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Link Age Southwark are looking for a New Chairperson for board of Trustees If you are based locally and would be interested in becoming becoming Chairperson of board of trustees of a very successful local charity, Link Age Southwark has the perfect opportunity for you. Link Age Southwark is an ambitious, vibrant local charity providing friendly volunteer support to over 600 isolated, older people in Southwark. In 2018 they will have been working in Southwark for 25 years, reducing loneliness and isolation and helping older people maintain active lives within the community. Their fantastic volunteers support older people to thrive in later life, through: ? One-to-one befriending visits ? Activity groups with volunteer transport ? Practical support including light gardening and help with odd jobs ? Intergenerational work with local schools Their services are free to all Southwark residents aged 60+, and we also offer specialist free support services for people of any age living with mild to moderate dementia. We are always looking for more volunteers to bring joy to the lives of older people. For more details about this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit: http://linkagesouthwark.org/jobs/

Join us on Saturday 9th June in the beautiful gardens at 4 Piermont Green. Town meets country in this beautiful Dulwich garden, open from 2-5.30pm. Tea, homemade cakes and music. Entry ?3.50. Tickets on sale at the door. 4 Piermont Green East Dulwich London SE22 0LP Nearest train: Peckham Rye and Honor Oak Buses: 63, 363, 12 No parking on Green but free parking on side streets nearby. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Saturday 9th June in the beautiful gardens at 5 Burbage Road. This much photographed garden belongs to a member of The Society of Botanical Artists and features a large and varied range of plants, an immaculate topiary and herb garden. The garden is open from 2-5pm. Tea and homemade cakes. Plant sale. Entry ?4. Children enter free. Tickets on sale at the door. 5 Burbage Road Herne Hill SE24 9HJ Nearest train: Herne Hill mainline and North Dulwich mainline Buses: 3, 37, 40, 68, 196, 468 We hope to see you there!

Join us on Sunday 17th June in the beautiful garden of Bell House for a glass of fizz, canapes and live music in aid of Link Age Southwark. The two acre garden, in the grounds of a large Georgian house of historical significance, includes a walled garden, mature flower beds, rose garden, kitchen garden, woodland walk, shade garden, newly restored front lawn and ha-ha, wildflower meadows and beehives. Sunday 17th June, 6.30pm-8.30pm Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG No dogs allowed. Cash bar and raffle on the night. Tickets ?25. Includes a glass of champagne on arrival and canap?s. Available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events or by calling 020 8299 2623. Remaining tickets may be available on the door on the evening but this cannot be guaranteed.

Link Age Southwark is seeking a volunteer clerk to their Board of Trustees who meet every two months to take notes and produce and circulate approved minutes to all trustees. This is a good opportunity who is interested in learning about a fantastic local charity which supports older people throughout Southwark and who is also interested in gaining experience working with a board of trustees. This volunteer would ideally be experienced in note-taking and producing minutes to a high standard, have good English language and communications skills. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 020 8299 2623.

Link Age Southwark's annual All that Jazz fundraiser returns for its 7th year! Join us for an evening of jazz music performed by the talented pupils of JAGs, Dulwich College, Dulwich London Prep, Kingsdale and The Charter School on Friday 16th March at 7pm. The evening will be held in Holst Hall at JAGs school, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. There will be a cash bar and raffle on the night. Tickets are ?10 and are available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events. We'd love to see you there!

Celebrate the end of dry January by joining Link Age Southwark for our first fundraising event of the year! Thursday 1st February, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Terroirs, Lordship Lane. Terroirs on Lordship Lane are kindly hosting a Wine and Cheese Tasting evening to raise money for older people in the local community. Enjoy 5 wines, all from artisan producers alongside pairings of Italian saucisson and speciality cheeses from Androuet. Tickets are ?30 and are available from www.terroirseastdulwich.com/events or by calling 0208 693 9021.

