“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…

The LEAF Partnership • Leeds Grand Theatre & City Varieties • Northern Ballet • Opera North • Phoenix Dance Theatre • West Yorkshire Playhouse • Yorkshire Dance • invites you: We…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…