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What a vibrant launch to the new Redcliffe hub! People came out in their dozens to the Redcliffe Wellbeing Day on Thursday 19th February! The Church Hall was buzzing with activity as local residents tried their hand at painting, and hips were wiggling and toes were tapping as the music pumped out from the Zumba.
Thursday 19th February saw the official launch of our Bristol Together Advisory group which took place at the offices of the Princes Trust and what a productive first session it was. The group made up of young people, older people and some professionals discussed in small groups how they would like to shape this years Summer of Age project by looking at activities, evaluation, marketing and a celebration event to showcase the summer.
Tai Chi is a popular activity across North Bristol. Sessions are run by the fantastic Frank Pring at The Public Hall in Shirehampton, Studland Court in Henleaze and New Kingsland URC in Henbury. Recent feedback has shown the amazing impact Tai Chi has had on our attendees.
A beginners Tai Chi class is starting soon on Friday 27th January in Stockwood at the South Bristol Sports Centre.
Sunday afternoon saw the start of a NEW social group ‘Party at Pensfield’ in St Werburghs. The social group is part of a new project, launched by LinkAge and the local community, that aims to make Sunday afternoons more entertaining for those over the age of 55.
We recently said a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to Mike, a volunteer running LinkAges Southbank Cinema Club. However, endings always bring new beginnings and we are delighted to introduce our new volunteer, Hatty, to the role.
Last month saw the launch of NEW sport activities at the St Pauls Sports Academy in our Lawrence Hill, Easton and Ashley Hub. The day gave those over the age of 55 the opportunity to try their hand at a wide variety of sports.
Would you like to help shape projects that bring Young People and Older People together in a meaningful way? The chance to share your skills, knowledge and experience with others?
Are you aged 55+? Do you live in or nearby to Redcliffe? Then you are warmly invited to come along on Thursday 12th February to meet Hannah Currant; the new Community Development Worker and have your say about what activities you’d like to see in the Redcliffe area.
Got the winter blues and need a bit of a boost? Or do you want to try something new and meet new people? Well why not come along to our Wellbeing Day on Thursday 19th of February at the Church Hall, Prewett Street in Redcliffe!
Bristol took centre stage yesterday as experts from around the country as well as regional seniors representatives met to discuss innovative ways being developed in the West to tackle the challenges of our ageing population.
LinkAge joined forces with 3aaa and Envision Bristol to offer an afternoon of 1 to 1 technology support to older people from across the City. Nearly 30 older people came armed with laptops, tablets, mobile phones and digital cameras, each with individual requests for support and questions about their piece of technology.