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- Brentry Opens for National Garden Scheme
Join us on Sunday 5th July 12-4pm as we open the gates to our dementia-friendly … Continue reading Brentry Opens for National Garden Scheme - Funders & Fun Runners | Spring Funding Update
A huge thank you for all the fantastic support we’ve been granted from our funders … Continue reading Funders & Fun Runners | Spring Funding Update - LGBTQ+ Letters Booklet Released
Published in time for Pride Month, we’re thrilled to share a selection of the letters … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Letters Booklet Released - Happy Volunteers’ Week 2026
Helping to bring our work to life, here’s to Alive’s fantastic volunteers. Generously sharing their … Continue reading Happy Volunteers’ Week 2026 - Alive Wins Prince of Wales Award
We were thrilled to accept the prestigious Prize of Honour at this year’s Prince of … Continue reading Alive Wins Prince of Wales Award - Team Alive Take On Charity Walk in Bristol
Give it up for everyone that joined our group walk on Saturday raising money for … Continue reading Team Alive Take On Charity Walk in Bristol - Tribute to Emma Britton
We are devastated to learn of the sad passing of Emma Britton over the weekend. … Continue reading Tribute to Emma Britton - Let’s Talk Dementia 2026
A huge thank you to everyone that joined us for Let’s Talk Dementia at Bristol … Continue reading Let’s Talk Dementia 2026 - Alive Wins at Dementia Awards 2026
We did it! Alive were crowned winners at the UK Dementia Awards last week. Celebrating … Continue reading Alive Wins at Dementia Awards 2026 - Invite: Let’s Talk Dementia
We invite you to join us at Let’s Talk Dementia, a free public information event on … Continue reading Invite: Let’s Talk Dementia - Alive Finalists in UK Dementia Care Awards 2026
We are absolutely thrilled to announce we are finalists for two UK Dementia Care Awards! … Continue reading Alive Finalists in UK Dementia Care Awards 2026 - Save the Date: Step Into May
Introducing Step Into May! Our biggest-ever fundraising challenge inviting everyone to get moving and raise … Continue reading Save the Date: Step Into May - Recent Support from Our Funders
Helping us continue to light up later life, we’re enormously grateful for the support from … Continue reading Recent Support from Our Funders - Join Alive as a Trustee
At Alive, we believe later life should be full of light, laughter and meaning, and … Continue reading Join Alive as a Trustee - We’re On ITV’s This Morning
We were thrilled to welcome the ITV crew to one of our Lullaby Circle sessions. … Continue reading We’re On ITV’s This Morning - Our New Intergen YouTube Channel
Introducing Bridging the Gap! Our brand-new intergenerational YouTube channel created by young people in schools … Continue reading Our New Intergen YouTube Channel - We’re Hiring! Join Our Team.
We’re looking for new Sessional Workshop Facilitators to join our friendly team at Alive. If … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Join Our Team. - Double Your Donation Until 9 Dec
Help us give the gift of gardening to twice as many older people this Christmas … Continue reading Double Your Donation Until 9 Dec - Out Now: Hundred Not Out
Sprouting from an idea in one of our care home sessions and growing into a … Continue reading Out Now: Hundred Not Out - Alive Impact Report 2024-25What a year it’s been for Alive. As always, we’ve continued to bring joy to … Continue reading Alive Impact Report 2024-25
- BRI Gardening Group Turns Two!
This week, we celebrated two years of our Sanctuary Square hospital garden at the BRI … Continue reading BRI Gardening Group Turns Two! - We need to work together.
