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22 August 2026 28 September 2026 UPDATED 07 October 2026 2 October 2026 |
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Connections Magazine Barclays has recently carried out a review of the welfare services provided to pensioners, including the provision of connection magazine. The review included obtaining feedback on the current welfare services from a forum drawn from some of the largest Pensioners’ Clubs. We would like to thank the participants for their input to this discussion. As a result of the review, it has been decided that the number of editions of connection published each year will reduce from four to two, and the preferred distribution method will be access online through the pension website, ePA. One further edition of connection will be published in August this year. Current pensioners will still be able to elect to receive a printed copy, and there will be no change to the arrangements for visually impaired pensioners to receive their copy in Braille, or on audio tape or compact disc. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Our Cookie Policy is here and Privacy Notice is here GoCompare - have developed an interactive energy cost calculator tool to find out how much something costs to run. Use the calculator below to pick the appliances you want to compare and select how long they’ll be in use for. The link is here - https://www.gocompare.com/gas-and-electricity/guide/energy-calculator/ Please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for any issues you may encounter when using this link although we do not anticipate there will be any. Which ? You will have all heard of Which ? publications and website for various items of consumer information. One service they offer free of charge is Which ? Scam Alert Service. The link is here: https://act.which.co.uk/page/103781/data/1 We will all receive scam contacts by phone and or emails and Which ? provides regular and timely emails to you highlighting the latest scams that may trap any one of us. Take a look and decide for yourself if it is worth signing up. As technology continues to advance, cybercrime, identity theft, malware, and phishing activities are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Virgin Media O2 experts have created a cyber security safety test that aims to build awareness and educate users of all ages on how to better protect themselves from online threats. The link to this service can be found here https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/cyber-security-quiz/ As usual there are other links on the pages you will see and those are likely to be products & services provided by Virgin and they will come at a cost so be aware before to "click" on thoses. In providing this link it is purely to make you aware of what is out there and the club is not promoting any Virgin services. Bank Workers Charity - an interesting article regarding potential assistance available for carers looking after those with Dementia - follow the link here Also an extract from the Summer Connections magazine about Friendship Telephone Service AND a Financial & Caring Support article can be found here From the latest Connections 86 edition - 5 Ways Bank Workers Charity Can Help You can be found here Edition 86 of the Connections Magazine added to the site - see Welfare tab Additional note from this edition as many may not have picked up on this revision : " This will be the last issue of connection in which we publish a full obituary list for members who have passed away since the previous edition. We appreciate that this is important information for many members, and you will still be able to view an up-to-date list online by logging in to your account at barclaysbankUKRF.co.uk and go to News & Information the drop down menu is presented select Obituaries. We will still publish spotlight obituaries, so please send your tributes and photographs to [email protected] if there’s someone you’d like us to feature." NEXT & FINAL EVENTS FOR 2026 ANNOUNCED - please see Diary Dates 2026 for full details SAD NEWS - BARBARA KING - We have been advised that Barbara died Sunday morning (27/09) peacefully at home. Barbara was the widow of John who passed away a few years ago. Many of you will know she had been living with Alzheimer’s. The funeral arrangements for Barbara are: Wednesday 21 October 11am - Trinity Methodist Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AP Followed by a light lunch in the rooms at the church Cremation will follow later at North Herts Crematorium at 3pm - all are welcome but probably mostly family members. Donations, if desired, will be split between Alzheimers Research UK and Trinity Methodist Church and can be sent care of G & H Seamer, Funeral Directors, 47 High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG or can be made via the G&H Seamer website www.ghseamer.co.uk If you would like to get in touch with Alan, Barbara’s son, let Cynthia know; Alan has given permission for Cynthia to pass on his contact details. SAD NEWS - CHRIS BROWNE - Gillian, his wife, has been in touch to say that sadly Chris passed away on 24 September. He worked in the Cambridge area but they moved away some years ago, from time to time he kept in touch by email. Gillian has said the funeral will be on 27 October and if anyone would like to know the arrangements then please email her. Let Cynthia know if you wish to contact Gillian direct and Cynthia will send you Gillian's email address. |