Includes local and national information on VE Day



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Its heart-warming to hear in these unprecedented times of the valuable contributions older people are making up and down the country but especially in Nottingham. The efforts of individuals such as Captain Tom Wood have been inspiring and have made me reflect on the kindness and determination that is demonstrated on a daily basis by so many older people in Nottingham as they help others - thank you.

I would also like to thank all of you for abiding by the government guidelines [ [link removed] ] to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

I hope you find the AFN Bulletin useful and if you have any suggestions on how it could improve, please email [email protected]. [ [link removed] ]

It's the VE Day Bank Holiday Weekend starting tomorrow. Like many of you, I am self-isolating but I shall enjoy the programmes on the television and celebrating safely from my front doorstep. Stay safe.

*Councillor Eunice Campbell-Clark*
*Age Friendly Nottingham's Older People's Champion*


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VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations
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On Friday 8th May, the country will be marking 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Although *street parties are not allowed* under the current COVID-19 measures, many people will be remembering and giving thanks from the *"safety of their own homes"*. Details of activities taking place can be found below:


* Official VE Day website [ [link removed] ] go to the Get involved for ideas on bunting and posters to decorate you windows and homes.
* Nottingham City Council Home Front [ [link removed] ] web page
* Nottingham City Libraries [ [link removed] ] web page
* English Heritages VE Day Pack [ [link removed] ] has some great photos and video clips
* Programmes on the BBC [ [link removed] ]
* The Royal British Legion [ [link removed] ]
* For more ideas and activities such as quizzes and recipes click here [ [link removed] ]

Highlights of the day will include:


* Voices of War from the Imperial War Museum [ [link removed] ] at 9.00 am
* Two minutes silence at 11.00 am
* The nations toast at 3.00 pm - wherever you are, we hope that you will raise a cup of tea or a glass to all those who played their part. Cheering and clapping may well be taking place on doorsteps.
* The VE Day Singalong following the Queens speech at 9.00 pm a song sheet can be downloaded by clicking here [ [link removed] ]

Ancestry [ [link removed] ]has made all its UK historical records free from 4th to 10th May, so you can discover personal stories and the role your family played in the Second World War.

If you are interested in finding out more about Nottingham and people who lived here, check out the Nottingham Libraries Local Studies web page [ [link removed] ].


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NHS services
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While everyone is being told to stay at home, it can be hard to know what to do if you are unwell. It is important to remember that the NHS [ [link removed] ] remains open during COVID-19 and is there to treat you if you need it.


* You could phone your GPs surgery but DO NOT go to the surgery unless requested by your doctor.
* For urgent medical help use the NHS 111 [ [link removed] ] web site, or call 111 if you are unable to get help online.
* For life threatening emergencies *call 999*
* If you are advised to go to hospital, its important to go.

If you are wanting advice on self-managing your long term conditions during COVID, your local GP surgery is there to give you advice but there are also web sites that are useful:


* 10 tips if you are worried about Coronavirus [ [link removed] ]
* British Heart Foundation [ [link removed] ]
* Diabetes UK [ [link removed] ]
* Stroke Association [ [link removed] ]
* Alzheimers Society [ [link removed] ]
* Macmillan Cancer Support [ [link removed] ]
* Arthritis Action [ [link removed] ]

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Supporting people with dementia in your community
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Supporting people with dementia

Living with dementia at any time brings challenges for those with the condition and the people close to them. Many face stigma and isolation in everyday life and coronavirus (COVID-19) is making things much harder. Now more than ever, it is important that they get the help and support they need.

Sometimes people dont offer help because they do not know what to do, so the Alzheimers Society has produced a free guide Coronavirus: how you can support people in your community [ [link removed] ]


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Bereavement Support in Nottingham
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The *Grief Line* is a dedicated service for anyone who needs support following bereavement. This service offered by the Nottinghamshire Hospice provides support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Phone the Grief Line on *0800 111 4451* or email [email protected] or visit their web site [ [link removed] ]

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Staying in is the new going out!
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If you are missing your singing class, meeting friends at the local pub quiz, visiting the theatre or wandering around your favourite art gallery, have a look at some of the virtual alternatives now available to you during lock down.


