Elders Council Members Annual General Meeting 2022
Wednesday 20th July, from 2 - 4pm
If you have not yet responded to your members invitation to the AGM, please let us know by 27th May if you will be attending.
Your invitation was included with Issue 97 of the EC Magazine. Please let us know if there is any issue with returning this to us.
If you are unable to join us please return your proxy voting form.
You can reply by telephone, or to our
email address, or by completing the reply slip and returning it to the EC office
address shown below.
As Sunday 5th June is World Bio-Diversity Day, the theme of the next show from the Older Voices group will be focusing on what Bio-Diversity means.
Paul Miskin will be sharing information about a special festival weekend being planned locally.
We will also hear from the Natural History Society in Newcastle, as well as regular features in this programme.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
You are invited to the 'Flexible Homes to support ageing-in-place' exhibition Between 9th and 20th May 2022 in the foyer of the Catalyst
Following on from the contribution that Elders Council members made to the Flexible homes project, an exhibition is being held in the foyer of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG).
The exhibition showcases the outcomes of the UKRI healthy ageing catalyst Flexible Homes project led by Professor Paul Jones (Professor of architecture and built environment, Northumbria University) and team, Glenda Cook, John Carr, Kay Rogage and Ana-Marie Salai, which was co-produced with the Elders Council, VOICE and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Housing Division.
What was achieved would not have happened without the involvement of so many people and
we would encourage members to visit this exhibition, and there is no need to book in advance. When you have been, please take a moment to let us know what you thought about it.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
Loneliness – never far from home
During lockdown, members of the Elders Council contributed to a video produced by the Young Women’s Film Academy about loneliness.
We had conversations with the young women about what loneliness meant to us and they have produced, and shared, this thoughtful video with us.
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
EC Awards for All bid successful!
EC has been successful in securing funding from Awards for All to enable us to provide additional work with Unfolding Theatre as part of our Neighbourhoods project in Byker, Walker and West Fenham.
Unfolding Theatre will be working with local people to create a ‘performance’ to be shown in October as part of Older People’s Month celebrations.
If you live in any of those areas and would like to get involved (you don't have to perform, just bring your ideas), please contact us on
We are meeting on Wednesday 20th May at 10.30 am - 12 noon in the community room in Newcastle Building Society. Neighbourhood Energy Action are coming to give us some tips on how to save energy and manage our bills!
Let us know if you are coming!
☎ phone: 0191 208 2701
or email info@elderscouncil.org.uk
Age Friendly Neighbourhoods
and Small Sparks Grants
This is your last chance to apply for a Small Sparks Grant .
They are available up to £200, for age friendly activity in Byker, Walker and West Fenham.
The grants are really easy to apply for and anyone can apply.
The closing date for submission has been extended to Friday 27th May so don't miss out!
If you have not already made your suggestion, you can do so by contacting us either by telephone or email below.
If you leave a telephone message please be sure to let us have your name and contact details to get back to you.
Don't lose out on timely events and opportunities.
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Interests and Activities
New Book Reading Group - West End Library, Condercum Road
1st Monday of each month from 5-6pm
This is open to anyone, and free of charge, so if you are interested and would like to know more about it then contact Jasmin, below.
☎ phone: 07970228838
Place Making or Making Place?
Thursday 19th May from 1100 to 1230
Our friend Professor Rose Gilroy will be speaking at this event, sharing insights from some of the work with the Elders Council. It promises to be a fun and inspiring event.
To book your online place click the link below.
Brunswick Club is now open to both men and women and the meeting fee is £3.
First time visitors will be excused the fee so you are welcome to go along first to see whether it is for you.
The next 2 sessions are as follows: May 24; Freda Thompson - Men of Standing
May 31; Graham Cook- Off the Rail Kids
Scotswood Community Garden
The Elderberries Group meet every month in the garden for an exciting programme of activities to learn about our natural heritage. If you would like to join in, contact Leanne.
Gardening for Dementia are free, therapeutic sessions which take place in the garden on Fridays from 6th May.
For more information about the sessions in Scotswood Community Garden, contact Leanne on 0191 275 0000 or email leanne@sncg.org.uk
Gateshead Older People's Assembly
Singing Group
If you are interested in organising a singing group in your neighbourhood (see example below) why not apply for one of the small sparks grants available to get you started?
Songwriting Workshop, Wednesday 18 May, 10:30 am, in Jesmond Library
This will be a very informal, fun event, and we are not expecting participants to have extensive experience of creative writing or musical composition! We will be using a variety of prompts derived from events of the last 70 years to fit new words to well-known tunes. Jude Murphy has worked with the Elders Council before, and we have heard very positive reviews. If you haven't been to Jesmond library recently, come back and sit round a table with old friends and some new faces! Transport and/or zoom are available on request.
