Age UK Wyvern

15/06/2026

This Loneliness Awareness Week (15th – 21st June), Age UK Wyvern is raising awareness of the issue of loneliness among older people, the stigma that’s often attached, and the services that are available to help.

Astonishingly, in a recent survey of over 65’s, 140,000 older people in the West Midlands said that they felt embarrassed about feeling lonely whilst 360,000 said they don’t want to burden friends and family by telling them they’re lonely.

Caroline, Social Inclusion Service Manager at Age UK Wyvern, commented, “We offer as many positive, fun and varied activities in the community as possible, trying to make Herefordshire & South Worcestershire a great place for older people. Dealing with loneliness is not the same for everyone and we offer a range of schemes in different locations”.

Including:
👉 Walk & Talk 👉 Cookery Club 👉 Pershore Allotment 👉 Sheds Together 👉 Digital Cafes 👉 Pop-Up Sheds 👉 Help at Home 👉 Dementia Support Activities

Find out more about our activities 🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/about-us/latest-news/articles/2026/tackling-the-stigma-of-loneliness

12/06/2026

Doll’s house ✅

The Ledbury Shed have been working together on a doll’s house, made from a donated kit, for several months.

We are pleased to say that they have now finished work on the doll’s house, which has been gifted to our Ledbury shop, ready to find a new home.

Well done to all the team who have worked on this project, it looks wonderful! 🤩💪

Visit our Ledbury store 🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/shop-with-us/age-uk-wyvern-ledbury-shop-43a3b7bc-7e52-f011-95f3-6045bdf2a2d4/

11/06/2026

Sheds Together strikes again! 🪛🔨

The Age UK Wyvern charity shop on West Street, Leominster, has had a makeover of its storage arrangements thanks to the efforts of our Sheds Together project ✨.

The shop, which re-opened in March, needed storage bins to help sort out donations at the back of the shop. Our Ledbury Sheds Together group came to their rescue by offering to build the units themselves 💪.

Members of the shed worked together to produce the storage units and work benches for the shop. They've been involved with the Sheds Together project since it began and enjoy putting their long experience of DIY jobs to a new use. “We use the skills we’ve already got, but we also learn from working with others. We also help newer members of the group, who may join with no knowledge of DIY at all”.

Sheds Together aims to provide a social atmosphere, with the opportunity to use equipment in a supported way to Make and Mend items and learn new skills; benefiting from the expertise within the group 💛.

Find out more 🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/activities-and-events/social-activities/sheds-together/

Find our shops 🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/shop-with-us/

10/06/2026

Join us for our Sheds Together pop-up sessions this June, where you can take part in seasonal activities and crafts or just come along for a hot drink, biscuits and a chat.

👉 £3 per session
👉 Includes all materials and refreshments
👉 Take home what you make

🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/activities-and-events/upcoming-events/sheds-together-pop-up-sessions/

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our volunteers once again for all that you do 🙏. You selflessly give back your time to make a real difference for older people, in your local communities across Herefordshire & South Worcestershire.

This does not go unnoticed and we are proud to celebrate your amazing contributions to our mission - THANK YOU! 💙

Feeling inspired to volunteer? Get involved today 🔗 https://shorturl.at/rPc3W

06/06/2026

This month at Hartlebury MCST, we’ve been keeping active and having lots of fun with a variety of games and activities including bowls, darts, and archery! 🎯🎳🏹

Activities like these are not only enjoyable and social but can also provide great benefits for people living with dementia. Taking part in games that involve aiming, movement, and coordination can help to support concentration, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and cognitive stimulation.

Most importantly, they encourage confidence, laughter, connection, and a sense of achievement in a supportive environment. 💙

It’s been wonderful to see everyone getting involved, cheering each other on, and trying something new together. Sometimes it’s the simple activities that create the biggest smiles!

🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/activities-and-events/dementia-support-activities/

05/06/2026

Have you seen our June Living Well With Dementia Newsletter?!

If not, catch up on all the news here:

https://mailchi.mp/ageukwyvern.org/living-well-with-dementia-newsletter-june-2026

Age UK Wyvern

04/06/2026

Sometimes the smallest bit of help at home makes the biggest difference 💚.

Age UK Wyvern's Help at Home service is now available across Herefordshire, offering practical, tailored support for people who may be finding everyday tasks harder but want to remain independent in their own home.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
▪ Companionship and conversation
▪ Cleaning and housework
▪ Laundry and ironing
▪ Light meals and refreshments
▪ Sitting service visits
▪ Shopping
▪ Transport to appointments or social outings

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲:
▪ Flexible, person-centred support delivered with dignity and designed to fit around existing routines.
▪ £21 per hour
▪ Minimum visit of 1.5 hours

Get in touch today if you, or someone you know could benefit. Self-referrals, family referrals and professional referrals are welcome.

📞 0333 0066 299
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.ageukwyvern.org

02/06/2026

Join us for our Sheds Together pop-up sessions this June, where you can take part in seasonal activities and crafts or just come along for a hot drink, biscuits and a chat.

👉 £3 per session
👉 Includes all materials and refreshments
👉 Take home what you make

🔗 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/activities-and-events/upcoming-events/sheds-together-pop-up-sessions/