* Nottingham City Councils Staying home [ [link removed] ] web page
* Visit Nottinghamshire [ [link removed] ]
* The Great British Home Chorus [ [link removed] ]
* The Self-Isolation Choir [ [link removed] ]
* The Royal Voluntary Services Virtual Village Hall [ [link removed] ]
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*Interested in Sport?*

The Sporting Memories Foundation is dedicated to sports reminiscence and physical activities. It supports isolated older people living in England and Wales including those living with dementia and depression. If you would like to receive their weekly free e-Bulletin Sporting Pink, sign up at www.sportingmemoriesnetwork.com/digital-sporting-pink [ [link removed] ]

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*City Arts would like you to add your words to a poem for Nottingham *

At the moment it can feel like the outside world is on pause. City Arts are inviting you to add your words to a poem for Nottingham, particularly if you are aged over 55. Share your thoughts and celebrated local poet Panya Banjoko will turn them into a poem for Nottingham. The deadline is 29 May 2020.Click here [ [link removed] ] to take part.

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*Try your hand at a Nottingham Jigsaw*

Ever tried doing an online jigsaw? Now is you opportunity to do a free jigsaw of a Nottingham Landmark such as the Left Lion. For more information click here [ [link removed] ].

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*Use lockdown to study*

There are a vast number of free online learning opportunities, some of which lead to a certificate of achievement. Participating in such courses gives you free access to specialists in their subject and other resources.


* Open Learn [ [link removed] ]
* Future Learn [ [link removed] ]
* Coursera [ [link removed] ]

There are short courses on a wide range of subjects including mental health, art, music, science, geography and much more.

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*Keeping fit and active*

Here are a few handy tips to help you improve your fitness and wellbeing and build exercises into your day:


* Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic and independent as you get older NHS Live Well for the over 65s [ [link removed] ]
* Super Six exercises to improve your strength and balance. Take a look and click on play all. [ [link removed] ]
* Joe Wicks [ [link removed] ] has taken the nation by storm with his fitness videos during lockdown and he has now produced one for older people.
* Dame Kelly Holmes has also devised some gentle upper body exercises [ [link removed] ] to keep the body and brain active.
* Age UK Nottingham and Notts are inviting older people to get involved in the 2.6 Challenge, in response to the 40th London Marathon being postponed and the impact COVID-19 is having on charities. Here is how you can take part [ [link removed] ].
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Staying Safe
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Avoiding Scams

National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the publics concern and uncertainty over COVID-19. For more information visit the following websites:


* Friends Against Scams [ [link removed] ]
* Nottingham City Councils Trading Standards [ [link removed] ] and the latest news on scams is available on Twitter *@*NottmCityTS [ [link removed] ].
* Age UK [ [link removed] ]
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Notts Victim CARE

Please protect yourself and your loved ones from falling prey to scams, particularly at the moment. Here is some key advice;


* Dont respond to unsolicited emails and texts offering questionable deals.
* Dont open attachments to suspicious looking emails.
* Never give your personal or financial details to an unsolicited contact.

In the event of you having been scammed, please make use of the free and confidential support that we provide. We can offer advice and guidance in relation to ensuring that it doesnt happen again. Our caseworkers are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday on our freephone number- 0800 3047575. Stay Safe.


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Money Matters
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Nottingham Credit Union

Nottingham Credit Union

For anybody facing financial hardship you could speak to the Nottingham Credit Union to see how they can help with short and long term money worries. Find out more Nottingham Credit Union [ [link removed] ] or call them on 0115 8283121.


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Warm Homes Hub
*The Warm Homes Hub*

The Warm Homes Hub can help you reduce your heating costs and improve the comfort and warmth in your home, leaving you with more money in your pocket and a warmer, healthier home. During this time of isolation The Warm Homes Hub will provide valuable advice to help you tackle your bills. The COVID-19 support includesbenefits checks, energy comparisons and tariff switching, bill discounts, support with broken/faulty heating, food and fuel vouchers and more. Find out more about the support available on Warm Homes Hub/Covid-19 [ [link removed] ] or phone *0115 985 3000*.


