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← Older posts Newer posts →In memory of Pat McCann
March 11, 2015Islington Pensioners Forum is so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Pat McCann, our treasurer for some considerable time. A lively, somewhat controversial and generous character, Pat was well known as a Chapel Street trader, and known by … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedIn memory of Joe Harris
February 18, 2015Dear Friends, Sadly I am writing to let you know that Joe Harris died in University College Hospital on Monday 16th February after a long illness. He was general secretary of the National Pensioners Convention from 2001 until 2009, and … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedIslington’s Mayor speaks to the Forum
February 4, 2015Councillor Teresa Debono said “My eight months as Mayor of Islington have been an eye opener!” Speaking at the January Forum meeting, Teresa said that in her 11 years as a councillor she had dedicated her time and energy to … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedIslington Councillor Janet Burgess awarded an MBE
January 7, 2015In addition to winning the 2014 LGIU Age UK Councillor Achievement Award, Councillor Janet Burgess has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Cllr Burgess has been a leading advocate for Islington’s older people throughout her time … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedCONFERENCE: Latin America 2014 – Adelante!
November 26, 2014This years Latin America Conference brings together political leaders, trade unionists, NGOs, academics & progressive movements to explore recent developments across the region, along with films, music and exhibitions showcasing Latin American culture. Read more
Posted in UncategorizedNovember Forum
November 26, 2014What a meeting! Packed with optimism and right up there in our campaign against loneliness… there could be no better place to bring these three dedicated people together than our Islington Pensioners’ Forum monthly meeting! Read more
Posted in UncategorizedA Grand Day Out
October 29, 2014On Tuesday 21st October IPF arranged a day out at Eltham Palace and gardens. Although the weather was a little mixed, there were enough sunny spells for us to enjoy the gardens and water features… Read more
Posted in UncategorizedPension and wage rise percentages versus set sums
October 15, 2014As seen on Channel 4 yesterday, once again Cameron did his propaganda piece towards the next election in May by telling an audience of older people at Age UK headquarters yesterday that the government will be giving pensioners a 2.5% … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedIPF Garden Party is roaring success!
September 17, 2014Last week, our garden at our Providence Court office was opened by our president Jeremy Corbyn MP, seen here cutting a runner bean, assisted by Richard Watts the leader of the council. And guess what? It was National Runner Bean Day – we knew that, we really did! Read more
Posted in UncategorizedJoin Jarrow Marchers!
September 5, 2014Islington Greets the Jarrow NHS Marchers Saturday 8th September 2014, 12.45pm, at Islington Green There will be a rally for the NHS, and we will greet and join the Jarrow NHS marchers Please join us! Shirley Franklin Chair Defend the … Read more
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