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Opportunities and support for older people in Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley (Leeds, West Yorkshire)

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Tag Archives: befriending

Choose us as your local community cause

Posted on July 27, 2017 by bramleyelderly

Choose Bramley Elderly Action at your local Co-op.

Money raised through this scheme will support our befriending project. Please join your local Co-op and support BEA.

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Posted in BEA activities, fundraising | Tagged BEA, befriending, Bramley, Bramley Elderly Action, Leeds, loneliness, older people

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Meet the hearing aid support worker

Lindsey Wilson “What I do can have such a positive impact on people’s quality of life”

I'm a BEA volunteer

Jessica Bowie “Having lost my grandmother last year, it’s really nice having a connection with a different generation”

Join us at the Friendship group

Friendship group volunteers Betty Steele and David Richardson "I’d recommend to anyone that’s lonely to join"

BEA on Twitter

  • RT @WLDispatch: Behind community news: Please help shape the future of West Leeds Dispatch by completing our reader survey #westleeds https… 1 day ago
  • The first of 5 socially distanced gigs for older people, a real pleasure and joy to produce with @Kissingitbetter.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 days ago
  • Today's adventure - the 1st of 3 socially distanced gigs and outdoor sing-alongs. We were at Rossefield Manor today… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 6 days ago
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Bramley Lawn on Twitter

  • Do you know someone wanting to learn to play the piano or any music / community projects who would like a free pian… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 days ago
  • RT @mandy4small: My husband took his own life, I'm not ashamed or embarrassed about that. I'm sad that he didn't get the help he so despera… 1 month ago
  • RT @NewWortleyCC: Job Advert – Community Engagement Worker. We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Engagement Worker to carry out a… 1 month ago
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Registered Charity Number: 1043975
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Bramley Elderly Action

Bramley Community Centre, Waterloo Lane,
Bramley, Leeds LS13 2JB

0113 236 1644

The office is staffed 9.00-4.00, Monday-Friday, except bank holidays.

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