Subsidised fitness & well-being classes for people who are either over 60 or coping with a disability are being organised by Yorkshire Yoga & Therapy Centre, 9-10 Halfpenny Close, Knaresborough HG5 0TG. They will be held form now through to July 2015. There are 18 classes to choose from, 5 days/4 evenings per week. Continue reading
Author Archives: admin
Keep safe this winter
Why not check out the latest edition of ‘Keeping the District Safe’ newsletter from the Safer Harrogate team. They’re out there tackling crime and giving us tips on how we can help to keep ourselves safe.
Will our MP sign the Social Care Charter?
Citizens UK is a civil society alliance in the UK which is currently campaigning for better funding for social care. In the run up to the election, it is looking to work with other local groups to set up a meeting with Andrew Jones to discuss the Social Care Charter. To read the about the charter follow this link.
Are you influencing the health services which affect you?
Make sure that you view our ‘Have your say‘ page, so that you can take part in the consultations about health services which might affect you. Your views can influence the way services are planned, delivered and audited. Continue reading
Carers’ Resource ‘My Memories and Me’ – new group
Do you look after someone with short term memory loss or early dementia? There is a new weekly reminiscence group for carers and people they care for to share memories and socialise. Continue reading
In Harmony – encouraging men to sing
Encouraging Men to Sing … in Harmony … in Harrogate. It’s aimed at men of all ages, both newcomers and those who have not sung for a while. You will learn within a group, in a friendly and informal setting. Continue reading
Forward Together – a friendship group for older people
The Wesley Centre in Harrogate, in partnership with Supporting Older People and the Harrogate Easier Living Project, is offering a varied social programme of talks and activities along with morning refreshments (£1) and a three course hot lunch (£3). Continue reading
‘Craft & natter’ at Bilton & Woodfield Library
New free craft & natter sessions at Bilton & Woodfield Community Library in Harrogate. Learn to knit or crochet or bring a project you are working on.
Every Monday 2pm – 4pm
For further details click www.biltonandwoodfield.org.uk.
Older people in the media
Older People in the Media – There is round up of issues and articles involving Older People which may interest you published in The Guardian newspaper. Follow this link.
The Later Life newsletter provides the latest news on policy changes, good practice and initiatives, and their impact on older people. The January edition now available. Follow this link.
‘All a-Board’ at Harrogate Library
Do you enjoy scrabble, cards, dominoes and jigsaws? Enjoy playing games and doing jigsaws together. Every Wednesday, 10.30am – 12.30pm, starting 28 January 2015 at Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Contact – Staff at the library, call 0845 034 9520 or email Harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk