New Community Development tender opportunity
Do you have what it takes to manage our Community Development programme? From taster sessions to digital inclusion there is lots to get involved with. This includes delivering taster sessions, support...
Turtle Bay opens its doors to Ageing Better
Caribbean Social opens its doors to Ageing Better Middlesbrough. Anyone over the age of 50 is invited for free hot drinks, board games and friendship at the launch of a new Café...
All the latest on our Cafe Meet Ups
We have a great new addition to our Café Meet Up schedule and one of our original get-togethers at Marks and Spencer is getting a makeover. Turtle Bay, the new...
Stay Safe and Warm
Stay safe and warm this winter No one should be cold in their home this winter thanks to the Stay Safe and Warm campaign led by Cleveland Fire Brigade. Electric...
It is time to get smart
GETTING SMART AND SAVING MONEY ON HOUSEHOLD BILLS Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) has joined forces with Smart Energy GB to spread the word about smart meters. They are targeting the...
Discover your Town
The annual celebration of Middlesbrough’s history, heritage and culture is here! Discover Middlesbrough 2017 has officially launched with an open invitation to explore, experience and enjoy everything the town has...
Help tackle evening and weekend loneliness – community fund
We are offering a share of £5000 to organisations and groups to help people aged 50 and over feel less lonely during the evening and at weekends this winter - please...
Ukulele fun
We held a Ukulele taster session and our members loved it! Here's what they said: "I came because I wanted to learn to play, and I have. Really enjoyed playing...
Egyptology is here to stay
The Egyptology Taster sessions started over a year ago, since then there has been a lot of interest in the subject and now with support and equipment from Ageing Better...
Tea, toast and table games
Our members enjoyed a morning of Tea, Toast and Table games in the Cafe at Marks & Spencer in Middlesbrough with us. They played dominoes and beetle drive whilst enjoying...
Everybody let’s rock
Fifty people had a journey back through the 50's and 60's at our Rock & Roll event at St Margaret's Church Hall in Brookfield. A local DJ provided the music...
Celebrating Older People’s Day
Nearly 20 people joined us to celebrate International Older People's day and the start of our Festival of Fun with a history walk and slice of cake at the Transporter Bridge. Our members braved...