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the New Year and of course your new year?s resolutions. Make yours count this year by volunteering to prevent loneliness and isolation amongst older people in the local community. Whether you visit someone for a cup of tea once a week, drive an older person to their exercise class or help at one of our activity groups, you will be making a huge difference to the life of an older person in Southwark and your own! We will be able to match you with an older person quicker if you have daytime availability during the week. If you would like to volunteer with Link Age Southwark please visit www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or ring us on 020 8299 2623.

The History of Gin According to Cocktails, House of Tippler, 123 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HU, 7pm Experience an evening with Fords Gin journeying through the years of gin, from the early days of gin punch up to the current Golden Age of the Cocktail. You will learn how the rise and fall of gin and cocktails have been intertwined through history whilst enjoying 6 of the important cocktails that form the rich fabric of gin?s history. Tickets ?25. All proceeds to Link Age Southwark. Live music from DJ Twisted Rao and a raffle with prizes to be won! Set to be an amazing night! Limited spaces so make sure you don?t miss out by getting your ticket now through our website http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/cocktail or by calling 020 8299 2623

Join us for our "I used to know that!" Pub Quiz fundraiser at the Lordship Pub on Thursday 9th November, 7pm. 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8HA. Tickets are ?10. Teams of 6 please. There are prizes for the winning team and a raffle on the night! The Lordship are offering a deal of a flat iron steak and a pint for ?10 on the night! Please arrive early if you want food. To get your tickets please visit our website http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/pub-quiz or call 02082992623.

Reminder that tickets will be available on the door. ?15 each.

Platform 1 are kindly hosting a wine tasting evening in aid of Link Age Southwark. The evening will start at 7pm on Wednesday 27th September, to be held at Platform 1, 71 Lordship Lane, SE22, Tickets are ?25 and includes 5 tasters and an individual cheese / charcuterie board, featuring the produce from Capo Caccia, a Dulwich-based Sardinian produce importer. There will be music and lots of fun. We hope to see you there. Purchase tickets on our website http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/wine-tasting-27th-september

This drop in is for anyone who is thinking about volunteering and would like to know more about Link Age Southwark and how you could be involved. We have lots of varying volunteering roles from office support, gardening, DIY, driving and befriending an older person. Please do come along and meet our friendly team and have a chat, refreshments will be provided. Anyone is welcome to drop by between 12:30pm - 3pm, we will be at the Dulwich Community Centre, 46 - 50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL.

Everybody welcome to join our Swing Dance Fundraiser in partnership with Swing Patrol London. Swing Patrol London will be offering a beginner friendly swing dance lesson. No partner or experience required. Tickets ?15 in aid of Link Age Southwark. Come along to St Stephen's Church, 111 College Road, Sydenham Hill, London, SE21 7HN. Saturday 23rd Septmeber, 7pm. The venue is a 5 minute walk from Sydenham Hill train station. Tickets available on the door but to avoid disappointment please book in advance from our website http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/swing-dance-night/ or call 020 8299 2623

Come and enjoy this newly redesigned garden, with live music. A makeover was sparked by the death of a beloved apple tree, resulting in a new look for this upside down L-shaped garden. Out with the vegetable patch and in with a gravel garden, a new brick-edged lawn and a white border blooming in the free space. Tea and cake will be available. Plants for sale. Entry ?3.50 in aid of Link Age Southwark, children free. Free street parking, dogs on leads only. Unfortunately the garden isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

?I Used to Know That? Pub Quiz Sunday 4th June, 7pm for 7.30pm start, The Crooked Well, 16 Grove Ln, Camberwell, SE5 8SY Get your friends together and test your knowledge of things you used to know at school. Prizes will be awarded! ?10 a head, all proceeds to local charity Link Age Southwark, supporting older people. Raffle on the night. You can buy tickets on the door or alternatively book your ticket in advance at www.linkagesouthwark.org/events or call 020 8299 2623.

Interested in finding out about volunteering opportunities in East Dulwich and across Southwark? Link Age Southwark is hosting a volunteer recruitment fair during Volunteer?s Week, on Wednesday 7th June where you will have the opportunity to meet different local organisations and to discuss volunteering with them. The event by the main entrance of Dulwich Community Hospital, East Dulwich Grove. Drop in between 10am and 1pm.

