At 84 Trevor had not drawn or painted

anything for 70 years. Now his work

has formed part of an exhibition in
Kingston showcasing creative oferings
from wise minds.
Increasingly it is accepted that
creativity is not only the domain of the
young. Value is being placed more on
the care, love and life experience that
goes into a piece of art or crafted
object and on the story of the person
making it. When Sarah Beckett joined
the team at The Bradbury through a
postgraduate leadership programme
called Year Here, she was inspired by
what she saw. Art is something people
typically think they cant do or are no
good at. Im interested in the idea of
people taking on new things and
surprising themselves in later life.
Unique
Sarah contacted family friend
Charlie Mackesy to get him involved.
A successful artist himself, Charlie
began running informal art therapy
sessions at The Bradbury, which he
describes as an incredible unique
quirky place. People had the materials
to get started and an inspiring,
encouraging atmosphere in which to
try something new. The results were
greater than anyone ever anticipated.
Many were unsure at frst, convinced
that they could not draw. But with
support from volunteers, they found
that they could express themselves in
unexpected ways using chalk, charcoal,
paint, pencil and more.
Over the weeks the groups grew in
confdence and built close bonds with
each other. They experimented with
new techniques and had a lot of fun,
surprising themselves with what they
could do. Many people, when they
reach later life, havent sat down to
draw since childhood, said Sarah, so
when they do, its pretty exciting.
Intergenerational
As the exhibition was planned, the
newly confdent artists worked closely
with students from Kingston University.
The intergenerational character of the
FREE!
Rediscovering art
Artist Charlie Mackesy: No mark you ever make is wrong.
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Dont be scammed
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The bottom-up
approach page 3
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ISSUE TWENTY TWO l AUTUMN 2014
project was important. Students ran
workshops and gave occasional gallery
tours. Diferent generations have a lot
to learn from each other and, as weve
discovered, together they can do great
things, observes Bradbury manager
Laura OBrien.
I wanted to do something that
people could get involved with and be
in control of, said Sarah. The Young At
Art exhibition, staged in July, featured
creative writing, needlework,
sculpture, drawing and painting. The
show was a celebration of life at every
age, and the wonderfully rich range of
talents of the participants.
Charlie has also begun running art
therapy classes at Raleigh House in
New Malden. He says he often feels
moved by the progress of the classes,
which include people living with
dementia. If you struggle to draw, by
doing art with older people who often
have dementia Ive realised there is
only one thing to remember: no mark
you ever make is wrong.
Creative
As agenda news has reported before,
growing old is often depicted as a
time of loss, depression, illness and
isolation. The experience of the
collaborators on this project shows
that you dont have to be David
Hockney or Pete Townshend to be
creative in later life, and that exploring
your creative side can be of huge
psychological beneft. With the
promotion of wellbeing now a
statutory duty, and research beginning
to evidence the therapeutic benefts
of engaging in creative activities such
as art and music, particularly for
people with dementia, this type of
activity has huge potential.
First time exhibitor Trevor, whose work
was amongst those sold, sums up how
he feels about the whole experience:
We may be old, but we dont feel old.
Thats what makes us diferent.
To try your hand at something
new come along to The Bradbury
open day (see page 7).
How to contact us:
Staywell, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
t: 020 8942 8256
e: hello@staywellservices.org.uk
w: www.staywellservices.org.uk
agenda news email: agenda@staywellservices.org.uk
The views expressed in agenda news are not necessarily those of the
trustees, staf or volunteers.
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This October people
across the borough of
Kingston upon Thames
will be celebrating the
contribution older people
make to our community.
Silver Sunday is a
nationwide event on 5th
October. This year, for the
frst time, Kingston has
decided to go further and
create an entire week-long
festival devoted to our older
generations the Enjoying
Later Life Festival.
From 5th to 11th October,
various organisations will be
holding special events,
activities and free taster
sessions for those over 60.
As well as promoting the
great range of services
available, the initiative aims
to raise awareness of both
the challenges and the
opportunities that exist in
later life.
Staywell will be hosting
several events as part of the
festival, giving people the
chance to try out services
for free, get expert advice
or fnd out more about what
is available to them. See
www.staywellservices.
org.uk/events or Diary
Dates on page 6.
