Reg. Charity 701895
We address issues of Social Isolation by providing our members with the opportunities to participate in social, educational and cultural activities. We organise and make available to all our members, regardless of physical or mental ability, a range of social activities and outings including a supported holiday each year. The organisation also runs a social centre, ‘The 59 Centre for Older People’ which offers activities during the week at the centre and has planned 20 additional outings in the year including theatre trips in the evening.
Social Contact
Some of our days out and social activities in 2010
The 59 Centre for older people offers social, health and educational opportunities for older people. The centre is located at 59 Belle Isle Circus. We are open Mon-Fri from 8.30-5.00 Telephone 2709426
Belle Isle Befriending supports older people who would benefit from someone visiting them at home. The visit may be for an hour or so per week. Volunteers provide this service. All our volunteer visitors have a current CRB check.
The Cinema visits are a great favourite, we make regular visits to the cinema to see the latest releases. The trip out usually includes a pub lunch after the show.
Computer Training continues to be heavily in demand as more and more older people get interested in new activities and interests via the computer and internet. Our training includes instruction on the use of various applications which the members have expressed an interest in learning more about. Currently we have the following modules on offer. Beginners; Photo Editing and Digital Cameras; Publishing; Family History; Internet Surfing.
The Craft Group is one of the regular groups meeting at the 59 Centre. They meet at 10.30 on Thursday mornings. Glass Painting; Knitting; Painting etc...
Holiday 2011 and 2012 Along with our neighbouring group, Middleton Elderly Aid, our members spent an enjoyable 4 night break away in Morecambe in June 2011.
The holiday was so successful that we are organising a break to Llandudno in 2012.
Our holiday is open to all our members, we particularly welcome less able members who may need extra support from our staff and volunteers. We use a wheelchair accessible coach and wheel chair users are very welcome.
Men’s Group The 59 Centre runs a Men’s group on Monday afternoons. The group meets at 1.30pm for social activities. Darts dominoes and putting the world to rights are popular activities here.
Belle Isle Befriending supports older people who would benefit from someone visiting them at home. The visit may be for an hour or so per week. Volunteers provide this service. All our volunteer visitors have a current CRB check.
The Cinema visits are a great favourite, we make regular visits to the cinema to see the latest releases. The trip out usually includes a pub lunch after the show.
Computer Training continues to be heavily in demand as more and more older people get interested in new activities and interests via the computer and internet. Our training includes instruction on the use of various applications which the members have expressed an interest in learning more about. Currently we have the following modules on offer. Beginners; Photo Editing and Digital Cameras; Publishing; Family History; Internet Surfing.
The Craft Group is one of the regular groups meeting at the 59 Centre. They meet at 10.30 on Thursday mornings. Glass Painting; Knitting; Painting etc...
Holiday 2011 and 2012 Along with our neighbouring group, Middleton Elderly Aid, our members spent an enjoyable 4 night break away in Morecambe in June 2011.
The holiday was so successful that we are organising a break to Llandudno in 2012.
Our holiday is open to all our members, we particularly welcome less able members who may need extra support from our staff and volunteers. We use a wheelchair accessible coach and wheel chair users are very welcome.
Men’s Group The 59 Centre runs a Men’s group on Monday afternoons. The group meets at 1.30pm for social activities. Darts dominoes and putting the world to rights are popular activities here.
Pantomime & Christmas Shows We have trips organised to see Beauty & the Beast in December and Annie at West Yorkshire Playhouse in November.
Theatre trips to local venues are organised at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Alhambra, St Georges Hall. Our Theatre Group are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Leeds City Varieties later this year. All theatre trips include door to door transport and disabled people are particularly welcome.
Ten-pin Bowling A very popular and well supported group enjoy regular outings to the LA Bowl in Kirkstall followed by a pub lunch at a local hostelry. Less able people are particularly welcome as we have an accessible minibus and the venue provides additional equipment. In October 2011 we took 39 members and volunteers to compete in an internal ten pin competition as part of our celebration of the International Day of Older People. Bowlers enjoyed a pub lunch afterwards at the ‘Aire of the Dog’
Trips & Outings We offer over twenty day trips and outings throughout the year. The trips are offered to all members of BIEWA and their friends.
Theatre trips to local venues are organised at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Alhambra, St Georges Hall. Our Theatre Group are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Leeds City Varieties later this year. All theatre trips include door to door transport and disabled people are particularly welcome.
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Trips & Outings We offer over twenty day trips and outings throughout the year. The trips are offered to all members of BIEWA and their friends.
