50th Anniversary of Age UK Gateshead

That this House congratulates all involved with Age UK Gateshead celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year; notes that the services, which were first established in 1972, have grown and evolved and now include advisers helping older people to claim benefits they are entitled to, offering befriending services to lonely older people in the community and providing daily activities across the borough of Gateshead; acknowledges that this is just a small example of the amazing work Age UK Gateshead undertake on a daily basis; recognises the difference Age UK Gateshead has made to many people's lives during the last half century; and wishes Age UK Gateshead all the best for the next 50 years.