For more information on
all festival events go to the
councils website www.
kingston.gov.uk or pick up
one of the festival brochures
from The Bradbury or
Raleigh House.
Staywell is the new operating name for Age Concern Kingston upon Thames. We are a leading
independent charity dedicated to supporting the community. We have 70 years experience of
supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes and over the years have
won awards for this, the most recent being the 2013 Charity Award for Social Care and Welfare.
Our vision is to make your life a greater life. We have a history of working in innovative ways
with local people to deliver the services that they want, and of working in partnership.
We provide a range of community-based services which help and support people to live in
their own homes. These include information, advice and advocacy; practical help in the home
(e.g. handyperson services, cleaning and domestic help, shopping, support after a hospital stay)
and social activities (social centres, lunch clubs, telephone befriending, dementia club).
These services are accessed by hundreds of people each year.
Our staf are supported by over 120 trained volunteers who add value and huge commitment
to all the services we provide.
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Sick of Waiting for patient transport
Transport for All is inviting people to join an
assembly in central London in October as
part of their Patient Transport Campaign
Sick of Waiting.
The group is campaigning for better
transport to be available for patients going to
and from hospital, calling for maximum
waiting times and fair eligibility criteria.
When? Tuesday 7th October, 1 3.30pm
Where? Friends Meeting House, Euston Road
(opposite Euston bus, rail and tube station)
For more information go to
transportforall.org.uk or call 020 737 2339.
Enjoying Later
Life Festival
Council Parking Shop to close
The Councils Parking Shop
closed in August. This
means every Kingston
resident looking to obtain
or renew a resident or
visitor parking permit will
be asked to do so online at
www.kingston.go.uk/parking.
If you do not have access to the internet you can request an
application form, or ask for advice, by calling 020 8547 1333.
Proof of address and car ownership will also need to be provided,
which is not required in an online application.
If you are over 60 and have difculty obtaining your parking
permits, or completing application forms, Staywells quality
approved Advice and Information service can assist you. They
will visit you at home if this is necessary. Call the First Contact
advice line on 020 8408 8170.
Even the most sharp and savvy
amongst us get caught out, so its
important to keep your wits about
you and guard your personal
information well. Your personal and
fnancial details are precious so keep
them to yourself. Common scams
include unsolicited correspondence,
cold calls, fake lotteries, competitions
and even extortion.
Alarm bells should ring if:
1 you were contacted out of the blue
2 the deal seems too good to be true
3 you have been asked to give
personal or fnancial details or pay an upfront fee
4 you are under pressure to respond quickly
5 the contact details are vague, for example a PO Box or premium rate number
6 the correspondence contains glaring grammatical or spelling mistakes
7 you have been asked to keep the matter confdential.
If you are unsure about something or would like advice call our First Contact advice line
020 8404 8170.
Seven ways to spot a scam
Image obtained and used with permission
from the Trading Standards Institute.
AGENDA EDITORIAL
Care Minister Norman Lamb went to Sweden in the summer
to see how their care system works and he was very
impressed. On the news he spoke about the disjointedness of
our care system, which is too fragmented and hopeless. He
observed that in this country we have a silo approach to care
and it needs to change. He also said he believed that change
was best done from the bottom up and not top-down.
Its funny that you need to go to Sweden to make these
observations; however, Lamb is not the frst to identify the
disconnectedness of our health and social care system. He
believes the government initiative, the Better Care
Programme, will be the vehicle which enables councils and
health leaders to make necessary changes that will improve
health and social care services in their local areas the
bottom-up approach.
Joined-up, connected and integrated health and social care
has to be a good thing. All too often frail older people are let
down by a system that doesnt communicate well and doesnt
cooperate as it should, leading to delays, failure, avoidable
crises and unnecessary hospital admissions. With the numbers
of frail elderly people increasing, this in turn puts hospitals
under great pressure a vicious cycle which lets people down.
Systematic
At the same time, there is massive pressure on councils social
care funding and there is no increase in NHS funding, so
councils and NHS leaders locally are tasked with making
systematic changes with no new, and, in some cases, with less
resources. However, this cant be an excuse for not making
change happen.
