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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Spotted! This Sunday, it’s #GrandparentsDay – a celebration for all older people. Show an older person in your life some love by giving them a call, taking them out, or simply letting them know how much they mean to you AND support our work tackling loneliness by donating👇 www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Following last year's Cèilidh, SELfolk Orchestra are back in action for another dance in aid of Link Age Southwark! Expect willow stripping, dosey doe-ing, and a stomping good evening all under the Ivy House mirror ball. Find tickets below! www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

And just like that, we’re two-thirds of the way through our Open Gardens! Our next event is an evening affair, with live entertainment from the Fever Pitch choir, plus wine, prosecco and soft drinks. Tickets are available via the link: www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Enjoy a perfect summer day in two of Dulwich’s most stunning hidden gardens. 93 & 106 Dulwich Village. Sunday 14th June, 2 pm – 5 pm. Tickets include complimentary tea, coffee or squash, with homemade cake (available at 93) and plants available to purchase on the day (available at 105).

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Joe has been volunteering with LAS since 2022, making him one of our youngest volunteers. In this series of blogs, he eloquently reflects on his experiences of befriending several older people and the impact those relationships have had on him. Read below: www.linkagesouthwark... #Volunteersweek

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

When Paul was 59, he was diagnosed with behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD), an early‑onset, rare and degenerative form of dementia. Early signs of bvFTD are changes in behavioural patterns and, as a result, it can often be misdiagnosed.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Soon, we’ll be hosting our first open garden of the season! Get ready, it’s going to be a scorcher. Why not come to one of Dulwich’s most gorgeous gardens, enjoy delicious cakes and soak up the sunshine? Entry £5. Tickets on the door. Children free. No dogs. Open 2.00pm–5.00pm.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Many thanks to our friends at Alleyn’s for hosting a cracking tea party. Events like these are so important for bridging the gap between generations, beneficial for both our older friends and younger friends. You never know what you’re going to learn from who! 📸 by the fantastic Nick Dolding

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Earlier this month, five of our fantastic volunteers laced up their trainers and ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of Link Age Southwark. Together they raised an amazing £3,641 to support our work with older people. A huge thank you and well done to our brilliant racers!

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce our new charity partnership with the London office of international law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson Link Age Southwark is very grateful for the interest the team has taken in the vital work we do.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It's #NationalGardeningDay so we're giving our Garden SOS programme a very timely shout out! Volunteers assist older friends with some sprucing - allowing those who might not be able to get down & work on their garden to still enjoy the infinite benefits of having a connection to the natural world.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We want to put a spotlight on Harry & Colin's befriending relationship. Harry is running his first half marathon this weekend to support Link Age & in honour of his good friend Colin. Click the link, give the story a read & donate whatever you can to our fantastic runners! www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

We’re counting down the days until our fantastic five racers lace up their shoes to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April! Click below to find out more about our runners and help reach their total goal of £3,200! www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Throwback Thank You! As the season changes, wee wanted to look back and extend our gratitude to Tony O’Flaherty and his branch of Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich who have funded our Christmas parties - bringing joy to older friends in times that might be quite difficult for them.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating all the mums in our community - including our wonderful older friends who happen to be mothers, grandmothers, and mother‑figures. We’re proud to support strong family connections -working closely with older friends and their families to help keep those relationships thriving.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the strength, wisdom and resilience of the older women in our community. Photos by the fantastic Nick Dolding #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Our sincerest gratitude to Southwark Charities, who've awarded unrestricted care costs over the next 2 years for our older friends - allowing us to continue our vital work, providing companionship and practical help to older people in Southwark. #Southwark #olderpeople #wellbeing #corecosts

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Create Charity @createcharity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This reflection from a participant in our art:links programme captures exactly why this work matters! Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social , Grosvenor, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity, The Headley Trust, Westminster Almshouses Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Coopers.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We ran our final workshop in collaboration with Create Charity Over six weeks, our older friends have been encouraged to get stuck into different mediums: painting, sculpting, collaging & weaving. All culminating in a final exhibition & a mini awards ceremony for our talented artists.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

“Spending time with older friends has made me realise we’re all the same: we all want to be able to socialise, have friends, and keep busy, no matter what age we are.” For #StudentVolunteeringWeek, read our Q&A on the employability benefits of volunteering with Maddie: www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It’s not all doom and gloom. Link Age Southwark is doing important work, supporting hundreds of older people and those living with dementia - listening to people who often feel unheard and making sure their voices matter.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Our yuletide parties are fantastic ways for our older friends to have fun, meet new and interesting people, get dressed up, and really enjoy their community. Here’s to many more parties and support for Southwark’s older residents in the New Year. Fa la la la la, la la la la!

