What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid (BIEWA) is changing its name to make sure it can reach more people in the community. “People who have just retired don’t think of themselves as elderly” explained manager Sonny Garewal “60 is the new 40!” The name change, which will be ratified at the
One of Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid’s oldest Trustees retired from the Board. For over 20 years Dorothy Hopper has been a Volunteer and Trustee of Belle Isle Winter Aid. She was visited at home by Councillor’s Judith Blake and Kim Groves to be personally thanked for all her years
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid recently celebrated their Annual Party at Belle Isle Working Mens’ Club, with 78 older people attending. There was an entertainer, food, a grand raffle with many prizes, and of course bingo! Two dedicated Volunteers – Jean Burton (former Chair and Trustee) with 27 year’s service,
I was invited along to the 59 Club on Belle Isle Circus by Sonny (where were you Sonny?), run by Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid last Friday (6 April 2018). Members were been treated to a late Easter Lunch. I was offered a coffee by Steve, who went on to
Cllr Kim Groves at BITMOs GATE Well done to Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid Team now 31 years old! Really enjoyed catching up with members who always keep me on my toes and are very inspiring. Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid provide services in the community including social and leisure,
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid celebrated the International Day of Older People on Wednesday (4 October 2017) at BITMO’s Gate centre in Belle Isle. There were information and advice stalls from: Ross Care Centres; Wiltshire Farm Foods; Care & Repair; The Leeds Directory; Carers Leeds; The Green Doctor; Age UK;
It was with great sadness that we learnt that our volunteer for the last 6 years Dave Billings was leaving us to move to Lancashire, to be closer to his family. Dave attended the 59 Centre on a Friday afternoon, and helped people to get on and off our minibus.
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid (BIEWA) celebrated the International Day of Older People on Wednesday (5 October 2016). Four organisations were invited to have stalls at the event: Age UK – Digital Angels – Morag Wright; Citizen’s Advice Service – Victoria Elmsley; Women’s Health Matters – Sally Blyth and Carers
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid (BIEWA) held a Garden Party on Wednesday 21 September to celebrate the end of Summer. The event was sponsored by Councillor Paul Truswell through his MICE money allocation, and we are most grateful to Paul for enabling us to host this event. Paul reminded the
Project Manager Job Vacancy. Closing date 12 February 2016 . Organisation. Location Belle Isle – Leeds. Hours Full time 37 hours. Salary £28,500. Telephone 0113 2778208 Email info@belleisle.org.uk Website www.belleisle.org.uk Job Description. You will manage and develop a range of services to meet the requirements of older people within the Belle