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Visit beautiful Dulwich gardens and support local charity Link Age Southwark! Now restrictions are easing, Link Age Southwark are delighted to be involved in a number of upcoming Open Garden events hosted by local supporters, in aid of the charity. The Dulwich gardens will open to the public with all proceeds of tickets, refreshments and plant sales going towards Link Age Southwark?s work with older people and people living with dementia in the community. Timetable: ? Sunday 23 May: 115 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ. 6.30pm ? 8.30pm ? Sunday 6 June: North House, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ. 2pm ? 5pm ? Wednesday 16 June: 108 Turney Road, SE21 7JJ. 6.30pm ? 8.30pm ? Sunday 27 June: Garden Safari at 102, 108 & 110 College Road, SE21 7HW. 2.30pm ? 5.30pm For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, please go to the charity?s website: https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Pages/Events/

Local charity Link Age Southwark are hosting their online pub quiz on Wednesday 7 April at 7.30pm via Facebook Live. As we move towards brighter times and the easing of restrictions, it won't be long before pubs re-open and in-person quizzing commences once again. For now, we are delighted to have our favourite online quiz master, Andrew, back hosting another fantastic live quiz! The quiz will be broadcast live from our Facebook page on Wednesday 7 April at 7.30pm. Follow our page to participate on the night and find the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3269398353160174. Play along with those at home, or with a team using Zoom. As always it's free to take part, we just ask participants to consider making a ?5 donation per team and support our work to keep older people and people living with dementia connected with their communities. We, along with our amazing volunteers, are working hard to continue providing our services during the pandemic, including telephone befriending, online activity groups, and food shopping deliveries.

Local charity Link Age Southwark have partnered with GreatWineOnline to offer you an exclusive online wine tasting event in aid of the charity. Join us at 7pm on Wednesday 10 March for an evening of fun and enjoy the perks of sampling 3 fantastic bottles of hand-picked wines with the GWO experts in your own home! Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy a glass of vino after a long day, discover the art of wine tasting and support Link Age Southwark's work to reduce isolation and loneliness experienced by older people, only heightened by the pandemic. Pre-order your case before Friday 5 March: https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/online-wine-tasting

Show some love this Valentine's Day and be in with a chance of winning a prize for you or your loved ones! All proceeds from the sale of entries will support local charity Link Age Southwark in their mission to help older people stay connected with their communities during this especially difficult time. Prizes include a beautiful bouquet, yoga & homeware gift vouchers, a cashmere scarf, strawberry gin and plenty of red, white & sparking wine... PLUS bundles and a MYSTERY PRIZE! The raffle is running until 12pm (midday) on Sunday 14 February. The draw takes place at 2pm on Sunday 14 February, and all winners will be contacted by email. To see the full prize list and buy your entries, visit the raffle homepage: https://go.rallyup.com/lasraffle

Local charity Link Age Southwark are hosting their 'Stay At Home' Pub Quiz on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm via Facebook Live. Quiz Master Andrew is back and ready to bring even more fun during lockdown 3.0! Join him from the comfort of your sofa and play along with those at home, or with a team using Zoom. The quiz will be broadcast live from our Facebook page on Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm. Follow our page to participate on the night and find the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/416842786403540 It's free to take part, but we ask you to please consider making a ?5 donation per team. This event is a fundraiser and your donation will support our work to keep older people connected with their communities during the pandemic by providing telephone befriending, online activity groups and food shopping deliveries.

Local charity Link Age Southwark are hosting a virtual trivia night on Thursday 21 January at 7.30pm via Zoom. 'From Angels to Lost Rivers?, host Stephen will be sharing weird and wonderful facts ? all to do with our South East London neighbourhood! This fascinating and eclectic illustrated talk will cover everything from angel appearances in Peckham and the tale of the Crossbones Graveyard, to the lost rivers flowing underneath our feet... and more! If you are interested in taking part and testing your local knowledge, you can find more information about the event and the Zoom link here: https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/virtual-trivia-night This event is a fundraiser and you can make a donation via the Link Age Southwark website: https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/donate/virtual-trivia-night-event-donations/5/credit-card It's free to take part, but we ask you to please consider making a ?5 donation per team towards Link Age Southwark's work in reducing the effects of loneliness for older people in the borough of Southwark.

