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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 9d

Age Friendly Jobs Fair - supporting older workers into employment - Thursday 20th November at Merrion House.

Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 10d

Great to see recognition for the changes Trinity Leeds have made to be more age friendly, accessible & inclusive.
A member of our Age & Dementia Friendly business scheme, they have accessed awareness sessions for staff, along with other things. Read about their journey here: tinyurl.com/muhfvhuz

Case Study: Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre

Making shopping centres more age-friendly by making it easier and safer to shop independently and engage with the local community can benefit a range of people not just older people. This case study s...

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you Leeds BID for hosting an Age & Dementia Friendly Business session today. Great to speak with city centre businesses, including Victoria Leeds, John Lewis, First Direct Arena & North Bar about how we can work together.
Find out more: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great to see our window stickers proudly displayed recently - at Hyde Park Book Club, Horsforth Library/Hub and The Garden Surgery, Osmondthorpe. Is your organisation Age and Dementia Friendly? Find out more & sign up www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · Jul 28

IDOP 2025 Grants Now Open! 🎉

We’re inviting community groups across Leeds to apply for funding to celebrate the International Day of Older People this year.

Find out more information and download our grants pack on the LOPF website: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/07/28/i...

#IDOPLeeds

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Have you signed up for our Ageing Better newsletter?

Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work, events, and research about ageing.

Sign up here: buff.ly/LOIJ08u

#AgeingBetter #ENews #Newsletter #Ageing #OlderPeople

An older man wearing a plaid shirt and a cap holds several cans of spray paint in a garage filled with bicycles, boxes, and tools.

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forumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌟 Shape the Future of Health Services! 🌟

Leeds Community Healthcare wants to hear from YOU! Tell us how you use health services outside of hospitals and help us make them better for everyone.

🗣️ Share your thoughts: Take the Survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/commhealth...

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Leeds Community Homes @leedscommhomes.bsky.social · Jul 19

Join our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion group! 🌈 Passionate about affordable housing and creating a fairer Leeds? No experience needed, just your unique voice. Support provided. Help shape homes for the community. Email [email protected]. #InclusiveLeeds #CommunityHousing

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jul 21

Read July's Friendly Communities newsletter - news, events, campaigns - how you can get involved in making Leeds a more Age and Dementia Friendly city: mailchi.mp/9544d6945d06... @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social @leedsth.nhs.uk

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · Jun 19

Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at Age UK Leeds!

We have speakers joining us for:

- Public Health
- Age Friendly Hospitals
- Leeds Local Plan (Housing)

Come and share your views and feedback directly with local leaders.

Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · Jun 6

Age Friendly Leeds is looking to fund four community partnerships to lead celebrations in East, West, North & South Leeds for this year’s International Day of Older People.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit bit.ly/4dPlcDh

#IDOP2025 #AgeFriendlyLeeds #ThePartWePlay

Flyer for the “International Day of Older People’s Funding Webinar” hosted by Age Friendly Leeds. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 24 June at 2 PM and will be held online. The flyer includes icons for a calendar, clock, and location, and a QR code for registration.

The webinar aims to fund four partnerships of local community organisations across the East, West, North, and South of Leeds to host celebrations for the International Day of Older People. The theme is “The part we play”, focusing on celebrating the integral role of older people in communities. The webinar will explain how the funding will work and offer an opportunity to connect with other groups and potential partners across the city.

The flyer includes an illustration of a figure above a globe, symbolising global celebration and inclusion.

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 11

Fantastic day at Leeds City Museum celebrating #AgeWithoutLimitsDay & the launch of the Ageing Well in Leeds calendar. Poetry, market stalls, Ukulele, film & song - showcasing the creative & dynamic older people of Leeds! @leedsopf.bsky.social @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social

A group of people of all ages holding placards which say against ageism.

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 11

The excellent entertainment continues with performances from Crossgates Good Neighbours Ukulele Band & a lovely group singing session from the Performance Ensemble. #AgeWithoutLimitsDay @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.org.uk @ageingbetter.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 11

Fabulous range of performances at today's event - starting with a screening of the Ascendance film 'Unseen' - a short film about joy, movement and community featuring local older people. #AgeWithoutLimitsDay @ageingbetter.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 11

David from Cross Gates Good Neighbours Ukulele Band will be performing at our #AgeWithoutLimitsDay at Leeds City Museum today! @leedsopf.bsky.social @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's #AgeWithoutLimitsDay and we're at Leeds City Museum about to kick off our event! All welcome between 11am andv2pm to celebrate ageing in Leeds! @ageingbetter.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social

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Pride of Place Leeds @popleeds.bsky.social · Jun 2

We’re Hiring!
Help shape the future of LGBTQ+ housing in Leeds & W. Yorks!
The Pride of Place Living workshop facilitator will help build a supportive, inclusive & sustainable housing community
£400/day (24 days over 15 months)
Closes: 29 June
I/Vs: 16 July
prideofplaceleeds.org.uk/job/workshop...

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Apply Now! in red bold lettering

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 10

Age Without Limits Action Day is tomorrow! Join us at Leeds City Museum from 11am to celebrate the launch of the Ageing Well in Leeds Calendar & Archive, alongside performances & a marketplace of Age friendly stalls. www.agewithoutlimits.org/day @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 Save the Date!

Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at @Age UK Leeds!

We'll be sharing more information soon about the theme and special guests — but mark your calendars now!

Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰

#OlderPeoplesHub #HaveYourSay #CommunityVoices

Image shows save the date for the Older People's Hub. Details are Monday 23 June 10.30 am - 1 pm at Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, LS2 8JA

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Andrew Edwards @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social · Jun 4

What a pleasure to host #Dementia Friendly Leeds' creative showcase 2025!

An inspiring event chatting to pianists, poets, doctors, playwrights and inspirational dementia experts

Hats off to Tim Sanders from #Leeds City Council and Elizabeth Griffin @leedsopf.bsky.social for making it happen 👋

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you for talking so openly about your experiences, I'm sure many people in the room appreciated it and learnt from it.

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 4

Final section of today's Dementia Friendly Leeds showcase featured Playwright Chris O'connor & Dr Nicky Taylor from Leeds Playhouse discussing the new play 'Through it all together.' @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 4

Amazing performances at today's Dementia Friendly Leeds event - beautiful music by Duncan & Fran from Channel 4's The Piano followed by Brian Sugden's poetry & song. @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @channel4tv.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 4

Wonderful start to the Dementia Friendly event listening to @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social being interviewed by the Leeds DEEP group, about his experiences supporting his mum. @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Jun 4

Dementia Friendly Leeds bags ready for the opening of our event at Pudsey Civic Hall kicking off at 11am today. All welcome & free bag for the 1st 100 attendees! @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

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