| November 2024 |
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Pension credit: did you know that recipients of pension credit receive the Winter Fuel Payment?
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Migration to Universal Credit: find out about the migration of certain benefits to Universal Credit. Find out more in November's Let's Talk.
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RNIB 'Be Helpful Guide': find out about how you can help people with sight loss and sight impairment.
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Park Cuppa special with British Museum: share memories about 'objects of comfort' with inspiration from the British Museum's collection.
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What's on: find out about other activities in Islington.
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| October 2024 |
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International Day of Older People: hear from GLA Deputy Mayor & Islington becoming London's 9th Age-friendly borough in her blog.
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Black History Month: book a range of events offering a rich insight into the backgrounds and histories of others.
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Dementia Information Event: see photos from the Dementia Information pop-up event.
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Park Cuppa special with British Museum: share memories with inspiration from the British Museum.
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Enjoy nature in Islington: try a health and wellbeing walk or take part in a gardening group with other locals.
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| September 2024 |
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Islington Fitness Week 16-21 September: join others to try out free and affordable ways to keep active in Islington
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Community Safety Talks: find out how to keep yourself safe from thefts and scams in these talks from Islington Police
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Changes to Winter Fuel Payments: find out more about Winter Fuel Payments and who will get this automatically
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Park Cuppa special with British Museum: share memories about food with inspiration from the British Museum's collection
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Training & skills: enrol with the Recovery College, Adult Community Learning or access online courses
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| August 2024 |
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Winter Fuel Payment Changes: the change to means-testing of this payment; other energy support
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Park Cuppa: find out how the recent session with British Museum revived childhood memories
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Painting Appreciation special edition: guest speaker from the Royal Collection
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Expert Patient Programme: a new programme starting in August to help you manage your type 2 diabetes
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Islington Festivals: including Cally Clock Tower Festival and Good Neighbour's Summer Community Party
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Let's Talk: the regular information & guidance, speakers and an interactive musical experience with Co align
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| July 2024 |
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Guide to Care & Support: Feature on steps to take to get support depending on your circumstances.
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Park Cuppa with British Museum: Special edition of Cally Clock Tower Centre regular weekly cuppa.
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First Aid Workshop: Workshop with the British Red Cross sharing skills you can use in an emergency.
- Boxercise classes: at Peel Institute and Claremont, with one at Claremont focusing on fighting diabetes.
- Islington Festivals: including Whitecross Street Festival and Cally Festivals both in July.
- And lots more!
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| June 2024 |
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Men's Health: Feature on Men's Health sharing resources from the recent Age UK Islington Staying Well event.
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Celebrating Windrush Day: Sharing an invite from Islington Council to join a day filled with stories, entertainment, games and culture.
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Digital Skills Support: Drop-in for digital support for online banking and find out about other digital support online and in-person.
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Cost of Living Day event: Drop-in for information and guidance about maximising your income, saving on energy bills and more.
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British Museum Events: We'll be joined for a special edition of Park Cuppa and Painting Appreciation by the British Museum team.
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| May 2024 |
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Staying Well Event: Helping you to do what you can to manage your health; morning will focus on men's health.
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Let's Talk Event Spring Party: A special fun session with Dancing and Singalong.
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Self Advocacy Workshop: Tips, guidance and practice presenting your views to get the results that you want.
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Free Swimming Lessons for over 60s: Offer from GLL Better Leisure at Islington pools.
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Spring Make it Happen Fund: Apply for a grant of up to £500 benefit your community.
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| April 2024 |
- Dogs in Service Day photos
- Cost of Living & Energy Spotlight
- Saatchi Drawing & Photography Workshop
- First Aid Workshop
- Dementia Workshop & Information Session
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| March 2024 |
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'Happier Outdoors' helping you 'Spring into exercise': find out about the activities in Islington parks and community centres.
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Helping clients into exercise: Why Age UK Islington Social Prescribers are so passionate about exercise!
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Special Park Cuppa editions: Guest speakers will be leading the discussion about sporting memories and Nuclear Test Veterans
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Let's Talk Peer Event: Guest speakers and discussion will be focused on 'Hate Crime & Inequality'
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International Womens Day: some great events highlighting women's health issues from Islington organisations.
