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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL OFFER A HOME LIBRARY SERVICE. If you are unable to get to the library because of ill health or mobility issues Wiltshire Council’s home library service may be the perfect solution. This is a FREE service run by volunteers (all hold an enhanced disclosure check, DBS). For more information contact your local library or call the access volunteer manager on 01225 713706 email libraryenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk or visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-home-library-service
OLDER PERSONS STANDARD WILTSHIRE CONCESSIONARY BUS PASS CONCESSIONS WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED
From 1 January 2019, not all bus passes will be renewed automatically. If a bus pass has not been scanned on a bus prior to the renewal; this would indicate that the bus pass has not been used, within Wiltshire. Therefore, it will not be renewed at this stage. A note will be added to customer’s record to say the pass has not been renewed. If you do not use your pass for an extended period, you remain eligible for a pass but may need to contact Wiltshire Council for your new pass to be issued. If you have not received a renewed bus pass and your pass has expired please contact Wiltshire Council, 0300 456 0100.
Improving quality of life for people with dementia and their carers For further information visit www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk or Tel: 01225 776481.
Memory Café MELKSHAM
Arthouse Café, Market Place, SN12 6ES Third Monday of each month, 3.45 – 5.15 pm. For further information contact Kate Sharp on 01380 739055.
Memory Café TROWBRIDGE (run by Trowbridge Health Clinic)
Florence Court, Rutland Crescent, BA14 OFH Second Thursday of each month, 2.30 – 4 pm. For further information contact Health Centre, 01225 435757.
https://www.nhs.uk/staywell/ Stop the spread of flu germs. Use a tissue & wash your hands thoroughly. Don’t forget to get your flu jab.
Keep warm, stay well . . . Heat your home to at least 18 C (65 F) – you might prefer your main living room to be slightly warmer.
Keep your bedroom window closed in winter – breathing cold air can be bad for your health as it increases the risk of chest infections.
Wear several layers of light clothes – layers trap warm air better than one bulky layer.
Need help? Call The Silver Line ANYTIME on 0800 470 8090 www.thesilverline.org.uk/ They are the only FREE confidential helpline providing information, friendship & advice to older people. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They offer telephone & letter friendship schemes where they match volunteers with older people based on their interests.
Wiltshire & Bath Area Tel: 01761 417250
Email: bath@cruse.org.ukwww.crusebath.org (covering Bath, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Devizes, Warminster, Frome, Melksham and Warminster). They offer professional, confidential bereavement support via trained volunteers. They can offer one-to-one support, telephone support and group support.
FALLS AND BALANCE CLASSES
An initiative by Wiltshire Council in conjunction with Places Leisure and Active Health. Classes are specially designed to help people who have concerns regarding their balance, have had a fall or who are afraid they may fall. The class involves a variety of standing exercises supported by a chair which improve strength and balance and help participants to increase their confidence.
MELKSHAM – Monday, 12 – 12.45 pm class Location: The Scout Hut, Waitrose car park opposite the Riverside Club, Melksham, SN12 6LP Cost: £2.60 per session
MELKSHAM – Thursday, 2 – 2.45 pm class Location: Spencer Sports & Social Club, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AG Cost: £3.00 per session (includes tea/coffee/biscuits)
BRADFORD ON AVON – Tuesday – 3 sessions 12.30 – 1.15 pm / 1.30 – 2.15 pm / 2.30 – 3.15 pm Location: United Church, 10 St Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DD Cost: £2.60 per class
For further information contact Claire Webber on 07909987811.
TROWBRIDGE – Monday, 1.15 – 2 pm Location: Longfield Community Centre, Weavers Drive, Trowbridge, BA14 7DZ Cost: £2.60 per session
For further information contact Corinna 07717716669.
For further information or to register https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/ or call 0800 181 4118 Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity that supports carers (unpaid) in Wiltshire. Once registered they offer one-to-one support and befriending if needed; friendly support groups and Carer Cafes provide an opportunity to compare notes and learn from the experiences of other carers; free courses; support, information and advice; newsletter, what’s on guide and monthly Carers News e-newsletter which will keep you up to date with news, what’s on and services available.
COUPON FOR LOUISA HOMECARE – LIBRA 31, WANT TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW HAIRDO? Local Hairdresser, LIBRA HAIR, 31 Bath Rd, Melksham, SN12 6LP, are offering a 10% discount to clients of Louisa Homecare. Book with Lucy or Becki on 01225 700870 & present this coupon on the day.
Do you have a need for a handyman for those maintenance jobs around the house? Call CRAIG STROUT, ARK FITTING SERVICES for fencing, plumbing, gardening, painting and decorating & odd jobs around the house. Tel: 07787 823504.
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