Organisations
The Corner Club brings people together 42 Mondays a year for a full day of friendship, activity and entertainment. Its programme includes seated exercise sessions and a varied afternoon of events, from local history and art talks to brass bands and dog dancing, helping older people stay active, engaged and connected.
Brislington Kurling Club brings older people in the local community together each week to enjoy inclusive sport, companionship and social connection. Supporting members in their late 70s and 80s, including people with physical disabilities and dementia, the club provides a welcoming space that helps reduce loneliness and enables people to stay active and involved in their community.
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Bricks creates inclusive, creative community spaces at St Anne’s House, helping older people across Bristol connect, build friendships and feel supported. Through its weekly Morning Meet-Up and Shared Reading groups, Bricks offers welcoming opportunities for conversation, creativity and peer support, reducing isolation for local residents, including people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
St George’s has successfully piloted the Community Ticket Club, working alongside Age UK, BS3 Community, and a number of volunteer-led community groups to encourage older people across Bristol to attend regular lunchtime concerts.
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One Green Kitchen C.I.C. is a newly established Community Interest Company. Our vision is ‘to change the world’s future through green meals’. We will support women and the elderly from the various marginalised groups across Bristol and the surrounding area.
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Bristol Dementia Action Alliance exists to educate the communities of Bristol about dementia and provide activity groups for those living with dementia and their carers. Our current memory cafes are for everyone together to relax, chat and enjoy entertainment which includes music, movement and reminiscence.
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The club enables pensioners in the Patchway area to meet regularly, socialise and enjoy quizzes, various entertainments, raffles and the occasional day trips funded by the Grateful Society. Due to many of the club members being very elderly and on their own, these are the only trips they get to the coast or garden centres.
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The Bristol Ensemble aim to share the gift of music with all communities. Performances range from major orchestral works to small scale chamber music. They are also known for collaborations with other art forms, including media work with Aardman Animations.
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Bristol Ensemble’s very first rehearsals (then known as the Emerald Players). To celebrate we are working on various projects to help us diversify our offering and bring the joy of music to more people. This initiative to reach and benefit older people is one such project.
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NMC supports people living with dementia and their carers living in and around Nailsea and the northern area of North Somerset through the provision of physical, mental, social activities that help improve their wellbeing. In addition, their carers attend a support group at the same time to share their common experiences. A regular attendee said “It is very frustrating having dementia, but activities here supported by The Grateful Society help. They light our inner candle a bit brighter for a bit longer. Thank you.”
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This Bristol based charity is dedicated to raising awareness of and combatting loneliness. It brings companionship and joy to those who would otherwise spend Christmas day alone. The Grateful Society funds the hosting of free lunches for lonely individuals on Christmas day throughout Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire supported by a network of friendly volunteers. One diner commented “It means everything to know someone cares. Without the Marmalade Trust, I wouldn’t have spoken to or seen anyone over Christmas. I am so grateful”
