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StockportageIssue 03 // Winter 2011

Stockport carol service

Celebrating Age in Stockport

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information in this publication is accurate no responsibility can be taken by Age UK Stockport for any errors or omissions. Furthermore, responsibility for any loss damage or distress resulting from adherence to any advice suggestions or recommendations howsoever caused is equally disclaimed by Age UK Stockport. Age UK Stockport holds the copyright for all material unless otherwise stated and authorises the copying of articles for non-commercial use only provided that any copied information acknowledges the source and retains all copyright and other proprietary notices and any disclaimer contained thereon. Views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the trustees, staff, volunteers or members of Age UK Stockport. Age UK Stockport is a trading name of Age Concern Stockport which is a registered charity 1139547 and company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales number 7413632. IDBB264 12/11

Age UK have a number of charity shops in Stockport.The shops offer a good range of second hand quality goods at affordable prices, including clothes for all ages, bedding, curtains and other household items and especially popular bric-a-brac. Everyone is welcome for a look around. The shops are known for bargain prices as well as their friendly and helpful staff and volunteers.

Look out for us – locations include Stockport Centre, Bramhall, Heald Green and Cheadle Hulme.

Charity shops in Stockport

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Age UK Stockport Christmas carol serviceHark the Herald Angels Sing! Why not celebrate Christmas by attending the popular Age UK Stockport annual carol concert.

The service is held in the beautiful St Mary’s church which looks out over the indoor Market Hall. Always a great pleasure at this occasion is the support provided by Warren Wood Schools orchestra and choir.

The carol concert will be held on Friday 16 December starting at 1.30pm (and will last around an hour), mince pies and hot drinks will be available afterwards.

Age UK Stockport’s carol service – a Stockport Christmas tradition!

Two Annual General Meetings in the same year–this resulted from the 2009/10 AGM being delayed until January this year giving time for some big decisions to be taken. This year it was back to the November slot for the 2010/11 meeting and a momentous meeting it was! This was the last AGM of charity Age Concern Stockport which ceased operations on the last day of March 2011 (having been replaced by the new incorporated charity working as Age UK Stockport at 00.00 on 1 April). The meeting was run largely under the new colours of Age UK Stockport though the annual report was naturally still in the branding of Age Concern Stockport. A necessary confusion and fortunately not reflected in the actual cutover to Age UK Stockport which occurred seamlessly as the clock moved through midnight seeing March out and April in.

The meeting was a great success with a record attendance of more than 140 people. The high level of attendance reflects the level of interest in Age UK Stockport, the local independent charity focused on older people’s needs in Stockport. The Worshipful Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Les Jones presided in his role of both Mayor of Stockport and Hon. President of Age UK Stockport. The report on the previous years performance was given by the Chair Derek Caldwell who described a very difficult period which included some very hard decisions regarding staff as a result of the cuts. Mr Caldwell was also able to report that the charity is in a solid place and already facing up to the challenges of the future. Chief Executive Margaret Brade and Community Development Manager Clare Mullins went through the fundamental restructure that the organisation has been through in order to deal with the funding cuts.

2011 Annual General Meeting

The meeting ended with an informative presentation from Director of Social Services, Terry Dafter. The excellent presentation looked at 30 years of social care in 15 minutes, bringing the audience right up to date with the latest changes. The meeting was followed by lunch and the mayor chatted with attendees over the meal. His last comment was that he and his wife were both interested in becoming members of Age UK Stockport (forms were duly put in the post).

Joining as a friend or member entitles you to receive the Age UK Stockport newsletter free with no other obligation; there is a level of involvement that will suit everyone. To find out more about becoming a friend or member of Age UK Stockport call 0161 480 1211. The next AGM is now a year away and that meeting will report on the first full year of Age UK Stockport’s operation.

Blog spotDon’t forget to keep in touch with us via our website and through our blog, links below:

www.ageukstockportblog.blogspot.comwww.ageuk.org.uk/stockport

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Preparing for the winterThe relatively mild start to the winter means it’s still not too late to undertake some preparations.• Have your heating system serviced

and chimney swept.

• If you have wood-burning, coal or gas heaters make sure that you have adequate ventilation.

