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Silver Salisbury Programme Silver Salisbury Programme This programme has been co-ordinated by Irene Kohler, Older A programme of free events in and around Salisbury People’s Champion for Salisbury, with the support of grants from 20th September to 13th October 2019 from the Salisbury City Council and Wiltshire Area Boards Irene thanks all who have helped put the programme together including The Salisbury The Scouts Salisbury Five Rivers Salisbury Health & Museum Community St A chance for older people to meet old friends and Wellbeing John’s Area Board make new ones trying out a whole range of activities Centre Place Try out at many venues across the City and beyond Safer & Live Well The at the Salisbury Supportive 5 Rivers Silver Exeter Salisbury Get to Cinema at Medical Practice/ All our Gym Tai Chi House Group grips with the Arts to help Three Chequers Team volunteers with your Medical your mobile Centre Practices phone balance Celebrating Never Editorial too old Age Support to hear Wiltshire from Salisbury a good Playmaking Gentle Creative Anne A Fun Day exercise Library Design story at the at the by Kirstie to keep Guildhall Playhouse Pugh you fit Salisbury Soroptomists and more... Events are free, almost Sadly we have been all are “just turn up” and unable to arrange usually there will be a cup transport for our events. of tea and cakes on hand. If this is a real problem for you please ring 01722 323812 [email protected] or email [email protected] Silver Salisbury Programme Highlights Silver Salisbury is our name for a programme of events celebrating Conservation Day at Hazel Hill Wood International Older People’s Day, 1st October. Last year was the first time we celebrated this in Salisbury and based on last year’s success, we have an even A conservation day at the magical Hazel Hill Wood. See page 16 bigger and better programme this year. The 2019 programme includes activities that older people are involved in, Fun Day at Riverbourne Community Farm contribute to, and enjoy. Many of them have been initiated and are run Another amazing fun day at the Riverbourne Community Farm on Silver by older people. The work of older volunteers in putting on these activities Sunday itself, 6th October. A special feature of the day Riverbourne is the and events helps dispel the media myth that older people are dependent and warm welcome being extended to grandparents with grandchildren. a burden on society. The programme includes activities that contribute to See page 17 supporting people to maintain their independence. provides opportunities for people who would like to be getting out and about more but don’t know where to start, and gives a chance to sample a number of different activities, meet new Salisbury Museum groups and make new friends. If you have never been inside the celebrated Salisbury museum housed in the “King’s House” in The Close, now is your opportunity to see, touch Based on the feedback we received last year from people who live beyond the and hear about some of its exhibits. See page 6 Salisbury Area Board boundary, this programme includes some activities in outlying venues. We hope that this will be the way forward for future programmes devised in partnership with the Area Boards surrounding Explore the Secret Garden Salisbury. When you attend events, we will be asking you to give us your A very special treat on the afternoon of Silver Sunday is an opportunity to postcode so that we have a starting point in our planning for next year. explore the Secret Garden, the old St Clements Churchyard in Mill Road, Do come and join in Salisbury’s celebration of the lives and contributions of very near the railway station. See page 18 older people Techy T Party Irene Kohler, Salisbury’s Older People’s Champion Our fantastic Salisbury library is hosting events as their contribution, Highlights of this programme including a Techy Tea Party on Monday 7th October: bring your mobile phones, your tablets and other devices that are a mystery to you and the Fun Day at the Guildhall wonderful library staff and volunteers will help you get to grips with the technology. See page 18 A fun day at the Guildhall on 1st October heralded by The Coffee Choir greeting our Mayor and Mayoress Cllr John and Carrie Walsh in song on Vintage Tea Party the Guildhall steps, followed by craft activities and information stands, with entertainment from the Salisbury Pluckers, our local Ukulele players, and a The grand finale is a Vintage Tea Party on the afternoon of Sunday 13th whole range of physical activities. The afternoon includes a singing session October, again at the Guildhall. I hope to see lots of you there. We are with Celebrating Age joined by the children from St Martins School. very grateful to Salisbury City Council for providing the Guildhall for two See page 11 for more details days of this exciting programme. See page 20 2 Event number indicates location on map 3 Silver Salisbury Programme 20th Sept to 13th Oct 2019 Friday 20th September Morning Alderbury Village Hall Coffee Morning Come and chat to your friends and neighbours. 