The latest updates from
Time to Shine
Making Leeds less lonely for older people
In this edition:
- Success Story: More than a Mealtime
- Happy Panda Launch
- Volunteer Spotlight: Frances from Street Links
- Success Story: Digital Angels
- Volunteer Spotlight: Peter from Walking with Confidence
- Leeds City Council praises Time to Shine
- New: Supporting Wellbeing Projects
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 has been extremely successful; the meals happen regularly, sustained by volunteer…
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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 group that will be meeting on Mondays and Tuesdays to sing, chat, cook, learn English…
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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 didn’t feel confident. Her involvement with Richmond Hill Elderly Action Street…
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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 told her daughter that she was fed up with this way of life. Her daughter bought her a tablet for…
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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 isolation in Leeds. Walking with Confidence, delivered by AgeUK Leeds, helps older…
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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 Time to Shine in the Executive Board…
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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 to do the things you enjoy becomes increasingly difficult, and extra support can help. The…
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Recent Articles:
Recruiting: Age Friendly Charter Steering Group
Community Correspondent: Social Science talk about friendship and loneliness
Community Correspondent: Strictly Ballroom – West Yorkshire Playhouse
Community Correspondent: Rudolf – West Yorkshire Playhouse
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