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Age Cymru Sir Gâr will be celebrating Older People’s Day in Carmarthen tomorrow (October 1). Staff and volunteers will be on hand from 9.30am to 12 noon at a stand under the clocktower in the middle of Carmarthen by the new Carmarthen market to answer any queries about what support is available in Carmarthenshire for people aged 50+ . They will also be distributing information goodie bags. The rate of winter deaths among older people in Carmarthenshire was one of the highest in Wales last winter and Age Cymru Sir Gâr wants to help older people face the challenges of winter by informing them of the support available. Age Cymru Sir Gâr will be telling people about their new friendship groups as well as distributing information on staying warm, well and active. Also available will be hints and tips on reducing fuel bills and maximising income via benefits. Website - http://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/sirgar/

Newcastle Emlyn’s new day club has thrown open its doors in celebration of International Older People Day. The event was the ideal opportunity for volunteers and members of the club to showcase what the centre can offer older people in the community. As part of the day, there were Nordic Walking and computer taster sessions, as well as a hot freshly-cooked lunch. The club is one of the latest to be launched by the independent sector since Carmarthenshire County Council handed over control of the clubs so that they could be developed. The Newcastle Emlyn club, which is situated near to the Maes Llewellyn Care Home, Church Lane, is run by Age Concerns Ceredigion and Sir Gâr. Launched only recently, it is already thriving, and has a membership of over 20 older people with 12 volunteers. They meet every Tuesday and Thursday to enjoy a hot meal, entertainment, taster sessions and even a nail cutting clinic. Gwyneth Jones, of Age Concern Ceredigion, said: “It was an extremely fun day with lo...