• Check your energy supplier for further advice to help you prepare for the winter.

• Check that your water stopcock is working properly

• Have your electric blanket serviced – this should be done at least every three years.

• Make sure that your smoke alarm is working and consider installing carbon monoxide detector in case air vents become blocked.

• Check out your house insulation and check out the benefits and grants available to help with insulation and energy efficiency, such as cavity wall insulation.

• Make sure that you claim all the financial support that you can to help with heating bills. Age UK Stockport can advise you.

• Check you have all the telephone numbers and information about opening times you might need easily to hand.

• Get a flu jab. A bout of winter flu can be dangerous as well as unpleasant. Visit your GP for a flu jab – free to over 65s.

• Order repeat subscriptions in plenty of time, particularly if bad weather is forecast.

• Ask your local pharmacy if they offer a prescription pick-up and delivery service – this could be helpful if you can’t leave the house.

• Get a keyhole cover – it should only cost a couple of pounds and will help keep the draughts out in cold weather.

• Fit thermal linings to your curtains if you can – this will also help to keep the heat in.

• Make sure that you have some warm shoes or boots with non–slip soles.

What to stock up on.If possible you’ll feel more relaxed if you stock up for the winter months. Try to have a store of these, in case you have trouble getting out of the house.• Batteries for your torches and smoke alarms etc.• Salt or sand ready to put on steps and paths

in icy weather.• Keep basic food items in the cupboard or freezer

in case it’s too cold to go out shopping.• Tinned fruit and veg – it’s just as nutritious

as the fresh kind.• Pasta and rice will last through the winter months,

so stock up now.• Keep some simple cold, flu and sore throat remedies

in the house to manage minor illnesses.

Extract from Age UK booklet ‘Winter Wrapped Up’.

To get your own copy of ‘Winter Wrapped Up’ either go to www.ageuk.org.uk and download it or call 0161 480 1211 to have a copy mailed to you.

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The problem with winter‘Spread the Warmth’ is Age UK’s national campaign to reduce the number of excess winter deaths in later life. Each winter, around 35,000 people die as a result of the cold. Winter weather brings two main dangers for older people. Exposure to the cold causes blood pressure to rise which heightens other risks, and respiratory problems are also common – from colds and flu, to chest infections and asthma.

Keeping warm is the main way older people can guard against these risks. It sounds obvious – but it can be difficult to keep the heating on because many people worry about the costs, especially with the astronomical price rises for energy we have seen over the last five years. As energy bills rise, do you feel nervous about turning up the thermostat at home? Well, take heart, because there are lots of things you can do to get a handle on the heating this winter - so read on and look after yourself.

How to keep warm this winterThe campaign recommends some key actions which older people can take to protect their health in cold weather.• Keep an eye on the weather forecast

so you are ready.

• Keeping your house warm.

Keep your bedroom heated to at least 18°C. • Consider having central heating on in your bedroom

at night. Being cold is bad for your health.

• Close your bedroom window at night when cold. It’s a common misconception that sleeping with the window open all year round is healthy. In fact, research shows that exposing yourself to cold air overnight is very risky and the coldest time is just before daybreak.

Keep your living room heated to at least 21°C. Ideally, keep the temperature throughout your home stable, as sudden temperature changes can be dangerous. If this is difficult, ensure your living room is well heated and other doors are closed.• Draw your curtains as soon as it gets dark to help

to stop the heat escaping and the draughts coming in.

• Keep any windows and internal doors closed when it’s cold – this will keep heat inside, where you most need it.

Follow good fire safety. • If you smoke be careful with cigarettes

and never smoke in bed.

• Check smoke alarms.

• Know your escape route in an emergency.

• If you use an open fire make sure you have an effective fire guard. Never dry clothes over or near a fire or other heater.

Take care of yourself this winter

Make yourself warmer• Eat healthily and keep as active as possible.

• Wear several thin layers, rather than one thick layer. This is because they trap warm air close to the body.

• Go for clothes made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabrics, if possible.

• A lot of heat is lost through the head and neck, so if you’re chilly indoors, try wearing a hat and scarf.

• Your body keeps warm by burning food you’ve eaten, so make sure you have regular hot meals that contain carbs, such as potatoes, pasta, bread and rice. Try porridge with hot milk for breakfast and soups and stews for lunch and dinner.

