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been proud to support the independence and wellbeing of older people in Pembrokeshire over the years and we want to say ‘Thank you’ to all the staff, volunteers and everyone else who has worked with us over ... Cymru Advice . This is a free, impartial and bilingual advice service that's available from 9.00am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday. It can provide information and practical advice on a range of subjects
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pensioners organisations and older people's groups. The aims of the Forum are: to work together for the benefit of all pensioners in Wales and to add equality, dignity and respect to ageing and enhance the quality ... of affiliated organisations and individual supporters. NPC UK has a number of regions of which Wales is one. NPC Wales has affiliates from unions, retired member groups, and individuals who are concerned
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poverty in Wales. Based on research and real life examples of the situations that face some people in retirement, the report paints a picture of stark compromises and tough choices. Some people really do ... do face a choice between heating and eating during the winter, while others do not eat a satisfying meal each day because they cannot afford to. In Wales, an estimated 84,000 older people live in poverty
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Volunteering Role: Tai Chi Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? I wanted to teach Tai Chi and Age Cymru were looking for people to learn the over 50’s form to deliver in local communities. What ... your life has volunteering made to you? I started volunteering after I retired from a busy career and it has given me a focus. It also makes me feel good to contribute to my local community in such a positive
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Zoe 07425 420317 Project Administrator 07425 422270 Assist and Connect General enquiries: 07425 422270 or CAPassist@agecymru.org.uk North and Mid Region (Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Powys ... Email Lorraine 07425 372563 Janet Davies, Project Officer Email Janet Volunteer Officer - Vacant West and South West Region (Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea)
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comprises independent local partners across Wales. We work together with Age NI Age Scotland and Age UK to improve the lives of older people. Your local Age Cymru partner helps with things like befriending ... exercise classes and much more. Each local Age Cymru partner is an independent charity and together we work in strong partnership to promote the well-being of older people through national and local campaigns
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medication and food in case it's harder to leave the house. A bottle of water could be handy if the water supply is interrupted. Have torches handy around the home in case of a power cut. And some ... numbers nearby. Call 105 in the event of a power cut – you can report a power cut and get information and advice if there is one in your area. You can also register with your supplier so they'll
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... supporting with preparing for eventualities that may arise. This can help people feel less anxious, and help things seem less uncertain in this uncertain time. • Ensure that the person you’re supporting
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immediately. I had been worrying over how unfit I was and not able to do any kind of consistent fitness regime. I had enjoyed learning tai chi many years ago and I thought it was the ideal solution. What difference ... to you? I had been worrying over how unfit I was and not able to do any kind of constant fitness regime. I had enjoyed learning Tai Chi many years ago and I hought it was an ideal solution. What do you enjoy
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volunteer with Age Cymru? I retired and wanted to do something useful. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I really enjoy the interaction with my classes and look forward to each week with ... you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Listening to the older generation is refreshing and they are incredibly interesting, they simply need an ear. What would you say to someone who is thinking
