Balsall Heath Church Centre (Silver Lining Project)
The Hub Hazelwell (The Hub Ageing Together Social Project)
Development Practitioner Dorrett Erskine
derskine@hubhazelwell.org.uk
318 Vicarage Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7NH
derskine@hubhazelwell.org.uk
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Forging Positive Community Connections for the over 50’s
The Hub Ageing Together Social Project has always recognised that is important to combine community development with a regular programme of informal and fun activities which bring older people into contact with each other. We hope by engaging with people they have the opportunity to share ideas interests and skills with others.
Our diverse programme of social and leisure activities has continued to help older people to overcome feelings of isolation and vulnerability with some of our participants becoming the key organisers at making the activities run well. Whilst the Hub Ageing Together Social Project continues to support participants within the local area of Brandwood/ Kings Heath and Stirchley area.
Monday
Digital Skills Drop in
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come and join us, have a cuppa and new skills
Do you want to stay in touch with loved one?
Access support in a easy and quick way ?
Do you need help to get online safely?
We offer a equipment loan scheme
Whether you are a complete beginner or just want to brush up on your skills. We can support you to be able to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
This is a free drop in session everyone is welcome to join us for a cuppa and chat about all things digital.
Tuesday
Sew, Knit and Natter
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Hub Hazelwell
Bring along your craft work and make new friends!
We meet to craft, to teach each other, to share and socialize. Currently we have a number of people who knit, crochet, stitch, make cards, make loop hook rugs, mindfulness coloring, card making and we are happy to expand beyond. Come and join us if you want to share your skills or learn new ones all whilst making new friends.
Cost is £2 per person – including tea/coffee and biscuits
Booking is essential
Contact Dorrett 07385 294820 for more information or to book in
Tuesday
Seated chair based exercise
12:30 am - 1:15 pm
The Hub Hazelwell
This exercise class is tailored for the over 50’s and can be done standing or seated. This form of exercise is use to help prevent falls by improving balance, muscle power and mental stimulation. A great way to keep active, this is an instructor lead class (please arrive 10 min early to discuss any health problems with the instructor).
Cost is £3 per session
Booking is essential
Dorrett 07385 294820 for more information or to book in
Wednesday
Tai Chi
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
The Hub Hazelwell
Tai Chi improves balance and co-ordination, strengthens the muscles and improves breathing functions. It is suitable for men and women. If you are attending for the first time it is important that arrive 10 mins early to discuss health issues and concerns you may have so that the instructor is aware.
This is led by an instructor and costs £3 per person.
Booking is essential
Contact Dorrett 07385 294820 for more information or to book in
Wednesday
Places of Welcome
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come along, have a cuppa and Natter
Come along and have a FREE cuppa and something sweet. This space is an opportunity to come meet new friends and get to know your neighbours.
Get the local knowledge about activities that are running locally.
Free Wi-Fi available
All are VERY WELCOME to come and join us
Dorrett 07385 294820 for more information
Thursday
Art and Crafts Wellbeing Sessions
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Being creative and having fun
All are welcome to come and share a safe space to have fun, meet new people and to learn new creative skills in a relaxed setting.
The session are free and refreshments are included so if you just want to have a go. Whatever your have a lot of ability or very little we would love to see you.
Contact Dorrett on 07385 294820 for more information and to book a place.
Cuppa Hub Meet up
23rd October 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Looking to meet new people and make new friends? Then come and join us at this informal monthly social, we guarantee you a warm welcome and a free cuppa and something sweet.
Looking forward to seeing you
Time: 10.00am until 12.00pm
Event Location:
Kings Heath Meeting House : 17 Colmore Road Birmingham
B14 7PE
Buses 11 and 35 to Colmore Rd off Vicarage Road
Tech and Tea
16th October 2023
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
We hosting an event to help more people online during Get Online Week.
Whether you want to keep in touch with family and friends, follow hobbies or manage your health. Being online could help stay in touch, independent.
Using a tablet or smart phone is easier than you think.
Come and join us for cuppa and cake and discuss way in which we can help you get online.
