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g life to the full?
The years between 50 and 65 can contain many life changing events –
good and bad. Challenges might include a fall in income, bereavement,
a lack of car ownership, health conditions and social care needs. But
opportunities may arise including retirement, children leaving home,
having more time on your hands or having grandchildren in your life.
Councillor Pat Lewis, Older People’s Champion said: “Older people already
make an important contribution to life in the town. But with an ageing
population, it has become even more important that local services adapt to
meet the varied needs of our older communities.”
Councillor Barry Goldbart, Cabinet Member for Adult Services adds: “We have
a role to play ensuring older people can live independently and actively, with
a good quality of life and for as long as possible. So we’ve embarked on
Some useful contacts
promoting Bournemouth as an age friendly town, encouraging as many people
Bournemouth Care Direct
as possible to live life to the full.”
01202 454979
So, what do barbershop singers, a fencer, a table tennis player and a Pilates
Bournemouth & Poole NHS
fan all have in common? They are all local people, aged 65 and over, who
Health Information Shop
have put their faces to Bournemouth’s age friendly campaign.
01202 318954
Let’s meet them:
Help & Care Bournemouth
0845 4500418
The Pension Service
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The barbershop singers 0800 991234
Mike heads-up the 54 members of the Southern Union Chorus. Their
Dorset Race Equality Council
singing helps raise money for charity and takes them to nursing homes and
01202 553003
community centres as well as parties, dinners and other functions. Mike says:
“Being part of the chorus, as with any singing group, is great fun and provides
University of the Third Age
a good social life. When we get together and sing, the sound is fantastic!”
01202 420700
The group meets at Epiphany School in Muscliff every Monday evening. The
majority of members are aged 50+ but all ages are welcome. Find out more
on 07849 229167 or email: ask@southernunionchorus.co.uk
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The Pilates fan
“I’ve been doing Pilates for the last four years, it’s great for the
mind and body,” says Pat who was born in Bournemouth. As well as aerobics
and going skiing twice a year, Pat is also a member of a local running group.
“We run a range of distances out in the countryside and usually start from a
pub so we can return there for lunch. Apart from the exercise it’s a great
social activity and I’ve made many friends through the group.”
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