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March 15, 2017
Sage Featured in the YEP
The 14 March 2017 edition of the Yorkshire Evening Post shone a light on two Time to Shine participants, in a moving and insightful profile. Roy Blanchard and John…
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March 13, 2017
Age Friendly Steering Group Update
The Time to Shine Steering Group to look at the Age Friendly Charter has met twice, and we are off to a great start. Sixteen people attended…
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March 1, 2017
Age Friendly Lessons: From Bristol to Singapore
On a recent trip to Singapore, I spotted an innovative solution to a problem that I hear people talk about a lot: “I need more time to cross the…
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February 15, 2017
Community Correspondent: Mary visits Luxulele – Pudsey’s community ukulele band
If you have always wanted to be in a band then Luxulele, Pudsey’s own community ukulele band, could be for you. Still in its infancy this group celebrated its 2nd…
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February 8, 2017
CINAGE: Filmmaking for Active Ageing – New Course Announced
Filmmaking for Active Ageing is a course for people of 60 years and over who want the opportunity to make films that tell their story. From April to…
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February 7, 2017
Nextdoor: connecting online to connect offline
“People just don’t know their neighbours any more.” It’s a common complaint we hear all over Leeds, when talking about loneliness and social isolation. People feel that…
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February 3, 2017
New: Food for Thought from Young at Arts
The LEAF Partnership • Leeds Grand Theatre & City Varieties • Northern Ballet • Opera North • Phoenix Dance Theatre • West Yorkshire Playhouse • Yorkshire Dance • invites you: We…
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February 1, 2017
Happy Panda Launch
On 30 January, Time to Shine was invited to be part of the Happy Panda’s Launch event, co-hosted by Lychee Red Seniors. Happy Panda is a new men’s…
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February 1, 2017
Success Story: More than a Mealtime
More than a Mealtime‘s Shared Tables project brings people, who might otherwise be eating on their own, together for a meal in a local restaurant. The project…
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January 30, 2017
Volunteer Spotlight: Frances from Street Links
When Frances moved from London to Leeds, it was all a big change and she did not feel connected to her new surroundings. She didn’t know her neighbours and…
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January 25, 2017
Volunteer Spotlight: Peter from Walking with Confidence
Time to Shine and all its projects could not function without the help of many dedicated volunteers, all who want to take a step toward ending social…
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January 25, 2017
Success Story: Digital Angels
At age 80, Vera was feeling like there was not enough for her to do anymore. She spent most of her time sitting alone and watching television, and…
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