Last month saw our first Restorative Justice workshop take place at the Tithe Barn in Shirehampton.
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On Tuesday 20th October around 150 health walkers came together from across Bristol to meet, walk and talk for the Walking for Health partnership walk ‘Out and About in Hengrove’.
LinkAge were proud to attend and be nominated for an award, at this years Wesport COSE Awards Ceremony, on Friday 23rd October.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY: Do you like rom coms, action movies or maybe a good comedy? LinkAge is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming volunteer to support our weekly Cinema Club in Bedminster & Southville.
Community Development Worker Laura Burchett, joined the Arts & Crafts group in Lawrence Weston this month, to find out how the weekly session impacts and benefits the over 55s who attend.
On Tuesday 22nd October we celebrated an exciting new partnership with BHS, who have selected LinkAge as their local charity of the year. To launch the partnership we hosted a fundraising fashion show in the Broadmead branch of the store.
Bedminster has recently seen the launch of a new, relaxing, gentle exercise class… chair yoga! This new form of exercise has become increasingly popular with over 55s at LinkAge, with classes starting to be introduced across the city.
LinkAge and The Trinity Centres annual ‘Celebrate with Dance’, was once again a roaring success. Regulars could be seen dancing the afternoon away, with many new faces also enjoying the sounds of the local ‘Smokey River Band’.
Do you love gardening and want to make a difference to your local community? Then join us this Saturday for the Redcliffe Community Gardening Day!
On Monday 12th October, LinkAge’s Ricky Bush and Lucy Saunders visited AXA PPP Healthcare’s offices to receive a cheque for £400.
Sunday 4th October saw the Gasworks Singers and Gasmen, come together to raise money for LinkAge, at the Parkway Methodist Church.