Its not all bad news: people are ftter and healthier than
ever before, resources are available which can help people to
manage their own health conditions better. Many frail elderly
people, with the right support, are taking more control of
their lives. The frst step in the bottom-up approach is to
ensure a lot more is done to support people in the frst place.
You dont need to go to Sweden to fnd good examples of
such work. There are good examples of joined-up, proactive,
preventative services here in Kingston. The problem here is
that such services are typically not fully resourced and can
therefore operate only at a very limited level. These are the
kinds of community-based services that do not need a huge
amount of resource, but do need to be fully supported in
order to do more. This is the platform on which a fully
integrated bottom-up approach can be built and if we get
this right maybe some time in the future someone from
Sweden will pay us a visit!
The bottom-up approach
I would like to tell people about the wonderful
Bradbury and what it has to ofer.
One part of its appeal is the support which day by
day those going there fnd in the other members,
the informal organisation and the regular
programme of events and activities.
The other is the life and sparkle which our
amazing volunteers from outside bring to us.
Ranging from local residents to students from the
University and young foreigners keen to perfect
their English, not only do they help with routine
tasks, but often they are an inspiration for the exciting special events which provide such
entertainment. Yes, for our French, Italian and Spanish days with quizzes and fun, but (above all)
authentic tastes of the national foods! Most recently we had our Young at Art weekend ... a festival of
original visual art and creative writing. We believe that our visitors (among whom we were honoured
to count the Mayor and his Deputy) also enjoyed the exhibition.
But the best way to fnd out is to come along to see us including our delightful patio-garden with
its glowing new mosaic; we owe this, and more, to the initiative of an amazing young volunteer who
climbed three mountains to raise the necessary sponsorship funds!
No suggestion that you will want to do the same! But what are the chances you will be attracted to
join us as a member or indeed as a volunteer, to share the atmosphere?
Basil Hunt (member for fve years).
Please send your letters & feedback to agenda news
Staywell, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
or send an email to agenda@staywellservices.org.uk
Letters
ISSUE TWENTY TWO l 3
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Enjoying the Bradbury garden
AGENDA SPECIAL FEATURE
Your questions answered
4 l ISSUE TWENTY TWO
agenda news talks to
Staywells Chief Executive
Shane Brennan about
why this long established
organisation has
changed its name, and
what this means for the
people it works with.
Why has the name of the
organisation changed?
The name Age Concern was
developed over 40 years ago to
address the needs of a very diferent
generation, whose health needs and
physical capabilities deteriorated a lot
earlier in life, where life expectancy was
very diferent from what it is today. This
was a generation that went through
the 1930s and World War Two, which
sufered great hardship and poor living
conditions. Quite rightly, 40 years ago
there was much concern for them.
Attitudes towards age and ageing were
very diferent then; expectations were
low compared to now.
We have seen over the last 20 years
how older people have changed:
people are healthier and more active
than ever before. Living longer also
presents many issues that are not the
same as those faced by previous
generations. An increasing number of
people still need help and support
during later life, particularly to help
them live for longer in their own homes
our role is to provide services that
support peoples needs today.
There is not the same concern over
ageing as there used to be, and this
means that the name is not as relevant
as it once was. An increasing number of
people over 60 simply do not identify
with it.
Although there is no longer a national
body called Age Concern, too often it is
assumed we are part of Age UK, which
causes confusion. We are in fact totally
independent.
The name no longer describes
everything we do. We work with
greater numbers of younger people
than ever before and provide a wider
range of services, not all of which are
aimed at a specifc age group. We aim
to expand what we do and over time
ofer more services; we believe this new
name will help us to do this the time
is right for change.
Why Staywell?
Its what we do: we help people stay
well. We also want to continue
representing the changing needs and
identity of older people. This new name
better refects who we are and what
people want, which is important in a
period where many, quite rightly, dont
consider themselves to be old.
What do your users think?
Our users tell us that whats important
to them is the service they receive
what matters is the quality and the
value for money. We get great feedback
about all our services and this change
will not afect any of this.
We will continue to be a voice for
older people, engaging widely with the
community and providing award-
winning services. Our users cherish our
independence, our strong local
knowledge and our free Information
and Advice service is something they
say is terribly important.
Isnt this a risky thing to do?
