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Carelink Befriending Scheme Carelink is a befriending scheme for lonely and isolated older people, operating in Keighley & surrounding areas.

We are a project of Action Point Community Support Services (Charity No: 1090144).

A few things worth remembering this FridayNot every day has to be productive. 🛀it's OK to change your mind. 👍A bad day d...
16/10/2026

A few things worth remembering this Friday

Not every day has to be productive. 🛀

it's OK to change your mind. 👍

A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. 💙

You never know what someone else is dealing with. 🫂

There's always time for a cup of tea or coffee with a biscuit. 🍪☕

A short while ago, I went to see an orchestra performing the music of John Williams and Hans Zimmer. It made me realise ...
09/10/2026

A short while ago, I went to see an orchestra performing the music of John Williams and Hans Zimmer. It made me realise that life and communities are similar to an orchestra , we all have different strengths, experiences, and skills, and when we work together, something amazing can be created. This is when communities are at their strongest.

The days are getting shorter, the evenings darker, and the weather cooler. For some, this may mean going out less often,...
02/10/2026

The days are getting shorter, the evenings darker, and the weather cooler. For some, this may mean going out less often, fewer visits, and more time spent alone. It can also affect mood, and before you know it, a few quiet days can turn into several quiet weeks. So, as autumn settles in, it is worth checking in on those around us.

It will make a difference 💙

It was great to spend some time at Keighley College Freshers' Fayre this week, meeting many younger college students and...
25/09/2026

It was great to spend some time at Keighley College Freshers' Fayre this week, meeting many younger college students and chatting with them about volunteering.

We're used to meeting people who are a little further along in life and perhaps a little closer to retirement 😀, so it was good to talk to a completely different generation about the benefits of volunteering, building confidence, developing skills, enriching their CVs, and improving their wellbeing.

Hopefully, we have inspired a few future volunteers. 💙

18/09/2026

Friday thought.

Never underestimate the little things. Sometimes they are the big things in disguise.

A cup of tea made especially for you. 🫖

A smile from a stranger 😃

A phone call from someone you haven’t heard from in ages. ☎️

A little unexpected sunshine.🌞

A laugh at something completely ridiculous. 😂

Things that make a good befriender. It's not about having loads of spare time, being an expert on everything, or havin...
11/09/2026

Things that make a good befriender.
It's not about having loads of spare time, being an expert on everything, or having a ready made answer for every problem.

Sometimes, it is much simpler.

Enjoys a good chat. ☕️
Knows how to listen. 👂
Has a good sense of humour. 😂
Reliability ⏰
Patience ⌛
Genuinely cares about others. 💙

You don't need to be extraordinary to make an ordinary week better for someone.

01535 609506 📞
07955285457 📱
[email protected] 💻

It was lovely to meet everyone at Woodbank Garden Centre earlier this week. We were promoting Carelink, along with the ...
04/09/2026

It was lovely to meet everyone at Woodbank Garden Centre earlier this week. We were promoting Carelink, along with the other groups and services that operate from Action Point in the centre of Keighley. We will be there again on the first Wednesday of every month, at Keighley Library on the second Wednesday, and at Keighley Leisure Centre on the third Wednesday.
Other events we will be attending this month include:

On the 15th, we will be at the Airedale Seniors Event at Silsden Methodist Church from 2 to 4 pm.

On the 23rd, we will be at the Freshers' Fayre at Keighley College from 12 to 2 pm.

On the 30th, we will be at Dementia Friendly Keighley in the Airedale Centre, Keighley, from 1:30 pm.

Come and see us, and say hello! 💙

Sometimes, everything can change overnight. The devastating floods in Nepal serve as a stark reminder of how quickly cir...
28/08/2026

Sometimes, everything can change overnight.
The devastating floods in Nepal serve as a stark reminder of how quickly circumstances can change.
However, change does not always occur on such a dramatic scale.

For an older person, it might be a fall, a health issue, or the loss of a spouse. It could be that life has reached a point where going out and seeing people becomes more difficult. Suddenly, the world has become a much smaller place.

Our befrienders provide support to ensure that these people do not have to face life's challenges alone.

We are extremely grateful to each and every one of them. 💙

If you would like to become a volunteer, please get in touch.

01535 609506 ☎️
07955285457 📱
[email protected] 💻

25/08/2026

Can you help ?

We are looking for an Italian-speaking volunteer who can spare some time to help an Italian lady with some paperwork.

You don't need to be an expert , just comfortable speaking and reading Italian and English, patient, friendly, and happy to lend a hand. 💙 🇮🇹

If you think you could help or know someone who might be suitable, please get in touch with us.

01535 609506 ☎️
07955285457 📱
[email protected] 💻

UPDATE:We will be in the library on the second Wednesday (not Tuesday) of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. On the oth...
24/08/2026

UPDATE:
We will be in the library on the second Wednesday (not Tuesday) of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. On the other Wednesday mornings, we will be at different venues around the district, including Woodbank Garden Centre and Keighley Leisure Centre. Keep an eye out for us and come say hello! 💙

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Bradford
BD212AH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+441535609506

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