offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate www.leedscitycreditunion.co.uk
‘Clean for the Queen’ runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March 2016 and aims to give the country a tidy-up ahead of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations in April. Local residents, schools and community groups who want to organise a clean-up are being encouraged to sign up to the national campaign. Find out more about local events here www.cleanforthequeen.co.uk