New job opportunities
This is an oppportunity to be part of an exciting initiative to work to build community capacity and reduce social isolation and loneliness for older people in Middlesbrough. We are...
Put a spring in your step and try something new
From clay modelling and jewellery making to bollywood dancing and table games we have something for everyone in our new taster programme. Our free taster sessions help people try something...
Bringing history to life
Our members enjoyed a walk through history with us this month. “What a wonderful tour. I learnt a lot about Middlesbrough’s history and information about buildings I’ve known all my...
Spice up your life
More than 100 people learned how to mix spices to create traditional South Asian flavours as part of Community For Life's work with Ageing Better Middlesbrough. Sharing their knowledge of...
Grow wild with Tees Wildlife
You are invited to grow wild with Tees Wildlife on Saturday 31st March at Maze Park Nature Reserve, Navigation Way Middlesbrough (next to Tees Barrage) from 10am to 3pm. Bring your family...
We are celebrating 2000 members
Our programme for people aged 50 and over has attracted more than 2000 members since we started three years ago. Our free membership is a way for people to receive...
Tea and Technology
Eighteen older people came together on Thursday 8 February to learn more about their technology. We ran the taster session for people 50 and over to have a go at...
Free Caribbean steel pan session
Would you like to try something new? Why not come along to a over 50s Caribbean steel pan taster session. Saturday 3rd February at The Newport Settlement Hub, St Pauls Road,...
Bringing generations together
Faithfully Ageing Better small grant is bringing generations together to reduce loneliness and isolation. Faithfully Ageing Better (also known as FAB) is a two year partnership project between Ageing Better...
Exclusive health and wellbeing evening at M&S
From relaxation tips and yoga to healthy food and afterhours shopping, we are inviting members to an exclusive wellbeing evening at M&S in the town centre. The event is being...
There is no ho ho need to be alone this Christmas
With a sprinkling of festive cheer volunteers are welcoming people who are alone over Christmas to enjoy a meal and some company. Thanks to our Community Development team, our project...
Dementia friendly carol service
Dementia friendly carol service A special carol service and festive afternoon tea is being held by Faithfully Ageing Better for people living with dementia, their friends, family and carers. The...