Tag - older people

Hugh Small on his mobility scooter in Hadley Road

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Disabled pensioner ‘trapped’ by ‘dangerous’ pavement near his home

16 October 2026

A coffee morning hosted by Empowering Disability in Enfield heard from local people who have suffered from digital exclusion in accessing healthcare (credit Kai Images)

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Disabled people are being shut out of NHS services

22 August 2026

The Freedom Pass protest in London this week (credit Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

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Fresh pledge over protection of Freedom Pass for pensioners

25 June 2026

Winchmore Folk Dance Club meets on Tuesdays at Winchmore Hill URC and on Saturdays at Trinity Church Hall in Enfield Town

Features

The local dance club where everyone belongs

14 June 2026

Valerie and Jack Bingham

Events

‘Coffee and chat’ event in Enfield to discuss impact of dementia

11 May 2026

Residents take part in the workout for the over 50s at Southbury Leisure Centre

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Older people’s group facing ‘difficult decision’ over closure

10 March 2026

Donald Howkins with his birthday card from the King

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D-Day veteran Donald celebrates 105th birthday

29 January 2026

Steph Hutchings

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Volunteer who helps bring older people together recognised with charity award

19 December 2025

Marion Kelly cuts the ribbon on the day centre which now carries the name of her late aunt Mabel Churn

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New home for Age UK Enfield ‘a dream come true’

12 December 2025

Pride flag (credit Rob Maxwell via Unsplash)

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New LGBT group launching for over-60s in Enfield

17 October 2025

A dementia-friendly swimming class (credit Age UK Enfield)

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Dementia-friendly swimming classes launch in Enfield

17 October 2025

The victorious Enfield badminton team

Sport

Enfield badminton team triumphs in ‘Olympics for older people’

13 October 2025

Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum’s annual general meeting was held at Enfield Civic Centre in June (credit EBOFF)

Features

Standing up for Enfield’s over 50s

6 September 2025

Rose Taylor Centre in Brimsdown and (inset) Mabel Churn

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Age UK Enfield announces relocation of dementia centre

1 September 2025

London Underground

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TfL expected to review discount travel for over-60s amid financial pressures

15 August 2025

Enfield Dementia Network (credit Age UK Enfield)

Features

Dementia is everyone’s business

12 July 2025

Heart Throbs offer live classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at different Enfield locations

Features

The exercise group with a kind heart

7 July 2025

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Enfield care provider teams up with school to bridge the generational gap

12 June 2025

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Chickenshed Theatre celebrates intergenerational award win

3 May 2025

Residents of Bullsmoor Lodge enjoy the visit from Chickenshed Theatre

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Performers visit care home for World Theatre Day

4 April 2025

Members of Enfield Asian Welfare Association hold up their artwork

Features

Uplifting older people through art

30 March 2025

Age UK 'Movement as Medicine' programme

Events

Free taster sessions for older people’s exercise classes in Enfield Wash

19 March 2025