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Independent Age free friendship services

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Heather Alabaster befriending, befriending service, companion, companionship, end loneliness, free befriending service, free friendship services, free services older people, friendship, friendship services, Independent Age, loneliness, Newcastle befriending, North Tyneside befriending, older people, reducing loneliness, socialising, telephone befriending, volunteer befrienders, wellbeing

Free friendship services to support you or a loved one Independent Age provides FREE Friendship Services to help reduce feelings

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How to retire – a change of tempo

February 9, 2018February 14, 2018 Heather Alabaster happiness, how to retire, mental wellbeing, Retirement, retirement advice, retiring, routine, socialising, volunteering, wellbeing

A change of tempo. For much of our life we are driven by the timetable of school, work and family

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How to Retire – taking stock

January 24, 2018February 14, 2018 Heather Alabaster how to retire, money, money advice, northumberland, pension forecast, pensions, Retirement, retirement advice, retiring, tax code

Retirement – the next big step Retirement is going to change your life, not just financially, but emotionally too. Whether

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New! Stay Active membership for 65+

October 31, 2017February 15, 2018 Heather Alabaster Active Northumberland, activities over 50s, Health, Northumberland over 65s, over 65s activities, Stay Active, Stay Active Membership, wellbeing

 We all know that as you get older it is incredibly important to keep physically active in order to keep

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Moneymaker – prune your spending

January 13, 2017February 15, 2018 Heather Alabaster Attendance Allowance, money, money advice, money matters, northumberland, savings, spend, spending, unclaimed benefits

Manage your budget Being good with money means knowing exactly what you’re spending it on. Work out your costs over

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Moneymaker – grow your cash

January 13, 2017February 15, 2018 Heather Alabaster how to make extra money, income, making money, Moneymaker, northumberland

About Money There are widely differing views about money. Jane Austen thought a large income ‘the best recipe for happiness’, 

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Northumbrian Water – help where it’s needed most

July 26, 2016February 15, 2018 Heather Alabaster disability, Extra Care, extra help, independent living, Northumbrian Water, older people, water

If you need extra help Here at Northumbrian Water we are pleased to offer a wide range of services, designed

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Beating the blues – the practical steps

January 29, 2016November 7, 2017 Heather Alabaster Ageing Well, community, exercise, happiness, Health, socialising, wellbeing

Beating the blues – make a start “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness

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The Happiness Issue…

January 29, 2016November 7, 2017 Heather Alabaster Ageing Well, community, friends, happiness, north east, older people, socialising, wellbeing

About Happiness How happy are you? Does it seem happiness is just for special occasions?  If you’ve ever wished you

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Socialising – 10 Reasons Why It’s Good For You

August 10, 2015November 7, 2017 The Golden Guide 0 Comments groups, happiness, support, wellbeing

Socialising is good for you. There are many ways to socialise. Whether you take up a hobby, join a community

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