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December 31, 2022
Update: January 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In December, among other activities, we have… In January…
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December 15, 2022
Time to Learn (one last time)
The Time to Shine programme came to an end in March 2022, and I have had one final year to continue to share our learning. The LOPF…
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December 13, 2022
Christmas creativity
One of the ways we will celebrate Christmas this year in my family is by going to a carol concert. We’re fully intending to drag the children…
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December 1, 2022
An Advent gift of learning
I’d like to share an early Christmas present with all of you. I’ve been working at a themed index to the Time to Shine learning for some…
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September 20, 2022
Our dancing days need not be over
Would you like to know how to lift the mood, in moments of dance, of even the oldest and frailest people? Yorkshire Dance can tell you how…
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September 14, 2022
Reconnecting people to their communities
Health for All Connections supported younger older people with a series of groups and courses. They covered a range of topics, from woodwork and photography, to mindfulness…
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August 9, 2022
The Great Outdoors project – fresh air and friendship
TCV Hollybush recognised that engaging with conservation activity in a group setting provided people with an opportunity to undertake a meaningful activity, and to meet a range…
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August 3, 2022
Don’t Call Me Old: more complex than anticipated
The Don’t Call Me Old project saw Armley Helping Hands take steps to expand the age range of their engaged members. They hoped this would have benefits…
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April 20, 2022
Carers Connections: time poor… knowledge and experience rich
With over 74,000 unpaid carers in Leeds, Carers Leeds already offered support to unpaid carers of all ages in a variety of ways. Their Time to Shine…
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March 31, 2022
Update: April 2022
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In March 2022, among other activities, we have… worked…
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March 29, 2022
Thank you for the music: farewell to Time to Shine
It’s a strange feeling to say goodbye to Time to Shine after so many years. I have been involved in the programme since funding was awarded in…
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February 2, 2022
Invitation to the Time to Shine conference: Improving outcomes through coproduction and collaboration
We are delighted to invite you to a free online conference to share learning around improving outcomes for older adults. Improving outcomes through coproduction and collaboration: learning from the Time…
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