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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
October 27, 2022
Update: November 2022
Here is a selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In October, among other activities, we have… run the last…
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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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September 27, 2022
Resilient older women in the spotlight
A fantastic range of activities will be run to celebrate International Day of Older People (IDOP) 2022 in Leeds. This year’s theme – the resilience and contributions…
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August 30, 2022
Reaching out to older people in Leeds
One of the pleasures of my role as Good Practice Mentor is being able to link people to information and expertise to help them do their own…
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July 28, 2022
Update: August 2022
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In July, among other activities, we have… welcomed Jo…
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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 26, 2022
International Day of Older People 2022 – community event grants now open
Community groups and organisations can now apply for grants – of up to £300 – to run an event to celebrate International Day of Older People (IDOP)…
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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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July 14, 2022
Run for home: football and dementia
What challenge could I set myself approaching my 60th birthday to test me both physically and mentally as well as raising awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?…
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