Above, you will find sections containing information about our groups and why we do what we do. We would love to have you join us and our contact details can be found above too.

Life after Covid 19

Below, rather than deleting old content, we have left a reminder of what we endured during 2021’s lockdown and subsequent restrictions. Life for us in the UK has now largely returned to ‘normal’, with our groups up and running and members old and new meeting up regularly to catch up and enjoy each other’s company. See each group’s pages to see what we get up to.

Making the most of each other during Covid Lockdowns. ~ A reminder of where we were…

August 2021- As we emerge from our enforced hibernation caused by the Covid19 pandemic, our groups are beginning to restart. Please keep an eye on our News & Events section and our Facebook page for updates as they come. The sun is shining, and we’re feeling good!!

27th September 2020- We haven’t gone anywhere, friends. We are still thinking about you, and missing the companionship of our groups. We are in touch with many of you by phone and have been seriously impressed at your resilience and stoicism! You’re a tough lot, you older Yorkshire ladies and gentlemen!

This update comes as we enter the umpteenth week of our lives put on hold due to the Covid19 virus. Yes, it’s getting tedious. Yes, we’re fed up with daytime tv and no trips out. Yes, it’s simply horrible having to distance ourselves from people we want to hug, kiss and share good times with. Yes, some of us are really struggling with the whole thing. But you lot are amazing. You get on and put up. If you know someone who needs a few more phone calls or a friendly wave through the window now and then, please get in touch with us. We have a brilliant team of volunteers who are keeping in touch with our members just like that. Our small team of trustees had a virtual meeting recently to discuss possibilities of restarting a group or 2, but the further local lockdown restrictions mean that this cannot yet happen. Rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, as soon as we can get you together safely, we are on it!! Risk assessments are in place and we are chomping at the bit!

We are lucky to have beautiful countryside in our corner of Yorkshire, so throw your windows open or get outdoors when you can, to breathe our clean, fresh air.

Postscript:

We are also lucky to live in a place where neighbours talk to each other and are ready to help. The week lockdown was first talked about, 2 local groups of volunteers sprang up to help with shopping, prescription deliveries or friendly phone calls, and these were eventually supported by Kirklees Council: ‘Meltham.org’ and ‘Holme Valley Mutual Aid’ group were exemplary in supporting our communities through the Pandemic.