Doncaster Age Friendly Festival
Transcript of Doncaster Age Friendly Festival
Wed 29 Sept
Mon 4 Oct Tue 5 Oct Wed 6 Oct
Thu 30 Sept Fri 1 Oct
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DoncasterAge Friendly Festival
29 September - 6 October
(10am - 3pm daily)
Visit our health bus as it calls at locations across Doncaster,bringing an Age Friendly information service to local people.
Asda DenabyHill Top Road
MorrisonsYork Road
Clock CornerTown Centre
VermuydenCentre, Thorne
Martinwell CentreNew Edlington
LakesideWhite Rose Way
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Activities
SINGING FOR MEMORY, LAUNCH [darts]3:30pmSine FM RadioTune into 102.6FM andsing-along with us from the comfort of your home! For further information, contactCara McAleese: 01302 [email protected]
DANCE ON THE AIRWAVES [darts]3:45pm – 3:55pmSine FM RadioTune into 102.6FM and dance with us from the comfort of your home! Suitable for all seated or standing.For further information, contact Charlotte Armitage: 01302 [email protected]
JOIN HISTORY,HEALTH & HAPPINESS10:00am – 12:00pmDanum Library, Gallery and Museum Paddington RoomDo you work with older people? Would you like to explore ways to use history and storytelling in activities you lead? Join us for the opportunity to get hands-on with history, develop your storytelling techniques and have a good natter! For further information andto book your place contactVictoria Ryves: 01302 [email protected] There is no charge for this event
JOIN HISTORY,HEALTH & HAPPINESS2:00pm – 3.30pm Danum Library, Gallery and Museum Paddington RoomCome and explore stories in Heritage Doncaster’s collections. Get hands-on with objects from the past and take part in interactive activities. You’ll also have the chance to share your stories and memories. Suitable for adults 60+. Drop-in [max 25 people). No need to pre-book. First come, fi rst served on the day.For further information, contact Victoria Ryves 01302 [email protected] There is no charge for this event.
LOVE TO MOVE 1:30pm – 3:00pmThe Ivanhoe Centre, Conisbrough Miners’ Welfare Recreation Ground, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, DN12 3JX Love to Move is the fi rst cognitive enhancement exercise programme of its kind in the UK, based on scientifi c research. It provides demonstrable benefi ts in the physical, emotional and cognitive aspects of older people, especially those living with dementia.No need to book.£1.50 per class.A welcome cuppa provided!For further information, contact Claire Hoyles 01302 [email protected]
TICKHILL MEET & EAT 12:00pmTickhill Methodist ChurchHosted by MHA Communities South Yorkshire & BassetlawJoin us for lunch and an open afternoon. Try something new!Pre-book by contacting Kim Bailey: [email protected] 612067 or 07568 612121
SPORTING MEMORIES CLUB 1:00pm – 2:30pmAskern Community Hub LibraryJoin us for a fun packed afternoon including quizzes, old fi lm clips and sports memorabilia.Through our Club, we will be helping to reach more adults in Doncaster who may be living with dementia, depression or loneliness by providing companionship and increasing well-being.For further information, please contact Claire Hoyles: 01302 369655 [email protected] Attendance is free but it wouldhelp if you can let us know if youare attending.
