The Jigsaw Project

Action for Elders News, Balanced Lives, York

The Jigsaw Project Action For Elders unveils its latest local community initiative. A new project distributing jigsaws to the local older community is proving to be a great success, delivering hugely positive results for those suffering from loneliness and social...

Digital Book Club – First Edition

Action for Elders News, Book Club

Digital Book Club – First Edition Our first official event a huge success. After the initial success of our ‘Pilot’, Action For Elders first proper ‘DBC’ – Digital Book Club took place live on Zoom.Our online book club is a bit different than the norm....

The Tea Party That Nearly Didn’t Happen

Action for Elders News, Barry, fundraising

The Tea Party That Nearly Didn’t Happen Party Time for the Older People of Barry. The older residents of Golau Caredig Independent Living in Barry were having a tough time of it during the lockdown. They had been kept safe and well looked after, but social shielding...

Working on the front line

Action for Elders News, General News

Working on the front line Action For Elders receives Weston Charity Award. Action For Elders are the proud recipients of a Weston Charity Award, which recognises our work on the front-line supporting the older community during this time of COVID-19 and the issues of...

Having a party

Action for Elders News, York

Having a party The Socially Distanced Way. As we move slowly out of lockdown people are looking for different ways to celebrate special occasions. Betty Sutherland, Mobility Lead at Action For Elders Balanced Lives programme York got together with one of our...

Help for the local community

Action for Elders News, Vale of Glamorgan

Help for the local community Action For Elders receives funding from the National Lottery to tackle the impact of Coronavirus The COVID-19 pandemic has led to far-reaching consequences for older people in local communities. Action For Elders is able to continue...