Keeping Older People Informed:

Bimonthly Newsletter
Drop In Centre
Telephone Help Line
Remote Drop In at Bramhope
Referrals / Signposting
Benefits Support

Improving Health and Wellbeing:

Chair Exercise Classes (Tuesday & Thursday)
Gentle Exercise Class
Tai Chi Classes (Wednesday & Thursday)
Yoga Classes
Massage

Reducing Social Isolation:

Friendly Visiting Service
Telephone Link
Home Visits
Tea Dance
Monthly Day Trips
Theatre Trips
Coffee Afternoon
Men's Group
Carers Support Group
Birthday Cards
Christmas Cards
Christmas Hampers (for 90+ years of age)

Learning Activities:

Computer lessons
Volunteering opportunities

Lawnswood High School students giving mobile phone lessons

Strengthening the Local Community
With Intergenerational Activities:

Knitting group at Adel St John's
Ralph Thoresby Strawberry Tea Party
Ralph Thoresby Christmas Banquet
Leeds University Tea Party

Ireland Wood Primary School invited OPAL members to talk about their memories on topics relevent to the curriculum.

Cookridge Primary School have worked with us on projects such as ballroom dancing and arts and craft sessions.

OPAL members supporting children with their reading in schools.

Practical Help:

Transport
Assisted shopping trips
Handyman scheme