OLDER VOICES RADIO TEAM PRESENT THE 2021 PANTO
on Friday 17th December at 2 pm
102.5fm on Nova Radio North East
"Dick Whittington and Goldilocks"
Goldilocks is the Toon Mayor who plans to sell the Tyne Bridge to America (we definitely can't let this happen)
Can the retired London Mayor and his cat help with the protests of local people?
Will the sale be thwarted at the last minute?
You will have to wait and see what happens so don't forget to tune in to hear good music and festive conversations.
This will be the final broadcast of 2021.
What's the Elders Council doing?
Mile Castle Social is on the move
Our informal get-together at the Mile Castle is on the move.
The Mile Castle top floor is being refurbished so is currently not suitable for us, please note that there will be no December meeting.
On Wednesday 19th January 2022 from 10.30 am – 12 noon we will be in the community room at the Newcastle Building Society, 136 Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7DQ.
This is on the 1st floor and a there is a lift available. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. so contact us to book your place.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
Age Friendly and Age Proud Neighbourhoods
Let’s make our local neighbourhoods great places to grow older!
Elders Council will be working at a neighbourhood level this year in 3 areas of the city – Byker, Walker and West Fenham (that’s the area that includes the west part of Fenham and Slatyford).
We would like to work with others to build small community networks. These will be focused around connecting older people to each other and to local organisations.
We aim to find out what’s most important to older people in those areas, work together to make best use of our local resources and to improve information sharing. We will be launching a small grants programme that will support community action, events and activities in those areas that create and improve social links.
We’d also like to work with other organisations to set up “community builders” courses for people over 50 who are interested in developing their skills and confidence in connecting people within their own communities.
If you live in Byker, Walker or West Fenham and have an idea that would get people together and make your area more age friendly and a great place to live as you grow older, then please get in touch with Clare, via the following:
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email clare.levi@elderscouncil.org.uk
Managing the Home Care Circus
The EC Home Care team will meet early in the new year to reflect on the excellent reviews this project, and in particular our recently launched animation, has had to date.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
Celebrating 15 years of InformationNOWis 15 years old and has reached over 1.5 million visitors!
Now that's something to celebrate.
www.InformationNOW.org.uk is the information website for people living and working in Newcastle. Where you can find local information, services and events.
It's provided by Newcastle City Council and Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group.
Any questions please contact Prevention, Information and Advice Leads, Lauren and Kate at the following email address.
The next Event will focus on accessing Health and Social Cares Services.
You will also be able to hear about, and view, the animation produced by EC which accompanies the Managing the Home Care Circus report.
This will be held at Jesmond Library and online and to access either locationplease contact; events@jesmondlibrary.org
ICE Project
The IT sessions with our Student friends are now closed for the Christmas holidays and will resume on Wednesday 26th January at 2.00 pm. and run until 30th March.
If Father Christmas brings you a tablet, laptop or smartphone then book yourself on to one of these sessions.
If your new year's resolution is to get on-line and you don't have a device, get in touch with us. We can help you to get started on learning to use a tablet.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
Facebook and Twitter
We may be a little quiet over Christmas and New Year so that our editors can have a break, however, we will share any news of importance.
On behalf of all of the EC Editorial Team, we wish you a very happy Christmas
Interests and Activities
Making Music Together (Search)
The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle
Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th December all at 2.30 pm
There will be 3 music workshops this week with Charlie from Jazz Co-op, where you can have fun trying out different instruments as well as playing music together.
Spaces are limited you booking is essential on
☎ phone: 0191 2737443
Jesmond Dene Christmas Market
Jesmond Dene
Saturday 18 December 10-3 pm
Explore Jesmond Food Market along Armstrong Bridge in December and discover some of the best food and drink producers from across the North East.
Get in the festive spirit with a tasty sample of some of the best local food and drink from across the region.
For your safety and others, please adhere to the social distancing guidance provided by market volunteers and management.
Ouseburn Valley Trust
There are still opportunities to keep active in December. Why not join the Haunted Valley online talk on Tuesday 14th December 6-7pm (£3)
Or pop along to the Christmas Market on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December from 10-3.30pm
You can see these and more by clicking on the link below but don't forget to book as tickets go quite quickly for some events.
Whilst you no longer have to book to visit the local museums please make sure that you check out the opening times over Christmas and New Year, as they may not all be open.
