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The impacts of Alderney's ageing population

It's no secret that Alderney attracts a large number of retirees who come to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, but what does that really mean for the island as a whole? What will the impact be as the proportion of older adults increases?

This report by Manager Liz Bowskill looks at the changing demographic and what will be needed in order to care for our ageing population.

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Welcoming James Dent to the board of directors.

James was brought up in Ireland, which is where he went to school. He is a retired consultant economist who spent much of his life working on projects in the developing world. Many of these were in small island states, frequently in the Caribbean and Pacific.

He has retained his love for island life and has now lived in Alderney for fifteen years. For four of those last years he served as a States member and as Chairman of the Alderney Policy and Finance Committee. During 2020, the first year of the Covid crisis, he was Alderney's representative on the Bailiwick Civil Contingencies Authority.

He brings with him a wide range of skills centred on institutional and financing options and an understanding of the critical demographic issues now facing Alderney.

Saturday afternoon with Pat Hammond, vocalist and Matt Redman, keyboard and guitar

26/01/2019

The Healing Music Trust was set up in 1999 in Guernsey with the aim of bringing professional live music to day centres, residential homes, hospitals and schools for children with special needs.

The BIG Garden Bird Watch

26/01/2019

On Saturday morning some of the residents took part in The Big Garden Bird Watch with Claire from The Alderney Wildlife Trust.

Building plans for a 10 bedroom extension to Alderney's Connaught have been given the green light

17/01/2019

Building plans for a 10 bedroom extension to Alderney's Connaught Care Home have been given the green light to help meet the needs of the Island's ageing population.

Art and Craft Club

16/01/2019

Residents and Annie Savage, activity co-ordinator, enjoyed this morning very much. They are preparing for Valentine's Day.

Happy New Year

31/12/2018

Happy New Year everybody!

Newsletter no. 3

20/12/2018

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Christmas Cocktails with Henry and Olivia

18/12/2018

We all had a lovely pre-Christmas afternoon at the Connaught Dining Room. Everyone enjoyed this special activity.

Art Club

21/11/2018

LOCAL artist Frank Venton is seen demonstrating the technique he uses to paint local landscapes in oils to the newly - formed Art Club at The Connaught Care Home. Frank hopes to teach the residents various techniques which will enable them to produce their own drawings , sketches and paintings in due course.