• Eat an extra hot meal each day. Keep yourself warm from the inside with plenty of hot food and drinks. Ensure your diet includes enough protein which protects against winter illness in cold weather (contained in meat, fish, beans and eggs) and vitamin C to improve resistance to disease.

• If you’re sitting down, a shawl or blanket will provide extra warmth. You should also try to keep your feet up, because air is cooler at ground level.

• Wear warm clothes in bed. When it’s really cold, wear thermal underwear, bed socks and even a hat.

• Take extra care if you have to go out in ice or snow and also remember at this time a lot of leaves can build up to create slippy patches.

• Wrap up warmly when you go out. Always wear a hat and gloves as your head and fingers are most sensitive to temperature changes. Wrap a scarf loosely round your nose and mouth to limit breathing in cold air.

Other ways to keep the fuel bills down• Find out more about help you could get with heating

costs. If you are worried about energy bills find out if you are entitled to grants and benefits that will help you pay your energy bills. For impartial advice call the Age UK advice line on 0800 1696565 or contact Age UK Stockport on 0161 480 1211.

• Turn off lights when you’re not in the room.

• Don’t leave electrical items, like the TV and DVD player, on standby – switch them off.

• Only boil as much water in a kettle as you need.

• Use a 30°C programme on your washing machine.

• Turn off any electrical chargers once your appliance is at full power, such as a laptop or mobile phone.

• Don’t block your radiators – it cuts the heat they give out.

• If you have a dishwasher, fill it fully before using it, so it’s more energy efficient.

This item is reproduced from the Age UK website www.ageuk.org.uk

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A new year, a new start, new skills!With the start of a new year, why not take the opportunity to learn how to use a computer, or develop your computer skills further, to allow you to take full advantage of the internet and the many benefits it has to offer! Also help with other new technology. In our last edition of STOCKPORTage we reported on issues that have developed with the advances of technology and in particular the culmination of a ‘digital divide’ which currently exists, whereby individuals are left without the skills or knowledge to make the most of technology. Like it or not, more and more things are available through the internet these days and often at advantageous rates. Plus it can open up new interests and be fun.

Age UK Stockport is here to help. Why not choose from one of our computer learner packages and help kick start your New Year.

UK online centreCome along to our UK online centre at the Pop In, where staff and volunteers are on hand to help you take the first steps to getting online. Here we will register you for learner modules that range from ‘Using a keyboard and a mouse’ for those who have never used a computer before, moving on to modules that provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed for using and making the most of the internet. Lessons are free and located at the Age UK Stockport pop-in-centre on Lower Hillgate every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information or to book a lesson please call 0161 480 1211.

Taster SessionsFor one to one support a bit closer to home, Age UK Stockport run taster sessions at local libraries to provide, believe it or not, a ‘taster’ of computer technology and to introduce you to some of the basics. Each learner is paired with a volunteer who will help to provide you with the

knowledge you need to get started and who will readily answer questions and offer guidance. Although there is no set charge for taster sessions, donations are encouraged to help cover costs and keep the service going. For more information call 0161 480 1211.

Group lessonsFrom January Age UK Stockport will be running group lessons at the pop-in-centre which will provide an in depth and tailored approach to learning. Groups are made up of 5 learners at each session and topics range from computer essentials for beginners through to digital photography and troubleshooting for the more advanced learners. Our group lessons offer an opportunity to learn amongst a group of peers whilst being led by staff and supported by volunteers; also an opportunity to bring in and learn to use your own laptop computers. Lessons start from £15. For more information or to book a lesson please call us on 0161 480 1211.

Coming upWe recognise that for some people getting out to these venues is a genuine problem so we are in the process of developing home support where required, watch this space.

We also understand more and more people are using iPads and smart phones–help with these is also under development.

A personal note about keeping warmI was writing about keeping warm at home whilst I had an engineer repairing my home central heating. Even though I had a jacket on, without any form of heating in the house I quickly became extremely cold as I sat hunched over my computer and that stayed with me for some hours (the heating wasn’t fixed on that visit). It wasn’t even a particularly cold day outside.

