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 Event

at fenland@yourservice shop

in March

Feedback Sheet Summary

 

Very Good

Good

OK

Poor

 

 

 

 

 

1.What did you think of today's event ?

74% 

 26

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2. Are you glad you came to this event

 

Yes

No

 

    and has it been a Benefit to you ?

 

100% 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Have the Golden age partners been helpful?

 

100% 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above figures come from the returned feedback sheets completed by members of the public who attended the above Golden Age Event


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Golden Age Event Diary Dates


Golden Age Event ~ March

fenland @  your service shop

 8 Broad Street, March, PE15 8TG 

4th January 2010 10:00am to 3:00pm

Come along for a mini health check ~ Meet the Fenland Ferret for benefit check ~ Free Fire Safety Check

  • Stop Press  119 attended with £10,386 of Benefits found

Contact person: Stephen Drew (Business & Community Development Support Officer) tel: 01354 622394, email: sdrew@fenland.gov.uk


Golden Age Event ~ Wisbech

fenland @  your service shop

 2-3 Bridge Street, Wisbech, PE13 1AF

1st February 2010  10:00am to 3:30pm

Come along for a mini health check ~ Meet the Fenland Ferret for benefit check ~ Free Fire Safety Check

 . Stop Press  62 attended with £10,712 of Benefits found

Contact person: Stephen Drew (Business & Community Development Support Officer) tel: 01354 622394, email: sdrew@fenland.gov.uk


>> Stop Press<<

Next Golden Age Fair

1st Time in Walsoken

Tuesday 25th May 2010

***Watch this space for more details coming soon ****


Golden Age Partner Event Notice Board

Date: The First & Second Thursday of the Month  

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

Date:

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

Contact 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: 01354 622394.


Golden Age visits Fenland @ your service shops

 

 


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