Syston and District
“Working to improve life for older people in Syston and District”
Syston and District
“Working to improve life for older people in Syston and District”
We offer a range of services to people in later life. If you would like advice or are experiencing difficulty, social isolation, loneliness or simply need a listening ear or would like to meet new people, please call in to our office where you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and volunteers:
For general information or to book an appointment for our advice service, please telephone 0116 2601476, email or call into our office.
Opening Times:
Mon: 09:00 - 12:30
Tue: 09:00 - 12:30
Wed: 09:00 - 12:30
Thu: 09:00 - 12:30
Fri: CLOSED
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED
Seeking assistance in various areas? Look no further than our Advice Services. Our doors are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 12.30pm, where our team is ready to offer guidance on a range of topics, from general local services to assistance with Blue Badge application's.
While some services require appointments due to their complexiety, we also offer monthly appointments for financial matters such as Carers Allowance and PIP applications.
To access our services simply drop by our office or give us a call on 0116 2601476.
Embark on memorable outings with our Excursions, where we offer a diverse range of trips throughout the year using our specially adapted minibus for disabled use. For the convenince of our less mobile members, we provide home collection and drop-off services for all outings.
Explore a variety of destinations including Pub Lunches, Garden Centres, Theatre Productions, and Boat Trips. To join us on these exciting adventures, membership is required as its a condition for our minibus insurance.
Ready to join in the fun? Visit our Office or give us a call on 0116 2601476, to learn more or to book today!
Join us every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am at The Methodist Church Centre in Syston. Staff and Volunteers host a welcoming enviroment where everyone is invited to join in, chat, and make new friends. With an average of 25 to 35 attendees per week, there's always a warm atmosphere awaiting you.
Participate in our fun activities like Raffles and Bingo, or sit back and enjoy guest speakers, demonstrations, and entertainment scheduled throughout the year. Tea, coffee and Biscuits are included. Plus learn more about our membership benefits and exciting trips exclusively offered to our members.
Contact us on 0116 2601 476 or visit our office for further details.
Discover our vibrant Day Care community, where we have two groups that meet twice a month on Friday's for stimulating activities and outings. Led by dedicated Day Care leaders and volunteers, we offer a diverse range of experiences at The Hub in Syston, along with a occasional trip out for a Pub Lunch, ensuring a stimulating and enjoyable environment for all.
Join us for a reasonably priced hot meal and ample opportunities for social interaction. Interested in learning more? contact us on 0116 2601476, or visit our office for further details.
At our Merton Group, our mission is to combat social isolation by providing outings for individuals. Led by our dedicated volunteers, our group meets up once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for engaging excursions. Whether it's a cozy pub lunch, or a visit to intriguing destinations, our Day Care leader and volunteers ensure a diverse range of activities suitable for all.
Interested in joining us or learning more? Contact us on 0116 2601476 or visit our office for further information.
Join us at the Brookside Suite in Syston Community Centre for our Young At Heart group, held every Thursday from 10.30am-1.30pm. Enjoy a hot delicious two course meal while participating in our weekly activities such as dominoes, live singers and bands.
For those with limited mobility, we offer a convenient minibus service to collect and drop you home. Come be a part of our vibrant community where laughter and friendship flourish. Come and experience the warmth of Young At Heart.
Contact us on 0116 2601476, or visit our office for further information.
All these services could not be possible without our dedicated team of volunteers. We are always looking for people who feel they really want to help make a difference to the people of Syston and District. If you have any spare time from just a couple of hours per month or more and would like to be involved please telephone on 0116 2601476 or call into our office. We are looking for a variety of people to help with the following:
To be involved with joint decision making of how we conduct our services. If
To help our members who have mobility problems to continue going on our outings, using our minibus.
To help with serving Tea/Coffee at our weekly coffee mornings.
To drive our disabled minibus for our groups, various community groups who hire our minibus or for one of our Excursions.
Click here to contact us about becoming a volunteer.
Age Concern Syston
The Methodist Church Centre
High Street
Syston
Leicester
LE71GP
Mon: 09:00 - 12:30
Tue: 09:00 - 12:30
Wed: 09:00 - 12:30
Thu: 09:00 - 12:30
Fri: CLOSED
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED
If you would like further information on any of our services or would like to enquire about joining one of our groups, become a member of Age Concern Syston, or feel that you would like to become more involved as a volunteer. Please give us a call or pop into the office. We would love to hear from you.
For more information you can call our office at 0116 2601476 or email at info@ageconcernsyston.co.uk or using the form below:
We are incredibly thankful for the Grants we have been awarded, which has allowed us to continue the work we do for our local community from:
THE HORACE A TAYLOR TRUST
CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
SEVERN TRENT COMMUNITY FUND