Welcome to your December Newsletter
Cost of Living support and upcoming Open Day Cost of Living Day, Andover Community Centre, Thursday 8 Dec, 1-4pm
Following the success of the first Cost of Living event that was held a couple of weeks ago at Caxton House, there are another two Cost of Living events planned - one at Andover Community Centre next Thursday and a further event on 25 January that will be taking place at Mildmay Community Centre.
Many local residents shared how helpful it was to have advice and information services all in one room so they could find out what support is available. No need to book! See the poster here.
Help with energy bills & cost of living payments: Find out about support that you might be eligible for, for your energy bills and household costs on the government website 'Help for Households' including discounts and offers from supermarkets and other businesses.
Warm Community Spaces Many Islington households will struggle with their energy bills this winter and may be unable to keep their heating on as much as they usually would at this time of the year. To help, the council and local community partners are offering spaces at community venues where people can drop-in, maybe enjoy some company and a hot drink. See the Islington Council website to find a venue near you.
Social Broadband & Phone Tarrifs On benefits? You may be due cheap, long-term 'social tariffs' for broadband and phone contracts. Further details are available on the Money Saving Expert website.
Details of all the above are also included on the Age UK Islington Cost of Living page on our website - click the link below.
Helping Client Andrew with Mobility & Housing issues When Andrew who is in his late 70s, was discharged from hospital, it was discovered that the tiny flat where he had been living in for years had become unsafe for him due to mobility issues. He was also very isolated and he had essentially become a prisoner in his own home. Find out how one of Age UK Islington's Navigators, Constance, was able to help Andrew and read tips and guidance about applying for sheltered housing and financial support to help with care.
Intergenerational Event Winter Edition Friday 16 December, 3.30 - 5.30pm Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH Join Islington Council's Bright Start and Bright Future teams in partnership with Age UK Islington for a wonderful indoor and outdoor get together for all the generations. Toast your toes by the fire pit and warm your hands with a hot chocolate. Take part in craft activities, a short walk and story-telling. There will be music and singing for all. Free mince pies, cake & hot drinks. (Dress for the weather: inside & outside activities, access to toilet facilities). Call the Age UK Islington helpline on 020 7281 6018 or click below to book.
OUR GET TOGETHERS & SUPPORT GROUPS Let's Talk Peer Event is Getting Festive this December... Wed 21 December, 10am-1.30pm LIFT Islington, 45 White Lion Street, N1 or via Zoom 🎄 Join us for a special festive extended edition of Let’s Talk Peer Event on 21 December! 🎄 Join 30mins of live discussions on cost-of-living to help keep your bills affordable this winter. Then settle back and enjoy live jazz festive songs from the legendary Nick Pritchard, party food, refreshments, socialising & dancing. Better Leisure Festive Badminton Tournament (60yrs+) Wed 14 December, 10.30am-12.30pm
Finsbury Leisure Centre, EC1V 3PU Finsbury Leisure Centre will be hosting a Christmas badminton tournament on Wednesday 14th December for people aged 60yrs+. Social table tennis and refreshments will also be available. This is a social doubles event where players will be paired at random. Partners will be swapped after each round of matches (first to 21). There will be small prizes for the players who win the most games overall. Contact Mikael at Better Leisure to book: mikael.kiviniemi@gll.org More Festive Events Near You! Saturday 3 December, 11am-3pm, St Luke's Christmas Fair, St Luke's Community Centre, 90 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AJ. Join workshops to make Christmas cards and decorations, play tombola, bauble bingo or join in with an art class. Santa's grotto 12-2pm is apparently always very popular, so do drop-in!
Thursday 15 & Friday 16 December 7-8.30pm, Angel Shed’s Youth Theatre 2 are perfoming 'The Suits'. Get complimentary tickets, including a Q&A after the performance. Please email the director, with the date you wish to attend and how many tickets you require: david@angelshedtheatre.org.uk. Angel Shed Theatre Company 444 Camden Road, N7 0SP.
Saturday 17 December, 12 - 4pm, Hillrise Open Day event is taking place at St Mary’s Church Ashley Road N19 3AD, there will be Santa, Wreath Making, Badge Making, Candle decorating, Wild Fangs, face painting and much more. No need to book Give a Present to Yourself or Someone You Care For One of the best presents you can give your loved ones this Christmas is to stop smoking. Boost your chances of success – take a look at Stop Smoking London’s 12 top tips to help you quit this Christmas. Contacting Age UK Islington If you are finding things difficult and need someone to talk to, don't forget that you can call the Age UK Islington Helpline on 020 7281 6018 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) or email gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk. Contact the Helpline to receive our newsletter straight to you inbox (if you're not already on our mailing list)!
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