At the weekend we had the wonderful opportunity to join the team at Colchester United as one of their charity partners at their open day. Age Concern Colchester provided information about the Panto Horse day, gave out art competition entries and also played battleship football, so that people could try...
What a week!!! Take a look at the before and after photos We’ve had a great week at Age Concern Colchester with our arrival of some outdoor seating, courtesy of a grant from King Coel Kittens and some beautiful flowers to brighten up the front of our building with the amazing help and support...
Health in mind in conjunction with HPFT Essex are currently running an older adult’s specific workshop course that might interest and help someone in later years. They use cognitive behavioural therapy to help individuals self-manage and cope with their stresses and mental...
Introducing Owen Gosling who you may read quite a bit about on our blog space while he undertakes a massive fundraising challenge in August raising money for us at Age Concern Colchester and NE Essex. Owen asks you all for support while he undertakes an eight day fundraising challenge: “Check...
A big thank you to McCarthy and Stone for your donation! Many more of our community in later years will be better off as a result. See below for press release: The developer behind the Lancer House Retirement Living Plus development – which is currently under construction on Butt Road...
And now it’s time for the gallery! We have some rather wonderful creations here at the Veranda. We’re sorry we can’t return any of your hats but we’ll be sure to convert them into cash to support our later...
We are proud to announce that we are one Colchester United’s official charity partners. Colchester United is committed to working with the local community and supporting local charities. Each year, via a club panel, Colchester United nominate two charities to be our Official Charity Partners with the club, along with...
We are delighted that Age Concern Colchester and NE Essex are included in the mayor’s charity. This year our Mayor is Councillor Nick Cope and his wife Mrs Elizabeth Cope is Mayoress. The Mayor’s theme this year is “Young and Old” with the rider of building a healthy environment. His charities are:-...
Invasive Group A Streptococcal infections (iGAS) in mid Essex You may already be aware from local and national media coverage that an outbreak of invasive Group A Streptococcal infections (iGAS) has occurred in mid Essex. The outbreak has affected elderly people being treated for chronic wounds in the Braintree, Maldon...
With the weather set to turn hot this week, be sure to check on someone you know who could be vulnerable so that they have everything required for their wellbeing. Those over 70 are included in the groups at risk during this heat wave: Why is a heatwave a problem?...