You can double your donation during Link Age Southwark's Big Give Christmas Challenge and help them to combat loneliness and isolation experienced by older people in the community. The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK?s biggest online match funding campaign, taking place from midday on Tuesday 1 December until midday on Tuesday 8 December. During this week, any donations made to Link Age Southwark, up until their target is reached, will be DOUBLED! The funds raised will enable the charity to diversify the way they offer their social and activity groups, to include face-to-face, online platforms and conference calling. They are working to reduce loneliness and isolation experienced by older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia, ultimately ensuring nobody is excluded in the community. As government guidelines continue to change, it is essential for Link Age Southwark to adapt and expand the way they offer their groups to those they work with. The Big Give Campaign goes live on Tuesday 1 Dec @ 12pm. You can make a donation here: [https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a051r00001eQ8nqAAC]

Local charity, Link Age Southwark's online Pub Quiz is back on Tuesday 1st December at 7:30pm live on Facebook, but this time with a festive twist! Play on your own or with a team via Zoom and get ready for some Christmas cheer with Quiz Master Andrew at the Big Give Christmas Quiz. Follow the Link Age Southwark Facebook page to participate on the night: [www.facebook.com/linkagesouthwark] It's free to take part, but we ask you to consider a ?5 donation per team. This event is a fundraiser and your donation will go towards the Christmas Challenge, where we're raising vital funds so that we can adapt the way we offer our social and activity groups for older people living in Southwark. The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK?s biggest online match funding campaign, taking place from midday on Tuesday 1 December until midday on Tuesday 8 December. During this week, any donations made to Link Age Southwark, up until the target is reached, will be DOUBLED!

Are you in need of something fun to brighten up your autumn evenings? We've got just the ticket! Local charity, Link Age Southwark's Online Pub Quiz is back on Wednesday 21st October at 7:30pm on Facebook Live. Follow the Link Age Southwark Facebook page to participate on the night: https://www.facebook.com/linkagesouthwark/ After the success of our first round of lockdown quizzes, Andrew has kindly agreed to return and host another evening of fun and intrigue. Play with those at home or join a team using video calling. We hope you can join us! This event is a fundraiser and you can make a donation via the Link Age Southwark website: https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/appeal/quiz It's free to take part, but we ask you to please consider making a ?5 donation per team towards Link Age Southwark's work in reducing the effects of loneliness for older people in the borough of Southwark.

Name That Film charity fundraiser event in aid of Link Age Southwark. Join host Jenny on Wednesday 14 October, 7:30pm ? 8:30pm live on Zoom for a quiz of soundbites from your favourite movie soundtracks, all you have to do is guess the movie title. The music will be set to a series of images that tell the story of London in lockdown. Please visit Link Age Southwark?s website at, https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/name-that-film for further details on how to join. If you would like to take part in this event please consider making a donation of ?10 per team towards our work keeping older people connected to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. All proceeds will go towards our services for older people feeling lonely and isolated and will be greatly appreciated!

Local charity, Link Age Southwark are excited to be hosting their first ever Online Pet Contest. Our pets have brought us so much joy over these last few months, so if you have a dapper doggy or a loyal furry friend now is your chance to showcase them. The contest will open on Sunday 13th September and you will have one week to submit your photos, with entries closing on Sunday 20th September. There will be five categories: 'Best Buddy (most loyal lockdown friend)' 'Best Dressed' 'Owner/ Pet Lookalike' 'Funniest Pet' 'Most Adorable' We have some excellent local judges on board (including a celebrity judge) who will choose a winning pet in each category to be awarded a winners' certificate. Entry to the contest is ?3 per category, or you can enter all 5 for ?10. All funds raised go towards supporting the work of Link Age Southwark in reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older people. Please see the events section on the Link Age Southwark website for full details on how to submit your entry. https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/online-pet-contest-las We look forward to admiring your pet?s attributes!

Join Neil and Stevie for their second virtual tour of the year of their special and tranquil garden, a wonderful haven in the heart of South London. Colourful, eclectic herbaceous borders and winding paths eventually lead to a secretive mediation area and Druids chair. They will be talking about the inspiration behind the garden design and their approach to planting. Neil and Stevie are really pleased to be running this virtual open garden event to raise money to support the work of local charity Link Age Southwark. To join this event please see their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1535189330007950

Set yourself a challenge on wheels this August and raise funds for Link Age Southwark. This year the Prudential Ride London is going virtual to encourage everyone to keep moving and support the UK?s charities. It?s completely free to take part and you can choose your own distance and how to achieve it ? whether by bike, wheelchair or on roller blades! It?s taking place over the weekend of 15 & 16th August and everyone who registers will be entered into a competition with fantastic prizes to be won. Register online by visiting https://myridelondon.co.uk/register ? and don?t forget to let us know you?re taking part! If you would like more information please contact Melissa Whittingham by emailing [email protected]