Come and enjoy this lovely large garden with yew and box topiary. Several sections with herbaceous borders, shade planting, gravel plant, scented area and summerhouse with roses, clematis and young wisteria. Tea and cake will be available. Entry ?3.50 in aid of Link Age Southwark, children free. Free street parking, dogs on leads only. Unfortunately the garden isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Join us for a Sunset Soir?e in a beautiful Dulwich Village garden, in aid of local charity Link Age Southwark. Enjoy this large garden's beautiful setting and natural, rural feel. Artist's studio, pergola and wildlife pond with toads, dragonflies and newts to explore. Sunday 25th June, 6.30-8.30pm. Fountain House, 102 College Road, London, SE21 7HW Tickets ?25pp, includes a welcome glass of champagne, Suzanne James Canap?s and live soft jazz band. Garden is wheelchair accessible. Tickets available now from: www.linkagesouthwark.org/events/sunset-soiree

The All That Jazz concert is back for its 6th fabulous year, brought to you by the pupils of six local schools in Dulwich. On Friday 24th March, join us for an evening of talent and entertainment in aid of Link Age Southwark?s work supporting local older people. Tickets ?10 (under 15s free) available from http://linkagesouthwark.org/events/jazz-friday-24th-march-2017/. The concert is taking place at Holst Hall, JAGS School, East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE from 7-9pm. There will be a raffle and cash bar on the evening. Performances from: JAGS, The Charter School, Kingsdale, Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep and St Olave?s.

Are you passionate about helping older people stay independent and reduce social isolation? Do you have weekday daytime availability? E.g. 2-3 hours either weekly or fortnightly. Link Age Southwark offers friendly volunteer support to older people in Southwark, to combat loneliness and isolation through befriending and social groups. We particularly need help running our social groups in Southwark, particularly in Dulwich, Peckham and Camberwell. We need volunteers to help set up for groups (tables, chairs), prepare and serve refreshments, welcome and talk to people in the group and tidy away at the end. We would also love to hear from anyone wanting to share a skill at a group, e.g. arts and crafts, reminiscence, singing, knitting and so on. For a list of our 20+ social groups, please see - http://linkagesouthwark.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Full-List-of-Link-Age-Southwark-Groups.pdf If you would like more information or an application pack, please email [email protected] or phone 0208 299 2623. Website - www.linkagesouthwark.org

Would you like to meet new people and try new activities? Link Age Southwark offers friendly social activities to over-60s in Southwark, including more than 20 activity groups ranging from singing to bridge to yoga. You can also be matched with a befriender to visit you at home for an hour a week for a chat and shared activities. To find out more, please call 020 8299 2623 or email [email protected]. Website: www.linkagesouthwark.org

Could you spare an hour a week to help an older person in the East Dulwich area? Link Age Southwark recruits volunteers to visit older people at home, drive older people to social activities and help with social groups, as well as supporting people with dementia. Our volunteers help to prevent loneliness and keep older people socially active and enjoying life. To find out more or apply to be a volunteer, please email [email protected] or call 020 8299 2623. More info at www.linkagesouthwark.org

Could you volunteer an hour a week to help older people in Southwark? Link Age Southwark is a local charity based in Dulwich Community Hospital. The charity provides friendly support to combat loneliness and help older people stay socially active in the community. We recruit volunteers to visit older people for an hour a week, help organise activity groups or provide lifts to transport older people to social activities. If you're interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] or call 020 8299 2623 for more information and to receive an application pack.

Could you volunteer an hour a week to help older people in Southwark? Link Age Southwark is a local charity based in Dulwich Community Hospital. The charity provides friendly support to combat loneliness and help older people stay socially active in the community. We recruit volunteers to visit older people for an hour a week, help organise activity groups or provide lifts to transport older people to social activities. If you're interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] or call 020 8299 2623 for more information and to receive an application pack.