Helping older people in Gloucestershire feel more independent, secure and have a better quality of life.

Severn Trent Water

You may be able to reduce your water bill with Severn Trent, by installing a water meter. This way of paying is most relevant to you if you have low water usage.  All you have to do is telephone 0345 709 0646 and an estimate can be done to see if going on a meter would save you money. There is no obligation to change the way you are charged, unless you decide to do so. The bill will include the sewage element with the water.

Men’s 50+ Social Group

There is a new Men’s 50+ Social Group at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester. You can talk about watching/playing sport with other men from around the county and enjoy some refreshments. It will be held at Gloster Boys’ Bar, Lion’s Den, Gloucester Rugby Club from 10.30-12. They meet Thursdays with the next meeting on Thursday 2nd and 30th April. To register your interest and for more information, please contact Katie Lake at GRCC on 01452 528491 or email katiel@grcc.org.uk. I am told that women, who are interested in sport, are also welcome as long as they are accompanying a man.

Aphasia

You may be interested in a support group for adults with Aphasia. Do you have difficulty communicating after a stroke or head injury?  Finding it hard to speak does not mean you have nothing to say. At the group they help people with Aphasia through:  supported communication, co-ordination exercises, Chi Gong, creative activities and much more. The group meets on Mondays in Tuffley. You can get more information from 01453 868811, www.aphasianow.org or mail@aphasianow.org  

Friends for You

I am delighted to let you know that GRCC have secured funding from Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group to launch, a volunteer befriending service in support of older, isolated and housebound people living in the community. Friends for You provides a free befriending service for older people, who maybe can’t get out as much as they would like and who would enjoy some regular company in the comfort of their own home. A reliable, local volunteer visitor calling regularly each week, offering friendship and a listening ear has a positive impact on a person’s state of mind and well-being, as well as enhancing their sense of belonging and feeling a valued part of their community. You may think you would like to become a volunteer, and give an hour a week to give someone friendship.

If you would like to find out more information please do contact Sue Black, Friends for You on 07810 630 167 or 01452 528491 or email sue.friendsforyou@grcc.org.uk

 Please telephone me if you would like to discuss anything that I may be able to help you with or to make an appointment to see me in person.  

 Sue Colquhoun 07810 630 145