We celebrated World Kindness today at our coffee morning group in Witham. Jayne Laken ‘United in Kind’ Coach visited us and together we wrote down lots of lovely acts of kindness. What a wonderful way to spend a day with lots of kind hearted friends around our...
Back in August Mark Gosling completed his 8 day solo trek around the Island of Arran fundraising for Age Concern Colchester & NE Essex and has just sent us this update: “Hi Everyone! So it’s been a while since the challenge was completed but by no means has it completed...
We bring news of the monthly Veteran’s Support Group: https://soldierscharity.org/events/veterans-support-group/ which takes place regularly on the third Wednesday of every month between 10am – 12.30pm. The next group is Wednesday 20th November. It’s a chance for Veterans of all three Services (any age, any Regiment) to come along have a tea/coffee and pastry...
Christina has taught Yoga for many years and runs specialist classes for those in later years. If you are looking for an age friendly yoga class we have good news, there are 7 places available which has an arrival time of 11am for 11.15 start, Tuesdays at Helping Hands. There...
For November 10th Remembrance Sunday 2019, we would like to let you know how NE Essex will be marking their respects for those who gave their lives. Please do support the parades so that we all continue to remember the sacrifices our people made to bring peace. Colchester The Remembrance...
If you are not inclined to be like this feller over the #Christmas season, come and support the Mayor’s charities at #WestMersea on the 1st December where proceeds will be used to #fundraise for local charities. Listen to one of the greatest Christmas tales of them all inspiring many film...
Kick off your Yule Tide in the spirit of a cosy #Christmas night. There will be readings and sketches fundraising for Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex. Bring yourselves and make it a festive night to remember at Christ Church Ireton Road Colchester: 01206 368420 psst – there will...
How will our garden grow at Age Concern Colchester? Introducing our Gardening Project on the Veranda community hub for those green thumbs amongst us. We are looking to renovate our property so that we can create a gardening project allowing people to develop friendships and garden at the same time....
Feeling ‘stressed out’ is a common experience we all encounter momentarily, but when growing older, added strain during periods of transition will intensify physical and mental stress making it harder to cope. From research, experts have discovered that from 65 onwards the immune system starts to become weaker, so this...
Are you ready and prepared….. Would you please spend a little bit of time this weekend making sure that you’re prepared for the colder winter months. And it would be good to check in on elderly relatives and neighbours. There’s lots of information on the NHS website to help you...
