Intergenerational Work in Wales

Creating communities that are friendly for all ages

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Intergenerational work in Wales – Information and Network Events

Generations Together Cymru (GTC) are hosting three free events across Wales for people interested or involved in intergenerational work to come along find out what GTC has to offer, share experiences and good practice, meet new people to network and swap information in a friendly informal environment.

Everyone is welcome! Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided. Places are offered on a first-come first-served basis, please register online to secure your place for:

Blaenau Gwent, Tuesday 14^th May 2013

Conwy, Tuesday 21^st May 2013

Ceredigion – Date to be confirmed

For more information on these events go to: http://www.centreforip.org.uk/news-and-events

News

European Day of solidarity between generations – 29^th April

The EU Day of solidarity between generations aims to raise public and political awareness on the importance of strengthening the solidarity and the cooperation between the different age groups. Read more

Calling All Performers – Everyone’s Future Needs You!

Everyone’s Future is a new intergenerational partnership project between Vibe Experience and Age Concern Cardiff and The Vale aiming to tackle negative stereotyping and challenge age discrimination of younger and older people.

As part of the project they will be putting on an event at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay on 23^rd June 2013 and are looking for older and younger dancers, singers, musicians and poets to take part in the event which will be held throughout the day on the Glanfa Stage.Read more

Age-Friendly Cities - 'Creating Age-friendly Places'
A new guide on ‘Age-friendly places’ has been launched drawing together the latest research, case studies and practical advice. The guide is produced by Manchester City Council and the Beth Johnson Foundation with support from Keele University. Read more

Older Peoples Day: A Time to Celebrate
'Full of Life – get ready for UK Older People’s Day 2013'
UK Older People’s Day is on 1st October to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons. The key message of the UK campaign is to celebrate ageing and challenge the negative perceptions that surround our ageing society. Read more

Generations Together Cymru is the partnership between The Beth Johnson Foundation and RSVP Cymru

Visit our website pages: http://www.centreforip.org.uk/wales  

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Hartshill
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