Our Newsletter issue 11 (September 2024) is now available and here for you to download.

   ACP Newsletter 11  

The new Winter Outings Programme for 2024 is now available for you to download. The programme for 2025 will be available early Spring.

   ACP Winter Outings Progamme 2024  

Joyce sadly died on Friday 6th September. I've known Joyce for many years. I liked her a lot. She was remarkably easy to talk to and interested in my life. It was also quite heartening that the very services she supported throughout her life could then give back to her in her later years. She enjoyed coming to lunch club and on our outings, and used our Help at Home service. Joyce had a marvellous sense of fun so when we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee she was very happy to be our Queen for the day. She played the part beautifully! I shall miss her.

I spoke to Mike Waddington from Shine Radio about her.

The interview is here:  Tributes to Joyce Perry, a founder of Winton House for the community

This is a hot topic and I was pleased to talk to Mike Waddington from Shine Radio. Age Concern Petersfield would encourage you to apply for pension credit as this gives you access to the winter fuel payment and other benefits. Call the Govt number 0800 99 1234 and you will be guided through the process, or contact Citizens Advice in Petersfield to help you apply on 0808 278 7901.

The interview is here:  Age Concern Petersfield say apply now for your pension credits

Wow! Our 60th party was absolutely fantastic! The room was packed, we had the wonderful Debbie Cobbett singing 60s songs, lots of people dancing, a delicious buffet, best dressed competition, who could do the best twist. It was so much fun! Lots of guests came dressed in their 60s clothes, and it was great to celebrate our birthday with staff, volunteers and clients all together like one big family.

We were thrilled to be offered free entry to the Petersfield Museum which is also hosting the Peggy Guggenheim exhibition. Clients were treated to a talk and tour, and to try out a classic ‘Peggy pose’ in the deckchair. I think that Jean, one of our lunch club clients, has done a pretty good impression!

I had a lovely surprise this morning when Gabriel Hearst, the treasurer from the Winton Players, said we are the chosen charity for this year’s donation. We run many different services to improve people’s lives and the donation of £250 is greatly appreciated. Here we are in the sunny garden at Winton House. Gabriel is also a volunteer driver for our minibus taking clients into town for shopping, and driving for some of our outings.

McDonald Homecare kindly fundraised for our charity at the recent Petersfield Festivities. The public had to spin a wheel to raise funds for us and other charities. Sheridan received the cheque of £200 which will be put towards running our services for the local older community. Thank you very much.

The wonderful team at Lunch Club celebrated D-Day with style by decorating the room and tables to welcome in members for the D-Day 80th anniversary. Pictures were taken of everyone and will be made into a booklet as a keepsake of the event. Thanks to Marian, our cook, and the team of volunteer helpers that always put so much thought into making lunch club special.

A warm welcome to Kym Devine who is now the Co-ordinator for our Outings and Transport services. Kym already worked for us running our Help at Home Service, but has now expanded her role to keep our drivers, minibus and outings all running smoothly. For a copy of the latest outings programme, see the link on this website.