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The Age Friendly City Project – Working Group Four: “Let’s talk about ageism”
We're really excited to be inviting people who live in Sheffield (and are aged 50 and over) to take part in our latest age friendly working group. The time to have your say and share your experiences about ageism is here!
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“Being a befriender for the last 6 months has changed how I think about being alone” – Peter
South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) is the leading organisation for Age Better in Sheffield, and Peter has worked at SYHA for 5 years. He spoke to us about his work on Age Better in Sheffield during lockdown, as he took on the role of a befriender.
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A story of connection and friendship, formed in Vicenza, a small Italian town
Our very own Gilli tells us how she upped her life from London and moved to Italy to teach, staying at 86 year old Danilo's house. Despite their age difference and an initial language barrier, they formed a profound friendship.
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Stronger together: Ageing Well Torbay share how working in collaboration during times of crisis has incredible results
Ageing Well Torbay, led by the Torbay Community Development Trust, has taken a lead role in pooling together COVID-19 resource across Torbay, heading up a 7 days a week/12 hour a day Community Coronavirus Helpline.
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Valentine’s Cards
In this heartwarming and honest Valentine's special, our Programme Coordinator Gilli shares her journey of love throughout the years; in all its forms.
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Sally – our student volunteer
Volunteers are amazing, and that's why we're excited to be sharing Sally's story to celebrate Student Volunteer Week! Keep reading to find out more and be inspired!
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Love is in the air 💗 Relationships, intimacy, and social connection for the over 50s
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Dr Sharron Hinchliff has shared some thoughts about love, the different connections in our lives, and the significance of intimate and sexual relationships as we grow older. #SexRightsAge
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Congratulations Tony!
We're so proud that Tony Maltby was awarded a Special Recognition Award at the first ever Age Friendly Sheffield Awards last week! You can read his nomination below, which shares the reasons he is so deserving of this accolade.
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