All change carries risks but this
shouldnt stop us doing something we
feel is right. We arent making this
change lightly or in a rush. In 2016 we
will celebrate 70 years since the
organisation began as Malden &
Coombe Older Peoples Welfare
Association. We have always evolved to
stay relevant and this new name is the
next stage in our development.
We are fully aware that for many years
people will still associate us with the
name Age Concern and thats ok we
believe ultimately people will judge us
on what we do: how well we run our
services and how well we help and
support people.
Does this change your status as
a charity?
No, it doesnt. Our registered charity
number stays the same, as does the
legal name of our organisation. We
need the support of the community
more than ever before and volunteers
will always be central to the way we
provide our services.
What do you think?
Do you have any comments about this
name change? Please let us know what
you think by emailing
agenda@staywellservices.org.uk
or writing to us at:
Staywell
Raleigh House
14 Nelson Road
New Malden
Surrey
KT3 5EA
I think it is very positive.
Sue Redmond
Interim Director of Adult Services
Its a good, strong and obvious
name, and refects perfectly what
this fantastic charity does.
Zac Goldsmith
MP for Richmond Park &
North Kingston
I think the new name Staywell is
good, shows you will keep me well.
Margaret Parker, 80
Handyperson service user
Over recent years we
have evolved and, with
the changing nature of
ageing, now is the time
to look to the future.
We continue to provide
the same important,
personalised services in
the same locations but
now operate under this
new name.
stay well
services that change lives
The new name for Age Concern Kingston upon Thames
ISSUE TWENTY TWO l 5
1946
A group of local people gets
together and sets up Malden
and Coombe Old Peoples
Welfare Association
(MCOPWA) to help and
support local people.
1950s
The borough council
recognises the eforts of
MCOPWA and awards its
frst grants.
1960s
The Royal Borough of Kingston is formed and
encourages Kingston, Surbiton and Malden old
peoples welfare associations to work together.
Bardwell House day centre is opened.
1970s
The Age Concern name begins to be used
nationally, but not locally.
1980s
MCOPWA merges with Malden and Coombe
Housing Society. Age Concern Kingston is
established, evolving from Bardwell House.
1990s
Raleigh House day centre opens after
a massive fundraising campaign.
MCOPWA signs a service agreement
with the council and an Information
Centre is set up. MCOPWA celebrates
its 59th anniversary and changes its
name to Age Concern.
1999
Malden and Coombe and Kingston
Age Concerns merge to become Age
Concern Kingston upon Thames (ACK).
The evolution of Staywell
2000-2002
ACKs Information, Advice and
Advocacy service obtains the
Community Legal Services quality
mark. The organisation launches new
programmes: an Accident and
Emergency project, in partnership
with Kingston Hospital, the In Touch
telephone befriending scheme and a
ground-breaking intergenerational
project, placing older volunteers to
work with children in local schools.
2003-2004
Fundraising to replace the outdated Bardwell
House day centre commences and a large
donation is received from the Bradbury
Foundation. Bardwell House members transfer
to Raleigh House. ACKs pioneering Elder
Abuse project, funded by Comic Relief, starts,
winning the Help the Aged Campaigner of the
Year Award in its second year.
2005-2006
The newly built Bradbury Centre is opened by
Richard Briers. The organisation achieves the
Quality Counts quality mark, which is
endorsed by the Charity Commission.
2007-2008
A newsletter, Agenda, is launched.
ACK receives the Queens Golden
Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service
for its intergenerational work. ACK
establishes its Active Living Project in
partnership with Kingston Council
and launches the First Contact
telephone advice line. ACK meets the
standards for Approved Provider
Status for its intergenerational work
and pilots a Home Buddy adult
safeguarding project, funded by
Comic Relief.
2009
agenda is re-launched as a
newspaper, with 3,000 copies
delivered locally every quarter,
plus an on-line edition. The
Home Response and Stay Well
services are launched, in
partnership with Health,
providing services to people
in their own homes.
2010
ACK launches a Handyperson
service, after winning a
competitive tender process. The
Saturday Club for people living
with dementia, their families and
carers is launched. Age Concern
England and Help the Aged merge
to form Age UK. ACK launches its
new Fit as a Fiddle project, funded
by the Department of Health.
2011
ACK decides to maintain its
distinctive identity and not to
join Age UK. The newspaper is
re-branded as agenda news.
