Living for the moment
Mayflies have the shortest lifespan of any animal on Earth; their life lasting only for 24 hours. Mayflies are also called ‘one-day insects’ because of this short life span. In fact, some members of the Mayfly family die within a few hours. However, within this short period of life, they form groups and dance together […]
Read MoreMemories of Wimpy
We came across this Wimpy menu from 1972 the other day and began reminiscing about the local Wimpy restaurants which used to be on Neville Street and Lord Street. The Wimpy chain originally began in 1934 in the United States and was based in Chicago. The brand was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1954 […]
Read MoreYour rights on faulty goods
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 became law on 1 October 2015, replacing the Sale of Goods Act. Under the Consumer Rights Act all products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. Satisfactory quality means that goods shouldn’t be faulty or damaged when you receive them. The goods should also be fit […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about it
An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her Vicar that she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered at Tesco. “Tesco?” the startled Vicar exclaimed. “In the lord’s name, why Tesco?” “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week”, she […]
Read MoreIf Music be the food of love… then give us a banquet!
We at Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton like nothing better than going to a concert and listening to great music. The only problem is that we all disagree about our favourite types of music. Some of us are classical music lovers. They are looking forward to seeing Goran Stevanovic on Monday 10 December at the Atkinson as part of their […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about it
An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her Vicar that she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered at Tesco. “Tesco?” the startled Vicar exclaimed. “In the lord’s name, why Tesco?” “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week”, she […]
Read MoreWhen the spirits roam the streets
A national poll in the U.K., conducted by the market research firm YouGov, found that forty five percent of those surveyed thought that Halloween is “an unwelcome American cultural import”; but this just isn’t true. Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Until 2,000 years ago, the Celts lived in Britain, Ireland and northern France. The Pre-Christian Celtic year was determined by the agricultural growing seasons […]
Read MoreAgeing and living gracefully
Ageing and living gracefully: How to adjust your home to suit your needs Age Concern would like to thank Denise Beresford who wrote the original article from which this text is derived. You have spent your life building up your home so it’s comfortable and suits you, but as you age, your ability to cope […]
Read MoreWe are fundraising for Edinburgh Park Age Concern!!
We have set up a justgiving page in the hope of raising enough funds to create a salon/ another wet room within the home. Please see attached for full details:- We are fundraising
Read MoreGet the popcorn out!
Some of the best movies ever made had the courage to feature older people rather than the youngsters that Hollywood is usually obsessed with. We all know the classics such as “On Golden Pond” and “Driving Miss Daisy”; but here’s a list of 6 other movies which are less famous but would make a terrific “popcorn” […]
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