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September 19, 2016

Community Correspondent: Margaret Bell attends the Dementia Friendly performance of Anniversary

Image courtesy of West Yorkshire PlayhouseReview by Margaret Bell of the Dementia Friendly performance The dementia friendly matinee performance of Anniversary at the Playhouse on Saturday 15 September was well attended.  It…
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September 16, 2016

CIRCLE: Reducing isolation in later life through co-production

CIRCLE, University of Sheffield, would like to invite you to an event which they will be holding in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University as part of the ESRC Festival of…
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September 16, 2016

Leeds Homeshare

Leeds City Council are launching Homeshare – a pilot funded by the Big Lottery in partnership with local providers including St Anne’s Community Services, Leeds Older People’s Forum and Care…
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September 16, 2016

Community Correspondent: Jacqui Smith attends Blackthorn at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Photo courtesy of West Yorkshire PlayhouseTheatre pared to the bone, storytelling at its best By Cllr Jacqui Smith, Chair of Swillington Parish Council  Theatre pared to the bone, storytelling…
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September 15, 2016

Loneliness and Me: Sharon’s Story

I just want someone for me: a friend Being alone should be a choice “I live with my son and his family. I am not physically alone…
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September 15, 2016

What’s New in Leeds: Farnley Friendly Faces, Young at Arts and Otley Action for Older People’s Day of Dance

We have a few new updates this week for you – if you need any more information on any of the below please contact Hanna on hanna@opforum.org.uk. Farnley…
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September 14, 2016

IDOP: Storytelling workshop for LGBT people over 50 in Leeds – Sage

Storytelling Workshop 1 October 11am—4pm at MESMAC Lunch provided To celebrate International Day of Older People this workshop will offer a chance for older LGBT people to come together…
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September 9, 2016

Community Correspondent: Delia Muir on dementia and caring

Delia as a child with her Nana EmDelia shares her personal story and talks about ‘Lost in Memories’ – her theatre project about dementia and caring Guest post by…
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September 8, 2016

Cara – Mary and Heather’s story

Cara means friend in Irish.  Sara Allkins, Community Connector at Leeds Irish Health & Homes, told us about the blossoming friendship of Heather and Mary thanks to…
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September 8, 2016

Anniversary – West Yorkshire Playhouse

14 – 17 SeptemberCourtyard TheatreTickets £12.500113 213 7700 It’s not a time for living in the past or in the future but living fully in the present. We…
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