Staff at Age UK B&NES have been making wishes come true for some of the older people they support across Bath & North East Somerset.
Michael wishes he could go dancing, Jude would like to eat her mother’s paprika chicken again, Joan would like to visit Las Vegas and the day club choir would like to record a Christmas single.
Whilst Christmas is a time of joy for many, it can make some older people feel even more isolated, knowing that they could be alone on one of the most special days of the year.
At Age UK B&NES, the team feel that older people deserve to experience the magic of Christmas whatever your age, so they are granting wishes for some of the 12,000 older people who use their services, and need Bath residents to get involved.
Helped by many generous local businesses who are donating time, money or goods, Age UK B&NES staff elves are working round the clock making these wishes come true.
Talented Choir leader, Matt Finch, has donated his time to the charity, and with St Michaels Day Club and children from Widecombe Juniors, has written their first-ever Christmas single which is on sale now.
The charity have also brought the magic of Vegas to Joan, whose wish it was to go, by having a Las Vegas Day.
Monday Day Club members were treated to rat pack crooner, Gavin Lazarus, followed by a trip for a ‘just for fun’ game at Bath’s Century Casino, who made mocktails also donated towards the charity.
Some wishes are more simple, with friends Marion and Beryl wishing they could go shopping together.
Janet Dabbs, Age UK B&NES CEO said: “Christmas is a time of joy but for many people it can also highlight loneliness and isolation.
“Some of our older people may well be on their own for Christmas and this year we don’t want another one to pass them by without some special memories.
“So yes, we can’t take Joan to Vegas but we will be bringing Vegas to Joan and giving Jane the chance to garden again.
“But we need your help and that’s why we are appealing to people and businesses of Bath to make these wishes happen.”
Imagine not having anything to look forward at Christmas? Sadly, the reality for many older people is the same daily routine.
A donation from you, whatever the amount, can help give experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
If you’d like to help make a wish come true for an older person in your community, or you are a business that could donate time, money or goods, visit www.ageukbanes.co.uk.