1 Alderbury Village Hall, Rectory Rd, Alderbury, SP5 3BJ 9am - 12noon IT at St John’s Place ‘Digital champions’ are ready to help you get the most out of 2 your digital device at the Digital Inclusion Drop-in sessions. St John’s Place, Lower Bemerton, SP2 2NP 10am - 12noon Seated Zumba® Gold at St John’s Place Monday 23rd September Morning Wednesday 25th September Afternoon Keep Fit - St Georges Hall, Harnham Keep Fit - Alderbury Village Hall 4 Regular exercise in good company keeping you fit and active. 1 Regular exercise in good company to keep fit and active. Alderbury Village Hall, Rectory Rd, Alderbury SP5 3BJ St Georges Hall, Lower St, Harnham, SP2 8HB 11.30am - 12.30pm 1.45 - 2.45pm Tuesday 24th September Morning Thursday 26th September Morning Older Carer’s Drop In Session IT at Tisbury 5 ‘Digital champions’ are ready to help you get the most out of 3 A coffee morning (including tea and cake) for all carers aged your digital device at the Digital Inclusion Drop-in sessions. 70 and over. A chance to meet old friends and make new ones. Tisbury Parish Council Office, High Street, Tisbury, SP3 6LD St Thomas Church, St Thomas Square, SP1 1BA 10am - 12noon 10 - 12noon Salisbury Walking for Health 45 minute walk around the parks and gardens. 6 Salisbury Library, Market Walk, SP1 1BL Just turn up shortly before 10am 4 Event number indicates location on map 5 Silver Salisbury Programme 20th Sept to 13th Oct 2019 Thursday 26th September Afternoon Friday 27th September Morning Museum Tour - The Meaning of Things Fisherton House Open Day Tour the museum with our Community Curator, looking at our 7 We think that good health is about more than seeing the doctor 10 collections from a personal point of view and finding the stories in the so we have invited a whole range of people to give you the chance objects. The tour is followed by tea, biscuits and conversation and a to see what is on offer. chance to hear about our project ‘The Meaning of Things’. You can Taster session of Tai Chi in the Wylye Room 9.45 - 10.30am explore what we keep, and why by looking at the objects, new and old, Singing for Health in the Ebble Room 10.45 - 11.30am chosen by members of our local community. To book your place email Fisherton House, Fountain Way, SP2 7FD [email protected] Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN Information stalls on Art and Crafts, Creative Writing, Sewing, Knitting, 1.30 - 2.45pm Gardening, Walking Sports, Salisbury Flower Club, Beading, Embroidery, Parchment Work and Knit and Natter will be on offer. 12.30 - 3.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House next door. Friday 27th September Morning You will be able to learn about activitities, to try your hand at some Bemerton Live of them, and share enthusiasms over a free cup of tea and cake. 2 Social coffee mornings aimed at the over 55’s with Seated Zumba IT at the Arts Centre Gold, Tai Chi and Seated Yoga, and occasional guest speakers. 11 St John’s Place, Lower Bemerton, SP2 2NP ‘Digital champions’ are ready to help you get the most out of 10.15am - 12.15pm your digital device at the Digital Inclusion Drop-in sessions. Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Walking Football 10am - 12noon A good way to make friends and keep fit and active. 8 Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Rd, Salisbury SP1 3NR 9 - 11am Keep Fit - Roman Road Methodist Church Keep fit and active in good company, includes some seated 9 exercise. Methodist Church Hall, 16 Roman Rd, Salisbury, SP2 9BH 10 - 11am © Spencer Mulholland Photography 6 Event number indicates location on map 7 Silver Salisbury Programme 20th Sept to 13th Oct 2019 Friday 27th September Afternoon Saturday 28h September Afternoon Walking Tennis at Victoria Park Five Rivers Bowls Walking Tennis taster session at Victoria Park. Booking essential by 12 An opportunity to try indoor bowls at the four rink Five Rivers 13 emailing [email protected] or [email protected] Indoor Bowls Club, with a cuppa thrown in. We will provide all the Victoria Park, Stratford Rd, Salisbury, SP1 3JH equipment you need and show you how to play. You can then practice 2.30 - 3.30pm before deciding whether you would like to sign up for a four week coaching course.