Golden Age
Services and information for the over 60s
Our dedicated Golden Age Team is committed to improving services and information for the over 60s in Fenland.
We bring a range of services to Fenland's villages, through our Golden Age Fairs and regularly visit the Market Towns with Golden Age Events through our Fenland @ your service shops in Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech.
The Last Golden Age Fair
at Fridge Bridge
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2. What did you think of the stands at the Fair? |
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4. Have the Golden age partners been helpful? |
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The above figures come from the returned feedback sheets completed by members of the public who attended the above Golden Age Fair
Golden Age Event Diary Dates for 2009
6th July 2009 Golden Age Event
March fenland @ your service Shop 10:00 to 16:00
9th July 2009 Golden Age Pension Surgery
Parson Drove Village Hall 10:00 to 14:00
29th July 2009 Golden Age Fair
Tydd Saint Giles Community Centre 16:30 to 19:00
3rd August 2009 Golden Age Event
Chatteris fenland @ your service Shop 10:00 to 16:00
Contact person: Stephen Drew (Business & Community Development Support Officer) tel: 01945 427124, email: sdrew@fenland.gov.uk
Golden Age Partner Event Notice Board
Date: Friday 19th June 2009
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Partner: Age Concern
Event: OPEN DAY
Description: What do we do? How can we help you?
Cost: FREE Entry
Coffee, Tea, and Refreshments
Location: 2 Victoria Street, Chatteris PE16 6AP
Contact Number: 01354 696650
Golden Age Partner Event Notice Board
Date: The First Thursday of the Month 4th, 18th June, 2nd, 16th July 2009
Time: 2-4pm (Taught Master Class 2- 2.25pm Social Dance 2.30-4pm)
Partner: Age Concern & Living Sport
Event: Tea Dance Thursday
Description: Above Tea Dance is supported by Fit as a Fiddle and The National Lottery
Cost £1.50 per session Refreshments at additional cost
Location: Manior Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey.
Contact person: Claire on 01487 849912
Golden Age Partner Event Notice Board
Date: The group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month
Partner: British Lung Foundation
Event: Breathe easy Fenland
Description: Breathe easy Fenland is your local patient support group for anyone affected by lung disease. Breathe easy Fenland aims to provide information & support to patients, family, and friends
Location: March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, March
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Contact person: Local Contact Sylvia Mansfield Tel: 01354 651821 Clair Evans British Lung Foundation Tel;- 0207 6885590
Golden Age Partner Event Notice Board
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Partner: Cambridgeshire Fire and Resue Service in conjunction with Golden Age Team
Event: A Home Fire Risk Check
Description: “Although many older people won’t consider themselves to be vulnerable, sadly it’s a fact
that you are at a greater risk from fire if you are over 75.
A Home Fire Risk Check. A working smoke alarm, combined with an understanding of how to reduce your risk and what to do if a fire breaks out, can offer all parties peace of mind”
Location: Fenland District Council Area
Contact person:
For your Free Home Fire Risk Check Contact:-
Community Fire Officer Howard Newton
Email:howard.newton@cambsfire.gov.uk
Golden Age Fairs
Golden Age Fairs bring services and information for the over 60s to Fenland villages. You will find a broad cross-section of services including the police and fire services, Age Concern, CAB, Alzheimer's Society, St John Ambulance, energy advice, benefits information, sport for the over 60s and many more.Click on the link below to find out more about Golden Age Fairs:
Find out more about Golden Age Fairs
The Golden Age Team regularly visits the four Fenland @ your service shops to give advice and information. There is also an opportunity to undertake a benefits health check with the 'Fenland Ferret'.
Information and Services
We work in partnership with a number of organisations who are dedicated to providing services and information to the over 60s. Click on the link below to find out more about information and services designed to assist you: Find out more about information and services designed to assist you
The Golden Age Team
If you would like to find out more information about the Golden Age Team and the services it offers, or, if you are a service who would like to add information on to the site, please email: sdrew@fenland.gov.uk or telephone: 01945 427124.
Golden Age visits Fenland @ your service shops
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