In light of #WorldAlzheimersDay, our CEO wrote about the importance of coming together – one … Continue reading We need to work together. - A Calling: Art Exhibit at Weston Museum
Celebrating the voices of our community, we’re thrilled to announce the opening of our intergenerational … Continue reading A Calling: Art Exhibit at Weston Museum - “Are You Aware of Sanctuary Square?” | Poems By Garden Members
Word-blooms spoken and written by patients, relatives, staff and volunteers in the Sanctuary Square garden, … Continue reading “Are You Aware of Sanctuary Square?” | Poems By Garden Members - Bristol Elders Welcome Diabetes Ambassador
The Bristol Elders groups hosted Tony Kelly at Easton Community Centre earlier this month, inviting … Continue reading Bristol Elders Welcome Diabetes Ambassador - Our Allotment Anniversary & Film Release
We’re thrilled to announce the public release of ‘Forget Me Not’: a documentary from UWE … Continue reading Our Allotment Anniversary & Film Release - Alive Win Charity of the Year for Older People
We are thrilled to announce that we have received an Award of Excellence as Number … Continue reading Alive Win Charity of the Year for Older People - Alive Wins at Dementia Care Awards 2025
Dubbed the “future of dementia care”, we are delighted to see our Dementia Meeting Centres … Continue reading Alive Wins at Dementia Care Awards 2025 - Volunteer’s Week 2025
With Volunteer’s Week kicking off today, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our … Continue reading Volunteer’s Week 2025 - New! Toddler Tea Parties at the BRI
We are thrilled to announce the return of our Toddlers Who Came To Tea intergenerational … Continue reading New! Toddler Tea Parties at the BRI - We Need To Talk About Dementia More
“We need to talk about dementia more.” In light of Dementia Action Week, our CEO … Continue reading We Need To Talk About Dementia More - Let’s Talk Dementia 2025
Our second Let’s Talk Dementia event with Bristol Dementia Action Alliance and Brace was held … Continue reading Let’s Talk Dementia 2025 - Tech & Dementia: BBC Radio Bristol
Talking on air about the benefits of technology for people living dementia, it was great … Continue reading Tech & Dementia: BBC Radio Bristol - Join the Team: 6 Month Job Opportunity
Tabletop Travels is a brilliant initiative to have come out of the work Alive have … Continue reading Join the Team: 6 Month Job Opportunity - Our Hoppiness Project on BBC’s The One Show
Watch us on The One Show: the BBC crew joined us for a Hoppiness session … Continue reading Our Hoppiness Project on BBC’s The One Show - Memory Connections Transfers to Alive
Following a change in staffing at Age UK Bristol, we are thrilled to announce we … Continue reading Memory Connections Transfers to Alive - Lullaby Circle on the BBC
It was brilliant to see the BBC coverage of our Lullaby Circle yesterday on BBC … Continue reading Lullaby Circle on the BBC - Meeting of Minds: Peer Support Group
Are you someone who is experiencing memory difficulties? Awaiting or adjusting to a dementia diagnosis? … Continue reading Meeting of Minds: Peer Support Group - Book For Let’s Talk Dementia 2025
The FREE annual event, Let’s Talk Dementia, is back in Bristol on Saturday 17th May! … Continue reading Book For Let’s Talk Dementia 2025 - Toddler Tea Parties at the BRIJoin us at the Bristol Royal Infirmary for monthly intergenerational tea parties and creative story-telling, … Continue reading Toddler Tea Parties at the BRI
- Why We Love What We Do | Facilitators
As National Activity Providers & Professionals Week celebrates the incredible work, compassion and commitment of … Continue reading Why We Love What We Do | Facilitators - Alive Nominated for Two Markel Care Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be returning to Birmingham in March for the … Continue reading Alive Nominated for Two Markel Care Awards - Community Gardening: Winter Update
Since last we spoke, Bristol has been hit by its first frosts of the year … Continue reading Community Gardening: Winter Update - Gift the Gift of Travel: Tabletop Travels
Wondering what to buy your loved one this Christmas who would love to travel but … Continue reading Gift the Gift of Travel: Tabletop Travels - Celebrating 15 Years of Alive: Virtual Exhibition
Watch a virtual walkthrough and see highlights of our brilliant exhibition: Celebrating 15 Years of … Continue reading Celebrating 15 Years of Alive: Virtual Exhibition - Elders Celebrate Black History Month
The Malcolm X Elders Group celebrated Black History Month with a brilliant afternoon of music, … Continue reading Elders Celebrate Black History Month - Our 15 Year Exhibition Opening Night
We’ve turned 15! The opening night of our retrospective exhibition was a wonderful way to … Continue reading Our 15 Year Exhibition Opening Night - Help Save the BRI Living Wall
The BRI Sanctuary Square Courtyard is home to our weekly dementia-friendly gardening activities. Providing comfort … Continue reading Help Save the BRI Living Wall - 15 Years of Alive | Exhibition at Create Centre
This year marks 15 years of Alive. To celebrate, we’re holding a retrospective exhibition at … Continue reading 15 Years of Alive | Exhibition at Create Centre - Thanking Phil May
As he steps down as our Chair of Trustees and into retirement, Alive’s CEO reflects … Continue reading Thanking Phil May - Training & Services | Autumn UpdateTravelling across the UK to deliver our ever-expanding programme of meaningful care sector training and … Continue reading Training & Services | Autumn Update
- Community Gardening: Autumn Update
Despite this summer’s disappointing weather and slug apocalypse, the time seems to have sped past. … Continue reading Community Gardening: Autumn Update - Share & Repair: Autumn Update
We’re thrilled with the response to Share & Repair so far. Launched over the summer, … Continue reading Share & Repair: Autumn Update - It’s Time to Act On Alzheimer’s
While we support those living with dementia and their carers every day, #WorldAlzheimersDay is an … Continue reading It’s Time to Act On Alzheimer’s - BRI Gardening Group Turns One!