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We picked up 38 goody bags from Heber Primary School for our older friends who find it difficult to leave their homes. They will receive a wonderful mix of gifts: plenty of cosy knitwear, an assortment of chocolates, and some fantastic books - all of which will be delivered by our volunteer elves.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding! Link Age Southwark is supported by many local businesses, one such business being the East Dulwich Tavern, just down the road from our office on Lordship Lane. The EDT has, very generously, provided Christmas Dinners for our older friends for many years.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

& with that, our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is over! Thanks to everyone who donated, everyone who got the word out and our lovely poster girl Mica. We surpassed our target, raising £21,710 for our groups, which are designed to support and empower Southwark’s older resident! Big thanks!

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is here! Donate today to support people like our poster girl, Mica, who attends Link Age Southwark's groups each week. Her daughter tells us, “Apart from family, these sessions are her most treasured and uplifting moments.” bit.ly/3JYxDlT

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Link Age Southwark is proud to announce we will be taking part in @biggive.bsky.social’s #ChristmasChallenge25 in 7 days 📢 Every donation made from 2 - 9 Dec will be DOUBLED! Save the date & find out more: donate.biggive.org/c...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Recently, we gave the outside of our office a makeover and spent the afternoon planting flowers, bulbs, and herbs - with a helping hand from one of our older friends. You might even spot our chief exec, Ceri, repotting a brand-new monstera - brightening up our office space in style.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Our second @befriending.co.uk #BefriendingWeek spotlight celebrates Arlene and Eve. Their friendship helped both feel more connected - Eve to her new community, and Arlene to the world beyond her home. It’s an example of how befriending can bring people together, no matter their circumstances.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

To kickstart #BefriendingWeek, we’re celebrating Zoe and Kevin, whose connection represents the Collaboration and Partnership @Befriending.co.uk is championing this year. Zoe reflects that their friendship “has made us both feel less lonely and more valued.” Read below: www.linkagesouthwark...

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

October saw our AGM, which was attended by our ambassador @helenhayes.bsky.social and, most importantly, our star volunteers. The work all our volunteers do is indispensable - whether assisting at groups, giving lifts, helping at our parties, befriending or delivering our newsletters.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our friends over at The Ivy House treated us right and proper last week, they very kindly threw our older pals a knees-up. It was a smash success, serving pies, mash and liquor. The afternoon also featured melodic piano playing from Laurie Rich, who played us some classic dance hall tunes.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

That’s right everyone, the cèilidh has SOLD OUT! Unfortunately, there will be NO TICKETS sold on the door. Worry not- the following evening, SELfolk orchestra will be performing another cèilidh just down the road in Herne Hill.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

30 years ago, Joe moved to South East London, he reminisced that his garden was his “pride and joy.” As seasons change, tending to your garden can slowly become harder. Six of our older friends received gardening support from the wonderful volunteers from the consultancy firm EY.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

In our last reading session, we explored a beautiful selection of poems, one of which left a lasting impression on us all. A friend shared that she keeps the final couplet from Derek Walcott’s “Midsummer, Tobago” pinned above her desk: “days that outgrow, like daughters, my harbouring arms.”

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Link Aid makes its ceremonious return to the Ivy House for our annual event– lace up your dancing boots as the cèilidh calls! Many thanks to our band SELfolk Orchestra We hope to see you there, tickets are available on our website (link in bio)!

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Our last Friday Social was a delightful gathering, filled with an array of homemade treats, especially enjoyed by our older friends. We were honoured to welcome a special guest - Sunny Lambe, Mayor of Southwark - whose commitment to community-building shone through in every conversation.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Yesterday, our Peer Support Group got crafty with the brilliant team at @dulwichgallery.bsky.social. We were treated to a tour of the gallery and Rachel Jones’ exhibition, Gated Canyons, which inspired our own artwork.

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

On Friday, Fitsum treated us to a delicious Ethiopian lunch. Serving up homemade dishes and an abundance of injera to around 30 guests - she truly took care of us #southwark #community #southeastlondon #localconnections #agepositive #lonelinessprevention #ageingwell

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Link Age Southwark @linkagesouthwark.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We donned our finest sports jackets and frilliest frocks for our Wimbledon-themed Summertime Party - and what a smashing afternoon it was! Game, set and match - we're already counting down to the next one.

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