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The table tennis player
Shirley enjoys an active social life playing table tennis, bridge and visiting
the cinema. But she is also a voluntary worker, devoting time to being on the
Friends Committee of Tenovus - a local cancer charity. She has been a member for
the last nine years and even asks family and friends to make donations to Tenovus
instead of buying her birthday gifts.
Shirley, who moved to Bournemouth from London 10 years ago, is an ambassador for
volunteering. She said: “I enjoy volunteering as I feel I get more back than I give,
it’s really rewarding.”
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The fencer
Brian has been fencing on and off for more than 50 years, competing at all
levels both within the UK and around the world. He is the principal of Espada
Fencing Club, based at the Littledown Centre, where he mentors youngsters, adults
and wheelchair users.
Brian tells us why he loves the sport so much: “There aren’t many physical sports
where you can have a 70-year-old and an eight-year-old competing and having fun
together. Fencing really bridges the age gap, it’s terrific.”
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If you would like to find out more about Espada Fencing visit:
www.espadafencingclub.co.uk or telephone: 07811 238195
You can do it too...
If you still need some inspiration or ideas to help you live life to the full,
why not consider:
Countryside walks
What better way to stay healthy than to get out into the countryside with a group
of friendly folk for a walk? Guided walks take place all year round. There are
regular weekly walks on a Monday and Wednesday as well as weekend walks too.
A selection of dates can be found on page 30, or contact Richard Hesketh on
01202 437833, or e-mail richard.hesketh@bournemouth.gov.uk
Age Concern Bournemouth - Project Purple
Funded by the Department of Health, Project Purple provides community based
activities for the over 55s. Activities include walks, computer classes, gentle yoga,
day trips, a men’s explorer group and cookery classes.
Contact Kerith Wyllie on 01202 530530 or via the website:
www.ageconcernbournemouth.org.uk
Gold Star Volunteers
Bournemouth and Poole Volunteer Centres are looking to increase the number of
community volunteers aged 65+. Telephone: 01202 466130.
Active 3x30
Active 3x30 gives people opportunities to put more regular physical activity (three
lots of 30 minutes or more a week) into their life.
Joining is free and, once registered, you will be able to access information about
local opportunities, support sessions, topic talks and more. Visit:
www.wellforlife.co.uk or phone Active HealthLink on 01202 436880.
For more information and to take a look at Bournemouth’s age friendly strategy
visit: www.bournemouth.gov.uk/fulloflife
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