Intergenerational friendships benefit us all throughout all the ages and stages of our lives.
They can bring joy, laughter, comfort and learning. Alive believe that all older people should have access to building new intergenerational friendships and through the STANd programme we will be working to develop new intergenerational work across Bristol and North Somerset and work with community partners to develop best practice that can be shared nationally.
The STANd programme is funded by The National Lottery and will run from 2024 – 2027. The programme will see the development of a series of pilot projects in care homes and communities linking older and younger people, new training models in intergenerational delivery and project planning, and the founding of Bristol and North Somerset Intergenerational Linking Networks.
STANd Pilot Projects
Growing Minds | Summer 2024
A pairing between Bristol-based youth charity Love Squared, older adults from care homes, and members of Alive’s gardening community. Linking older and younger people through making sustainable insect habitats to encourage biodiversity in the city.
The Lullaby Circle | Autumn 2024
A 10-week pilot of song, breathwork, mindfulness, yoga and cups of tea. The pilot will link up babies aged 0-6 months, new parents, and care home residents in Weston Super Mare.
Letters To My Younger Self | November 2024
Free writing workshops for over 50s in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on their experiences growing up, sharing them with younger people through letter exchanges. Held at North Somerset LGBT Forum.
Intergenerational Linking Network | January 2025
For all those leading work with younger or older people in Bristol and North Somerset to discover more about the benefits of intergenerational practice, build collaborative partnerships, and produce training to broaden participation and regional excellence in cross-generational work.
Intergenerational Theatre | Summer 2025
Collaboration with Super Culture and Flibbertigibbet Theatre Company. Exploring intergenerational connections through drama, and a shared viewing of theatre show: Farmer and the Clown.
Toddler Tea Parties | Summer 2025
With staff and patients at the BRI Hospital. Exploring local history and arts & crafts with music, tea and cake!
If you are interested in pitching a pilot project idea, joining a network, or finding out more about this programme, please email mel@aliveactivities.org.