Wednesday 29th September
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DONCASTER DEMENTIA COLLABORATIVE Launching a new Collaborative across all sectors with a common goal of aiming to improve the experience and quality of life for those aff ected by dementia living in Doncaster.For further information about the ambitions of the Collaborative, contact Claire Hoyles: 01302 [email protected]
CANTLEY MEET & EAT12:00pmCantley Methodist Church. Hosted by MHA Communities South Yorkshire & BassetlawJoin us for lunch and an open afternoon. Try something new!Pre-book by contacting Kim Bailey:[email protected] 07568 612067 or 07568 612121
Let’s b:friend SOCIAL AFTERNOON 1:00 – 3:00pmCommunal Hall, Evanston Gardens, Balby, DN4 0PXEnjoy a fun packed social afternoonor just a natter!To reserve a place, contact Karen Booker: 07591 259803
PROJECT 6 SOBER SOCIAL2:00pm – 3:30pm18 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BXCome and join us in our Social Space for tea, coff ee, board games and pool! And then join our session on alcohol & ageing. Learn about the eff ects that alcohol has on our bodies as we age.Please let us know if you will be joining us by contacting Callum Wootton: [email protected] 360090
DANCE ON, Bessacarr[darts]Over 50s, fun and socialdance, standing or seated,£3 (fi rst taster session free)Pre-book only.For more details, contactCharlotte Armitage: 01302 [email protected]
SOCIAL MORNING[Let’s b:friend]10:00am – 12:00pmWheatley Hills, Sandalwood Community Hall, Sandalwood Close, DN2 5DWEnjoy a fun packed social morning or just a natter!To reserve a place contactJenny Pitman: 07895 725377
SOCIAL MORNING[Let’s b:friend]2:30pm – 4:30pm Mexborough Library, S64 9HS Enjoy a fun packed social afternoon, or just a natter!To reserve a place, contactJenny Pitman: 07895 725377
AGE UK DONCASTER OPEN DOORS 10:00am – 2:00pm Saturday and SundaySilver Link Centre, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, DN2 6AA Promises to be a fun fi lled weekend of activities ranging from Dance On sessions torefl exology and hand massage. If you prefer a cuppa and chat that’s available too.For further information, contact Karen Creed: 01302 439078, [email protected]
Thursday 30th September
Friday 1st October
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October
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Activities
Darts DANCE ON Edlington & AuckleyOver 50s, fun and social dance, standingor seated, £3 (fi rst taster session free)Pre-book onlyFor more details contact Charlotte Armitage:[email protected] 01302 341662
DONCASTER MEN’S SOCIAL GROUP12:00 – 3:30pmSt. James Church Community Hall, Hexthorpe BridgeCome and join us!For further information about joining the group,contact Audley Forrester: [email protected] 492881
DANCE ONThe Point, South Parade DoncasterOver 50s, fun and social dance, standing or seated, £3(fi rst taster session free)Pre-book only.For more details contactCharlotte Armitage: 01302 [email protected]
SPORTING MEMORIES CLUB 10:30am – 12:00pm Castle Park, ArmthorpeJoin us for a fun packed morning including quizzes, old fi lm clips and sports memorabilia.Through our Club, we will be helping to reach more adults in Doncaster who may be living with dementia, depression or loneliness by providing companionship and increasing well-being.For further information, please contact Claire Hoyles: 01302 [email protected] is free but pleaselet us know you are attending.
Let’s b:friendSOCIAL MORNING 10:00am – 12:00pmThorne Older People’s Welfare Centre, Church Street ThorneEnjoy a fun packed social morning, or just a natter!To reserve a place, contactKaren Booker: 07591 259803
Let’s b:friendSOCIAL AFTERNOON 1:00pm – 3:00pmRossington Community Hall, Ragusa Drive, Radburn Road DN11 0YL Enjoy a fun packed social afternoon, or just a natter!To reserve a place, please contactMaryanne Wylde: 07938 762395
DCLC SHOWCASE[DONCASTER CENTRAL LEARNING CENTRE]12:00 – 3:00pm37 Bennetthorpe, DN2 6AA Try some of our activities including 1-to-1 Qigong exercise, cultural arts and games: mah-jong and Hakka cards, Chinese calligraphy. VOLUNTEERING with DCLC, fi nd out how to get involved with our projects and exhibitions. Cultural food tasting and refreshments provided.Book by emailing Lai Lim:[email protected] message through DCLC website: www.dclc.org.uk
Monday 4th October
Tuesday 5th October
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Activities
DONCASTER CARERS REACH OUT SERVICE, MAKING SPACE, SOCIAL GROUP[UNPAID CARERS] 10:30am – 12:00pmKirk Sandall Assembly HallCome and join us over tea, coff ee & cake and meet other carers. We will have activities based around the age-friendly theme. No need to pre-bookFor further information, contact Sharon Woodiwiss: 01302 [email protected]
DANCE ON THE AIRWAVES 3:45pm – 3:55pmSine FM RadioTune into 102.6FM and Dance with us from the comfort of your home. Suitable for all seated or standing.For further information, contact Charlotte Armitage: 01302 [email protected]
LOVE TO MOVE 1:30pm – 3:00pmThe Ivanhoe Centre, Conisbrough Miners’ Welfare Recreation Ground, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, DN12 3JX
Love to Move is the fi rst cognitive enhancement exercise programme of its kind in the UK based on scientifi c research. It provides demonstrable benefi ts in the physical, emotional and cognitive aspects of older people especially those living with dementia.No need to book.£1.50 per class.A welcome cuppa provided.For further information, contact Claire Hoyles: 01302 [email protected]
Please note calendar is subject to change
Wednesday 6th October