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Article by Fabafterfifty Host a Great British Garden Party for a good cause Suffering from post Olympic and Jubilee Blues? Then why not dust off the bunting and flags , host a Great British Garden Party AND raise money for a good cause? Add another summer celebration!! This summer, Arthritis Research UK invites the Great British public to brush off their gardening gloves, freshen up their flowers and help the one in six people living with arthritis, by throwing a Great British Garden Party. BBQ or bake off, dressing up or dressing down, soaking up the sun or sheltering under an umbrella; everyone can get involved with Arthritis Research UK’s exciting new fundraising campaign. From gardens which rival the blooms of Kew, to parks, allotments or even living rooms, the perfect party venue is anywhere, just as long as there’s somewhere to hang the bunting. And for those seeking that...
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Hellen Bach – the older generation helping the young with an ambitious songwriting project for Barnado’s!
Interview with Hellen Bach Hellen launched a competition for mature songwriters, with some celebrity support the winning songs are now available to purchase , and the funds raised are in aid of Barnado’s. How did Oldie Composers come about? It was my idea on the back of a young songwriting competition we started a few years ago. We decided that there were a lot of talented people “out there” and just because they are “older”, had more or less given up. We felt that perhaps if we could find a way to rekindle their interest or give them something to work towards it would not only help them but hopefully help disadvantaged children through Barnardo’s. I have always liked the idea of the older generation helping the young. How easy was it to get support to make it happen? We are very lucky because we have worked with Sir Terry...
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Feeling good by doing good – helping to tackle loneliness in older people
Guest Article by Sarah Ingram Sarah Ingram took a six-month sabbatical from her job at John Lewis to help a national charity tackle loneliness in older people. She tells Fab After Fifty about her challenge. Most of us would probably admit to feeling lonely now and again but older people who live alone without family or friends can often go for weeks on end with no social contact whatsoever. Loneliness can lead to depression and other problems, and according to research by Age Concern and Help the Aged in 2009, over one million older people are often or always lonely. In February 2009, 54-year-old Sarah Ingram from Cambridge decided to make a difference by working with Contact the Elderly. The charity aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people aged 75 or more by organising free afternoon tea parties one Sunday a month for small groups within local...
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Retired nurse Sallie Buck, now helping to fight malaria and malnutrition in Kenya
Article by Fabafterfifty Sallie Buck, our latest ‘Fabwoman’ showcasing how effective woman over 50 can be, is an incredibly inspiring over 50 an incredible and inspiring woman. She is 61 and lives in Exeter. A mother of three (and grandmother) Sallie was a practice nurse for 43 years. Sadly, 8 years ago Sallie’s husband died. Determined to carry on living her life to the full, Sallie completed a diploma in tropical medicine where she met fellow nurses Noreen and Joanna. Joanna had for 2 years been personally supporting a small clininc in rural Kenya. Inspired by her work, Sallie got involved and soon became heavily involved with the charity’s work and when Friends of Buburi gained charitable status in 2010 Sallie became one of it’s four UK based trustees. Like many rural communities in Kenya, the majority of the 10,000 people in the Buburi area live in extreme poverty; facing...
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How did you celebrate your 50th birthday? Sharon cycled across India and Kenya’s next!
Article by Fabafterfifty Just to prove the point that women get bolder, not older over 50, Sharon decided to celebrate her 50th birthday by doing something entirely out of her comfort zone. With her children growing up and having more time on her hands, Sharon decided she would do something different to celebrate her milestone birthday, while helping others at the same time. Having already won the physical challenge of running a marathon, her plan was to run four marathons- one for each of her children but she has already surpassed that (in fact Sharon will run her 10th London marathon this April), the opportunity to cycle across India and raise money for her chosen charity was appealing. As Sharon says, she saw a side of India she would never have seen as a traditional tourist. Five years on and Sharon is cycling again- this time across Kenya, for Women...
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Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise money for Arthritis Care
Article by Fabafterfifty Our Health ‘expert’ Dr Carol Cooper is raising awareness (and funds) for Arthritis Care by dedicating her climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge to the charity. But more than that, Carol is also looking to encourage women to see that arthritis needn’t mean the end of following dreams. Any support would be welcome! 1. What prompted you to dedicate your Sydney Harbour Bridge climb to Arthritis Care, rather than just enjoy it as a tourist experience? In general practice I see a lot of patients debilitated by arthritis. They don’t just need medical input – they need the support of Arthritis Care to manage their pain, reduce isolation, and regain control of their lives. Before I was a GP, I worked as a hospital rheumatologist, and for a while I was at a specialist unit for arthritis in children. It’s clear to me that so much more needs to...
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It’s not too late to compete in the Olympic Stadium! Are you up to the Gold Challenge?
Article by Fabafterfifty You may not be an international sportsperson, but you still have a chance to run in the Olympic stadium- whatever your age! This could be your chance to compete in the Olympic stadium and help London 2012 prepare for the Olympics. Gold Challenge, one of the official London 2012 legacy projects, has (2nd November 2011) been confirmed by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) as the host of a key test event in the Olympic Stadium for 20,000 on Sunday 1st April 2012. The Gold Challenge event will be supported by Team GB. Gold Challenge is partnered with Team GB and is the UK’s first Olympic and Paralympic sport based charity challenge. It gives all ages and abilities the chance to raise money for charity by taking on an Olympic themed challenge: 2012km Challenge (travel 2012km or 201.2km as an individual...
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Why Breast Cancer Awareness is about more than Pink Ribbons
Article by Hannah Bellamy Once again, Breast Cancer Awareness month has come to an end. And, apart from promoting the ongoing love affair between breast cancer and pink, what have we achieved? The history and mammograms According to Wikipedia, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries, who have since merged with another organisation. The aim of the month was to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer. We are now in a time when mammograms and their effectiveness in saving lives are being brought into question- Prof Sir Mike Richards, the government’s cancer chief, is launching an investigation into our screening programme; its benefits and the risks it poses. You can read Breast Cancer Partnership’s views here. So have we cancer charities continued to promote mammograms even...
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Calling All Book Lovers. Swap a Favourite Book to Support Bowel Cancer UK and Help Save Lives
Article by Fabafterfifty I love to read and there’s nothing I enjoy more than curling up with a good book. Well now Bowel Cancer UK is asking people to dig out a favourite book and help raise funds . It’s so easy to host a book swap with friends, family or colleagues, get everyone to make a donation and pass on the proceeds to Bowel Cancer UK. Jane Asher is encouraging everyone to participate. Jane Asher’s favourite book Jane’s favourite book is The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins. ‘This is the first of Dawkins’ books that I read and perhaps his greatest. I thought- like many people I suspect- that I knew what evolution was, but it was reading this book that really brought home the wonder and complexity of it. It’s always reassuring. When life seems too sad or tough. To remind myself just how infinitesimal mankind is in...
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Mallorca’s Calendar Girls Celebrate Life After 50 and Raise Money for Cancer Support
Article by Fabafterfifty With a little creativity and determination, midlife women are showing that that far from being invisible, they can apply their energies and make a real difference. There seems to be a revolution at the moment from women over a certain age. The last of the Boomer generation is reaching 50+ and all over the world we are hearing their voices. Even on the tiny island of Mallorca situated in the Mediterranean ocean, ladies beginning their second life are determined to stand up and be counted. Life Coach Kay Newton says “It all began just under 12 months ago when I asked Samantha Hemsley to photo our International Women’s event held at Mood Beach Club in Mallorca she immediately volunteered. Sam caused an overnight sensation with the images she took.” One of Sam’s passion is to help those for whatever reason have become less confident about their appearance,...
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