LinkAge - Stay Connected and Active
LinkAge at Age UK Bristol
Find out about activities, groups, and tips on how to stay active and connected or view our handy 'how to' guides and calendar of activities on our Linkage website.
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View our other Linkage services below:
Friends Ageing Better (FAB)
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Friends Ageing Better e-newsletter
Sign up to recieve our fortnightly e-newsletter, which includes information on local and online events, activities you can take part in from the comfort of your own home, and ideas on keeping active during the current pandemic.
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Art Club on Zoom
An informal online group with the aim of enjoying being creative together - all levels welcome! Click here to find out more.
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Telephone Befriending
Our telephone befriending service consists of a weekly phone call with one of our volunteers. You will be matched with a volunteer who will call you at the same time each week which is agreed with you. Click here to find out more!
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Walking Football
A low-impact version of football where players walk instead of run; supporting you to keep fit and socialise with like-minded people. Click here to find out more!
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Tai Chi Shibashi
Tai Chi Shibashi can be done sitting or standing, which makes it very accessible and its benefits have been well researched. It can improve balance and cognitive function as well as aid with pain management. Sessions run over Zoom as well as in person.
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Telephone Groups
We all miss meeting up at our local cafes and sharing a cuppa, but thanks to technology we have opened up telephone catch-up cafés! During the call we read an interesting short piece on South Bristol local history, followed by a friendly chat where we can discuss the topic and share stories and anecdotes. You don’t need to live in South Bristol to join, everyone welcome!
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Matinee Mingles
Matinee Mingle is a social cafe for local people, aged 60 and over, who would normally visit the theatre alone, to meet like-minded people before a show. The Mingles take place in the Piano Bar next door to the Hippodrome before selected shows, and participants are offered complementary refreshments and a chat.
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Nordic Walking
Free Nordic walking wellness courses from East Trees and Charlotte Keel Health Centres near Eastville Park.
These short learn to Nordic walk courses combine Nordic walking with nature-based activities in local green spaces to support mental and physical wellbeing. They are suitable for most fitness levels and are sociable, friendly and fun.
LinkAge during lockdown
During the various stages of the coronavirus lockdown, LinkAge is assisting the Support Hub for Older People to provide virtual activities that be carried out from the safety of your home, either online or over the phone. Watch the video below to hear Jo, our Community Services Manager, talk about what activities are on offer and where to find out more.
