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Town centre drop-in will open doors for people with learning disabilities
A drop-in service opening in Cheltenham next week will give people with learning disabilities more opportunities and put them at the heart of their community.
County’s care homes join the celebrations on day to promote dignity
From pamper days to poetry, bulb planting and bingo, care home residents throughout the county will be enjoying fun activities to celebrate Dignity Action Day (February 25th)....
A prescription to a healthier lifestyle
Just over a year on from when it was first launched an exercise referral scheme known as Re-Active has proved a great success....
Community Meals placements prove a recipe for success
People with learning disabilities are experiencing the world of work by helping WRVS deliver its hot meals service to older and vulnerable people....
Pen pal project goes national as letters spread happiness across the country
Gloucestershire County Council’s pen pal project for older people is proving a major success throughout the UK....
Calling all carers – let us make some time for you
Are you a carer who would love to learn a new skill but don’t feel you have the time? We could have the answer....
Eating Well and Staying Healthy – The Easy Way
As winter bites, older people and their caregivers should be thinking about the extra nutritional requirements needed to combat the ailments associated with the dark days and cold months ahead....
Carers, have your say!
Do you look after someone? Do you feel you get enough support as a carer, or perhaps you have some good ideas about improving the help you get?...
Letters are a lifeline for lonely
You don’t have to live thousands of miles apart to be pen pals – someone down the road could be lonely and longing for a letter....
Drop-in will open doors
A drop-in service opening in Stroud this week will expand the horizons of people with learning disabilities in the town. ...
Good Citizen’s Awards 2009
Weymouth & Portland Borough Council is once again calling upon residents to nominate outstanding members of the community for this year’s Good Citizens Awards....
Live YOUR life, 10 October, 10am – 4pm
Take some time out for yourself and your family this weekend at the Live YOUR life event being held at leisure@cheltenham. The emotional health and wellbeing show will offer a variety of activities, advice and demonstrations which aim to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle....
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ arrives in South Gloucestershire!
Dance South Gloucestershire, in partnership with Exercise on Prescription, has organised dance classes for people aged 50 and over in Thornbury, Kingswood and the Frenchay Rehabilitation Centre through their programme ‘Dance on Prescription’....
Golden Oldies for our silver-haired songbirds
A charity that hits all the right notes is bringing music and fun to South Gloucestershire’s senior citizens....
Get a healthier lifestyle at a venue near you
leisure@cheltenham’s popular active lifestyle sessions are returning to local venues across the borough, with free classes throughout September....Advertisment
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