Fund-raiser deal

9:49am Wednesday 27th February 2008

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A CHARITY is calling on South Lakeland residents to brush up their bridge skills for a national fund-raising event.

IndependentAge, which helps elderly people to live independently, is encouraging people across the district to take part in the Big Bridge - games of social bridge taking place across the UK from March 3-9.

The Big Bridge is part of the charity's annual action week, which focuses on raising awareness of elderly people's independence and the need to improve care and services.

At present, 22 per cent of people living in South Lakeland are aged 65 or more and Nick Hanmer, of IndependentAge, said providing practical and emotional support to elderly people was at the heart of the charity's offering.

Anyone can host or attend a Big Bridge night and more information is available at www.bigbridge.org.uk or by calling Mr Hanmer on 020-7605-4288.