Stay alert and join local charity Link Age Southwark for another fantastic quiz LIVE on Facebook from the comfort of your own sofa! The quiz will take place live from our Facebook page on Wednesday 1st July at 7.30pm. Follow Link Age Southwark on Facebook to watch it live on the night at: https://www.facebook.com/linkagesouthwark/ After the success of their previous two lockdown quizzes, Andrew has kindly agreed to return and host another fun and intriguing evening. Play with those at home or join a team using video calling. As always it's free to take part, but Link Age Southwark ask you to consider making a ?5 donation per team towards their Bloomin' Lovely fundraiser - a new project to adapt their gardening service and supply plants and flowers to brighten up the homes and gardens of older people who are shielding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding from the project will also help to make up the shortfall from their cancelled community fundraising events which raise vital funds to facilitate their services. You can make your pledge here: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/bloomin-lovely/

Very special garden in Dulwich, Sunday 21 June, 2pm ? 3pm, online via Facebook Live. Neil and Stevie look forward to welcoming you to their tranquil haven in the heart of South London. They will be showing you around the garden and also giving you a commentary on the inspirations behind the design and planting strategy. You will see it has abundant eclectic herbaceous borders, and winding paths which tempt you further and further down the garden. It is a haven for butterflies and bees who love the riot of colour. Neil and Stevie are really pleased to be running this virtual open garden event to raise money for Link Age Southwark. For more details and to join this event please visit their Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/258290685377015/

Can you help local charity Link Age Southwark reach their all or nothing ?Bloomin? Lovely? crowdfunder project target? An all or nothing target means that if we don?t reach our target all supporters are refunded and the project won?t be funded. The vision for our Bloomin? Lovely project is to adapt and expand our gardening service in an extra special way to show that the local community cares about our older friends. As a result of the lockdown most older people have been unable to do any kind of shopping, including buying plants and flowers to spruce up their gardens. This year, Link Age Southwark?s aim is to adapt their service for those who are shielding, self-isolating or worried about going out, and to bring a bit of colour back into their lives by delivering bedding plants, a bunch of flowers or a houseplant to them. Link Age Southwark have had to cancel their planned community fundraising events which raise vital funds to facilitate their services. Your support with this project will enable them to make up the shortfall in order to sustain their service provision at a time when it has never been more important. A small contribution from you will help deliver smiles to our community of vulnerable older people who deserve to feel valued. To find out more and to support this project please visit www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/bloomin-lovely

Back by popular demand! Join Local charity Link Age Southwark for our online pub quiz LIVE on Facebook from the comfort of your own sofa! The quiz will take place live from our Facebook page on Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm. Go to our Facebook Page to watch it live on the night: https://www.facebook.com/linkagesouthwark/ After the success of our first online quiz our host Andrew returns to lead us for another fun and inquisitive evening. Play with the people in your home or join a team using video calling - all are welcome. It's free to take part, but please consider making a ?5 donation per household to support the work of Link Age Southwark who are keeping older people connected to their communities during the COVID-19 crisis with telephone befriending, online activity groups and food shopping deliveries. All proceeds will go towards our services for older people feeling lonely and isolated and will be greatly appreciated! You can make a donation through the events page on our website - https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/link-age-southwark-online-pub-quiz

Link Age Southwark is a local charity combating loneliness for older people and people with dementia. They are working doubly hard providing telephone befriending and emergency help in this time of crisis and have sadly had to cancel a number of their community fundraising events. They are holding an online fundraiser auction to raise funds to support their services which are keeping older people connected to the their communities. There are many exciting lots to choose from, including a three night break in a private holiday home on the North Norfolk Coast, an Indian food cooking class, a Thank You NHS LED neon sign and lots more! Items are perfect for that special gift, or as a treat for yourself! The online auction will open for bidding on Sunday 3 May at 5pm and close on Sunday 17 May at 7:30pm and can be found at https://givergy.uk/linkagesouthwark Many of the items can be delivered anywhere within the UK so please let all your friends and family know about this event. Thank you and happy bidding!