This week marks one year of our gardening group at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Celebrating … Continue reading BRI Gardening Group Turns One! - Bristol Elder Receives Honorary Doctorate
Awarded an honorary doctorate from University of Bristol this month for her contributions towards racial … Continue reading Bristol Elder Receives Honorary Doctorate - Raffle: Win 7 days in the South of France
Support Alive and enter our fantastic raffle to be in with a chance of winning … Continue reading Raffle: Win 7 days in the South of France - The Hoppiness Project on BBC News
It’s great to see The Hoppiness Project hit the headlines! Giving care home residents the … Continue reading The Hoppiness Project on BBC News - Bristol City Poet on our Brentry Allotment
Back in August 2023, we welcomed Kat Lyons, the current Bristol City Poet, to our … Continue reading Bristol City Poet on our Brentry Allotment - Community Gardening: Summer Update
While the sun has been a bit shy, the forecast for our community gardens is … Continue reading Community Gardening: Summer Update - Bristol Elders at the Royal West of England Academy
With all three groups enjoying their busy schedules this summer, let’s take a look at … Continue reading Bristol Elders at the Royal West of England Academy - Conquering Peaks and Dementia: Fundraiser
This June 2024, an intrepid supporter of ours will be climbing Mount Tetnuldi, fundraising for … Continue reading Conquering Peaks and Dementia: Fundraiser - Volunteers Week | Interview with Voscur
Our Volunteer Coordinator, Nadja, sat down with Voscur for #VolunteersWeek 2024 to highlight the crucial … Continue reading Volunteers Week | Interview with Voscur - D-Day 80: Cherishing Life Stories
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we want to take the opportunity to honour our … Continue reading D-Day 80: Cherishing Life Stories - The Benefits of Age-Inclusive Living
Guest writer, Jackie Edwards, explores the potential benefits for older people of age-inclusive living and … Continue reading The Benefits of Age-Inclusive Living - Filming with the England Football Men’s Team
We had the most incredible opportunity with Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service to film with the … Continue reading Filming with the England Football Men’s Team - Community Gardening | Spring Update
With the new growing season officially underway and signs of spring everywhere, we’re gearing up … Continue reading Community Gardening | Spring Update - Projects & Partnerships | Spring Update
Our bustling Projects Department has been springing into life this month, with new shoots of … Continue reading Projects & Partnerships | Spring Update - An Intergenerational Tea Dance with Flamingo Chicks
How about a gorgeous video full of warmth to cheer you up this cold January? … Continue reading An Intergenerational Tea Dance with Flamingo Chicks - Unlocking Creativity Through Garden Art
Inspiring Older People and Those Living with Dementia to Express Themselves: from guest writer, Jackie … Continue reading Unlocking Creativity Through Garden Art - A Thank You to Our Volunteers of 2023
Reflecting on a year of meaningful connections with our team of extraordinary volunteers. As the … Continue reading A Thank You to Our Volunteers of 2023 - Meeting Centre Team Wins Hennell Award
We are so proud of our Dementia Meeting Centre team for winning the prestigious Hennell … Continue reading Meeting Centre Team Wins Hennell Award - Celebrating Well-being
To mark the culmination of the Building Mental Health Resilience project over the past year, … Continue reading Celebrating Well-being - #WorldMenopauseDay 2023
Today marks #WorldMenopauseDay. Hear from our CEO Isobel Jones on steps we are making towards … Continue reading #WorldMenopauseDay 2023 - World Alzheimer’s Month 2023
The theme of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month is ‘Never too early, never too late’, … Continue reading World Alzheimer’s Month 2023 - Introducing our new Empathy Suit Experience Training
We are so proud to be offering our new Empathy Suit Experience training to anybody … Continue reading Introducing our new Empathy Suit Experience Training - Open Days at South Glos Meeting Centre
This July, we opened the doors to our SGDMC to anyone living with mild to … Continue reading Open Days at South Glos Meeting Centre - Dementia Meeting Centre Satisfaction Survey
Hear from our Meeting Centre Project Manager, Louise Spencer, on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from … Continue reading Dementia Meeting Centre Satisfaction Survey - Community Gardening: Summer Update
