Really disappointed to receive a xmas broach I ordered @bonmarche is damaged not even attached to the card and in pieces Contacted Customer Services I have to pay to return it and they may or may not refund the postage!!
The triple lock debate is built around a pensioner who mostly doesn't exist.
The perception: the full new State Pension of £12,548 a year, topped up by a comfortable private pension.
The data: 59% of pensioners are still on the old basic State Pension, where the full rate is £9,615 a year. 38% have no occupational pension at all. 13% live on the State Pension and benefits alone.
And the next generation has less. Final salary schemes are closing. The median pension pot accessed last year was around £20k. Turned into an annuity, a guaranteed pension for life bought with the pot, pays roughly £1,500 a year.
Burnham's pension change is being debated for the pensioner in the headlines. It lands on the one in the data.
(sources ⬇️ )
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When this latest conflict in the Middle East is over, historians will look back at the UK and ponder over several things.
They’ll wonder why, in the first week of the war, the UK media, almost overwhelmingly, spent it attacking the Prime Minister.
And why our patriotism was hijacked by the right-wing media to lambast our own government.
How every channel was able to find ‘experts’ and historians to make fools of themselves and display extremely anti-British behaviour.
And they wonder why the leader of His Majesty’s Opposition spent days of her life working against the country.
Oh, and lastly, why the leader of a tiny minority party was in the USA, engaged in treason and traitorous behaviour with a foreign despot, to undermine our government.
We're in such a messed up time, a branch of reality fabricated by the far-right and their pet media outlets.
Whether you like Starmer or not, this is not the time to go after him. All that's unfolding is a crooked legacy being built around those who'd prefer to sell their souls and work against the country in a time of war.
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Kath Constable retweeted
#March 2026 Manchester Age Friendly E-Bulletin. Your monthly update of news, events, information and resources for Manchester’s older residents.
#MakingManchesterFairer #AgeFriendlyMCR
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💛 Make March Chatty!
Help us raise vital funds so we can keep growing Chatty Café
Fundraising ideas:
☕ Bake sale
🧠 Quiz night
🚶 Group walk
🎟️ Raffle
🍰 Coffee & chat
Get involved here:
thechattycafescheme.co.uk/ma…
#MakeMarchChatty #ChattyCafe #CommunityMatters
Kath Constable retweeted
From 1 March, you can use your TfGM older person's concessionary pass to travel free anytime, including before 9:30am, on all buses in Manchester & Greater Manchester.
#BeeNetwork
#AgeFriendlyMCR
Kath Constable retweeted
🔥 Free Home Fire Safety Assessment 🔥
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service can visit your home to check smoke alarms and offer personalised safety advice.
Many fatal house fires happen where there’s no working smoke alarm.
If there’s a fire: Get out. Stay out. Call 999.
Kath Constable retweeted
Great news! Older and disabled people in Greater Manchester to enjoy free travel on buses as permanent removal of the 9.30am restriction on concessionary bus passes announced from March 2026.
#AgeFriendlyMCR
From 1 March, concessionary passholders will be able to enjoy free, round-the-clock travel on #BeeNetwork buses with the lifting of 9:30am restrictions after two successful trials.
✅ £2 single bus fare stays for the 4th year running
✅ All bus & tram fares frozen until end of 2026
A strong commitment from Mayor @AndyBurnhamGM and council leaders to keep public transport affordable and tackle cost-of-living challenges. 💛
Find out more: news.tfgm.com/press-releases…
Kath Constable retweeted
It's kiss-mas!
Please watch this very special message from our wonderful patron @eamonnoneal and share, share, share!
You can spread the love now by dedicating your kiss-mas bauble at dianneoxberrytrust.org/kissm…
Thank you! 😘
Great #OneDayAtChristmas at @mcr_central with 300+ older people connecting & celebrating the end of the year together. Welcome by Elaine Unegbu Chair #AgeFriendlyMCR Board, @LordMayorOfMcr @TomFredRob - great music, food, quiz, raffles and then we danced.
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Great #OneDayAtChristmas at @mcr_central with 300+ older people connecting & celebrating the end of the year together. Welcome by Elaine Unegbu Chair #AgeFriendlyMCR Board, @LordMayorOfMcr @TomFredRob - great music, food, quiz, raffles and then we danced.
Kath Constable retweeted
#November 2025 Manchester Age Friendly E-Bulletin. Your monthly update of news, events, information and resources for Manchester’s older residents.
#MakingManchesterFairer #AgeFriendlyMCR
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Our Manager, Samantha Days, is part of a team helping to pack @AfWyth Winter Warmer Bags today. Full of practical items to help older people stay warm & well this winter, thanks to Groundwork Greater Manchester 🧣. Also, @FareShareGM for supplying tea bags, 🍵soups + other items.
Kath Constable retweeted
🚨Beware 🚨
If you get a text about "Winter Fuel Payment" it is a scam
Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything
Report suspicious texts at stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.…
Kath Constable retweeted
#October 2025 Manchester Age Friendly E-Bulletin. Your monthly update of news, events, information and resources for Manchester’s older residents.
#MakingManchesterFairer #AgeFriendlyMCR
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Over 50? Then why not pop down to the Aging Well in Wythenshawe event on the 30th September 10.30am to 2.30pm at Wythenshawe Forum.
There'll be lots to see and do from support and advice to fun activities, food drink, entertainment and much more. See below for more info👇 – at Manchester, England
Kath Constable retweeted
“We’re really excited for no more twirlies (older people arriving ‘too early’ to use the bus pass) this August” Erica Woods, GM Older People’s Equality Panel #BeeNetwork @GMOPN1
We need to start with our public services' recent personal experiences within the NHS shocked me.
Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day — a time for us all to unite and take action to end ageism.
In our homes, communities, and workplaces, let’s challenge stereotypes and build a world where everyone is valued at every age. #EndAgeism #AgePositive #ValuingOlderPeople #AgeFriendlyMCR
Kath Constable retweeted
📅 11 June is Age Without Limits Day
Let’s call out ageism and celebrate the value of older people in our lives, communities, and workplaces.
✅ Challenge stereotypes
✅ Support inclusion
✅ Celebrate ageing
Get involved at orlo.uk/GNnro

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Kath Constable retweeted
On Wednesday 11 June, let’s celebrate our ages together!
We are all ageing, all the time. When we proudly celebrate our ages, we help challenge the ageism that limits us all.
Join us in creating big change with small celebrations this @AgeWithoutLimit Day. Find out how you can get involved now: agewithoutlimits.org/day
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