Don't miss your last opportunity to join us for this humorous, poignant and reflective film short that asks questions about where and how we live as we grow older.
We really look forward to hearing your views.
Book your place now for the on-line screenings, Q&A and discussion groups:
This week our Board of Trustees met online, from home, as they have been doing since April. The work continues despite covid-19 and it has been a busy period. As in previous years the next meeting will take place in September, so our team will be taking a well earned break during the month of August. If you would like to write in with any comments please continue to do so, details below, and one of the team will respond to you. The bulletin will be still be issued during August and the long awaited Echo Magazine will be printed and posted or emailed out as normal.
Talking about Metro Trains A small group of EC members met with colleagues at Open Lab, Newcastle University to help them to prepare for a consultation which will take place in September on the design of new Metro trains. Watch this space for details of the consultation!
The next show will be broadcast on Friday 7th August at 2pm on your radio at 102.5fm,: online at https//www.novaradio.co.uk or via the Radio GardenApp.
The topic of conversation continues around the ongoing covid-19 situation and the effects on our communities.
Regular features such as Gardening, including a Q&A session; Thought of the day; Green issues and our wildlife in lockdown; Johnny's tips including keeping active; What is going on in the community and our story of the day.
If you have a burning question about any of these issues why not get in touch with us?
We now post articles to our Facebook and Twitter pages which we hope that you enjoy and find particularly useful. In the last week many of you have enjoyed reading about our Doorbells Project, which is taking place on 29th July and 5th August, Lynne & Kate from Newcastle Council talking about how Covid-19 effects those with Dementia, as well as our regular ebulletin.
If there is something that you would particularly like to see why not drop us an email and we will see what we can do, it is important that we provide articles that are interesting and informative for our members.
If you already use our social media pages why not share this with your family and friends?
Wellbeing for Life (Jesmond) Community Action programme for July 2020
Services are starting to resume during August, although not all at the same time. For example the Book Group will meet on Wednesday 5th August at 7pm. If you would like to find out when more services will be available, check out the websites or email the organisers below:
The following venues will reopen on the dates below:
27 July – Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
27 July - Segedunum Roman Fort
10 August – Laing Art Gallery
13 August – South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.
You will need to book in advance with the venue and tickets are likely to be available one week beforehand.
Check out T&W website here for more opening dates and booking information.
Keeping Well with Creativity
Greater Manchester have shared this excellent Creative Care Kit resource of activities to help keep us all busy. Why not take a look, and perhaps share with your friends or colleagues who are supporting others during this uncertain time.
Beamish Museum Re-opening
Following the announcement of their re-opening on Thursday 23rd July Beamish staff advise that all bookings must be made online, in advance, for dates between 23rd July and 9th August. Make your booking here
If you have questions about access or want to find out more about your visit, including downloading a Visitor Information Guide then click here.
Riddle of the Day
If you enjoy riddles you might like to use this idea to keep your brain active, and enjoy some fun at the same time. Here's a brief tale just using the names of people.
Was Chris Old? was Barry White? was Buddy Rich? It's just that Stevie Wonders!
If you like making these up why not send in your best effort, we might well print it in a future bulletin.
Carl Honoré believes we're all missing out by stereotyping older people as "over the hill". He argues for recognition of the positive sides of ageing, and thinks everyone would benefit from more inter-generational mixing.
"Spending time with people of different ages makes us happier – and less ageist. After all, nothing shoots down stereotypes more than getting to know the people being stereotyped."
This is a very useful resource of activity tips and workout plans for women of all ages. It is now available in English and in 6 languages (Bengali, Urdu, Czech Slovak Mandarin Arabic).
If you would like copies to distribute to people in your community, please contact Swee.Goodison@newcastle.gov.uk by 28th July 2020.
Covid and Me:
Taking part to help the NHS find a solution
Have you ever taken part in, or wondered how, research is carried out?
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) commissioned 7 short monologues to help you understand that all and any of us are eligible to take part in research.
If you have seen the new, and old, Alan Bennett 'Talking Heads' series then you will enjoy these short films.
Information
Lasting Power of Attorney
A new online service has been launched which will assist those of you managing the finances and wellbeing of their loved ones.
You can find out more about it on the GOV.UK website here.
Information Now
The latest edition of this bulletin contains information on changes to TV Licensing as well as Coronavirus updates regarding the mandatory use of face masks in shops and public transport with effect from 24th July. Also included you will find details of shops, places of worship and public services re-opening dates. Take a look here Campaign to End Loneliness
There has been a lot of talk about loneliness, and often rather loosely, without really understanding what we mean by loneliness. The Psychology of Loneliness is a very helpful report from the Campaign to End Loneliness which clearly explains the difference between loneliness and social isolation, and offers very positive and practical ways of moving forward. It’s worth a read, especially for anyone who is working with older people or volunteering as a befriender.
Changing Places Toilets
The UK Government has now made it compulsory for new public buildings to install larger accessible toilets as a matter of routine.
Currently there are more than 1400 Changing Places toilets in the UK but this is still not sufficient. You can read the published document here. This change has come about through lobbying and confirms that we 'the public' can make a difference.
Do you have difficulty getting around safely when out and about?
Have you wondered how to find out whether your day out or holiday is suitably accessible for you?
If you download the app AccessAble to your smart phone or tablet, before you book or travel you can check out venues, shops, pubs, cinemas, railway stations, hospitals and much more to be sure that the journey and visit will be suitable for you.
Thank you to member Barbara Bailes for alerting us to this.
If you have any suggestions to recommend to our readers please send them in to the following address and we will verify them.
UK’s first national 'Silver Pride’ event to celebrate older people in the LGBT+ community
Friends of Dorothy, LGBT+ celebrities and friends, are coming together for the Inaugural Silver Pride UK in Partnership with O2; a culturally diverse and enriching programme of live performances, masterclasses and events to champion social inclusion, socially connect and recognise older LGBT+ people for their contributions to culture and society.
To find out more and to book the event click here
