Over 55s in the Midsomer Norton area are set to benefit from a new weekly Hub from September, which will be running a variety of sessions to get involved with.
The sessions will be ranging from gentle exercise to cookery and singing groups – on Tuesdays at The Masonic Lodge on Redfield Road.
Plans are also in place for social / discussion groups, short walks, Gadget Busters sessions and a book club.
The new Hub will launch on Tuesday 15th September, and will then run every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month.
It is being run by local charity Age UK B&NES with support from the local community.
Sessions will take place from 10am – 4pm. Some will be free, for others there will be a small charge.
More details about the different activities and costs will be publicised in the coming weeks.
There will also be regular Information and Advice drop-in sessions at The Hub, where people will be able to find out more about a range of issues such as housing, care, claiming benefits and more.
Janet Dabbs, chief executive of Age UK B&NES, said: “This is a very exciting project for Midsomer Norton and the surrounding area.
“We already run something similar in the Chew Valley that is proving very popular, particularly the Gadget Busters session which can help older people learn about making the most of their phones, tablets and computers, in order to keep in touch with family and friends.
“The Midsomer Norton Hub is intended to be a social place where local people can come together, have some fun and maybe learn new things too.
“We’re very open to new ideas from local people about what it might offer in future too – so if there is demand for something, we will try to organise it. We’ve had a great response from the local community and I’m sure it will be very successful.”
To find out more please call Ketyn on 01225 484510 or email [email protected]
Age UK B&NES is a local charity that supports around 12,000 older people, their families and carers every year, with essential services. It is always looking for more support, funding as well as volunteers.
