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October 23, 2018

A spotlight on Shared Tables

The simple yet effective project developed by Crossgates & District Good Neighbours scheme has been highlighted by The Centre for Ageing Better as an alternative to traditional…
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October 22, 2018

Age friendly and inclusive volunteering

The Centre for Ageing Better this week published their review of community contributions in later life. The review highlights that ‘by the time people reach later life,…
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October 22, 2018

What we’ve learned – Lychee Red Chinese Seniors

Chinese Happy Families 2018 Hosted by Health for All in partnership with Happy Chinese Families, Chinese elders came together to share a meal and stayed on for…
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October 22, 2018

What we’ve Learned – Digital Angels

Digital Angels Final Report Staff and volunteers from Age UK Leeds helped older people to connect with the world by getting online. They work 1-2-1 with people…
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October 22, 2018

What we’ve learned – Walking With Confidence

Walk With Confidence 2018 Age UK ran this project to help people get out of the house independently, by buddying them with a volunteer to accompany them…
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October 3, 2018

Don’t Call Me Old

Armley Helping Hands are happy to announce that we have secured three years funding from July 2018 with Time to Shine to run Don’t Call Me Old.…
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September 28, 2018

Outreach Project & Development Worker job, Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours’ Scheme

The job is to take the lead on their existing and future projects to reduce social isolation, and to develop and support the referral and befriending scheme.…
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September 25, 2018

Hello from Harriet

I joined Time to Shine as Administration Officer in August – many thanks to my colleagues for their friendly welcome to the office. Having previously spent ten…
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September 24, 2018

Goodbye from Emily

After three years as part of the Time to Shine team, I have decided to move on from this role toward a career change. I have discovered…
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September 24, 2018

Volunteering with Time To Shine projects

Many projects in Time To Shine are looking for volunteers. If you would like to find out more have a look at timetoshineleeds.org.uk/get-involved/volunteers Volunteers help with many…
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