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Day Centre – Swanage
[Swanage Day Centre]
Day Care Centre Managed by the County Council for respite and specialist care
107 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NB
Contact – Kimm Skipp – Manager tel – 01929 422804 email – [email protected]
Friends Of Swanage Day Centre
Fund Raising in support of the Swanage Day Centre
Contact – Mel Norris tel – 01929 426127 email – [email protected]
Herston Over 60’s Club
Social Club – Meets Herston Hall at 2.15 pm every Wednesday
Contact – Joan Foot – President Tel – 01929 423277
Melodies for Memories
Dorchester Age UK
A fortnightly music session for people with memory loss and their friends
at: Swanage United Reform Church, 112, High Street, Swanage BH19 2NY
For more details please contact Yvonne Cable: 07747 533252
Supported by Dorset County Council
Members of the T Set
Twice monthly meeting for Senior Citizens of the Purbeck Hills Parishes
Meet at Langton Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month frm 2.30pm
Contact – Mary Bell – Chairman tel – 01929 427590 email [email protected]
Moves Fitness – Senior Moves
Fitness Group
Meets Mondays 10am in Langton Village Hall
No sessions on Bank Holiday Mondays and closed for the whole of August
Contact – Pauline Bexon tel – 01929 423265 email – paulinebexon @yahoo.co.uk
Mowlem Elders Circle
Coffee mornings in Mowlem Theatre Community Room
Monday – Thursday 10am – 11am
Contact Mrs Pam Wright – Secretary tel – 01929 423736
Dorset Partnership for Older People Programme
Dorset POPP is a partnership between Dorset County Council, NHS Dorset, the Third Sector and older people. However, It has developed working partnerships includes a range of other service providers, including Dorset Fire and Rescue, Dorset Police, libraries, community matrons, community pharmacies and many more. Helping and supporting activity & help groups for the over 50’s. Start up funding is available
Champions
Helping and supporting activity & help groups for the over 50’s. Start up funding is available.
Contact – Mo Andrews – Swanage Champion Tel: 07825 206055 email – [email protected]
Sue McWilliams – Corfe & Wareham Champion Tel: 07825 264353 email – [email protected]
Wayfinders
A Dorset POPP Wayfinder, working in your community, can provide information or put you in contact with specialist help on many topics including: money/ benefits, transport, learning new skills, keeping your home warm, local clubs, support for you if you are caring for someone, and much more
Contact – Swanage & Corfe Wayfinders – Dave Morton Tel: 07971 338989 email – [email protected]
Mo Andrews Tel: 07971 338486 email – [email protected]
Central Number: 01305 548111 Web – www.dorsetforyou.com/popp
Probus 2 Club
Provides a social focus for retired profesional men
Contact – Bob Hurst – Secretary tel – 01929 426653 email – [email protected]
24 Rabling Rd, Swanage, BH19 1EF
Purbeck Good Neighbours – Helpline 01929 424363
Volunteer service for older people
Do you find it difficult to do some simple tasks in the home? Purbeck Good Neighbours are here to help you – just call our helpline and we will send a volunteer good neighbour to give you a hand – all we ask is that you give a small donation to cover our expenses.
We only do small one-off tasks such as: changing a light bulb or fluorescent tube; sweeping a front path; taking rubbish away; reaching a high cupboard; sorting out papers or clothes; re-tuning a television or changing batteries in remotes or hearing aids
If you need some help call our Helpline – 01929 424363
eMail: [email protected]
Swanage Hopper Dial a Bus
The Swanage Hopper Dial a Bus is a community door to door bus service which operates in the Swanage area on Tuesdays between the hours of 11.00am and 3.00pm. The bus offers return trips to Swanage Town Centre and Swanage Market providing an essential shopping service.
The Swanage Hopper Bus also offers weekly lunch club outings around the area organised by POPP (Partnership for Older People Programme)
The bus is accessible to wheelchair users.
The cost of a return trip is £3.00 payable to the driver.
New users who wish to shop should register with Dorset Direct on 01305 221059
For lunch club outings contact Mo Andrews on 07825 206055
Senior Forum – Swanage Area
[Swanage Area – Senior Forum]
Passionate about the welfare of the over 50’s –
Helping to give a VOICE to people over 50 in the Swanage Area
Regular meetings on various topics and community matters
For dates in your diary look for our meetings take a look at our regular column and advert in the Purbeck Gazette.
To find our more or join the Forum
Contact – Mo Andrews – 07825 206055 email – [email protected]
Contact Trevor Ayling – Chairman – 01929 427706
Meets at Swanage Day Centre, High Street,
Parking yes – no Disabled access – yes
TOP – Tax Help for Older People
An independent free tax advice service for older people on low incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional advice.
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Do you know if you are paying the right amount of tax? |
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Are you afraid of approaching HM Revenue & Customs for help? If your household income is less than £17,000 per year and you are a pensioner you will qualify for free tax advice from T.O.P |
Tel – 0845 6013320 web – taxvol.org.uk