It’s one of the busiest times of the year for gardeners. As well as being active … Continue reading Community Gardening: Summer Update - Bristol Elders Groups’ Summertime Celebrations
Celebrating the important milestones of Windrush 75 and the festivities of St Paul’s Carnival, the … Continue reading Bristol Elders Groups’ Summertime Celebrations - Building Mental Health Resilience: Summer Update
Catch up with Project Manager, Julie, on what has been a busy few months! Creative … Continue reading Building Mental Health Resilience: Summer Update - Introducing: Alive on Demand Community
Alive on Demand Community is a great new feature to stay connected in what can … Continue reading Introducing: Alive on Demand Community - A Summer of Mini Adventures
Continuing their series of day trips, events, and visits, here’s what the South Gloucestershire Dementia … Continue reading A Summer of Mini Adventures - The Meeting Centre UK Family Blanket
Celebrating the ever-growing family of Dementia Meeting Centres across the UK, our members were set … Continue reading The Meeting Centre UK Family Blanket - Roger Griffith MBE on ‘What is Windrush?’
Ahead of the 75th Anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain, we’re honoured … Continue reading Roger Griffith MBE on ‘What is Windrush?’ - A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers
At Alive, we know it’s important to reflect on the goodness and kindness of those … Continue reading A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers - Funding News | Spring Update
We were delighted to have been awarded a grant of £57,892 from the Masonic Charitable … Continue reading Funding News | Spring Update - Bristol Dementia Meeting Centre | Spring Update
Hear from our lovely Bristol Dementia Meeting Centre Manager, Sally, on what the group has … Continue reading Bristol Dementia Meeting Centre | Spring Update - Community Gardening | Spring Update
Our community gardens are slowly returning to life after a wet, cold start to the … Continue reading Community Gardening | Spring Update - Activity Sessions & Training | Spring Update
Sessions We are thrilled to be able to introduce five new Session Facilitators – Sam, … Continue reading Activity Sessions & Training | Spring Update - Carers’ Workshops at North Somerset Dementia Meeting Centre
In collaboration with Wellspring Counselling (a charity based in Nailsea), a series of workshops were … Continue reading Carers’ Workshops at North Somerset Dementia Meeting Centre - #OneGoodEgg-Stravaganza!
Enabling five care homes across North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to host festive celebrations this … Continue reading #OneGoodEgg-Stravaganza! - The Hoppiness Project!
Alive recently ran the first session of the latest project to be conjured up from … Continue reading The Hoppiness Project! - A Trip to the Skies and the Power of Positive Gossiping
Hear from Winsome, our South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre Manager, about the group’s recent trip to … Continue reading A Trip to the Skies and the Power of Positive Gossiping - Grounded Gardening Advice for People with Restricted Mobility
Millie Fuller is a creative copywriter at Content ‘n’ Coffee. She has a love of … Continue reading Grounded Gardening Advice for People with Restricted Mobility - Our Dementia Meeting Centre celebrates its first anniversary
With a momentous birthday comes three days of celebration for our Dementia Meeting Centre! Marking … Continue reading Our Dementia Meeting Centre celebrates its first anniversary - Dr Shirley Evans and Jennifer Bray visit our Dementia Meeting Centres
Last week we welcomed two special visitors to our Dementia Meeting Centre groups – Dr … Continue reading Dr Shirley Evans and Jennifer Bray visit our Dementia Meeting Centres - Oakham Treasures Trip
Our South Glos Meeting Centre recently had a trip to Oakham Treasures to enjoy their … Continue reading Oakham Treasures Trip - South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre Get In The Xmas Spirit
South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre members spent time decorating a Christmas cake and biscuits at their … Continue reading South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre Get In The Xmas Spirit - Golden Agers Hold Bring-And-Buy Sale
At the beginning of December, one of the BME groups Alive has been working with, … Continue reading Golden Agers Hold Bring-And-Buy Sale