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Services & Activities in Rutland
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Oakham Office Yvonne Rawlings Rutland Volunteer Centre Lands End Way LE15 6RB 01572 770324 or 077388 20910 [email protected]
Uppingham Office Amanda Bellamy 13 High Street East Uppingham LE15 9PY 01572 822171 [email protected]
Luncheon Clubs Come along and meet new people over a two course lunch in a friendly and welcoming environment. All our luncheon clubs are open to everyone. All you need to do is call to book your lunch a week in advance for the Uppingham and Whissendine lunch clubs but you can turn up on the day for the Oakham lunch club.
Venue: The Wheatsheaf, Northgate, Oakham Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm Cost: £8.50 Contact: Maura Savage on 01572 490 784
Oakham Lunch Club
Venue: Gerard Court, Uppingham Day: Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) Time: 12:00noon - 1:00pm Cost: £6 Contact: Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171
Uppingham Lunch Club
Venue: Whissendine Village Hall Day: Wednesdays Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm (lunch then bingo) Cost: £3 Contact: Annette Hatton on 01664 474 206
Whissendine Lunch Club
Social Groups & Activities
New Horizons This friendly group meets just once a month and is open to widows, widowers and any single people over the age of 50, hoping to meet new people and make new friends. The group enjoy a packed programme of events and an annual outing. No booking is necessary just pop along and meet the group. Venue: Barlow Road Community Room, Oakham Day: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cost: £1 contribution towards refreshments Contact: Sue Bethell on 01572 755 309 for further details
Outings & Excursions Regular coach outings to places of interest such as gardens and historic houses, museums and exhibitions or there could be a trip to a retail park in the lead up to Christmas or to the seaside in summer. There is a pick up point in Oakham and in Uppingham. For more details contact Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171 Men in Sheds Our Men's Shed is a place for men to feel at home and pursue practical interests with a high degree of autonomy. Men in Sheds members share tools and resources to work on projects of their own choosing, at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue. Our Sheds offer a place for skill-sharing and informal learning, individual pursuits and community projects. It’s a place of leisure where men come together to work.
Venue: Rutland County Museum Open: Wednesday 11:00am - 4:00pm Friday 10:00am - 12noon Contact: [email protected] or 07540 413 805
Venue: Victoria Hall, Oakham Day: Every Tuesday Advanced Group: 10:00am - 11:15am Intermediate Group: 11:30am - 12:30pm Cost: £2.50 Contact: Angela Burton on 01572 723 152 for further details
Venue: Oakham Methodist Church Hall, Northgate Day: 1st Monday of the month Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cost: £3 Contact: Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 for further details
Oakham Tea Dance Come along to learn some new dance moves, whether it is ballroom, sequence dancing, disco or jive! Refreshments are provided and members bring a plate of food to share with others half way through. There is also a free raffle and lovely music to listen to, if you do not feel like dancing. All ages welcome to join this very friendly group. No booking necessary.
Line Dancing Enjoy dancing? Then come along and meet these friendly groups in Oakham. No booking necessary, just turn up and join in.
Oakham Tai Chi This gentle exercise is suitable for all ages and ability, for both men and women. Tai Chi is a superb form of fitness which builds inner body strength enabling independent living for longer. Why not pop along to see what Tai Chi could do for you? No booking necessary.
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Oakham Day: Every Tuesday Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Cost: £5 Contact: Rosemary Gibbs on 01572 724 188 for further details
Fitness & Wellbeing Activities
Keep Fit Want to stay fit and healthy? We run two classes in Oakham each week which are suitable for all ages and abilities. Come and meet this friendly groups of ladies on a Monday or Thursday. No booking necessary.
Uppingham Indoor Bowls A very friendly group which meets once a week to enjoy indoor bowls. Feel free to pop along and join in. Suitable for beginners.
Venue: Uppingham Town Hall Day: Every Thursday Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Cost: £2.50 including refreshments Contact: Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171 for further details
There are various other fun ways to keep fit in Uppingham from walking to Tai Chi, line dancing to a seated exercise class. For information about these other activities, contact Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171.
