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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
February 28, 2023
Update: March 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In February, among other activities, we have… In March…
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February 2, 2023
Diversifying ageing: new collection of images
The Centre for Ageing Better has partnered with Independent Age to share new photos that exhibit the diversity of people aged 50+ in England as part of…
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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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November 22, 2022
Pause to understand the menopause
Statistics say that a million women leave the workforce at any one time due to debilitating symptoms of perimenopause. In desperation, some women reduce their working hours,…
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September 29, 2022
Update: October 2022
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and of what we expect to be doing next month. In September, among other activities, we have… ran…
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September 29, 2022
What is Overlooked?
‘Overlooked’ is an exhibition (opening at Leeds City Museum in February 2023) co-curated by a group of volunteers, aged 14-24, called the Preservative Party. The group have…
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August 11, 2022
Why we care about images
We often see images in the media, in magazines, or online as reflections of ourselves and of our society. And while ageing certainly isn’t without its challenges,…
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July 28, 2022
Looking back, looking forward… at our AGM
We recently welcomed 36 people to our Annual General Meeting at the St. George’s Centre. It was great to look back on the year and celebrate our…
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July 20, 2022
Jo Volpe – a new home at LOPF
It’s day 10 since I joined Leeds Older People’s Forum as Chief Executive. In many ways it feels like I’ve come home – a great bunch of…
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June 9, 2022
Making our streets safer for all pedestrians
As a member of the Age Friendly Steering Group I am very pleased to have received Living Streets’ Charles Maher Award, which recognises an individual or organisation…
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