Maybe you’ve had quite enough of Festivals for this year, but for those folk who just can’t get enough there’s another festival coming along soon … and it last for a month! Continue reading Luminate Festival launched
Tag: older people
New support and companionship service launches in Edinburgh
A new premium alternative for those who require support or companionship but want to live independently in their own homes has launched in Edinburgh. Continue reading New support and companionship service launches in Edinburgh
Dementia-friendly event at Botanics next Monday
Monday 28th August: meet 12:45 for 1.30 walk
Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
A relaxed, informal information afternoon and dementia friendly walk day for people to learn more about services for people living with dementia, is being held at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Monday, 28 August. Continue reading Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
Cycling Without Age to be rolled (wheeled?) out across Scotland
The team behind an innovative project which helps older people benefit from cycling is to receive additional Scottish Government support. Officials will work with Cycling Without Age to ensure it has the funds and expertise needed to allow the scheme to be rolled out across the country. Continue reading Cycling Without Age to be rolled (wheeled?) out across Scotland
Britain: ‘not a great place to grow old’
Health and social care inspection report ‘pulls no punches’
A report following a joint inspection of health and social work services for older people in Edinburgh has been published. Of nine ‘quality indicators’ five were found to be weak or unsatisfactory and the report makes 17 recommendations for improvement. Continue reading Health and social care inspection report ‘pulls no punches’
LOOPS workshop tomorrow
Local Opportunities for Older People (LOOPS) have a workshop tomorrow (Monday 15th May) from 6 – 8pm in Virgin Money Lounge, 28 St Andrews Square, offering advice on using computers, home energy efficiency and learning a new language!
Book a place or get more info by phoning 603 8311.
Landmark group launch for charity in Edinburgh
Contact the Elderly has launched its 20th group in Edinburgh. The charity, which organises free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for older people who live alone, now supports more than 100 people in the city. Continue reading Landmark group launch for charity in Edinburgh
Luminate Festival: submit your ideas now
Would you like to be part of this year’s Luminate?
Now it’s the time to think about whether your group or organisation would like to get involved. The festival will take place from 1st to 31st October across Scotland and will feature events and activities which prove that creativity has no age, bringing together older people and those from younger generations.
Each year we invite individuals, groups and organisations to put forward events for the festival programme. If your event is included, you will be featured in the brochure which is distributed Scotland-wide, and you will appear on the Luminate website and in our press and media campaign.
The deadline for submitting proposals will be at the end of June, and we’ll be sharing more details in mid-May.
For further info visit http://www.luminatescotland.org/
