Age UK Northamptonshire

31/08/2026

🧶🎉 The Big Knit is back! 🎉🧶

Calling all knitters across Northamptonshire! ❤️ Help us support older people in our local community by knitting those famous little woolly hats for the Big Knit. 🧵👒

This year marks 23 years of fundraising and we've proudly been part of the campaign since it began in 2003. Thanks to our amazing supporters, we've raised thousands of pounds to help older people across Northamptonshire. 💙

🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who has already sent in their little hats. Please keep them coming!

✨ Every little hat you knit raises a vital 30p from innocent smoothies, helping us continue supporting older people locally.

📞 Want to get involved? Call us on 01604 213086.

📮 Post your hats to: Jo Bird, Age UK Northamptonshire, The William and Patricia Venton Centre York Road, Northampton, NN1 5QJ.

🏪 Or drop them off at any of our 11 Age UK Northamptonshire charity shops.

🧶 Find knitting patterns here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3R9MzkV

Together, we can make a huge impact for older people in Northamptonshire. 💙

🧶❤️💙

30/08/2026

🌟 Can you help furnish a new dining area for our day care clients?

We're seeking donations of chairs, curtains, curtain poles, table cloths and table decorations.

Your support will help create a warm, friendly space where older people can enjoy meals together and reduce feelings of loneliness.

📞 01604 611200
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for making a difference.

29/08/2026

There's no need to travel anywhere.

Just pick up the phone and enjoy a friendly conversation from the comfort of your own home. 🏡☎️

Our Telephone Befriending Service is designed to help older people stay connected and feel less isolated.

💜 We'd love to hear from you.

Contact Dee Costa: ☎️ 01604 611200 📧 [email protected]

27/08/2026

📢 Calling Northamptonshire health, care, voluntary and community organisations!

Age UK Northamptonshire is inviting you to take part in our Ageing Well One Stop Shop – What's on Your Doorstep?

📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
🕑 2pm to 6pm
📍 William and Patricia Venton Centre, Northampton

Held as part of International Day of Older Persons, this event will showcase the support available to help older people stay independent, connected, active and well in their communities.

We'd love your organisation to be involved.

📅 Register by 5pm on Friday 11th September 2026
📧 [email protected]
📞 Lynette Emary - 01604 611200



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25/08/2026

🍽️ We're Hiring: Catering Lead! 🍽️

Love cooking and making a difference? Join the team at our William and Patricia Venton Centre, Northampton! 💙

💷 £13.26 per hour
⏰ 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We're looking for an experienced caterer to lead our growing service, create delicious nutritious meals, and help make our Centre a welcoming place for older people and the local community.

👉 Apply now: https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=idtocwnkzwukuhrfehts

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25/08/2026

💬 "Sometimes the highlight of someone's week is a friendly phone call."

Our Telephone Befriending volunteers provide companionship, connection and support to older people throughout Northamptonshire. You can make a real difference from the comfort of your own home!

Could you make that call? 📞

Join our amazing volunteer team today.

📞 Dee Costa: 01604 611200 📧 [email protected]

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25/08/2026

🚪💙 Our Thrapston shop has now closed its doors.

A huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful customers who supported us throughout the sale and over the years. 🛍️✨

We would also like to say thank you to every member of staff and volunteer who always offered a warm welcome, friendly smile and exceptional support to the people of Thrapston and the surrounding communities. 💙💜💚🧡🩷

Your support has meant so much to us. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🙏

We are now closed.
We would like to thank our wonderful Thrapston community for supporting our sale and all of our goodbyes.

22/08/2026

Many older people experience loneliness from time to time.

A regular friendly phone call from one of our Telephone Befriending volunteers can provide comfort, companionship and something to look forward to each week. ☎️

Our Telephone Befriending Service matches you with a volunteer for enjoyable conversations and friendly support.

To learn more, contact Dee Costa:
☎️ 01604 611200
📧 [email protected]

21/08/2026

🛍️ SALE SHOPPING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE 💜

Every item you buy from our Thrapston Closing Down Sale helps support vital services for older people across Northamptonshire.

✔️ Amazing bargains ✔️ Sustainable shopping ✔️

Supporting a local charity

📍 Visit our Thrapston shop before it's gone.