Venue: Catmose Club, South Street, Oakham Day: Every Monday AND Every Thursday Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: £3 Contact: Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 for further details
Care & Support
Acorn Day Care Venue: The Empingham Room, Rutland Volunteer Centre, Oakham Day: Tuesdays Contact: Jackie Johnson on 0116 222 0572
Uppingham Day Care Venue: Gerrard Court, Uppingham Day: Wednesdays Contact: Jackie Johnson on 0116 222 0572
We welcome clients through assessment and referral through Rutland County Council, as well as those contacting us directly to
attend on a self funded basis.
Day Care Looking for something fun to get your parents or grandparents, why not pay for their fun day out. Our day care offers you or a member of your family the opportunity to socialise in a relaxed environment and participate in a wide range of activities and games. You are usually picked up early in the morning from your own home and spend the day at a centre, where a warm welcome awaits you along with some hot refreshments. A two course lunch is served around midday and is followed by more activities and music. At the end of the day, you are transported home by minibus.
If you would like to try a free, trial session at one of our day care groups, please call us to arrange.
Dementia Support Service Our Dementia Support service offers support for those living with dementia and their carers and actively promotes the wellbeing of those living with dementia through one to one support and group activities.
Contact: 01572 824048 or [email protected] Monday and Wednesdays 9:00am - 3:00pm Rutland Macmillan Volunteer Befriending Support
In partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support the service is available to anyone over the age of 18 who has been affected by cancer. Support is available at whatever stage of the cancer journey you are at.
By providing a listening ear and companionship By providing information By helping support health and wellbeing
Contact: 01572 823 942 or 07711 325 517 [email protected] Rutland Carers Support Group This group is suitable for anyone who cares for someone with a long-term debilitating illness e.g. M.S, Dementia and Stroke etc. A packed programme of speakers and activities are offered to cater to all tastes, including an afternoon tea trip out.
Befriending Home Visits This essential service is available to any socially isolated elderly person with limited opportunities to leave their home. If you or a loved one feel lonely and would like a friend to drop by to visit you on a regular basis, then please contact Yvonne on 01572 770 324.
Venue: The Community Room at St. John & St. Anne (next door to Oakham Fire Station)
Day: 2nd Monday of the month Time: 1:45pm - 3:15pm Cost: £1 contribution towards refreshments Contact Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171 for further details
Uppingham Drop-in Café
If you are a carer or a cared for older person, please come along to our drop-in café to have a drink, a chat and, if you wish, take part in table top activities. The café gives you the opportunity to meet and chat to other carers and cared for people locally.
Macmillan Independent Support Service In conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support we can offer support to older people who have been affected by cancer. We offer support, information and advice at the most appropriate time, help with accessing practical support to help the older person to remain living at home and signposting to other services.
Initial contact should be made with Ros or Karen on 0116 223 7370 or 0116 204 6440. Free Garden Service Have you been in hospital and unable to tend to your garden? Are you worrying about how you will cope when you are better? If so, help may be at hand.
Please call Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 Hearing Aid Batteries For people who have NHS hearing aids, our Uppingham shop offers a free replacement battery service currently on a Friday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Our Uppingham shop is located at 13 High Street East, Uppingham.
Venue: Gerrard Court, Johnson Road, Uppingham Day: 1st Monday of the month Time: 1:15pm - 3:00pm Cost: Free Contact: Sarah Ball on 01572 824048 for further details
Information & Advice Helpline Our helpline can provide free, independent and confidential information and advice for people over 50. This includes practical help, suggesting ways to solve difficulties and giving you the details of others who may be able to help. The helpline can give information and advice about any issues which affect your quality of life including welfare benefits, housing and property, money matters, family and personal matters, understanding personal budgets, leisure and social activities, your rights and local services.
