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Kirklees Older People’s Network
An active organisation which enables older people (aged 50 and over) to be empowered and have an influential and collective voice in Kirklees.
Just for Fun: Word Quest How many words can you make from these letters? Apparently there are 82!
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Newsletter Issue No. 29 Autumn 2016
Huddersfield Over Fifties Forum Meetings are normally on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at the Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall, 1pm to 3pm with Tea/coffee and biscuits
Thursday Nov 17th at 1pm - Speaker: Richard Hollinson – the Kirklees Local Plan Thursday Jan 13th at 1pm – Speaker Roy Mason, Friends of Beaumont Park
Admission £2 includes refreshments and raffle.
Note: Thursday 16th Feb - no meeting at the usual time. Pantomime and Celebratory lunch starting 10.30am, at the Methodist Mission, Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA. The KOP AGM will be held afterwards
EQUAL I went to war when I was young. With little information Of how it begun, On sentry duty I Watched the sun set, No sign of the Germans, Well, not yet.
The next day, I shot a man down, My face shaped into a guilty frown.
The man I killed was equal to I, and now he's dead, no Iie.
I realised we didn't hate each other, like We were told to. Poem by Sarah Burden age 10 (Batley) HOFF member's grandaughter.
Age UK Big Christmas Party for over 50’s Mon 12, Tues 13, Weds 14, Thurs 15 or Fri 16 December 11am at Waterloo Suite at Lockwood Park (Brewery Dr, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD4 6EN) Traditional 3 course Christmas Dinner Bar, music ,dancing, bingo and a visit from Santa! All over 50’s welcome! Cost £19.95, booking essential call 01484 469810
Thursday February 16th at 10.30am Pantomime by Curtain up Players, followed by New Year Celebratory
Lunch. All welcome. Grant funded by One Community Foundation
Event grant funded by:
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Dementia Friendly Weekday Walks A Chance to connect people with their local parks and open spaces. For people living with dementia, their friend or family member. Mondays 2pm meet by conservatory café Greenhead Park, Huddersfield Fridays 10am meet outside the museum, Crow Nest Park,
Dewsbury Please call ahead to confirm your place Contact Jane, 01132380601 (mobile 07827 878 208). Walks are about 1-1 ½ hours. Organised by Groundwork Leeds, www.groundwork.org.uk
Age UK FREE Winter Home Energy Checks To be eligible, you must be:
Over 65 and on a low income (below £16,190 per year) and/or
Over 65 and vulnerable (physical or mental disability) or living in a hard to heat property For more information call 01484 535994
Kirklees Dementia Awareness Alliance (KDAA) (contact Elaine Bostock, tel: 07854028219 or email: [email protected]) A dementia friend is someone who learns a little bit more about what it is like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action...small changes can make a huge difference to individuals living with dementia.
Would you like to become a Dementia Friend? KDAA are holding Dementia Friends Awareness sessions to help increase awareness of the small everyday things that could make a difference to people living with dementia and their carers. No need to book, just come along to the following open sessions, details below: Monday 5th December, 11.00am – 12.00noon Demonstration Zone, Queensgate Market, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ
Friday 9th December, 10.30 - 11.30am Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN KDAA can also deliver Dementia Friends Awareness sessions to businesses, organisation, schools and community groups (this takes approximately 1 hour).
Senior English National Concessionary Travel Pass Helps those of pensionable age remain active, maintain social connections and stay independent – The Senior Pass gives holders off-peak FREE bus travel throughout West Yorkshire and England as well as half fare off-peak rail travel in West Yorkshire. For Internet users or those whose family or friends can use it on their behalf, the quick, free and easy way to apply or renew a Senior Pass is online: https://ticketsandpasses.wymetro.com Alternatively you can apply for or renew a Senior Pass at Bus Station Travel Centres in Huddersfield or Dewsbury Bus Stations. You will need to provide ID and proof that you live in West Yorkshire. Tel: Sharon Presley 0113 251 7273 for more information
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Honeyzz KOP is welcoming the opportunity to work with the African Caribbean community through involvement with Honeyzz. KOP is keen to understand about the issues facing older people in Kirklees from all backgrounds.
