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Launch of Sturminster Newton & District Over 50s Forum

A new ACTION  Forum for people aged 50 and over will be launched on Saturday, 10th April.  Sturminster Newton & District Over 50s Forum will start life at the Exchange in Old Market Hill with a launch event running from 11am to 2pm.  Anybody who is interested in, or curious about, the Forum is welcome to come along.  People living in the surrounding villages will be particularly welcomed. Entry is FREE!

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Our Newsletters

The latest newsletter from our Forums is available for reading or download.

• Rowan Cottage News. Events, News from around, Advice, A good read!
• Shaftesbury Forum Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Verwood Forum Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Wool Forum Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Weymouth Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Wimbourne Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Gillingham Newsletter. Forum activity and contacts.
• Please note there may be previous and other Newsletters still available on our Publications page.

Do you need to make or change a Will?

Need to make or change a Will? It is a good idea to take a fresh look at your Will every two or three years and certainly after every major life change. A valid Will is vital if you want to avoid any misunderstandings after your death. During what will be a very distressing time, you don’t want your loved ones to have the additional burden of trying to second-guess what you might have wanted.

Every few months Age Concern Dorchester and Age Concern Bridport have surgeries where individuals can come and ask an expert questions about wills, inheritance tax and enduring powers of attorney. There are more surgeries planned in West Dorset; see our Diary.

This is a FREE one-to-one surgery given by Robert Bracher, Legacy adviser with Age Concern and Help the Aged.

Latest Credit Card SCAM!

In our Rowan Cottage Newsletter we give you the news about the latest Card scam going around at this time. Be warned! This one is particularly nasty! Read the Newsletter as it has details and loads of other interesting news.

Remember, do not give anyone details of your card over the 'phone!

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Here Wii go again! - Itea and biscuits week

Age Concern Dorchester are again in the forefront of offering something new and exciting for older people during the nationwide Itea and biscuits week. This year the charity is giving anyone over 50 the opportunity to play hi-tech tennis, bowls and other sports on a Nintendo Wii. 

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