ACK launches its Help@Home
service. The organisation
celebrates 65 years of service in
the local community and wins
the Guardian Public Services
Award for Care of Older People
for the Fit as a Fiddle project.
2012
Kingston Council announces
plans to overhaul older
peoples services in the
borough under the banner
Kingston at Home, building
on a feasibility study
produced by Your Healthcare
CIC, working in partnership
with ACK.
2013
An independent evaluation of ACKs
Stay Well at Home pilot service fnds
that it generated a social return on
investment of 11 for every 1 spent on
it. ACK wins the 2013 Charity Award for
Social Care and Welfare. ACK begins a
major programme of investment in
improvements at Raleigh House.
Furniture recycling scheme Kingston
Community Furniture becomes part of
ACK, and soon afterwards wins the
award for Best Green Business in the
Kingston Business Excellence Awards.
2014
The organisations Chair Anne Cann is awarded
the MBE in the New Years Honours list for 40
years of community service. ACKs Advice &
Information Service is re-accredited with the
Advice Quality Standard the 14th
consecutive year it has held this quality mark.
The newly refurbished Raleigh House is
opened. Practising clinician Dr Deborah
Stinson MBA, MRCPsych, MB BCh BAO takes
over the helm as Chair and ACKs Board
makes the decision to change the name of
the organisation to Staywell.
2013
1972 2005 2012
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The Bradbury
The Bradbury ofers a lively, vibrant and friendly
atmosphere, with a a wide range of activities from
tai chi and yoga, to dancing classes or computer
lessons. Just a ten minute walk from Kingston
town, The Bradbury is a good place to come for a
bite to eat. Our caf serves drinks, snacks, lunches
(including a roast lunch on a Wednesday) and
plenty of homemade cakes. When the weather is
good you can eat al fresco
as we have a pleasant patio garden.
Manager: Laura OBrien
The Bradbury, 37b Grange Road, Kingston KT1 2RA
Telephone: 020 8549 1230
Email: bradbury@staywellservices.org.uk
Raleigh House
Raleigh House provides a warm and friendly
environment for those who are seeking
companionship and daily activity.
You can choose to attend for a full day, including a
hot lunch, or half a day. Transport is available to and
from the centre for those who need it, every day
except Wednesday, or we can help you access
alternative transport.
The centre is spacious, with a large lounge and dining room, an arts and crafts
room, hairdressers, a cofee lounge and a pleasant courtyard garden and terrace.
One-to-one computer lessons, podiatry and holistic therapies are also available for
members and non-members. Opening times: Monday Friday: 10.00am 4.00pm.
Manager: Cathy Weight, Raleigh House, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden KT3 5EA
Telephone: 020 8949 4244 Email: raleigh@staywellservices.org.uk
Renovation work at Raleigh House is now complete. The lounge space has been
remodelled and is now larger, fooded with natural light and with bold and stylish
dcor. Visitors have been delighted with the transformation, commenting on the
amount of light and the bright and modern colour scheme.
The lounge space will soon be available to hire for events and parties on
evenings and weekends. This includes a dining area, large lounge, brand new
toilet facilities and a patio overlooking the garden. For more information please
email hello@staywellservices.org.uk or call 020 8942 8256.
Raleigh refurbishment complete!
Members and volunteers have been
working with the creative team
from Rootless Garden to
reinvigorate The Bradburys
outside space.
After 14 weeks of hard work, muddy
hands, paints, drills and buckets of fun,
The Bradbury garden is now in full
bloom and more colourful than ever,
with birdhouses, hanging baskets, a
new potting area and more.
Rootless Garden describe
themselves as a travelling troupe of
garden enthusiasts who use nature as
a medium to reconnect generations
and promote wellbeing in older
people. Each week their energetic
team worked with The Bradburys
gardening club members, inspiring
developments such as a raised bed
especially for vegetable growing.
Seeds planted back in March are now
bearing fruit or rather cucumbers,
courgettes and runner beans to be
used in The Bradbury kitchen.
The crowning glory is a bespoke
mosaic co-designed by local artist
Tamara Froud and Bradbury members,
incorporating a bird originally drawn
by Bradbury member Basil Hunt. This
beautiful piece will keep the garden
bright and cheerful all year round.
