Tag: older people

Getting together, making a difference: free event for North Edinburgh’s older people

MONDAY 16th APRIL 10am – 2pm

Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Come and join us!

Exercising over 70? Old age no age to give up the lycra, says charity

  • ·          Many Scots in their 70s remaining fit and active with regular exercise classes, gym visits and walks
  • ·          70 + year olds do on average 2.8 hours physical activity a week
  • ·          32 per cent of older non-exercisers confess they have no reason not to
  • ·          Royal Voluntary Service says it’s possible to get in shape in later life and never too late to be active
  • ·          Ambassador Elaine Paige reveals why getting older won’t slow her down

Hundreds of thousands[1] of Scotland’s exercise conscious elders are giving younger people a run for their money by hitting the gym, striking yoga poses and playing sports at 70+. Continue reading Exercising over 70? Old age no age to give up the lycra, says charity

Murder, polis … “mad” Grandfather turns Godfather!

A 96-year-old retired plumber in Glasgow is set to publish his second novel – just over a month since his first became a national media sensation. William Glen’s latest novel follows the lives four retirement home residents who, after becoming involved with a dangerous local gangster, end up committing two murders. Continue reading Murder, polis … “mad” Grandfather turns Godfather!

Ann Budge is new patron of Care & Repair Edinburgh

Hearts owner and Chief Executive, Ann Budge, has been unveiled as patron to local charity Care and Repair Edinburgh which provides a vital lifeline service to older and disabled people across the city. Continue reading Ann Budge is new patron of Care & Repair Edinburgh

Last chance to enter Active Ageing Challenge

Scotland’s brightest start-ups and entrepreneurs have just five days left to enter a new £100,000 fund, designed to support the development of technology that will help people to thrive in older age. Entries for the first ever Centrica Active Ageing Challenge close on 5 February, so local start-ups should submit their big ideas NOW! Continue reading Last chance to enter Active Ageing Challenge