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| February 2024 |
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Staying Well in 2024: over 100 Islington residents came together with local organisations - see the photos
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Cost of Living Crisis: How Age UK Islngton Navigator helped a client re-find hope in the face of the Cost of Living crisis.
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Cost of Living Day: Another Cost of Living Day event taking place at Walter Sickert Centre on 15 February.
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Let's Talk Peer Event: Hear from guest speakers Stop Loan Sharks and BetKnowMore.
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Latest courses & resources: Find out about courses, apprenticeships and resources for learning, skills & employment.
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| January 2024 |
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Staying Well in 2024: Banish the January Blues and try out some gentle exercise & taster activities in our January Staying Well Event.
- Self-Advocacy Workshop: Learn skills to help ask for the things that are important to you, particularly when dealing with organisations
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Saatchi Gallery Trip & Workshop: See the latest exhibition at Saatchi Gallery and try your hand at a creative workshop
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Boxing fitness programme: Specifically for people with or at risk from type 2 diabetes
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Latest courses: Find out about enrolment for Adult Community Learning and Recovery College courses
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| December 2023 |
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Cost of Living: Cost of Living event 8 Dec & Ten Tips to avoid a Festive Debt Hangover
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Festive Events: a round-up of the Festive events taking place around the borough
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Pulmonary Rehab Classes from Whittington Health Free groups to help people living with the symptoms of long-term lung disease
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City Lit 'Skills for Life' Courses: including English, ESOL, Maths & Digital Skills.
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| November 2023 |
Pain of Bills crisis article with Islington Tribune highlighting the financial stress that many Islington residents are experiencing; information & advice sessions and help with Cost of Living. |
| October 2023 |
Take part in a special edition of Let's Talk Greener Life promoting 'Black History Month' and also ‘Health and Wellbeing’. Find a new skill or interest! Revive a previous ‘passion’ or your career, at our Staying Well Event. Explore what your smartphone, tablet or pc can let you do. |
| September 2023 |
Age UK Islington Social Prescribing Link Workers' project with London Met student dieticians; George's 100th birthday; Improvisation Workshops (over 50s); Let's Talk Peer Event sharing information about advocacy and benefits, a dance workout & singalong! |
| August 2023 |
Sharing info from Staying Well event: mobility, aids, adaptations, housing options, community transport & opportunities to keep active in Islington. Book an in-person workshop for Lasting Powers of Attorney, find activities in your local parks and much more!
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| July 2023 |
Find out how client Rhoda has started to rebuild a life in London with some support from Age UK Islington. Latest activities + events from Age UK Islington & partners, together with information about scams and being 'alcohol aware'.
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| June 2023 |
Hear about our monthly Games & Pizza Night, learn how to speak up, particularly if you are facing issues with organisations in our Self-Advocacy Workshop. Take part in a local History Walk & Arsenal Stadium Tour.
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| May 2023 |
Sharing details of Dying Matters Week, an upcoming poetry workshop, a special Let's Talk Peer event for the Coronation & sharing information about mobile phone contracts & prepayment meters
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| April 2023 |
Information about housing options & pension credit. Special events include London Children's Ballet performance and Red Cross First Aid. |
| March 2023 |
Cost of Living support, including information and an Open Day event. Special event for International Women's Day and recipe inspiring us to eat well. |
| February 2023 |
Another local 'Cost of Living' event, information about 'Every Mind Matters' and lots of local activities and services. |
| December 2022 |
Another local 'Cost of Living' event and more guidance, a badminton tournament and festive events taking place. Helpful information about how to quit smoking. |
| November 2022 |
Free local 'Cost of Living' events including 'Let's Talk Budgeting' Workshop, Cooking inspiration and Advice to help everyone protect themselves from scams. |
| October 2022 |
Introducing our mental health outreach workers, the latest cost of living support, regular get togethers, support with digital devices and much more! |
| September 2022 |
Find Age UK Islington support at new partner venues around Islington, cost of living guide for managing energy and much more! |
