Welsh Government Strategy for an Ageing Society October 7th 2021 saw the publication of the long-awaited, Strategy an Ageing Society. The statement from Deputy Minister, Julie Morgan, says: “It sets out our vision for an age friendly Wales, which supports people of all ages to live and age well and challenges the way we think […]
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Two contributions for this article from Rhondda Cynon Taf. Thanks to Liz Penwill for the article. Both Liz and Matt Davies have sent in the pictures. Incredibly positive examples of how to find a new interest in the pandemic. [The feature picture is not from a back garden !!] ___________________________________________________________________ Few birds were in evidence when
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COPA Board Member, Hazel Maguire representing Swansea 50+ Forum, talks to us about her experience of volunteering and fundraising for different older people’s causes. I have been volunteering and fundraising for a number of years now. My friends and I had always supported a variety of charities, but our hearts were in the problems of
Inside – Outside is the name we have given our Virtual Reality project. We came up with a plan to help those who can’t leave their environments to enjoy “virtual walks” through gardens, beaches, or country scenes. Residents in care homes, particularly, will be able to take virtual visits to a wide range of interesting
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Ann Davies (Left above), Secretary of Taff Ely 50+Forum and her friend Alice Pugh who is also a Forum member used to swim several lengths in the Lido in Pontypridd early every morning. Sadly the Lido had to close after being badly affected by the flooding in the park earlier this year. The damage to
