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. No need to book!
Further details about these and other 'Cost of Living' events is included on the Age UK Islington 'Cost of Living' page on the Age UK Islington website. There's also useful guidance including 'Social Tarrifs' for broadband and phone contracts.
Festive Gifts for Islington Carers As carers, so much attention, time, love, and energy goes outwards, taking care of others. We'd like to give you some time for you and to boost your own wellbeing reserves at this busy time of year.
Our online Self-Compassion taster session will include some reflective exercises, gently led meditation practice and an intention of relaxing and bringing an attitude of kindness, compassion and appreciation towards ourselves. The Wreath-making will be a fun session with materials included.
Carers Wellbeing Day was Fantastic! We all really enjoyed Carers Wellbeing Day last week, marking Carers Rights Day. This was the first in-person Carers Rights Day event for some time and it was fantastic to see everyone again in person. Nearly 60 Islington unpaid carers took a breather from caring for what was an informative and social day, supported by local NHS & Council teams and Community organisations.
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. 'Give it a Go' Subsidised Better Leisure 6-Week Membership Islington Carers Hub clients are invited to sign up to a subsidised 6-week (£30 peak/£25 off peak*) 'Give-it-a-Go' membership for local Better leisure and sport centres in Islington. The scheme includes access to the Gym, Swimming and Fitness Classes at the leisure centres with discounts for other activities, such as court hire for squash, badminton and tennis too. 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.
Feeling tired in the run-up to Christmas? We'd also like to share a guide from partner Mobilise about "10 Reasons We Might Feel Tired all the Time". Contacting Islington Carers Hub If you are in need of financial or practical guidance related to your wellbeing or for the person you care for, or simply need a listening ear, don't forget that you can call the Islington Carers Hub Helpline on 020 7281 3319 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) or email info@islingtoncarershub.org. Contact the Helpline to receive our newsletter straight to you inbox (if you're not already on our mailing list)!
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