You can contact the help line between 11:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday on 0116 299 2278. Residential & Nursing Home Advisory Service If you are thinking about or planning a move into residential care either for yourself or a loved one, our impartial and confidential advisory service can provide advice on a range of issues including choosing a care home, being assessed by social services, paying for care, how your property and savings are affected and your entitlement to state benefits whilst in residential care.
Contact us on 0116 299 2274 between 1:30pm and 4:30pm Wednesday to Friday.
One to One Tuition Working in partnership with Oakham School, we are proud to offer free weekly private tuition on a one to one basis, offering a more personalised programme of training to cover all your needs.
Bring your laptop or tablet with you and your very own tutor will teach you all you need to know, at a pace to suit your needs.
Free Digital Drop In If you are over 50 and would like some support with your laptop, tablet or smartphone - please pop in to Oakham library and a Digital Champion will be there to help and support you. For support in Uppingham, please call Amanda to book a volunteer Digital Champion to help you.
Alternatively if you would just like to have a go on a tablet or iPad before buying - drop by and have a go on one of our devices.
IT Phone Service Are you housebound and having difficulty with your computer or laptop? If so, help is available.
Call Susan Morecroft on 01572 821 120 any morning from Monday to Friday to find out more.
Digital Support
Venue: Oakham School (Church Street) Day: Mondays (Term-time only) Time: Afternoons, however times will vary term to term Cost: FREE Contact: Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 for further details
Venue: Uppingham Library Day: Tuesdays (dependent on volunteer availability) Time: 10.30am - 11.30am (there is some flexibility on timings) Cost: FREE Contact: Amanda Bellamy on 01572 822 171 for further details
Venue: Oakham Library Day: Every Thursday Time: 12.00noon - 2:00pm Cost: FREE Contact: Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 for further details
Calling All Volunteers! Do you have any time to spare? Would you be happy to volunteer?
Volunteering is a rewarding role and is essential to provide the support needed to thousands of vulnerable and socially isolated older people in Rutland. Just one hour every fortnight could make all the difference to someone in need. Do something positive today - call Yvonne Rawlings on 01572 770 324 for more information on how to make a difference in your area.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Charity Shop in Uppingham Offers a range of clothing, shoes, accessories and bric-a-brac for sale as well as an extensive range of good quality pre-loved books. The shop also boasts a superb coffee shop with a selection of cakes and pastries.
The shop, which opens Monday to Saturday from 9am until 4:30pm, with the coffee shop closing ½ hour earlier, can be found at 13 High Street East, Uppingham.
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How can we help you?
Information & Advice [Open Monday to Friday, 11:00am - 4:00pm] 0116 299 2278 A free and confidential service to assist with issues affecting your quality of life including: finances & welfare benefits; housing & property; leisure activities. Day Care Services 0116 222 0572 Social support in a community setting including care, entertainment and companionship, with optional transport if required. Home Care 0116 299 2266 Assistance with domestic tasks to make living at home that little easier to manage. Services include: food preparation; cleaning & ironing; shopping; collecting prescriptions; personal care; companionship; support with appointments & outings. Respite 0116 299 2266 Fully trained Respite Workers offer carers a break from the stress and demands of caring for someone. We also offer dementia respite by workers experienced and trained in dementia care.
Products and Services 0116 254 5451 Products and services for the over 50s: home, car and travel insurance, personal alarms, weekly lottery and funeral plans. Age UK Home, Car & Travel Insurance are administered by Ageas Retail Limited. Age UK Funeral Plans are provided by Dignity. Brought to you by Age UK Enterprises Limited. Age UK Personal Alarms are provided by PPP Taking Care Limited and brought to you by Age UK Trading CIC. Age UK Enterprises Limited and Ageas Retail Limited, who are both authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, will arrange the sale of the insurance policy. Ageas Retail Limited is a sister company of Ageas Insurance Limited. Personal Alarms are provided by PPP Taking Care Limited, a subsidiary of AXA PPP healthcare Group Limited, which is registered in England and Wales (number 01488490). Registered address: 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD. VAT number 243 674 160. Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is an Appointed Representative of Age UK Enterprises Limited.
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