Age UK Lindsey

27/03/2025

Our Louth Group had another fun filled afternoon yesterday - we brought out our creative side to decorate plant pots ready for Easter. We also had a lovely treat of delicious scones with jam and cream provided by Jean Borrill - thank you Jean.

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

25/03/2025

Easter came early to our Withern Friendship Group yesterday! We created some decorative sequin eggs and patience was rewarded with some stunning results.

We meet at Withern Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 11.00 am - 12.30 pm and we are looking for new members to join our very friendly group. The next group is on Monday 14th April.

24/03/2025

If you live in North Lincolnshire or West Lindsey, Age UK Lindsey can help you with fraud and scams support.

Please call us on 01507 524242 or email [email protected] to speak to one of our experienced Scams Officers.

If you think one of your online accounts has been hacked, you should report it as a crime to Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk.

Check out this step-by-step guide by on how to recover online accounts.

21/03/2025

Another lovely afternoon at our Louth Friendship Group. We had a visit from Rainbow Dreaming Ponies and everyone enjoyed getting to know the adorable Jo and Bugs.

We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Many thanks to and of course Bugs and Jo.

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

Kindly supported by Shine Lincolnshire.

21/03/2025

What a fantastic morning at our Saltfleetby Social Group! We enjoyed singing and dancing to music from the brilliant Trakbak and the lovely Bev provided us with delicious freshly baked scones with jam and cream too!

Thank you to all those that came along and thank you to TRAKBAK and Bev at The Old School Hub.

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

20/03/2025

Our fantastic Sutton on Sea Friendship Group had great fun celebrating St Patrick's Day. We held a general knowledge quiz with a few questions on the Emerald Isle and Lynne was our winner - she must of had the luck of the Irish on her side!

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

18/03/2025

We are urging people to remain vigilant after two elderly residents in Lincoln were targeted by courier frauds yesterday.
The criminals posed as police officers on both occasions, instructing their victims to take money out of their bank before stating someone would arrive at the address to collect the cash.
The first incident, which was reported to us at around 4.30pm, saw the crooks claim they needed the money as part of a Scotland Yard investigation.
While the second incident reported at 9.30pm saw the fraudster tell their victim they had fallen prey of a scam, and they needed to hand over their money for safekeeping.
In the first instance, the resident chose not to give their money away. But the second victim was tricked into parting with thousands.
Investigations are ongoing.
But please, remain vigilant and share this message far and wide to help protect your friends and family.

Stay safe from fraud

The police and your bank will never ask for your PIN, bank card, or ask you to withdraw cash or buy items like gold bullion, jewellery, or any other high value goods on their behalf.
They will also never ask you to verify your personal details or PIN by phone or offer to pick up cash or your bank card by courier.
If you receive an unexpected call, hang up immediately. Make sure your call is fully disconnected before you verify the caller’s identity on a number you can verify yourself, not one given by the caller.
If you think you have been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately. For more crime advice, visit our Fraud advice page on the website or Action Fraud.

17/03/2025

13/03/2025

To find out more about saving money on your energy bills, call our Client Support Team on 01507 524242.

12/03/2025

Our Sutton on Sea Friendship Group enjoyed an afternoon of singing and dancing this week. The fantastic duo Trakbak performed songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, entertaining us all. We also enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows to finish.

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

TRAKBAK

12/03/2025

Decorating plant pots was the theme at our Withern Social Group last week, with some stunning results - we all thoroughly enjoyed getting creative and hopefully Spring will be in the air very soon!

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

12/03/2025

***Winter Support Grants available in the East Lindsey Area***

**If you are 66 years old and over please read our information below.**
**If you are 65 and under please visit https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/hsf/ for more information about grants available to you.**

We are working with East Lindsey District Council to distribute some of their Household Support Funding in the form of Winter Support Grants. Applications are now open (subject to availability, as this is a limited fund - when the money has gone, it's gone).

THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS OPEN TO EAST LINDSEY RESIDENTS ONLY - to whom one or more of the following applies:

~ Of state pension age, live in East Lindsey and have an annual income less than £19,980 or are receiving means-tested benefits.
~ One or more long-term health condition e.g. cardiovascular problems, COPD, arthritis, dementia, mobility issues, mental health conditions.
~ Live in a property that is hard to heat e.g. solid walls, no loft insulation, in a state of disrepair, high-rise block, oil/LPG fuel.
~ Have other circumstances, which make them vulnerable.

It is important that you read and understand the criteria of the fund before applying. To find out more information about the criteria for this grant and how to apply, please visit our Age UK Lindsey website at: https://bit.ly/wintersupportgrants

To apply, please contact our Support Team at Age UK Lindsey on 01507 524242 (If the line is busy, please leave a message with your contact details, mentioning Household Support Fund and we will get back to you as soon as we can).

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE IN THE HIGHEST NEED OF SUPPORT.

PLEASE NOTE: STRICTLY LIMITED TO 1 APPLICATION PER HOUSEHOLD. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY GRANT SCHEME THEREFORE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PAYMENT OR TIMESCALE.

07/03/2025

*** This service is AVAILABLE in HORNCASTLE and within a 25 MILE RADIUS of the town. ***

Spring is in the air (almost)! It's time to start ticking of those jobs that you have been meaning to get round to!

Our Handy Help Service is very reasonably priced and any profits we make will directly support services for older people in our local area.

Receive your free quote today by either:
~ Sending your contact details to us via Facebook Messenger
~ Calling 01507 524242 (leave a message stating Handyperson service with your contact details)
~ Emailing [email protected].

06/03/2025

Join us at our Spectacular Easter Event in Withern on Tuesday 15th April.

There will be a delicious buffet and quiz, along with entertainment from the fabulous singing duo TRAKBAK.

Don't miss out - book your place today.

05/03/2025

What an absolutely joyous afternoon we had at our Louth Friendship Group last week. We had another visit from the fantastic Trakbak - with lots of singing and even more dancing than last time! It was a thoroughly fantastic afternoon with plenty of smiles all round!

To find out more about our Friendship Groups across East Lindsey, please visit our website at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey/activities-and-events

This group is kindly funded by Lincolnshire

05/03/2025

***Winter Support Grants available in the East Lindsey Area***

**If you are 66 years old and over please read our information below.**

**If you are 65 and under please visit https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/hsf/ for more information about grants available to you.**

We are working with East Lindsey District Council to distribute some of their Household Support Funding in the form of Winter Support Grants. Applications are now open (subject to availability, as this is a limited fund - when the money has gone, it's gone).

THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS OPEN TO EAST LINDSEY RESIDENTS ONLY - to whom one or more of the following applies:

~ Of state pension age, live in East Lindsey and have an annual income less than £19,980 or are receiving means-tested benefits.
~ One or more long-term health condition e.g. cardiovascular problems, COPD, arthritis, dementia, mobility issues, mental health conditions.
~ Live in a property that is hard to heat e.g. solid walls, no loft insulation, in a state of disrepair, high-rise block, oil/LPG fuel.
~ Have other circumstances, which make them vulnerable.

It is important that you read and understand the criteria of the fund before applying. To find out more information about the criteria for this grant and how to apply, please visit our Age UK Lindsey website at: https://bit.ly/wintersupportgrants

To apply, please contact our Support Team at Age UK Lindsey on 01507 524242 (If the line is busy, please leave a message with your contact details, mentioning Household Support Fund and we will get back to you as soon as we can).

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE IN THE HIGHEST NEED OF SUPPORT.

PLEASE NOTE: STRICTLY LIMITED TO 1 APPLICATION PER HOUSEHOLD. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY GRANT SCHEME THEREFORE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PAYMENT OR TIMESCALE.

28/02/2025

*** This service is AVAILABLE in HORNCASTLE and within a 25 MILE RADIUS of the town. ***

It's time to start ticking off those pesky jobs from your list by using the skills of our Age UK Lindsey Handyperson service ..... we are very reasonably priced and any profits we make will directly support services for older people in our local area.

Receive a free quote today by either:
~ Sending your contact details to us via Facebook Messenger
~ Calling 01507 524242 (leave a message stating Handyperson service with your contact details)
~ Emailing [email protected].