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The Independent
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Cost of over-60s Oyster card set to nearly double
Transport for London (TfL) has raised the price of London's Oyster cards for the first time in a decade – and it's the over 60s that have been hit the hardest. The 'modest' increases, most just £1, have been introduced to cover the increasing costs of providing the cards, said TfL. In the largest of the price hikes, the application fee for the 60+ London Oyster card will now set Londoners back £35 – almost double the previous £20 price. TfL have also increased the fee for the annual eligibility check and the fee for a replacement 60+ photocard from £10 to £18. According to the transport operator, the 60+ Oyster photocard has the 'biggest gap' between estimated revenue and the income it receives through fees. Holders of the over-60s card benefit from unlimited free travel on the Tube, buses, TfL rail services and most National Rail services in London, excluding peak times on weekday mornings. An Oyster card can be used to pay public transport fares in London, often offering cheaper price-capped fares than paper tickets. The cost of applying for six different Zip photocards that provide half price tube travel and free bus journeys for kids, students, apprentices and care leavers also increased today. As of 22 July, the following Oyster photocard charges will apply: 60+ London Oyster card – now £35 (previously £20) 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard – now £11 (previously £10) 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard – now £16 (previously £15) 16+ Zip Oyster photocard – now £21 (previously £20) 18+ Student Oyster photocard– now £21 (previously £20) Apprentice Oyster photocard,– now £21 (previously £20) 18-25 Care Oyster photocard – now £21 (previously £20) TfL said it will review the new charges annually to 'mitigate the impact of inflationary cost pressures'. Alex Williams, TfL's chief customer and strategy officer, said: 'We are fully committed to keeping travel in London affordable and accessible to everyone. 'Our fees for photocards haven't increased in 10 years, and these changes will mean that we can continue to provide these concessions while ensuring that the fees better reflect our costs for operating the schemes.' Further price changes are set to be introduced from 7 September with new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards now £10 from £7. Chief executive of London TravelWatch Michael Roberts called the fee increases 'unwelcome news to Londoners who continue to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis'.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trio crowned winners of Easter bonnet competition
MEMBERS of a local over 60s community group have been getting creative this Easter, throwing their hats in the ring for an Easter bonnet competition. The Over 60s Club, who are based at Oakfield Community Centre on Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, held an Easter celebration party that saw members embrace their creative side with the hope of being crowned designer of the best Easter bonnet. As well as the creative competition, bingo, a raffle, a buffet and other activities, organisers also arranged for local nurse Paul Smith - locally known as "the Singing Nurse" - to take the group through the decades with song. The Over 60s Club, who are based at Oakfield Community Centre held an Easter celebration party (Image: Cllr Adam Davies) Local ward councillor, Adam Davies, was invited to celebrate with the group and judge the competition alongside Mr Smith. After much deliberation, it was by Irene Kesterton, Dawn Bowater and Peter Williams who were chosen as the winners. Cllr Adam Davies said: "It's always a pleasure to come along and support the Over 60s group and to see the members enjoying themselves with friends old and new. "There were some really great entries to the competition, so a big well done to everyone who entered. Sue Lilley, Norma Wheeler, Bill Bowater, Cllr Davies, Dawn Bowater and Christine Saunders (Image: Cllr Adam Davies) 'And of course, an even bigger thank you to the club leaders and organisers who worked hard to put on yet another brilliant afternoon for all the members." Dawn Bowater, one of the club leaders and one-third of the competition winners, added: "We're proud of our club and love to have our parties. 'We really appreciate Adam and Paul coming along to support us as well and would encourage anyone over 60 who is at home thinking of trying our club to get in touch."
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Over 60s Disco set for Gourock due to popular demand
YOUR Voice Inverclyde is hosting another disco due to popular demand. The new Over 60s Disco will offer an afternoon of music, dancing and good company at the Coppermine Community Centre in Gourock. The event takes place on Monday, May 5 from 3pm to 6pm. Guests can enjoy hot food, tea and coffee while dancing to classic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. This is a free ticketed event, available on a first come, first served basis. Donations are welcome, and the event is supported by the Inverclyde Community Health and Wellbeing Fund. To book your place, call 01475 728628 or email enquiries@
