Friendly Communities Leeds
@friendlycommunity.bsky.social
Working with people & organisations to make Leeds an Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly city. Challenging ageism.
Age Friendly Jobs Fair - supporting older workers into employment - Thursday 20th November at Merrion House.
September 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Age Friendly Jobs Fair - supporting older workers into employment - Thursday 20th November at Merrion House.
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
Find out more: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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
Find out more: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social
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
September 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
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
July 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
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
June 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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
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
June 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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
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
June 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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
It's Dementia Action Week! If you're looking for ways to get involved check out our timetable of events in Leeds, including today's events in Horsforth, Burmantofts and Rawdon. www.canva.com/design/DAGmM...
@leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
It's Dementia Action Week! If you're looking for ways to get involved check out our timetable of events in Leeds, including today's events in Horsforth, Burmantofts and Rawdon. www.canva.com/design/DAGmM...
@leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
Dementia Friendly Leeds are hosting a creative showcase on Wed 4th June 11-2pm at Pudsey Civic Hall. Learn more about Dementia Friendly Leeds, raise awareness, open up new opportunities, be inspired, connect.
@leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @leedsth.nhs.uk @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @leedsth.nhs.uk @forumcentral.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Dementia Friendly Leeds are hosting a creative showcase on Wed 4th June 11-2pm at Pudsey Civic Hall. Learn more about Dementia Friendly Leeds, raise awareness, open up new opportunities, be inspired, connect.
@leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @leedsth.nhs.uk @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @leedsth.nhs.uk @forumcentral.bsky.social
Photos wanted for the Ageing Well Leeds Archive & Calendar to celebrate Age Without Limits Day on Weds 11th June. They want Leeds-based photos celebrating positive ageing. Email photos to: allageactivistsleeds@gmail.com
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Photos wanted for the Ageing Well Leeds Archive & Calendar to celebrate Age Without Limits Day on Weds 11th June. They want Leeds-based photos celebrating positive ageing. Email photos to: allageactivistsleeds@gmail.com
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Fantastic to see our window stickers proudly displayed recently - at Leeds Industrial Museum and Tropical World. Is your organisation signed up yet? Find out more: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved...
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Fantastic to see our window stickers proudly displayed recently - at Leeds Industrial Museum and Tropical World. Is your organisation signed up yet? Find out more: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved...
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
@leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Dementia Action Week takes place 19th-25th May - Read May's Friendly Communities newsletter featuring all the events & activities taking place in Leeds during Dementia Action Week and beyond: mailchi.mp/815b2d638df3... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Dementia Action Week takes place 19th-25th May - Read May's Friendly Communities newsletter featuring all the events & activities taking place in Leeds during Dementia Action Week and beyond: mailchi.mp/815b2d638df3... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
New City Centre Access Map now available both online here: www.visitleeds.co.uk/resources/ma... & hard copies available around Leeds City Centre such as Train & Bus Stations, Museums & Galleries, City Library, Theatres, Trinity & Victoria Centres. @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New City Centre Access Map now available both online here: www.visitleeds.co.uk/resources/ma... & hard copies available around Leeds City Centre such as Train & Bus Stations, Museums & Galleries, City Library, Theatres, Trinity & Victoria Centres. @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social
Read April's Friendly Communities newsletter - updates, event news and opportunities to get involved in making Leeds a more Age and Dementia Friendly city: mailchi.mp/d0aeac8a1ed8... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Read April's Friendly Communities newsletter - updates, event news and opportunities to get involved in making Leeds a more Age and Dementia Friendly city: mailchi.mp/d0aeac8a1ed8... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Great to be at the Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester last week - some inspiring speakers such as Kye from Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre talking about the work they're doing to create a welcoming and accessible environment for older people. @ageingbetter.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Great to be at the Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester last week - some inspiring speakers such as Kye from Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre talking about the work they're doing to create a welcoming and accessible environment for older people. @ageingbetter.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social
Read March's Friendly Communities Newsletter: mailchi.mp/f7cd8c00acfb... full of Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly news, events, opportunities and resources. @leedsopf.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Read March's Friendly Communities Newsletter: mailchi.mp/f7cd8c00acfb... full of Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly news, events, opportunities and resources. @leedsopf.bsky.social
The Rainbow Care Group invites you to learn more about their Specialist Dementia Day Care Service.
March 14
1 pm - 4 pm
Wetherby Methodist Church Hub, LS22 6NQ
Contact: daycare@therainbowcaregroup.com
March 14
1 pm - 4 pm
Wetherby Methodist Church Hub, LS22 6NQ
Contact: daycare@therainbowcaregroup.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Rainbow Care Group invites you to learn more about their Specialist Dementia Day Care Service.
March 14
1 pm - 4 pm
Wetherby Methodist Church Hub, LS22 6NQ
Contact: daycare@therainbowcaregroup.com
March 14
1 pm - 4 pm
Wetherby Methodist Church Hub, LS22 6NQ
Contact: daycare@therainbowcaregroup.com
Read February's Friendly Communities newsletter: mailchi.mp/1265791cd4d4/age-and-dementia-friendly-newsletter-10012320 full of Age & Dementia Friendly news, events, opportunities and resources including this year's www.agewithoutlimits.org campaign @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Read February's Friendly Communities newsletter: mailchi.mp/1265791cd4d4/age-and-dementia-friendly-newsletter-10012320 full of Age & Dementia Friendly news, events, opportunities and resources including this year's www.agewithoutlimits.org campaign @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social