Were especially grateful to Nadia
Daghistani, who completed the tough
Three Peaks Challenge in order to
raise money for this project.
Eden Walk Sainsburys in Kingston
kept the team fuelled along the way
with donations of biscuits, juice and
berries. Stella, a lovely member of
Asdas community team, also helped
in the kitchen.
The end of the project was
celebrated with a garden party on a
glorious Saturday afternoon with
nibbles and Pimms. Members helped
Tamara start building the fnal mosaic,
then danced to live music from
guitarist Josh Flowers. A great way to
celebrate a garden that will continue
to be nurtured by Bradbury users for
years to come.
Transformations with the
Rootless Garden team
The
Gardening
Club and
Rootless
Garden
celebrate
with artist
Tamara Froud
We are fortunate to receive support
from many businesses and individuals,
and want to thank those who have
helped us in recent months.
Charlie Mackesy and Sarah Beckett
gave a huge amount of their time to
envisage and set up the recent
exhibition at The Bradbury; O2 Think
Big gave us funding of 300 to support
the project; Kingston University gave
materials and time; M&S and Press
Rooms helped with refreshments.
Special thanks go to Sainsburys in
Sury Basin and Eden Walk who have
helped with refreshments for the
exhibition and the recent garden
party, and donated beautiful plants
for the Raleigh House Garden.
Waitrose New Malden has also
sponsored Raleigh through the
Community Matters scheme, raising
over 300 as customers voted for us
with their green tokens at the
checkout. They are also supporting us
to develop a sensory garden.
Once again, we must also thank
Champion in New Malden for their
generous support, giving us 500 to
help us keep our Handyperson services
van on the road for another year.
We are delighted to have so many
local collaborators who can help us
create amazing spaces and events.
Thank you.
If your business would like to get
involved wed love to hear from you!
Please contact us on 020 8942 8256 or
agenda@staywellservices.org.uk.
Your support making a diference
ISSUE TWENTY TWO l 7
The Saturday Club
A service designed for people living with dementia, their family members and supporters. Second
Saturday of the month, 11.00am 2.00pm. Next dates: 13th September, 11th October, 8th November,
13th December. 5 per person including refreshments and a light lunch (served at 12.00 noon). Contact
the team on 020 8942 8256 or email hello@staywellservices.org.uk if you would like to attend or
for more information.
Free legal advice surgery
Held monthly. To make an appointment phone the advice line on 020 8408 8170.
Raleigh House Summer Fair Sat 6th Sept
Fun for all the family. Craft, jewellery and clothes stalls, teas, animals, face painting, 11.00am 2.30pm
The Bradbury events and outings
Tues 9th Sept Quiz with Afternoon Tea, 2.00pm 4.00pm, 4.00
Mon 15th Sept Persian themed day
Thurs 11th Sept September Soiree, 6.00pm 9.00pm, 6.00
Tues 23rd Sept Talk: Stroke Prevention, 2.00pm 3.30pm, FREE
Sat 27th Sept N ative Modern Gastronomy pop-up restaurant, from 6.30pm
Fri 10th Oct Albert Hall, Tribute to John Williams with Philharmonic Orchestra,
1.00pm 5.00pm, 12.
Weds 25th Nov Coach Trip to see the London Lights with Fish n Chips, 4.30pm 9.00pm, 14.00
Sat 6th Dec Bruges Christmas Market, 5.30am 8.30pm, 45
Coming up: Life Coaching, Drama, Pampering Session, Fashion Show
Other trips and events are being arranged. Please call in to fnd out whats going on or contact the
Centre Manager, Laura OBrien: 020 8549 1230, bradbury@staywellservices.org.uk
Staywell Lunch Clubs
In partnership with RBK in Chessington and New Malden.
The Fountain Court Lunch Club
Tuesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm at Fountain Court, New Malden
The Charles Lesser Lunch Club
Wednesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm at Charles Lesser House, Chessington.
The Bradbury Centre Lunch Club
Wednesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm at The Bradbury Centre, Grange Road, Kingston.
For more information call 020 8942 8256.
Whats on in Kingston
U3A Kingston
First Monday of the month, 1.30pm at the Richard
Mayo Hall. For more information see the website
www.kingstonu3a.org or call 020 8399 0163.