Another day I was busy gardening–getting lots of good fresh air I thought. However I failed to notice the gradual decline in temperature as the afternoon went on and even when I did I thought a warm bath would quickly put things right. In fact it took many many hours and blankets to get really warm again

and I had unwittingly made myself vulnerable as I had gone past the sensible point!

It really drives home the importance of planning for the cold, keeping an eye on the temperature and keeping warm. Please read the information in this copy of STOCKPORTage and act on it, it really is important. Ed

AUKS Extended winter serviceOver the winter period, from the 1 December to the 31 March Age UK Stockport will be operating an extended telephone information service for any concerns, issues or problems that cannot wait for office hours.The contact number is 07584 929 496 and will be staffed between 5.00pm and 7.00pm Monday to Friday; 9.00am and 7.00pm all weekend and bank holidays.

For example, we can provide information for contacting tradesmen who can help with issues such as: burst pipes, heating breakdown, locksmith service (for instance if you lock yourself out of your property).

Plus access to a range of other information, advice and services.

This number should only be used for practical non–emergency issues.

In the event of a medical issue you should contact your GP surgery or NHS Direct on 0845 4647. In the event of a medical, police or fire EMERGENCY you should always dial 999. For contacting the police in a non–emergency use the 101 number (see separate article in this edition of STOCKPORTage).

To contact Adult Social Care out of hours call 0161 718 2118 or 0161 217 6029 during office hours.

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On the 21 September golfers gathered at Stockport Golf Club to take part in the highly competitive Age UK Stockport annual golfer’s challenge. 8 teams took part on the day from a number of organisations across the Borough and also not forgetting our very own AUKS team made up from volunteers and members of the organisation.After a bacon roll, coffee and a quick warm up, teams were raring to go for an afternoons golfing and although a little windy on the day, the weather held out for the main part. A number of prizes were up for grabs along the way including a £5,000 cash prize for a hole in 1 on the 16th for which there were a number of valiant attempts but sadly, none were successful on the day.

Congratulations went to the Scottish Widows team who took 1st team prize closely followed by Solutions SK in 2nd and Oscar Associates taking 3rd place. Of course, it is important to remember that it is the taking part that counts and not the winning so a special prize of a ‘group golf lesson’ kindly donated by the Altrincham Golf School was awarded to Translinc who came in last, but by no means least!

A big thank you goes to our event sponsors for the day, Individual Solutions SK, for their generosity and continued support and also to all the teams that took part for taking the time out of work to support Age UK Stockport; Metro Taxi’s, Home Instead, Senior Care, Oscar Associates, Solutions SK and Translinc. The event raised over £2000, all of which goes directly towards supporting vulnerable older people in the Stockport borough.

Golf day

January dates for your diaryAge UK Stockport will be holding events called FALLS Free Fun in partnership with Home Instead and Anchor Housing. There will be free refreshments, a fun quiz, ‘Rookie Golf’ and information on keeping active and avoiding falls.Two events will be held; one on the 18 January at Pembroke Court, St Aldgates, Romiley and the

other on 25 January at the pop-in-centre on Lower Hillgate in Central Stockport. There will be two sessions on each of the days the first of which will be 11.00–1.00pm directly followed by 1.00–3.00pm.

Other events will be organised in other parts of Stockport in February. Call Jo Macey on 0161 480 1211 for more details.

There is a new non - emergency number being introduced nationally if you need to contact the Police. The new number is 101, it launched on 23 November. 101 replaces Greater Manchester Police’s previous non-emergency number. The easy to remember number will help reduce the number of non-emergency calls to 999.For emergencies or where there is a crime in progress or threat to life always call 999.

When to call 101? You should call 101 to report less urgent crime and disorder or to speak to your local officers. For example, you should call 101 if:

• your car has been stolen

• your property has been damaged

• you suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood

• report a minor traffic collision

• give the police information about crime in your area

• speak to the police about a general enquiry.

101 is being introduced as part of the government’s wider work to improve access to the police, ease pressure on 999, and help to efficiently and effectively tackle crime and disorder.

