the
Senior Council for Devon

has a guest speaker from your local

Citizens Advice Bureau

Public Meeting – Wednesday 24th March – Bideford Town Hall 2.15pm

We all need advice and support from time to time. The Senior Council aims to
point you in the right direction. One place of support is the CAB and this meeting is your chance to find out how best they can help you – before the need is urgent.

Also, we recommend Care Direct on 0845-155-1007 - provided by Devon County
Council. The team there are dedicated to finding right solutions for Older People.

Come and join us on 24th - or contact us from home
Further details from Alan Rayner (alanr555@waitrose.com) – 01237 479711.

Neighbourhood Links
TorrAGE has received funding from the Big Lottery for an exciting 5 year project managed by Torridge Voluntary Services aimed at supporting older people within Torridge. Neighbourhood Links is an opportunity for communities to receive support and guidance in providing services to older people at a local level.
The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation, whilst also improving awareness of older people's needs amongst the wider community.

Volunteers are required NOW for this TorrAGE Neighbourhood Links Project for the initial areas
of East-the-Water and Northam.
Many of you already help within your community, and may be able either to provide further help, or to suggest suitable volunteers.
We need these to befriend an elderly neighbour, help out with small tasks around the house (eg
to change a light bulb), shopping (especially in the cold weather) or simple gardening.
Linda Bealey has been appointed as the Volunteer Co-ordinator and she is very keen to meet with residents across Torridge who would like to be involved.

For an informal chat about becoming a Volunteer for this exciting worthwhile project - and find out how it fits with all the good work already being carried out please contact Linda (01805) 625614.