v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 5th June 2025 • The HERALD • Page 49 christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest WE CARE, YOU CARE Age Concern Hampshire Launches New Lunch Clubs to Support Older People Age Concern Hampshire is continuing its mission to support older people throughout the county with the launch of a brand-new Lunch Club, alongside its ongoing services at local Care and Wellbeing Centres. e charity’s Care and Wellbeing Centres provide older people with essential support, o ering transport, nutritious meals, and a range of engaging activities designed to enhance wellbeing and reduce social isolation. e centres also deliver tailored services for individuals living with dementia or needing additional support, as well as their carers, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. As part of its ongoing e orts to build community and combat loneliness, Age Concern Hampshire is pleased to announce the launch of its brandnew Lunch Clubs, now open to all. e Lunch Clubs o er individuals and community groups the chance to come together and enjoy a freshly prepared two-course hot lunch, for £9. Whether attending with friends, as part of a group, or independently, guests will nd a warm, welcoming space to enjoy a good meal and friendly conversation. e Lunch Club is ideal bring people together over a good meal, in a space where everyone feels welcome. We’re proud to offer a service that encourages connection, conversation, and community.” For more information about Age Concern Hampshire’s Care and Wellbeing Centres or to learn how to join a Lunch Club, please visit: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/ our-services-hampshire/lunch-clubs/ or call 01962 868545. e Lunch Clubs are open to everyone and are currently being held at the charity’s Care and Wellbeing Centres locally in Dibden as well as Locks Heath, and New Milton. Enjoying lunch club for those looking to make new connections or simply enjoy a regular social outing in a relaxed and inclusive setting. Grant Read, CEO of Age Concern Hampshire, said: “We know that loneliness and social isolation can have a serious impact on health and wellbeing, especially for older people. The Lunch Club is a simple but powerful way to Forget-me-not Singing Club Forget-me-not Singing Club is a fun and friendly singing club for people living with dementia. e club is led by folk singersongwriter and Natural Voice trained choir leader, Amy Hopwood and runs on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Brockenhurst Methodist Church Hall, Avenue Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RT. e club is aimed at people living with dementia and their friends, relatives and carers, but anyone else who just fancies a good sing is very welcome to join too. Each session is £4 per person including free tea/co ee and biscuits. If you would like to go along or have any questions, please contact Amy via email: amy@thesongwritingproject. co.uk, call: 07590 827887 or visit: www. thesongwritingproject.co.uk Monthly Carers Group Age Concern are pleased to o er a FREE monthly carers group held the first Wednesday of every month, 11am to 12.30pm at the Horrill Care and Wellbeing Centre o Challenger Way, SO45 5SZ. e group is open to those who care or have cared for someone to come together and chat with likeminded people.
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