What is the difference between 101 and 999? You should continue to call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

What does it cost to call 101? Calls to 101 (from both landlines and mobile networks) cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call, or how long you are on the phone. Everyone calling the police for non-emergency matters will now know exactly how much a call will cost them, and can be assured of equal access whether they are on a pay-as-you-go mobile or a home landline.

Who will answer my 101 call? Calls to 101 are answered by police call handlers in the control room of the local police force. This ensures that staff with local knowledge can answer and deal with the calls and respond appropriately. You will not be put through to a large national call centre.

When you call 101, the system will determine your location and connect you to the police force covering that area. You will hear a recorded message announcing the police force you are being connected to. If you are on a boundary between two or more forces, the recorded message will give you a choice of which force to be connected to.

New non-emergency police number – 101

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This year, pensioners aged over 80 will receive a payment of £300, while those aged under 80 will receive £200 towards the cost of heating their homes. The payments are not means-tested, so go to all. Age UK Stockport is appealing to people who do not need the money to donate it to help older people in Stockport who are in need over the winter.Similar schemes exist in other areas of the country and several major daily papers are promoting campaigns; these include the Guardian and the Daily Mail (who would seldom see eye to eye on most things) showing the general consensus around this idea.

According to official figures, 5.4m households are in fuel poverty, of which almost half are aged over 60. As reported elsewhere in this edition of STOCKPORTage, estimates vary but some suggest that about 25,400 older people died in the UK last winter due to the extreme cold, and it has been suggested that fuel poverty will kill at least 2,700 people in the coming months.

Money raised by the scheme will be used directly and in full to support older people in Stockport this winter. Contact Lucie on 0161 480 1211 if you would like to find out how to donate you Winter Fuel Allowance or just to find out more about the scheme.

Do you need your winter fuel payment?

Stockport older people’s forumStockport Older People’s Forum is made up from individuals from across the Stockport Borough who come together every first Tuesday of the month to discuss issues affecting them locally, finding ways to raise awareness and build campaigns to promote positive change.The Older People’s Forum has grown in strength since the start of 2011 with increased membership, the election of a Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer along with a Committee Steering Group. Current membership stands at 96 and the Forum has also established sub groups to support its activities.

The Human Rights sub group for example, works to raise awareness amongst other members, of human rights issues and abuses whilst providing advice and support where appropriate to other group members. Another sub group which has been formed through the Forum is the Fast50 Activities group, of which, its founder Roger Eagle discusses in a separate article ‘Fast50 Friendship Group’.

To join the forum or for more information, please call 0161 480 1211.

Reduce, reuse, recycle• Always take your reusable bags Christmas

shopping with you.

• Defrost your freezer before Christmas, it’ll work more efficiently and create more space for tasty leftovers.

• Reuse your Christmas cards and turn them into parcel labels for next year.

• If you have a real tree, look for schemes that will collect your old tree for a charitable donation to a good cause, don’t just throw it into landfill.

• Compost your leftovers.

• If you get new clothes for Christmas, don’t throw your old wardrobe items away, donate them to the Age UK charity shop, supporting local older people.

• More paper, glass, cans and plastic are used over the Christmas period; recycle them in your council bins.

• Struggling to find the perfect present for a friend or family member, why not check out the Age UK Stockport Golden Gifts on their behalf and make a real difference to the life of a local older person. Call Lucie on 0161 480 1211 for details of the Golden Gifts.

Tips for a greener Christmas

Anchorpoint StockportAnchorpoint Stockport is the new support organisation for voluntary and community sector organisations in Stockport. Whether your organisation is looking for support with finding funding, getting onto training or sourcing volunteers, Anchorpoint is there to help.Anchorpoint currently consists of 4 workers, Stuart Vaughan is the Strategic Lead, Graham Allanson the People Lead, Carol Whitehead Information and Communications Officer and Jennifer Doran Administrator. All four will be located within the newly refurbished offices at Graylaw House, Chestergate, Stockport (at the time of writing the offices were not quite ready to move in to).

There is also an Advisory Board made up of representatives from the local voluntary and community sector which oversees the work of Anchorpoint – there are still vacancies on the Board so if you would like to play a role in shaping this new organisation, get in touch!

