Chesham Town Guide 2023/4

COPAG
(Chesham Over 50’s Positive Action Group)
COPAG is a locally based community group for those
aged 50 years and above. It is part of The Bucks Older
Peoples Action Group (BOPAG), an independent, nonpolitical,
voluntary organisation made up of groups and
individuals around the county and further afield.
The A in COPAG stands for action and this is where
COPAG can really make a difference. If you have an
issue that needs tackling, and don't know who can help
you, COPAG can point you in the right direction. We
listen to our members and take any worries or concerns
you may have to the relevant body or council, etc. The
organisation has been at the forefront of all major issues
of concern to the older person in Chesham, making sure
their needs are considered. We are the voice of the older
people and are not afraid to stand up for ourselves!
We currently have members of all ages, both men,
women, singles and couples, many who have been part
of the group for some years. Membership is just £10 a
year which includes the COPAG Chronicle, a magazine
containing news, views and features relevant to life in
Chesham as an over 50-year-old.
As a group we love to socialise and listen to some
very interesting speakers e.g. charities, experts in health
and wellbeing and we hosted a remarkable speaker who
has a list of over 200 talks and speaks without notes.
We also enjoy listening to music and have welcomed
entertainment from jazz bands, a ukulele group and
students from Chesham Grammar singing at our
Christmas party.
In addition to our monthly meetings we also arrange
a day trip to various locations of interest once a year,
previously visiting the Houses of Parliament.
COPAG are a Chesham Town Council Town Partner
and are regularly featured in the local press, regarded as
a credible voice on behalf of the older person in
Chesham.
We meet at Chesham Town Hall every 3rd Friday of
the month between 10-12pm. It is a very central location
with easy and disabled access and facilities. Many of us
walk to these meetings or contact Dial A Ride but
disabled and general parking is also available in Catlings
car park where the Town Hall is situated.
We are a lovely group who are always welcoming new
members. If you would like to find out more
information, have a chat or indeed join in, please
contact our Chair Barbara Richardson on 01494
786576 or by emailing corblimeybr@gmail.com
For more information on BOPAG visit their website
https://bopag.org.uk/
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