Website https://www.ageconcernsabe.org.uk/
Corona Covid 19 Virus Crisis :
- Age Concern Slough and Berkshire East have set up 'Hear for you', a call service for the elderly which offers emotional support and practical help if needed 01753 497888.
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The local Age Concern makes later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all Senior Citizens living in the local area. They do this by promoting their well being and independence by:
· working in partnership with Local Authorities and Statutory bodies...
Read more: Age Concern - Supporting Senior Citizens
Click on the link for more information on Age Concern in East Berkshire - https://www.ageconcernsabe.org.uk/
Corona Covid 19 Virus Crisis :
- Age Concern Slough and Berkshire East have set up 'Hear for you', a call service for the elderly which offers emotional support and practical help if needed 01753 497888.
Alzheimers Dementia Support is a local charity, commissioned by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to offer free of charge Dementia Awareness Training in the community, to residents and people working in the Borough. Volunteers needed. For more information please see www.alzheimersdementiasupport.co.uk.
EVENTS AT KING EDWARDS Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot | from Autumn 2018
· Singing For Pleasure - Friday's 10.30am-12pm
· Moves & Grooves Tea Dance 3rd Thursday 2pm-4pm~
· Seated Exercise with SMILE - Thursday mornings COMING SOON
WEBSITE 01753 369088
Great Park Homecare work closely with clients and their loved ones to offer personal care, support & companionship 24 hours a day in Windsor, Maidenhead and surrounding areas.
Thei levels of care are consistently high and rated “good” by the Quality Care Commission (QCQ).
Personal care covers a whole range of options tailored around you or your loved one being supported with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing and maintaining your or their personal appearance.
Great Park Homecare never use care agency staff. Instead, they have a dedicated team of carers who they recruit, train & develop.
You can be sure that they’ll provide personal care discreetly, professionally & respectfully.
The North Ascot Drop In, founded by Jane Moss and still runs - many years later
Many people have become regulars at the group, but new people are always very welcome to enjoy tea, chat and homemade cakes. As well as the weekly get-togethers, the group enjoys outings and parties, such as Christmas and birthday parties, and day trips to the Kennet and Avon Canal - not forgetting last year's huge Diamond Jubilee party ( CLICK to see report).
The North Ascot Drop In receives donations from major sponsors such as Ascot Round Table, as well as the Waitrose Community Matters scheme. The group also raises money itself, with Bring & Buy sales and similar events.
So ! Why not pop in to the Drop In ! You'll be very welcome!
Call David Hilton on at 01344 626784
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Alzheimers SupportCafe :: Lynwood Ascot
Read more: Ascot Project | Ascot & Sunningdale Area Shopping Trips for the Elderly
Covid 19 - Limited Service for Lifts to Vaccinations Available, from February 1st
COVID UPDATE E mail ascotvolunteerbureau@gmail.com
Transport to Covid-19 Vaccination Appointments
With effect from February 1st, 2021, AVB has a number of volunteers who are able to take you to your Covid-19 vaccination appointments. If you require transport then ring the usual number 01344 625520 and leave a message on the answerphone or send an email to ascotvolunteerbureau@gmail.com. Please provide your name and the time, date and place of your vaccination. We would ask that you seek transport only within two weeks of the date of your appointment and we aim to respond to you by the next working day. At this time we are unable to provide transport for any other medical reason.
The AVB Committee has decided the following guidelines and best practice should apply, to ensure the health, welfare and safety of both client and driver. By seeking to use the service you will be agreeing to comply with these;
1. The journey is undertaken at the driver’s and the client’s own risk. The requirement to self isolate remains should either the driver or the client subsequently test positive.
2. The driver and client should wear a face mask correctly and the client should travel in the rear of the vehicle. Please consider if a window should be open.
3. No physical assistance can be offered to the client by the driver.
4. The driver will not accompany the client into the vaccination centre.
5. Drivers will sanitise their vehicle on return home.
6. Clients MUST cancel the booking immediately with AVB by email or telephone if they subsequently develop any symptoms of the virus, and MUST also inform AVB if they test positive within two weeks of using the service.
7. Drivers will ring the client before the journey and check they still have no virus symptoms and are feeling well.
For local journeys the fee will be £5 and for journeys outside the local area a charge will be applied
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NORMAL TIMES
The Ascot Volunteer Bureau, which matches volunteer drivers with people who need lifts to appointments, can be contacted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays, 10 am - 12noon. Local trips cost £5, longer trips have a 50p per mile mileage rate. Visit www.ascotvolunteerbureau.org.uk Call 01344 625520.
E mail ascotvolunteerbureau@gmail.com
SUNNINGDALE BOWLING CLUB: Sunningdale Bowling Club, in Whitmore Lane Sunningdale, is a friendly group of men and women, with a superb green and clubhouse, tucked away in picturesque surroundings in Whitmore Lane. The club house is used throughout the year for club social events and short mat bowling during the winter, with an active programme of friendly and competitive bowling activities during the summer.
Sunningdale Bowling Club has so much to offer local people who want to meet people in the community, maintain a sporting life, or just socialise and watch the bowling in a very pleasant environment.
New members are welcome, with or without bowling experience. Interested? Visit our website: www.sunningdalebowling.co.uk
Contact Brian on 01344 621207 or e-mail membership@sunningdalebowling.co.uk
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