You can contact any of the team by using their first name followed by @anchorpointstockport. org.uk. Alternatively send an enquiry to [email protected] or visit our website, www.anchorpointstockport.org.uk

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Golden gifts This winter, Age UK Stockport is once again giving the opportunity to directly make a difference to an older person in Stockport through purchasing one of our Golden Gifts.These gifts have been developed to provide specific and much needed support to the more vulnerable and isolated older people in our Stockport Community. For many of these people this may be the only gift they receive at Christmas.

With winter hard on our heels, Age UK Stockport staff and volunteers are busy preparing to support older people through what can be a difficult and testing time. Our Spread the Warmth Campaign sees us handing out hundreds of Winter Warmth packs, emergency storage heaters, food hampers and generally working to high capacity to support the many older people in Stockport who need help to stay independent, well and happy. You can help us make a difference to an older person in Stockport this Christmas.

£5 The friendliest of earsThis golden gift would allow us to make regular telephone calls to an older person

for 1 month, to have a friendly chat, make sure they are ok and know that somebody cares. A fantastic and greatly appreciated golden gift, tackling isolation and loneliness.

£10.A super shopperThis golden gift will allow us to send out a personal shopper

to deliver essential goods to an older person who cannot get to the shops and who does not have any family to support them. Lets look after our older people in Stockport.

£15.A gift of warmthA Winter Warmth Pack contains fleecy winter essentials – a hat,

gloves, scarf, woolly socks and fleecy blankets to keep an older person super snugly and warm whilst they are out and about and at home too.

£20.A pair of happy feetBasic foot care is essential to maintain mobility, comfort and

independence. This golden gift will allow us to provide professional basic foot care to an older person. Let’s keep feet dancing in Stockport.

£35.A heated havenThis golden gift will buy 1 storage heater which will provide a vital

emergency heating supply to an older person left without over the winter months – keeping them happy, warm and well in their homes.

£70.A lovely day outThis truly golden gift will allow us to give a carer a break from

their caring duties. We could also provide them with 2 tickets to a show at the Stockport plaza with travel expenses. Everyone needs a little rest now and then.

We are asking all our supporters to buy a golden gift for an older person in Stockport this winter. For more information please call our offices on 0161 480 1211.

Thank you for your support!

Give a gift and make a difference.

‘The group was started because I wanted to find more things to do, and meet new, lively people, daytime/evenings, weekdays/weekends. There is no cost involved to join, and so far there are 25+ members.

We keep in touch and organise events using a website/Yahoo! group. We have all made some new friends, found some new social activities and got some regular laughs.’Roger Eagle

Our website is www.fast50.org.uk

Some of the things we do are: theatre/cinema trips, concerts, walks, pub quizzes, ceiildhs and other dances, visits to art galleries, anything that people want to do and are willing to get involved in organising. We try to keep to low cost activities and most are in the Stockport borough area, but we do go further a field.

The present regular activities of the group include:• Fairly easy 4-5 mile walk plus lunch, alternate

Mondays, 12.00 noon, (if there is sufficient interest).

• Pub quiz night, tuesday evenings 8.30pm onwards, at the Arden Arms in the centre of Stockport.

• Weekly drop-in coffee/computer afternoons, thursday afternoons 13.00pm to 15.30pm, at Age UK Pop in Social centre in the centre of Stockport.

• Meet for coffee in centre of Stockport meet upstairs Saturdays 12.00pm to 2.00pm, usually at the top of the stairs, in Rhode Island Cafe, 2 Little Underbank, Stockport SK1 1JT.

Joining/contacting usJoin the group by going to www.fast50.org.uk and clicking on the “Go to Yahoo! group” link at the top of the page, and then the “Join this group” button on the Yahoo! group home page (it can be rather tricky), or send an email to [email protected] including a phone number, if possible. Roger, 0161 483 0358, 07799 163 114

Fast50 friendship group Fit and Active Stockport 50+

A self-important college freshman walking along the beach took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen resting on the steps why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation. “You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one” the student said loud enough for others to hear.

“The older of today grew up with television, jet planes, space travel and man walking on the moon. We have nuclear energy, ships and cell phones, computers with light speed...and many more”.

After a brief silence, the senior citizen responded as follows. “You’re right son. We didn’t have those things when we were young…so we invented them. Now...what are you doing for the next generation?”

A senior moment