Leeds Older People’s Forum
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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
July 24, 2018
Introducing… Making a Match
Older people living in LS16 and LS17 will soon have new opportunities to connect with people they have something in common with, thanks to our new project…
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July 23, 2018
Volunteers Needed: West Leeds
Our new delivery partner MHA are looking for volunteers for their Community Support Project. Specialist befrienders will be matched up with older people who are recovering from…
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July 23, 2018
Introducing… Float Your Boat
As you probably already know, Time to Shine has commissioned eleven new projects to start this year, and they are already getting underway. One of them is…
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July 20, 2018
Time to Shine Legacy: Lychee Red Celebrates Three Years
The Time to Shine project Lychee Red celebrated three years of connecting and supporting Chinese seniors in Leeds, and we were thrilled to be invited to the…
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June 29, 2018
Introducing… Our New Small Funds Projects
It’s hard to believe we’re already up to Round Seven of our Small Funds project! The Small Funds give local organisations a chance to try something new…
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June 28, 2018
Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older LGBT+ People
On 28 June 1968, patrons of the Stonewall Inn resisted a police raid on the venue. Raids on bars and clubs which served openly LGBT+ people were…
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June 27, 2018
Introducing… In Mature Company
You heard right! We’ve commissioned 11 new Time to Shine projects this year, and one of them is “In Mature Company,” delivered by our returning partner Yorkshire…
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June 25, 2018
Introducing…. Don’t Call Me Old
This year, Time to Shine has commissioned 11 new projects to combat and learn about social isolation in Leeds. One of them is the “Don’t Call Me…
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June 14, 2018
Round 8 of Small Funds is Accepting Applications
Our Small Funds project, administered by Leeds Community Foundation, is currently accepting applications for its eighth round of funding. Organisations may apply for between £5,000 and £10,000…
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May 31, 2018
Where’s Wally? At Kirkstall Abbey!
We’re on the hunt for Wallys If you spot any lost Wallys wandering around Leeds next weekend then point them in the direction of Kirkstall Abbey, where…
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May 31, 2018
Three Years of Time to Shine
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since Time to Shine started. We’ve learned so much, reached so many people, but there is still so…
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May 22, 2018
Time to Shine Student Placement: Reflections from Mackenzie
“My Name is Mackenzie and I work for the Leeds Older Peoples Forum” has been my catch phrase for the past 5 weeks whilst completing my University…
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