Together with @Age_UK, we're donating the words from our bars to help the 225,000 older people who often go a whole week without speaking to anyone. And you can help too. Tap below to #DonateYourWords

Elderwood were entertained again yesterday by Age UK Darlington Ukulele band and this lovely gentleman gave us a solo, 99 years young he is!!! #onlyasyoungasyoufeel Age UK NYD @AnchorHanover

Thank you The Northern Echo & . for choosing our 'fun friendly & fabulous' cafe volunteers as the first recipients of the Bouquet of the Week. 💐♥️🙏 #volunteers #Darlington thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18061281.…

Thank you very much to the amazing Health and Social Care students from Darlington College who've raised £90.60 for our care services and helping us as part of a days work experience. Here's Pat Blewitt, Care Manager being presented the money by the students. #carers #Careers

I'm donating my words to help the 225,000 people who often go a whole week without speaking to anyone. And you can help too. Tap below to #DonateYourWords

Terrence has spent the last 20 Christmas Days on his own. So #BBCBreakfast, Dan Walker and Oldham College wanted to bring him some Christmas cheer 🎄❤️

We really need more volunteers like Terrence, especially in #Northallerton to make a real difference to lonely and isolated people this Christmas. visit goodfriends.org.uk or and find out how rewarding being a befriender is. #Terrence #JoinGoodFriends #AgeUK #Loneliness

Keep warm and well this winter, if you're worried about the expense of keeping warm this winter come and visit one of the events in #Harrogate.

We have 50 more sets of #FREE home energy saving equipment to give away to #Darlington residents aged 50 or over. Call 01325 362832 to book your visit now. #EnergySaving #MoneySaving

The Cornmill Centre have installed a fab new #Befriending bench where you can go and have a chat with others and access information about our befriending services. If you want to volunteer as a befriender in your community visit goodfriends.org.uk Cornmill Centre Age UK

Join us on Wednesday as we host a joint coffee afternoon with Abbeyfield Darlington. Discover more about your care choices in Darlington and enjoy free refreshments. #Care #Darlington #CareDay20

We're delighted that our I&A Supervisor Susan Neill has been awarded the "Bouquet of the Week" by The Northern Echo Susan was nominated by a member of the public for all the hard work her and her team do to help people across the region. Age UK thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18278201.…

Are you worried about how Coronavirus is going to impact you and your neighbours. Age UK NYD have information on their website about the virus and how you can help look out for your older and isolated neighbours. #covid19UK #CoronaOutbreak #communityspirit

A phone call can make a world of difference to an older person isolated by #coronavirus Our Good Friends befriending service offers regular phone calls to make sure that they are OK. Call 0300 30 20 100 for more details or email [email protected] Age UK @northyorkscc

A phone call can make a world of difference to an older person isolated by #coronavirus Our Good Friends befriending service offers regular phone calls to make sure that they are OK. Call 0300 30 20 100 for more details or email [email protected] #EndLoneliness

We're launching a brand new shopping service in #Richmondshire #Darlington and #LowerTeesdale to help make sure older people can get food deliveries in as little as 48 hours. This service is available for over 70s and over 50s who're sheltering Call 01325 741496 to order.

Anyone can catch and spread #Coronavirus, help us keep everyone safe and well. While you may not feel unwell or think you have it, you could be a carrier putting other people's lives at risk. Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives this #Easter weekend. #EasterAtHome

Daily we're hearing from older people struggling with loneliness. See what a difference Good Friends has made to 98 year old veteran John here: youtu.be/zr1nZ97x4Os If you want to make a difference join here: goodfriends.org.uk/get-involved/ #goodfriends

This #MentalHealthAwarenessDay you can help us to reach out to older people who are struggling with #loneliness. Become a Good Friend today and make someone's day. Join here: bit.ly/G00Dfr13nd #MentalHealth

'It's been beautiful to be truthful' - Friendship scheme spreads joy thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18819722.…