Honeyzz raise awareness and support those living with Diabetes and are based at the St Johns Resource Centre, Huddersfield. Meetings are held twice a month (1st & 3rd Tuesday), bringing together members, volunteers, users and friends to share experiences, stories of lifestyle changes and practical approaches to living with diabetes. Members benefit from an increased confidence in coping with the condition, beyond a medical regime! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The proposed closure of Huddersfield’s Royal Infirmary and A & E has been met with dismay at HOFF meetings recently. Many KOP members are disappointed at the recent announcement by the Clinical Commissioning Group to go ahead with the closures.
Heritage Quay Heritage Quay is an award-winning archive centre based at The University of Huddersfield. Its collections cover education, sport, music, industry and more with local and global stories on the shelves. Of particular interest are the Rugby Football League archive, the British Music Collection and local Favourites Hopkinsons Valves and the Huddersfield and Colne Valley Labour parties.
Heritage Quay is free to visit and is open 7 days a week. They run free tours on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm or the third Saturday at 11am where you can just turn up and take a look behind the scenes. The archive also runs a wide range of free events and workshops throughout the year featuring their collections. Some highlights over the next couple of months:
10th December 2016 - 6pm to 8pm Speaking Yorkshire: Wesley-bobs and Wonder Get ready for Christmas with a celebration of Yorkshire dialects and the festive season. With appearances from enthusiastic performers (including Mrs Sunderland competition winners), a sprinkling of experts and a chance to have a go, it will be a great evening out for all ages. FREE, booking required.
28th January 2017 10am-4pm Newspapers History Day A day looking at old newspapers and how historians can use them to tell interesting stories. 8th March 2017 6-8pm Recalling the Midwives Event exploring the history of nursing and midwifery in the 1940s and 1950s. They would be interested to hear of any connections / stories of people who moved here from other countries to work in the NHS in this period. Heritage Quay is fully accessible and welcomes everyone. For more information or bookings: call 01484 473168 or visit www.heritagequay.org NB The free town bus takes you to the University.
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Happy Bag
An installation of giant musical instruments created by Hoot’s arts and dementia group Breathing Space was recently voted best Community Installation by visitors to Arts in the Woods high above Holmfirth. In the photo, receiving prize money of £100 are Visual Artist Andrea Freeman, (Moira (HOOT), participants Laura and Tim Varga. The installation would not have been possible without the support of relatives and Tim in particular who visited the site every day to make sure things were in working order. Breathing Space offers a range of creative activities to people living with dementia and their carer, family member or support worker. Hoot Creative Arts 01484 516224 or visit the website www.hootcreativearts.co.uk
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kirklees Older People’s Network KOP is run by and for its members. Do join us and add your voice; let us know what concerns or ideas you have, to help us be more effective in providing a voice for older people. We are aware that not everyone is able to attend Forum meetings and welcome views from people who cannot attend. We produce 3-4 Newsletters a year, and contributions are welcome! KOP representatives attend Older Peoples Partnership Board and participate in other ad hoc meetings, when the ideas of older people can add value to the discussions. KOP can be contacted via: Volunteer Centre Kirklees, 12 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2AR. Tel: 0774 998 0250 Email: [email protected]
MEARS HOME IMPROVEMENTS FREE Gas services and Gas repairs - if you are a
homeowner, live in Kirklees and are over 60 years old receiving a state pension with no other income, or over 21 and receive DLA/PIP you may receive this service for free. To apply please call 0800 032 4483 or visit our office at: Town Hall, Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AF Working in partnership with Kirklees Council
New Street over 50s group Every Tuesday 10 - 12pm Fun, activities, chat, cuppa at AgeUK, 12 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2AR for more information tel: 01484 535994
A Marble – for the days when you’ve lost yours A piece of String – to hold it together when it’s falling apart A coin – so you’re never totally broke A sweet little teddy – for when you need a hug An eraser – to make those little mistakes go away A heart – because somebody always loves you A candle – to brighten your day and lead the way to the light at the end of the tunnel
We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter. We would really appreciate feedback from you, comments or suggestions for improvement, and also welcome articles/information sent in by members. The next newsletter will be around February/March 2017