Local charity Link Age Southwark will be hosting their first ever online pub quiz LIVE on Facebook on Wednesday 29 April at 7:30pm! Anyone, anywhere can join in from the comfort of your own sofa! Follow the Link Age Southwark Facebook page for the live event: https://www.facebook.com/linkagesouthwark/ Quiz master Andrew will be our host for the evening and help to get your brain cells tingling again during lock down. Join solo or play as a team with the people in your home - all are welcome. There will be five rounds with a comfort break after three rounds. It's free to take part, but please consider making a ?5 donation per household to support the work of Link Age Southwark who are keeping older people in Southwark connected to their communities during the COVID-19 crisis. All proceeds will go towards our services for older people feeling lonely and isolated and will be greatly appreciated. You can make a donation through the website at www.linkagesouthwark.org Thank you and enjoy

Link Age Southwark's annual All That Jazz fundraiser is back for another year, taking place on Friday 6th March, 7pm in Holst Hall, James Allen's Girls' School. Join us for a wonderful evening of music performed by students from JAGS, Kingsdale, Dulwich College and more. There will be a bar and raffle on the night. We are able to accept both cash and card payments. Tickets are ?10 per person and available from https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/all-that-jazz

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing friendly volunteer support to over 650 isolated, older people in Southwark. Our work is supported by over 450 volunteers and a team of 12 staff. Link Age Southwark has been providing services to older people for over 25 years, reducing loneliness and social isolation. The Treasurer plays a vital role in the continued long-term success of the charity which has seen a significant increase in the demand for our services. The role requires you to oversee the financial running of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements. The Treasurer reports to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. You will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are maintained, and are appropriate for the charity. As a trustee, you will play a full strategic role in the running of our organisation. We are looking for an experienced financial manager with a good grasp of third sector issues who is committed to helping Link Age Southwark achieve its aims. The Treasurer has particular duties and responsibilities which are additional, and complementary, to those of other Trustees. In carrying out these duties, the Treasurer should always remember that they are acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees and should seek the advice of, and proactively involve, the Chair, other Trustees and/or the Director as necessary. As Treasurer you will need to attend and chair four Finance Committee meetings per year which usually take place at the end of the day in East Dulwich, SE London and last for up to two hours; and six Board meetings a year which are in the evening in SE London and last for 2-3 hours. The current Treasurer communicates with the Director and book-keeper in between meetings. You will receive a full induction to your role. The Treasurer role will provide you with insight into the workings of a small, thriving and well-respected local charity. The Board of Link Age Southwark is well established and highly functional with a wide range of skills and expertise amongst its members. Our current Treasurer is stepping down in October. Ideally we would like the candidate to begin before that time in order to ensure a smooth handover, however this can be flexible. For a full role description, personal specification and details of how to apply please visit our website ? www.linkagesouthwark.org/jobs If you would like to discuss the role with the Director before applying please either e-mail [email protected] or call Sophie Wellings on 020 8299 2623 Please note that this position is not remunerated, however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Link Age Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

There's still a limited number of tickets left for next Thursday. Make sure not to miss out, available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events

Join us for a Wine Tasting on Thursday 6th February, 7pm to mark the end of dry January at the fabulous fifty seven, North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. The theme of the evening will be ?Unusual Grape Varieties?and be led by Clare Hanson. After a career in the City as a Chartered Accountant, Clare cast aside life in the Board Room and forsook her dusty ledgers for the altogether more hedonistic world of fine wine. A previous preoccupation with debits and credits very happily and easily gave way to ?chewy tannins?, ?distinctive noses?, and the ?cherries, berries, asphalt, and jam? integral to that ?wicked little offering? beloved of the cognoscenti! Clare gained her Diploma in Wines and Spirits from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust for whom she now teaches. She is also a regular Judge at the International Wine Challenge and selectively offers tutored tastings. Closer to home, Clare is a Committee Member of the Dulwich Wine Society where she is a regular presenter. Tickets are ?25 per person and available for purchase here: http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/wine-tasting-thursday-6th-february/

Join local charity Link Age Southwark on Sunday 15th December for some festive cheer at our annual Family Carol Singalong. We would love to see you at St Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, SE21 7DG from 3.30pm to enjoy all your favourite Christmas carols with the whole family. Mulled wine and mince pies for all (soft drinks also available). Entry is free but donations are kindly received in aid of Link Age Southwark to fund our services for older people in the local community.

Join local charity, Link Age Southwark, at The Grange Pub on Tuesday 19th November for our Pub Quiz! Always a fun evening, raising money for services for older people feeling lonely in the local community. The Grange Pub 103 Grange Road SE1 3BW Please arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Teams of max 6 people. Tickets ?10 per person. Raffle and prizes for the quiz winners. Tickets available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events