So many people really suffered over the Christmas period last year! There were all sorts of flu, bad colds and chest infections that simply refused to go away, and we all suffered for several weeks. We hope that you all managed to fit in some sort of Christmas festivities. I know of a lot of people that were happy to write off Christmas this last year. Let’s hope that It will all be different in 2025 and a distant memory by this Christmas coming. We hope you all stay fit and healthy throughout the year.
We have a lot of functions for you to enjoy once again and look forward to catching up with everybody. We will update our website with all the information on our fund-raising events and dates for our coach trips so if you are able, then please look at the website or if not in the magazine for information if you aren’t online for when these events will take place.
We hope that all of you that qualified enjoyed the vouchers that were issued, we will work hard to make sure we can do the same this year.
Three B’s
This will be our second event of the year, after Burns night in January and will be on Friday 28th February in the Village Hall. For those of you that haven’t been to one of these we have Bangers, Beans and Bingo hence the 3B’s with a raffle and money prizes on the bingo. This is always a popular event so please make sure you book early by ringing Andrew on 01793 956095 for tickets as it is ticket only on the night.
Wheelchair or electric bath riser seat
If anyone wants details of either of these, which incidentally are free to obtain, then ring Peter on 778119 for further information.
Smoke and fire detectors
Just to let you know that there is a free check by the fire service for anyone over 65 to replace/install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. If you or any of your neighbours/family are interested the link is below.
https://www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-visits/what-is-safe-and-well/
Tai Chi classes
The Tai-Chi classes will be running weekly at 1.30pm on Thursdays at the Millennium Hall, so come along and enjoy the benefits of this gentle exercise. There was a talk recently at the Surgery about Parkinsons Disease and the best exercise was said to be Tai Chi, so if you know anyone with the problem then they are welcome to join our group. We will be offering a FREE taster session for beginners. New members will have to fill in a health form at the first lesson. Cost is £7.00 per session. If you have any questions, please contact GRAHAM on 07950 510420.
If you would like to be added to our events mailing list, please drop us a note email: secretary@purtonageconcern.com
Peter Berry
Chairman