Grey Pride's Blog – September 2011 Archive (7)
October 1st is International Older People’s Day
Tomorrow 1st October, is International Older People’s Day. Here in the UK the theme is getting and staying active in older life – a theme close to the hearts of all here at Grey Pride.
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ContinueAdded by Grey Pride on September 30, 2011 at 10:00 — 1 Comment
Charities and industry leaders back Grey Pride!
We’ve had an enormous response to our campaign for a Minister for Older People from…
Added by Grey Pride on September 28, 2011 at 11:30 — No Comments
Richard Wilson OBE backs Grey Pride!
Acclaimed television and stage actor Richard Wilson OBE has joined our call on the Government to appoint a Minister for Older People. He had this to say about the campaign:
"As a fully qualified member of the older generation on and off screen, I fully empathise with Anchor's Grey Pride campaign to appoint a Minister for Older People. It would be a big step in securing the support needed for older people to truly enjoy their twilight…
ContinueAdded by Grey Pride on September 22, 2011 at 11:00 — No Comments
MPs Teresa Pearce and Tim Farron sign the Grey Pride petition
The number of politicians supporting our campaign is continuing to grow Grey Priders!
We are very pleased to let you know that on Friday two…
Added by Grey Pride on September 14, 2011 at 13:30 — No Comments
Poll Results: What does retirement mean to you?
The latest Grey Pride community poll asked “What does retirement mean to you?” and the results are in.
Thank you to everyone who voted, as always your insights and opinions are compelling and intriguing.
This is clearly a…
ContinueAdded by Grey Pride on September 13, 2011 at 11:30 — 1 Comment
Grey Pride Hits Parliament!
More great news for all Grey Priders, as our campaign to appoint a Minister for Older People was discussed in Parliament on Tuesday for the first time!
Tracey Crouch MP, who secured the Westminster Hall debate on older people's issues, opened her speech by calling for a Minister for Older People, telling MPs of her "strong support for the campaign to appoint a Minister for Older…
ContinueAdded by Grey Pride on September 8, 2011 at 16:00 — 1 Comment
Esther McVey MP Signs the Petition
Great news from last week as Esther McVey MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Wirral West, met with Grey Pride campaigners to discuss many things, including why we believe a Minister for Older People is so important in today's society.
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ContinueAdded by Grey Pride on September 8, 2011 at 9:30 — No Comments
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