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Claire Fishlock from Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin collects the first of the gifts from Louise at Dunelm in Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury shoppers urged to donate Christmas gifts to older people

A craft fair at Starbucks Sainsburys in Telford will raise funds for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

Brew & Browse brings local makers together in Telford for charity

Boccia is a precision target sport played indoors from a seated position

New Boccia group launches for over-55s in Bridgnorth

Local crafters and small businesses are invited to be part of a fundraising event at Starbucks in support of local older people.

Telford crafters and small businesses invited to charity fair

The charity recently gave a Scam Smart talk at the Chattery Cafe in Admaston for members of the Shawbirch and Surrounding Area Community Hub (SASA)

Charity urges older people to stay one step ahead of scammers

Members of St Georges Crafting Group get creative with their latest project.

Crafting group finds a new home as creativity and friendships flourish

The Ironbridge & Severn Gorge Lions Club have donated 25 Music Stands to the older people’s singing group, Acorn Singers

Local Lions donation gives Acorn Singers a boost

A Coffee Morning will raise funds for local older people.

Cake, coffee and a cause at Shrewsbury charity morning

A local charity organised a Daytime Disco to raise funds to support older people

Motown classics raise funds for older people in Shropshire

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Office in Shrewsbury

119 jobs at risk as Age UK plans to end Help at Home service

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Age UK urges ‘leave no-one behind’ as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts

BBC Broadcasting House in London

BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century

Age UK Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin's base in Shrewsbury

Charity to cut service helping older people stay independent at home

Volunteers have organised a pub quiz in Hadley to raise funds to support local older people.

Fun pub quiz to support vital dementia services in Telford

The announcement about this year’s Cycling Challenge was made at a special launch event at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.

Cyclists gear up for a summer challenge to support older people

A local charity wants to help older people to get online.

New digital inclusion support across Shropshire

A person swimming in the sky pool in Nine Elms, south London, while a plane rises in the sky

Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer
Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.
Sapphire Hope, Press Association

Swimmer in sky pool

Sizzling temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record

Two female friends talking and laughing with the focus set on one go the women.

Supporting people with dementia and those who care for them

People across the county are keeping fit whilst raising funds for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

Get moving and give back: Local charity says 'Act Now, Age Better'

A new Walking Rugby Club is being launched in Bridgnorth.

New walking rugby group set to launch in Bridgnorth for over-60s

New Fish and Chip Club launches in Craven Arms to bring older people together

A new Fish and Chip Club for older people is being launched in Craven Arms.

New Fish and Chip Club launches in Craven Arms to bring older people together

Telford breakfast club for over-50s moves to new venue

A breakfast club for gentlemen aged 50 and over has moved to The Fallow Field Pub & Restaurant in Hadley.

Telford breakfast club for over-50s moves to new venue

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women behind Age UK’s Help at Home Se...

Suzanne Masters (left) and Tina Archer from the Help at Home team at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women behind Age UK’s Help at Home Se...

Plus 'Perfect for anyone looking to try something new while staying active': Over 50s...
Hot on the heels of Team GB snatching silver in curling at the Winter Olympics, a group of over 50s in Telford are showing anyone can take part in the sport.
Richard Williams

Winter Olympics inspire local curling taster sessions in Telford

Indoor Curling Group

Winter Olympics inspire local curling taster sessions in Telford

Local charity receives awards from the Lawn Tennis Association

Emma Wilde (left) and Jan Deane from Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin receive the awards from the LTA.

Local charity receives awards from the Lawn Tennis Association

Creative connections as craft group learn about silk painting

Members found silk painting relaxing.

Creative connections as craft group learn about silk painting

Indoor curling comes to Much Wenlock and Craven Arms

Indoor curling is a fun and social activity for older people.

Indoor curling comes to Much Wenlock and Craven Arms

Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’

Shrewsbury Men’s Walking Football Club triumph in Spain

The Shrewsbury Men’s Walking Football team.

Shrewsbury Men’s Walking Football Club triumph in Spain

Heavy snow showers on way in parts of UK as weather warning issued by Met Office

Community spirit shines at Khushdil Day Centre

Members of the Khushdil Day Centre in Hadley prepare for a sponsored walk to raise funds for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

Community spirit shines at Khushdil Day Centre

The Acorn Singers spread festive cheer at charity Christmas concert

Ellesmere Autumn Lunch raises record amount

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin appeals for volunteers and promotes vital sup...

Appeal for new members and volunteers at Whitchurch day centre

Stay warm, stay well: Local charity shares simple tips to save energy this winte...

Delivering joy to older people this Christmas

Community partnership recognised at national Social Care Awards

Corridor care in the NHS is a ‘crisis in plain sight’

Glamour and generosity raise over £3,000 for older persons' charity

Shropshire cyclists raise funds to support older people

Try your hand at indoor curling – no ice required!

Elderly should socialise to improve health resilience – research suggests

Demand for Shropshire social care services increased - as average number of week...

Courage has no age as 80-year-old Shrewsbury woman completes charity skydive

Basketball team raises funds to help older people

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