People working and volunteering in community settings are invited to take part in a free interactive workshop exploring how to better support people living with dementia. Delivered by the Friendly Communities Project from Dementia Friendly Leeds, the [...]
Ascendance is inviting people to an inspiring afternoon celebrating creativity, resilience and the lived experience of Parkinson's through dance, film, music and storytelling. Creating, Dancing & Living with Parkinson's brings together original performances, short films, photography, live [...]
Armley Helping Hands is recruiting freelance activity instructors to support a new Sport England-funded wellbeing project for older adults in Armley and Wortley. The "Not So Rusty Project" is a 10-month initiative launching in October 2026, designed [...]
Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) has launched a new £100,000 Active Ageing grant programme to support community-based projects helping older adults stay active, connected and independent. Funded by Leeds Public Health and Active Leeds, the programme is [...]
Researchers at York St John University are inviting older adults from Southern African and SADC communities living in the UK to take part in a series of relaxed community conversations exploring healthy ageing in a digital world. [...]
Dementia Friendly Leeds will be hosting its annual community event on Friday 5 June 2026 from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Pudsey Civic Hall. The event aims to bring people together to learn more about Dementia Friendly Leeds, [...]
The Centre for Ageing Better has launched its new five-year strategy, setting out how it plans to respond to the growing challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. You can read the full announcement here.Download the full [...]
Dying Matters Week takes place from 4 to 10 May 2026, with this year’s theme focusing on a simple but important message: Let’s talk about death and dying. Across Leeds, organisations are coming together to create safe, [...]
An in-person seminar in Leeds will explore neurodiversity in older adults as part of the Reimagine Ageing Network. The session will bring together research, discussion and networking focused on understanding neurodiversity in later life. Event details Date: [...]
A unique intergenerational sports tournament brought people of all ages together in Leeds this week, challenging stereotypes and showing the power of community connection. Organised by the Age Friendly Team at Leeds Older People’s Forum, the event [...]
