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Louise Potts pictured before (left) and after her Slimming World weight loss programme

New Melton slimming consultant hopes to inspire others

From left, Age UK Gloucester House, The Edge community centre and Melton Country Park visitor centre

Upcoming events in Melton Mowbray in October

Let's Get Moving Melton programme of activities this Sunday

Time to get Melton moving for a day of health and fitness

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet

People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

First News: It's a supersize Bobble Hat

Jeanette Hodgkinson pictured at her Welcome Cafe at Twyford

Jeanette is proud of her truly inclusive cafe

The audience enjoying a previous annual variety concert at Melton Theatre

Over 60s invited to annual free variety concert at Melton Theatre

Put the plug in the bath before turning on the tap (photo: Unsplash)

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Save Water

Iceland is giving pensioners £30 voucher to help them buy food - how to get one

Iceland shoppers over the age of 60 will be able to make a 10% saving on their shopping (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Iceland to launch discount for shoppers over 60 as cost of living soars

Many young people rely on grandparents for emotional support, research found (photo: Adobe)

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents

Higher energy bills are stretching many family budgets to the limit (photo: adobe)

Cost of Living Campaign - Pensions up... but bills even higher

Noel, from Hinckley: “My home feels much cosier to be in this winter. I’d encourage anybody who is eligible to apply and see how they can benefit.”

Ad Feature Save money and enjoy a warmer home this winter

The Warm Homes project was able to fully fund the installation of first-time gas central heating in Noel's home

Ad Feature Save money and enjoy a warmer home this winter

Millions of people at risk of losing free prescriptions in government shake-up

Immobility, loneliness and an inability to grieve as normal due to the Covid pandemic is leaving “deep physical and emotional scars” on a large proportion of the UK’s older population, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pandemic leaving ‘deep physical and emotional scars’ on large proportion of olde...

A charity has warned that older drinkers who do not have smartphones to order food and drinks at pubs and restaurants are at risk of being discriminated against (Photo: Shutterstock)

Older people who do not have smartphones are ‘at risk of discrimination’ in pubs...

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

Rhonda Fazackerley, resource centre manager at Melton's Age UK Gloucester House EMN-200809-121309001

Activities phased back safely at Gloucester House

Call to bridge digital divide and help older people get online

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Special VE Day programmes on Age UK's The Wireless - includes Angela Ripon prog...

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir...

The BBC will delay TV licence fee changes for over-75s - here’s why

Staff from the ward at Melton Hospital pictured receiving some of the presents donated by Age UK supporters before Christmas EMN-191223-110338001

Melton Hospital patients receive special gift on Christmas Day

Lisa Smith is launching a new Slimming World group in Melton PHOTO: Supplied

A woman who transformed her life by losing weight is launching a new Slimming Wo...
A Melton slimmer who turned her life around after losing six-and-a-half stone is using her incredible success to launch a whole new career.

Hand knitted Easter chicks PHOTO: Supplied

Melton knitters make and sell Easter chicks for Age UK

Melton Lions seniors concert PHOTO: Whitehouse Photography

Tickets on sale for 28th Melton Lions seniors concert

Guests at the Gloucester House Christmas Party PHOTO: Supplied

Well attended Christmas party at Melton's Age UK Gloucester House made people sm...

Community

Elderly invited to revamped Melton Senior's Day

News

Book your place on Melton workshops which aim to prevent socialisation

Melton Lions Seniors' Variety Concert at Melton Theatre in 2014 - Ben Barretto leads the sing-a-long PHOTO: Derek Whitehouse

Top acts to perform in the Melton Lions' senior's variety show

Health

Melton's Brighter Futures project helps reduce social isolation

Guests enjoy their Christmas Day lunch at Melton Mowbray Baptist Church PHOTO: Supplied

Lonely diners enjoy a festive lunch together at Melton Mowbray Baptist Church

John Ferneley students hand out presents and cards at the Gloucester House Christmas party PHOTO: Tim Williams

Melton's John Ferneley College gives presents to those in need at Christmas

MV16 elves Reece Bishop and Shannon Riley deliver their hampers to Christine Clayton and Francina Christmas PHOTO: Tim Williams

Melton Vale Post 16 Centre's students deliver some festive cheer to users of Glo...

Get your tickets for fashion show and sale in aid of Melton's Gloucester House

Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland is desperate for drivers to work in Melton and the surrounding areas EMN-160208-150621001

Charity desperately needs Melton drivers

Douglas Wilson (Voluntary Sction Melton's gardening scheme), Rhonda Fazakerley (Age UK) and Sue Mulligan (Melton Mencap) receive their cheques from Charity Cup chairman Graham Digby and secretary Alan Digby EMN-160621-144512002

Hat-trick for Melton Charity Cup

Queen for the day Gladys Huddlestone cuts the cake alongside Resource centre Manager Rhonda Fazackerley PHOTO: Supplied

Gloucester House organise party for the Queen's birthday

New project launches in Melton to reduce social isolation

Holding some of the petitions is resource centre manager Rhonda Fazackerley with ward councillors Margaret Glancy, Pam Posnett , Simon Lumley and resident Mary Allen.

UPDATE: Clinical commissioning group's statement following its U-turn over decis...

Baden Powell badge recipient Jess Seddon, of the 4th Melton Guides unit, and Mayor of Melton Jeanne Douglas celebrate their beacon lighting EMN-160422-111947001

Melton borough celebrates The Queen's 90th birthday
Beacons were lit across the Melton borough yesterday (Thursday) and a party was held at Age UK's Gloucester House to celebrate The Queen's 90th birthday.

Some of the visitors and staff at an Age UK session at Gloucester House, Melton PHOTO: Supplied

Melton's Gloucester House is helping to combat loneliness

Donate your second hand books to store for charity

The new John Lewis Christmas advert - what do you make of it?

WATCH IT HERE: What do you make of new John Lewis Christmas advert?

Age UK Oxfordshire Today campaign team, Banbury. Bee Myson, manager of centre and services. NNL-150505-133542009

Age UK team tops fundraising target