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Bournemouth’s Older People Forum was successfully launched on Friday 23rd March.
The Forum has been set up to bring together groups of older people to identify issues which affect our health and wellbeing , to request information and to hear about social activities that are available in Bournemouth. Over 100 residents began work on the problem of isolation and loneliness. Their experience was clearly shown by the views they put forward. These have been collated and actions to be taken have been prioritized in the full knowledge that many successful befriending clubs already exist in our town. Information about gadgets, that assist our independence, were demonstrated, with an emphasis on low cost.
The intention is that at every Forum there is an opportunity for our members to see, and take part in, at least two social activities. As we intend to be a ‘voice’ for older people a community choir led the singing of ‘You’ve got a friend’. We all felt that this was the right song for us. This was closely followed by the group called ‘A Dance A Day’ who showed us how much they enjoyed taking part in this kind of activity. The room was full of laughter and ‘interesting’ dance moves as members joined in.
Now these activities might not be quite your ‘cup of tea’ but Forum members have put forward lots of great ideas for future social moments. So do come and join us for the serious work and the fun and put forward your points of view. I look forward to meeting you on Friday 1st June, Premier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth. Doors open at 10.00 and the Forum runs from10.30-12.30.
Pat
BOURNEMOUTH OLDER PEOPLE INVITE YOU TO THE BOP FORUM LAUNCH MEETING
- Friday 23rd March 2012 at the Premier Inn, Westover Road
- Doors Open at 10am - Click here for more information
Latest Open Meeting News
The successful Open Meeting overwhemingly voted for a forum.
The planning group of 8 people have met 3 times, advised and assisted by David Leighton from Age UK Bournemouth, have prepared a constitution.
The financial expert in the group is arranging the bank account.
Funds needed for insurance and for running a forum are being sought.
The results of 'Table Talk' at the open meeting have been collated, isolation and loneliness were a major concern.
THE FUTURE
You will appreciate that there is a lot of work to be done in readiness for our very first BOP Forum and for that reason; a sprintime forum is the best time for this event.
The launch meeting will be held on Friday 23rd March 2012 at the Prmier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BZ, 10.30-12.30
In the meantime you can contact me at Access Dorset Offices, Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX. Telephone: 01202 771336 or by email: pat4bop@accessdorset.org.uk or via our website: www.accessdorset.org.uk/4-bop
YES TO BOURNEMOUTH'S OLDER PEOPLE fORUM
Great News!!!
We have been nominated for a share of the Community Chest next week on BBC Radio Solent!! It will be announced on Monday at 3.15 pm. The three groups being nominated for the week and each of them will be interviewed by Katie Martin on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Chrissie will listen to all interviews to help her decide the amounts and she will return to Katie Martin's programme on Friday to announce how she is splitting that weeks' £1,500.
In each of the past two weeks the £1,500 has been split £400, £500 and £600.
I have applied for £536 to cover the newsletter costs (2 issues)
The programme airs on BBC Radio Solent on 96.1fm after the 1 o'clock newswith the Community Chest slot at 3.15.pm.
DANCE DAY - A CELEBRATION OF DANCE!!
Making History on Friday 16 September 2011
Over a hundred of Bournemouth's Older People(BOP), see photo, took part in an open meeting to decide if they wouild like to start the process leading to a Forum. The answer was a resounding yes. The event was strongly supported by the charity Access Dorset and funded by the Community Foundation , Dorset, Active at 60. Hilary Foggo, Age UK Dochester, told us about the other older people forums in Dorset and what they have achieved. The next step is to form a planning group that will set up the internal structure of organisation and clear policies. We will then prepare and celebrate the launch of this new community group.
PLANNING GROUP FORMED
We were overwhelmed by the large number that wanted to be part of the planning group and have decided to ask nine people. They have started their work and we will announce the date of the first BOP Forum soon.
Welcome to 4 Bournemouth for older People (4 BOP)!
Bournemouth's Older People Open Meeting Friday 16 Sept 10am-1pm Pavilion Ballroom
10 August - Book a place by phoning 771336 or emailing officemanagers@accessdorset.org.uk
Lots of interest
I am Pat Lewis, formerly a Councillor and Bournemouth's Older People Champion - now Pat Lewis for Bournemouth's Older People (Pat 4 BOP). I know that many of you would like a voice for older people in our town. To achieve this I am organising the get together to discuss what we can do to ensure that our voice is heard.
If you wish to contact me to discuss getting involved please contact me and I will add you to my email list.
To contact Pat Lewis click here