Kingston Pensioners Forum
Second Monday of the month at Richard Mayo Hall,
United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston. For
more info call the Secretary on 020 8241 9913.
DIARY DATES
Looking for event space in
Kingston or New Malden?
Our centres are available for evening and
weekend hire. Including the newly
refurbished Raleigh House.
Contact us for more information:
020 8942 8256
hello@staywellservices.org.uk
Meetings and events
Enjoying Later Life Festival 5th 11th October
FREE EVENTS contact us to book
Mon 6th Open day at The Bradbury with activity taster sessions and special events, 10.00am
4.00pm
Mon 6th Fit as a Fiddle Nordic Walking taster session, Canbury Gardens, 10.00am 12.00 noon
Thurs 9th Young at Art free art therapy session & exhibition at The Rose Theatre, 11.00am 1.00pm
Thurs 9th Better Bones Be Stronger, Live Longer talk and food
(taster session for free 12-week courses) at The Bradbury, 2.00pm
Weds 8th Fit as a Fiddle Aquacise taster session, Kingfsher Centre, 1.30 3.15pm
Thurs 9th Fit as a Fiddle Body Balance taster session, Hook Centre, 12.30 2.00pm
Thurs 9th Joining the Staywell team open recruitment event for volunteers and staf,
at The Bradbury, 6.00 7.00pm
Sat 11th Cream Tea at Raleigh House, 2.00 3.00pm
Mon 6th Guildhall Festival Event no booking necessary
Festival Marketplace: information about our services and about Staywell, the new name
for Age Concern Kingston.
Workshop: The changing nature of ageing (see Festival brochure for time).
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Join us
We are always looking for great
people to join the Staywell team.
To fnd out about volunteering or
job opportunities visit our website.
Registered charity no. 299988 Company no. 2272550
Supporting you at home
Stay Well at Home
Practical help during or after
a period of ill health. Through home
visits and telephone calls our team
help you choose services to maintain
your independence at home, including:
shopping, confdence building,
telephone befriending, housing
choices and general support.
Help@Home
Afordable help in and around the
home from our friendly team. Our
service is tailored to you and can
include: cleaning, shopping and
household tasks as well
as companionship, conversation,
outings and appointments.
Handyperson
Help with small repairs and
maintenance around the home and
garden for a reasonable fee. We also
provide help with computers and
setting up TVs etc.
Building-based services
Raleigh House New Malden
Newly refurbished to a high standard,
Raleigh is a warm and vibrant centre
and a great place to make new friends.
Wide range of activities to suit all
tastes. Lunch and refreshments every
day. Hairdressing, podiatry, therapies,
computer lessons and accessible
shower facility available.
The Bradbury Kingston
An exciting and afordable range
of social, wellbeing and learning
activities in a modern and welcoming
environment, just a few minutes
walk from Kingston town centre.
Caf serving snacks, lunches and
homemade cakes. Regular outings and
special events.
Advice & Information
Quality assured advice
service covering a wide range of
issues including: money, pensions
and benefts, health and community
care, housing, transport and support
at home. Call the advice line
Monday to Friday, 9.30am 4.30pm
020 8408 8170.
Fit as a Fiddle
Six-week courses helping
people lose weight, get ft and have
fun through a range of activities and
weight loss workshops, including:
Nordic walking, Aquacise, Body Balance
and chair based exercise.
Dementia support
All our services are able to provide
support to people living with
dementia and their carers.
Saturday Club Dementia
This club is held on the second
Saturday of the month at Raleigh
House from 11.00am 2.00pm, for
those living with dementia and their
families and supporters.
Midweek lunch clubs
Lunch clubs are held weekly at
Chessington and New Malden.
Community Furniture
Quality used furniture and white
goods for sale, available for collection
or delivery throughout Surrey. Save
unwanted furniture going to landfll
and help support local low income
families. Contact us for collection and
recycling options: 020 8942 5500
www.kingstoncommunityfurniture.org.
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How to contact us
Telephone: 020 8942 8256 Email: hello@staywellservices.org.uk Web: staywellservices.org.uk
Staywell, Raleigh House, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
Staywell is the new name for Age Concern Kingston upon Thames, 70 years experience providing quality, award-winning services.
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