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Sixty Plus Intergenerational volunteers working with older people to help with their computer skills were one of the examples of the intergenerational mentoring and befriending work praised by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Andrew Gardner and Asish Aryal (18) were among the mentors and befrienders at the Prime Minister’s 24/7 “Everyday Heroes” celebration at No. 10 Downing Street.

Andrew said: “Being a computer mentor has definitely made a positive difference to me. Not only have I discovered I can do things that I didn’t think I could do before, but it is really satisfying when I see that what I have taught is being used and makes her life much easier.
Meeting Gordon Brown himself was nerve racking but just a wonderful experience.”

Asish commented: “I think the event was a wonderful opportunity to meet other volunteers and to see how volunteering has changed our society.”

The Prime Minister spoke with high regard for the “unsung local heroes” involved in social action “when and wherever it takes place. I want to use 24/7 as a day to say thank you to all those who work so tirelessly for social change. We don’t report enough on the good things that people do – the volunteers we have in so many areas.”

Friday 23 May was Silver Surfers’ Day, a national event at the end of Adult Learners Week designed to promote computer and internet use.

Sixty Plus held an event at Ormrod Court sheltered housing scheme in north Kensington to celebrate a new computer which one of our volunteers, Danny Lang, has built and donated to the residents at Ormrod Court.

There were taster sessions on digital photography, scanning and instant messaging, with volunteers on hand to provide assistance to setup email accounts and internet searches.

There was a lively atmosphere as people got to grips with new technologies and plenty of tea and cakes for those waiting to have a go.

Many special thanks to Sixty Plus intergenerational volunteers Danny Lang and Dominic Hunt.

Newsletter

SIxty Plus' Spring 2008 newsletter is now available online. You can download a copy by clicking on the link here.

Sixty Plus at New Horizons

New Horizons, the pioneering multi-activity centre for people over 50 is now open. The centre, which is a collaboration between Open Age, Sixty Plus and the Guinness Trust is located on Cadogan Street in Chelsea.

As well as activities, including yoga, bridge, singing and regular advice sessions, New Horizons will be the venue for a number of one-off Sixty Plus events including an Intergenerational Music Project with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. To find out more about activities at New Horizons click here or telephone: 0207 590 8970

New Horizons cafe is open daily between 9.30am and 4.30pm.

Shopping rota

The latest shopping rota is now available to download here or from the Sixty Plus office.

Shopping trips take place every Wednesday and Thursday to different supermarkets in or around the Borough and are open to Sixty Plus members.

To find out more about escorted shopping trips you can contact Tasio in the Sixty Plus office on 0208 969 9105.

Chelsea Outings 2008

The schedule for outings for Chelsea residents is now available. These outings have been available to people in SW3 and SW10 for three years, but we’re now extending them to residents of SW1, SW5 and SW7. Welcome to you!

For more information, click here.

Sixty Plus retains the Lady Goodman Award for Volunteering Excellence

On 30th November 2007, Sixty Plus was awarded the Lady Goodman Award for Volunteering Excellence for the second year in a row. This is the first time an organisation has retained this prestigious award. The award is presented by Kensington and Chelsea Volunteer Bureau with an exemplary record in volunteer management. The organisations are nominated by their volunteers.

On the same occasion, three Sixty Plus volunteers won Make A Difference Awards. Our congratulations go to Anne Wheeler, Carey Ostrer and Paul Reilly.

Volunteer drivers and gardeners needed

Do you have some spare time to help older people around Kensington and Chelsea? SIxty Plus is looking for volunteer drivers to help on our twice weekly escorted shopping trips. We don't expect you to volunteer twice a week but if you can spare some time, call Helena or Tasio on 0208 969 9105 or e-mail:volunteer@sixtyplus.org.uk. The trips take place on Wednesday and Thursday each week and make a real difference to the people who use them.

We are also in need of gardening volunteers for our Garden Guardians project. We are looking for anyone from experienced gardeners to enthusiastic amateurs or willing novices. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact John on 0208 969 9105 or e-mail: volunteer@sixtyplus.org.uk.

To learn more about volunteering with Sixty plus, go to our volunteer page.

You can now search from our website by using the search box below, or visit www.buy.at/sixtyplus. Sixty Plus receives a donation for every purchase made and it doesn't cost you a penny extra.


