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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
£500 funding boost for Age UK Bradford District's services in Idle
A charity has donated £500 to help support older people in Bradford. The McCarthy Stone Foundation has given the money to Age UK Bradford District to help fund the provision of the latter's Information and Information Plus services in Idle. These services provide a gateway to Age UK Bradford District's various functions, including help and support, advice and casework, and activities and groups for older people in the community. Mark Rounding, chief executive at Age UK Bradford District, said: "We are incredibly grateful to the McCarthy Stone Foundation for this generous donation. "Our services play a key role in connecting older people with the support they need, whether it's financial advice, social activities, or essential care. "With more older people facing financial strain, this contribution will help us continue to provide free, accessible, and much-needed guidance to those who need it most." The donation is one of several being made as part of McCarthy Stone's Happier, Healthier Project. McCarthy Stone has a new retirement living development, Jennings Grange, under construction on Bradford Road in Idle. Jennings Grange will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, featuring private patios or Juliet balconies. More information is available at
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shipley: Join Age UK Bradford District's Big Knit Knit-athon
Age UK Bradford District is inviting crafters and knitters to join the Big Knit Knit-athon. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, from 9.30am to 4pm at the Wrose Hub at 75 Wrose Road, in Shipley. The all-day event is part of the national Big Knit campaign, where each woolly hat made helps raise 30p for Age UK Bradford District. The charity has set a target of 10,000 hats. Mark Rounding, CEO of Age UK Bradford District, said: "The Knit-athon aims to be a unique and fun community event, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together for a great cause. "Every hat made helps support our work with older people in the Bradford District - reducing loneliness, improving wellbeing, and creating vital community connections through Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework, Activities, and Groups. "Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a total beginner, everyone is welcome to take part. "We'll have supplies, patterns, tea, and plenty of encouragement on hand. "Pop in for an hour or stay for the whole day - every hat counts!" Attendees may wish to bring knitting needles. Patterns (including for those unable to attend but wishing to still contribute), and more information, are available at
