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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
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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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 20, 2017
New: Supporting Wellbeing Projects
Older people who are frail or have complex medical needs have a very high risk of being socially isolated. Health and mobility problems mean that getting out…
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January 20, 2017
Leeds City Council praises Time to Shine
At the full council meeting on 11 January 2017, many Leeds City Councillors took an opportunity to highlight the work and accomplishments of Time to Shine. Councillors were briefed about…
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December 28, 2016
Recruiting: Age Friendly Charter Steering Group
Now that the Age Friendly Charter is finished, Time to Shine must move on to the next step, which is encouraging groups and individuals around the city to…
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