Brampton & District 50+ Forum was established in July 2004.
It aims:
§ To provide up to date information about a wide range of topics relevant to those living in the area over 50 years of age.
§ To provide a setting for discussion .
§ To link with providers of care and services.
§ To enable the voice of older people to be heard.
We meet every two months for an open meeting at Brampton Community Centre and provide a simple lunch before the meeting prepared by a small group of our members.
We charge £3.00 per meeting which includes lunch.
Book lunch by telephoning either Brampton Community Centre (016977 45023) or Ann Oswin on the number above by the Friday before the meeting please.
Help with transport can be arranged - telephone Ann Oswin .
New members very welcome.
Next meeting: Tuesday 20 July 2010
Dr Peter Weaving will describe the ideas and vision of future health care in Brampton.
Lunch: 12:30pm
Meeting starts at 1:30pm
Please book your lunch for this meeting by telephoning the Brampton Community Centre (016977 45023) by Friday 16 July.
Future meetings: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Tuesday 18th January 2011.
If you would like to help on the committee or with Forum lunches please contact Ann Oswin and let her know.
Topics at previous meetings have included:
§ Magistrates in the community
§ Sustainable Brampton
§ Changes to local health provision
§ Healthy finances
§ Local transport
§ Safety in the Home
§ Energy Efficiency
§ Telecare
§ Library Access
§ Gardening for health
§ Crossroads
We have been supported by the Brampton Community Association, Neighbourhood Forum and Laurel House Management Committee.
Age UK Carlisle and the Pensions Agency have representatives on our committee.
We have links with
§ Cumbria LINk
§ Age UK (formerly Age Concern and Help the Aged)
§ Local Community and Hospital health services
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