Ryan, who is just 15 years of age, has been a voluntary police cadet with Essex Police for nearly 2 years now and has become an integral part of the Cadet Unit in Harwich. He has been an active member of the unit, helping to build community links in the...
Do support this gig at St Botolph’s on 22nd February as it features local musicians raising money for local charities on behalf of the Mayor of Colchester. Keep your ears poised, some tunes might well be familiar! For more information about the mayor’s charities click on the link:...
Those of you who long for mobile independence in later years will want to lessen the risk of having a fall. Having a long soak in the bath might prove to be an unacceptable risk if you are anxious about having an accident getting in and out of the tub....
For our special quiz night we are particularly fortunate that four local girls, all aged 15, have chosen to support Age Concern colchester and NE Essex for their Rotary Youth Leadership and Management Project. As quiz organisers they will be in charge of planning and running this event, which will...
Come and join us to hear Anna Coupe-Harris, Admiral specialist dementia nurse from The Kings Wood Centre, share insights on how to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and family carers, as well as how to enhance the ability to cope with the condition. Book now...
Have you ever forgotten where you last placed your keys or double booked an appointment? Well the headline is, that common-or garden forgetfulness shouldn’t be confused with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Irritating as forgetting someone’s birthday may be, we all experience a dose of memory lapse from time to time. It...
Attention, if you are a quiz buff this is a red letter night: Due to popular demand Curry and Quiz night is back on March 26th. All proceeds for this event will go to the Mayor’s charities including Age Concern Colchester and NE...
Many of you may be aware of Dementia and Alzheimer’s, a condition occurring in later life which primarily effects memory function, personality and reasoning. Since there is a growing ageing population many more of us are succumbing in old age to dementia type problems. However, did you know there are...
In partnership John Ford Group and Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex – blanket testing! For the second year running, JFG have teamed up with Age Concern to PAT (portable appliance test) heated blankets owned by the older community of Colchester and the surrounding area. If the item failed...
Manage Arthritis with confidence. If you have arthritis and are looking to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life, come to our free...