For example, the Discovery Museum will be closed from December 24th to 4th January.
The Great North Museum (Hancock) will only be open 29,30,31st December.
Newcastle City Guides Winter Warmer Walks
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th December at 10.30 am: £5 pp
Starting from Joseph Cowen Memorial Statue, Westgate Road, these one hour walks will blow some of the cobwebs away.
Booking is essential, so visit the website below.
Zero Emission Buses
Equalities Impact Assessment Survey
Closes Friday 17 December
Feedback from the survey will be gathered and considered to be pivotal in informing how electric buses are delivered to the North East following the submission of Transport North East ZEBRA business case in January.
If you would like to have your say please look at the proposals below.
This is a staff and practitioner’s survey in relation to a project with Northumbria University and other local stakeholders.
The data from this survey will provide a picture of the impact of social networks and hoarding behaviours on attitudes to supported housing from the perspective of staff and practitioners who are supporting people to make the move, or to support individuals in considering this option.
The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, and there is the option for the participant to leave their email should they be willing to take part in a follow-up interview.
We are looking into providing a respite service, and the questions below, and your views on them would be of great help to us.
If you have any other views or opinions that would be of benefit that are not listed below you can contact us direct and we will be happy to hear your feedback.
All information given on this form is completely anonymous. Can you please pass this onto anyone that you may think would be interested in having input?
The world has changed for everyone, for some a lot, for others a little.
Before it changed, Difference North East wanted to find out what prevented disabled folk going out and about, enjoying public space, going to the shops, or just out for the day. It is believed that there are disabled people out there that rarely or never get a chance to go out. Of course, many disabled people go out whenever they want to, but there are others who feel unable to do so.
It is a human right for disabled people to go out unfettered, when they want to, and if it is a problem then help must be provided.
Then COVID-19 happened and all of a sudden, nobody could go out!
Now restrictions are almost at an end, and everyone is looking to go out again.
But for some people it may not be that straightforward and things seem to have got much worse. So, the DEH team want to know from others in the disabled club what stops them from going out now. What especially makes people feel trapped and has COVID-19 made it more difficult for people to go out?
NEXUS Consultation
Planned Change to funded services
Please read and share the following proposals to Bus Services in March 2022, and make sure that you forward your views and suggestions to Nexus. Consultation | nexus.org.uk
or
☎ phone: 2082701
or email: info@elderscouncil.org.uk Newcastle Carers Survey 2021
Our personal experiences and views are needed to help Healthwatch Newcastle, Newcastle Carers and Newcastle Gateshead CCG plan and improve services available in the future.
To complete the survey click the link below. http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/newcastlecarers21
If you would like to know more about this service, please
What do you think about dental services in Gateshead and Newcastle?
Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead want to:
- Improve information for patients - Improve access to NHS services
What’s working? What would you like to change? By taking our survey you’ll help us influence local and national dental services. You could win a £50 voucher in a prize draw for taking part! Survey closes on Friday 7 January 2022.
It doesn't matter if you need a first, second or booster dose, if you are eligible, just pop into the Grainger market and get your jab, while you wait!
Government Advice for Seasonal events, Performances and Gatherings
We know that advice is regularly being updated depending on serious issues being identified, but here is the link to the current official page.
Keep yourselves, and others safe.
Here is a link to the latest bus schedules for Christmas and New Year services in and around Newcastle and operated by Stagecoach.
Don't forget that you are still requested to wear a Face Mask to travel.
The North East Community Forest has announced its first planting this winter with 25 local projects set to create new woodlands, hedgerows, orchards, and trees for our parks and greenspaces. Find out more below;
This fortnightly event took place between 24 February-16 June 2021.
A panel of four, chaired by Michael Mansfield QC, heard evidence from over 40 witnesses including bereaved families, frontline NHS and key workers, national and international experts, trade union and council leaders, and representatives from disabled people’s and pensioners’ organisations.
The report on their findings was published on 1st December 2021.
You can read it here Home | PeoplesCovidInquiry
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Whether you commute to work via the Metro or head out to the shops on the bus, NP recommend that you download this travel app, which is a phone must-have.
This is about getting support and crucially, helping others.
It’s just one of many big plans underway to make travel around our region the safest.
Please note that while our office remains closed the phone will have an automated reply.
We WILL contact you as soon as possible if you leave a message and telephone number.