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*An update from TV Licensing *

Recognising some people are experiencing financial difficulties, TV Licensing has stopped all arrears letters going to those who have fallen behind on payments. If customers are in financial hardship and urgently need to stop a Direct Debit payment while the TV Licensing call centre is closed, they can cancel it with their bank (this can usually be done online). They would like to reassure people trying to pay that they will be able to pay retrospectively once back to normal.

Customers can still pay using a debit or credit card on the TV Licensing website or using their 24/7 automated telephone service, and new licences can also be set up online.

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Useful information and support during COVID-19
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Your Neighbour.org
*YourNeighbour.org*

YourNeighbour.orgs National Call Centre (*0300 323 9952)* is for anyone who needs help during the Covid-19 crisis.Over 1000 churches in the UK belong to the YourNeighbour.org network and are in every community, providing DBS checked volunteers who are safe and well supported. They are working with the Government and NHS to provide vital food, advice and other support to people who need help across the country.

Volunteers can help with a range of activities such as food shopping,trips to the pharmacy,dog walking, a listening ear for people who are lonely or other simple tasks. Specialist phone support is also available for issues such astrauma, bereavement, debt counselling or mental health. Please get in touch as our volunteers are ready to support you.

For more information visit their web site [ [link removed] ], or call 0300 232 9952 (MonSun, 9am5pm) or [email protected]


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Meals at home
*Meals at Home staff go the extra mile to offer additional checks on the elderly*

For those of us with loved ones who are included in the category vulnerable to covid-19, it is a particularly worrying time as we think about their wellbeing. The Meals at Home delivery service is a low cost option for ensuring a range of meals can be delivered to peoples homes. The meals are delivered by friendly staff and their regular daily visits also provide much-needed reassurance to relatives of elderly and vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.Meals at Home provide:


* Regular welfare updates.
* 100+ hot, chilled and frozen meals to choose from.
* Halal, Indian, Afro-Caribbean options.

You can find out more here Meals at Home. [ [link removed] ]Watch this short video More than just a delivery service [ [link removed] ] to meet some of the staff and customers.


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Marcus Garvey Action Group Food Offer
African Caribbean Cooked Meals

The Marcus Garvey Action Group and partners are delivery African Caribbean cooked meals to the elderly and vulnerable in Nottingham.

For more information


* Call 0759 8947 966 or 0787 1730 197 or 0115 969 1364
* Email [email protected]

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*Going shopping and staying safe at the supermarket*

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health have produced a short guide about going shopping and staying safe at the supermarket [ [link removed] ]

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Your thoughts and views matter
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*EngAgeNet *

EngAgeNet [ [link removed] ] is a new national organisation currently reaching over 300,000 older people and enabling the direct voice of older people across England to be heard by those who create and deliver the policies, strategies and services that affect their lives.

EngAgeNet (supported by the Retirement by the Retirement Division of Legal and General) have devised a survey for those aged over 50 to voice your experiences, concerns and thoughts during COVID-19, in order to capture what support you think should be provided to support those most in need. The survey is totally anonymous and your details will not be retained.

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*#VoicesofToday campaign launchedby Nottingham Castle Trust*

This campaign celebrates the city's long, proud history ofstanding up to injustice byencouraging Nottingham residents to get creative and share their experiences or perspectives on activism, protest and rebellion through poetry, drawing, singing, acting, dance, creating a protest banner or something different altogether. To find out more about the project, visit the Nottingham Castle Trust's website [ [link removed] ].

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*Have your say on future plans for Nottingham's parks and open spaces*

Nottingham City Council wants to find out what you would like from the city's parks. The council has been awarded funding through the National Trust and Heritage Lottery Fund's Future Parks Accelerator Fund, to find new and innovativeways to protect and enhance local green spaces. Take part in the survey here [ [link removed] ].The closing date for responses is 31 October 2020.

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Nottingham Bike Aid

*Nottingham Bike Aid*

*Free bikes to keep or loanfor key workers and volunteers in Nottingham*

If you wish to donate a bike to the project, please contact Ridewise or Nottingham Bikeworks by emailing *[email protected]* <[email protected]> or *[email protected]* <[email protected]>


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