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Latest News Intergenerational actors accepting the crowds’ applause following their performance at 50/58. Prime Minister salutes mentoring and befriending “heroes” Silver Surfers' Day 2008 New Horizons Volunteers Newsletter Shopping Rota Chelsea Outings			Intergenerational actors accepting the crowds’ applause following their performance at 50/58. This year marks 50 years since Notting Hill was rocked by Race Riots in the summer of 1958. In order to investigate how far the community has come since then, a series of events have been planned to run throughout the year culminating in an event in 2009 to commemorate the murder of Kelso Cochrane in May 1959. Sixty Plus members Ray Shaw and Charles Ward were lead actors amongst an intergenerational cast in a play which premiered at 50/58: A celebration of Diversity on 14th August. Organised by Golborne Ward Youth Forum it was a day to celebrate and showcase the talent of young people in north Kensington. The actors working with Hard Edge Theatre only had three weeks to devise, write and rehearse the play, so the pressure was on from day one. Together they created a poignant collection of interlinking stories based around a chance encounter on a train during the Notting Hill Riots.
		Back to top 24th July, 2008 Prime Minister salutes mentoring and befriending “heroes” Sixty Plus Intergenerational volunteers working with older people to help with their computer skills were one of the examples of the intergenerational mentoring and befriending work praised by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Andrew Gardner and Asish Aryal (18) were among the mentors and befrienders at the Prime Minister’s 24/7 “Everyday Heroes” celebration at No. 10 Downing Street. Andrew said: “Being a computer mentor has definitely made a positive difference to me. Not only have I discovered I can do things that I didn’t think I could do before, but it is really satisfying when I see that what I have taught is being used and makes her life much easier. Meeting Gordon Brown himself was nerve racking but just a wonderful experience.” Asish commented: “I think the event was a wonderful opportunity to meet other volunteers and to see how volunteering has changed our society.” The Prime Minister spoke with high regard for the “unsung local heroes” involved in social action “when and wherever it takes place. I want to use 24/7 as a day to say thank you to all those who work so tirelessly for social change. We don’t report enough on the good things that people do – the volunteers we have in so many areas.” Back to top Silver Surfers’ Day 2008 Friday 23 May was Silver Surfers’ Day, a national event at the end of Adult Learners Week designed to promote computer and internet use. Sixty Plus held an event at Ormrod Court sheltered housing scheme in north Kensington to celebrate a new computer which one of our volunteers, Danny Lang, has built and donated to the residents at Ormrod Court. There were taster sessions on digital photography, scanning and instant messaging, with volunteers on hand to provide assistance to setup email accounts and internet searches. There was a lively atmosphere as people got to grips with new technologies and plenty of tea and cakes for those waiting to have a go. Many special thanks to Sixty Plus intergenerational volunteers Danny Lang and Dominic Hunt. Back to top Newsletter SIxty Plus' Spring 2008 newsletter is now available online. You can download a copy by clicking on the link here. Back to top Sixty Plus at New Horizons New Horizons, the pioneering multi-activity centre for people over 50 is now open. The centre, which is a collaboration between Open Age, Sixty Plus and the Guinness Trust is located on Cadogan Street in Chelsea. As well as activities, including yoga, bridge, singing and regular advice sessions, New Horizons will be the venue for a number of one-off Sixty Plus events including an Intergenerational Music Project with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. To find out more about activities at New Horizons click here or telephone: 0207 590 8970 New Horizons cafe is open daily between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Back to top Shopping rota The latest shopping rota is now available to download here or from the Sixty Plus office. Shopping trips take place every Wednesday and Thursday to different supermarkets in or around the Borough and are open to Sixty Plus members. To find out more about escorted shopping trips you can contact Tasio in the Sixty Plus office on 0208 969 9105. Back to top Chelsea Outings 2008 The schedule for outings for Chelsea residents is now available. These outings have been available to people in SW3 and SW10 for three years, but we’re now extending them to residents of SW1, SW5 and SW7. Welcome to you! For more information, click here. Back to top Sixty Plus retains the Lady Goodman Award for Volunteering Excellence On 30th November 2007, Sixty Plus was awarded the Lady Goodman Award for Volunteering Excellence for the second year in a row. This is the first time an organisation has retained this prestigious award. The award is presented by Kensington and Chelsea Volunteer Bureau with an exemplary record in volunteer management. The organisations are nominated by their volunteers. On the same occasion, three Sixty Plus volunteers won Make A Difference Awards. Our congratulations go to Anne Wheeler, Carey Ostrer and Paul Reilly. Back to top Volunteer drivers and gardeners needed Do you have some spare time to help older people around Kensington and Chelsea? SIxty Plus is looking for volunteer drivers to help on our twice weekly escorted shopping trips. We don't expect you to volunteer twice a week but if you can spare some time, call Helena or Tasio on 0208 969 9105 or e-mail:volunteer@sixtyplus.org.uk. The trips take place on Wednesday and Thursday each week and make a real difference to the people who use them. We are also in need of gardening volunteers for our Garden Guardians project. We are looking for anyone from experienced gardeners to enthusiastic amateurs or willing novices. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact John on 0208 969 9105 or e-mail: volunteer@sixtyplus.org.uk. To learn more about volunteering with Sixty plus, go to our volunteer page. Back to top Shop online and help support Sixty Plus You can now search from our website by using the search box below, or visit www.buy.at/sixtyplus. Sixty Plus receives a donation for every purchase made and it doesn't cost you a penny extra. Back to top