The State of Ageing in 2019

We are living longer than ever before and the age profile of our society is changing rapidly. The number of people aged 65 and over will increase by more than 40% within 20 years, and the number of households where the oldest person is 85 and over is increasing faster...

Busier than ever

Drives in January and February 2019 were 20% up on the same time last year (2018). Thanks to the office allocators for working so hard and, drivers, we really appreciate how much you’re doing.

Recycling

Recycling:  We have a recycling box in the office so we can turn trash to cash (sorry). Items recycled include: Jewellery – gold, silver, damaged items, costume jewellery and watches.Coins and currency – banknotes and coins, UK or foreign currency of any age.Mobile...

Anna Fernyhough donation

Anna Fernyhough has donated £100 to Volunteer Action from the sales of her book “Oundle Memories and Moments” (available from the Oundle bookshop). Many, MANY thanks to Anna for supporting us so generously and for previous donations. The pic shows Anna...
Volunteering: Good for what ails you

Volunteering: Good for what ails you

Why volunteering is good for you:  New Scientist ran an article this week ‘Happy New You, 10 Resolutions Really Worth Making’. Their number 1 was ‘embracing nature’, extolling the value of being outside more. But more relevantly to us, on the list is, ‘helping...