Wednesday 1st June 2022 from 1030-1200 noon
Jubilee Celebrations will be held in Jesmond Library and online.
If you would like to know more about this event and book your place, the contact details are shown below.
How We Live Now:
Making spaces in the North East with Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative:
6th May to 23rd July 2022 at Newcastle Contemporary Art, 39 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW
This installation showcases approaches to design that aim to empower groups often excluded in the design of buildings, including Black and Asian women’s organisations, community and childcare groups and lesbian and gay housing co-operatives to explore more inclusive ways of designing, building and occupying spaces.
For more information visit their website below. www.visitnca.com
People's Theatre, Newcastle
We are sharing the Season brochure for this local theatre, and there are some really good plays being performed shortly, such as: the North East premiere of Three Tall Women: The Vicar of Dibley, and Office Suite.
On display in the foyer, from 10th May to 10th June, is an exhibition of paintings showing local fishing ports at the turn of the 19th century.
Why not get creative during half term with your grandchildren, or young family member, and build a LEGO city?
Suitable for aged 5 and over at £1.50 per child (adults and under 5's go free).
Book your tickets below
This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, viewing the local heritage of the area, enjoying a pub or cafe stop to rest the weary feet, or even having lunch.
Take a look at the brochure and make your choice.
Residents of Newcastle are being asked to complete this survey so that the PCC can determine what the next steps will be to reduce this type of crime.
You can view and respond to the survey below.
This survey, on behalf of the school and the British Film Institute (BFI), hopes to understand media consumption habits – specifically, film, television and video/online games – of adults 50 years and over, and who are residing in the UK.
This will be confidential, so if you are interested in completing the survey then click the link below.
The responses will better guide the final report, and shape recommendations to the BFI as to how it could better engage with this audience segment and involve them meaningfully in their future activities.
A BIG win in the Which? fight to protect cash!
As part of the Queen’s speech the government has pledged to introduce legislation this year that will finally protect our access to cash and face-to-face banking services.
They have been fighting on behalf of millions of people and communities that require protection from an avalanche of ATM and bank branch closures.
Which? thank you for helping to achieve this critical win.
More than 192,000 people signed the petition, 24,000 emailed your MP and over 6,000 letters were sent to local papers.
Your actions have made a difference, and together we have protected cash.
Temporary changes to bus stops in Newcastle City Centre
There are significant bus stop changes in Newcastle City Centre, for ongoing work to develop Pilgrim Place, which will see Pilgrim street closed from Monday 16th May until Sunday 4th July.
Although the works are in the City Centre, the buses in this area serve locations throughout Tyne & Wear.
You will find below a map of the changes, just click on the link.
Please feel free to share with anyone you feel could benefit from the information. If this work, and the changes, have a major impact on your travelling please let us know so that we can share this information with the City Council.
Newcastle Byker Project
Thursdays at 1900 (7pm) St Silas' Church, Clifford Street, Byker
Enjoy company and conversation with others from the local area, as well as a delicious meal prepared by FoodCycle volunteers.
No referral is required, everyone is welcome.
You must wear a face covering whilst inside the building.
Are you worried or concerned about the cost of a Gas Safety check?
Care & Repair Newcastle has a small fund available from the Gas Safe Charity to help older or disabled people pay for gas safety check, servicing or repairs.
Click on the link to read more about Gas Safety
Asthma & Lung UK
New Newcastle Support Group on 9th June from 1300=1500hrs
This event will be held at the Ray Gray Community Centre, Stotts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4UH, and is being held to raise awareness of the newly established Asthma & Lung UK Support Group in Newcastle.
Support Groups provide the opportunity to learn more about your lung condition, can help you manage your symptoms and help with your physical and mental wellbeing.
Support Groups also give you the opportunity to make new friends and share your experiences and stories with others living with or caring for people with lung conditions.
It is an opportunity to chat about how this group can best meet your needs.
Newcastle Patient, Public & Carer Engagement Forum
Monday 13th June from 1000-1200 online only
The theme of the next meeting will be health and engagement.
Join in and share your experiences to improve your local healthcare services.
You can find more information, as well as the link to join the meeting, below: newcastlegatesheadccg.nhs.uk
Tax Help for Older People
One of our Magazine readers has shared information about this Charity, which may be of help to you if you require support or advice on tax related issues.
Most of the work is done by email, telephone or letter but you may be able to request a home visit if necessary.
You can read all about it by clicking the link below.
Please note that while our office remains closed the phone will have an automated reply.
We WILL contact you as soon as possible if you leave a message and telephone number.
phone: 0191 208 2701
