Archive
Our archive of news stories about Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.
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Creativity, art and Parkinson’s disease
Published on 29 August 2024 01:09 PM
A local collage artist has discovered her creativity is helping her come to terms with her Parkinson’s disease.
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I love walking tennis!
Published on 29 August 2024 09:56 AM
‘I had never played tennis before and had only ever been a spectator,’ says Anne, our latest walking tennis player.
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Charity to expand Help at Home service
Published on 28 August 2024 02:33 PM
We’re expanding our popular Help at Home service, for older people who might require a little help with household jobs.
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Fun and exercise for older people
Published on 28 August 2024 09:54 AM
Our Midweek Movers in Ludlow restarts on 4 September, offering fun and motivating exercise suitable for all abilities.
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Older people offered free introduction to the digital world
Published on 27 August 2024 10:02 AM
We’re offering older people across the county a free introduction to the digital world, thanks to a new-look service.
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Solicitors raise over £1,600 to support local older people
Published on 21 August 2024 01:22 PM
Wace Morgan’s Shrewsbury road race was a runaway success, raising over £1,600 for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.
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How a poster changed my life
Published on 13 August 2024 10:27 AM
When Anita saw a poster for our Women’s Walking Football team, little did she know the impact it would have on her.
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Teamwork makes day centre fun for everyone
Published on 01 August 2024 11:00 AM
‘We really enjoy hearing all the interesting stories from the older people,’ says Oswestry day centre volunteer Fran.
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The best day of the week
Published on 18 July 2024 10:23 AM
‘Honestly, I like everything about it,’ says 81-year-old Jac, sitting with her friends at our Market Drayton day centre.