Age UK Rotherham

22/06/2026

Here are some tips to help you stay safe in the sunshine:

- Avoid spending too much time outside during the hottest part of the day (between 11am and 3pm), and keep in the shade.
- Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you.
- Wearing light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing can help keep you cooler.
- Apply sun cream. You should use at least SPF 30 and apply it regularly.
- Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV40 label.

For more information, you can download the leaflet "Staying Cool in a Heatwave" here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/information-guides/ageukil1_staying_cool_in_a_heatwave_inf.pdf

19/06/2026

Age UK Rotherham's Thursday Coffee Morning group held a special celebration this week to mark the 100th birthday of one of their members.
The group, who meet at Rotherham Social Prescribing Hub every week, surprised Joan with cards and gifts and there were balloons and party food as well as a cake.
Joan, who travels to the club on community transport enjoyed the celebrations and brought her card from the King and Queen to show her friends at the club.
Happy Birthday Joan!!

04/06/2026

Here's an insight into the role of an Age UK Adviser.
Could you be Age UK Rotherham's next Information & Advice Service Adviser?
Find out about the vacancy here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/rotherham/about-us/work-for-us/job-opportunity-page/
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01/06/2026

A big shout out on Volunteers' Week to everyone who volunteers for us. Whatever you do, however you help - it makes a difference and we are grateful to you every single week!

13/05/2026

The Great North Run 👟 is proving to be very popular this year. We've filled all but one of our charity places, 👏 so if you've been meaning to apply, now's the time ⏱️ to do it.

Go to https://www.ageuk.org.uk/rotherham/activities-and-events/great-north-run-2026/ to find out more.

Run the Great North Run half marathon for Age UK Rotherham in 2025.

11/05/2026

Grief is different for everyone and Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to help people cope with death, whether it's unexpected or not. This guide offers advice on things that may help you to understand your feelings and make the journey a little smoother.

Whether it’s expected or not, coping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever have to go through. It can affect us in lots of different ways, and there's no right or wrong way to feel 💜

This Dying Matters Week, our bereavement guide is here to help you explore how you might be feeling and some of the things that could help – now and in the future.

To read the guide, visit: https://bit.ly/3VOs3ph

07/05/2026

We currently have spaces for our Little Bit of Help service. If you need a helping hand, get in touch 01709 786 955, [email protected]