Intergenerational friendships benefit us all throughout the ages and stages of our lives, bringing joy, laughter, comfort and learning.
Alive believe that all older people should have access to building new intergenerational friendships.
Through STANd, 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.
About STANd
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
2025
The Lullaby Circle | Find Out More
Song, breathwork, mindfulness, yoga and cups of tea. These sessions will link up babies aged 0-6 months, new parents, and care home residents.
Intergenerational Linking Network
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.
Circus School
FMC Circus Arts students will be attending Acer House Care Home in Weston-super-Mare to deliver physical circus skill workshops, promoting intergenerational learning and connection through physical movement and play.
Forest School
Four intergenerational bush-craft sessions for care home residents at Keepers Gate Forest School. These sessions focus on craft, story-telling, and practical skills through nature and intergenerational connections.
Intergenerational Theatre
Collaboration with Super Culture and Flibbertigibbet Theatre Company. Two care homes and two youth theatre groups engaged with clowning workshops, followed by an invitation-only performance of ‘Farmer and the Clown’, performed by Flibbertigibbet Theatre Co.
Toddler Tea Parties
With staff and patients at the BRI Hospital. Exploring local history and arts & crafts with music, tea and cake!
YouTube Channel
Partnering with a local film maker to deliver participatory filming sessions in schools and care homes around Bristol. Participants have had the opportunity to be creative, learn about film and operating cameras, in playful and supportive workshops. The YouTube channel will showcase what a slice of life is like in schools and care homes today, where we can share experiences and learn from one another.
A Calling: Art Installation
An interactive, intergenerational art installation coming to Weston Super Mare. A collaboration with local artists, this installation will be in situ at Weston Museum, and has been created by local people and their voices.
Letters To My Younger Self
Free writing workshops for over 50s in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on their experiences growing up, sharing them with younger people through the exchange of letters, poems, drawings and playlists.
2024
Growing Minds
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 Pilot
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 Pilot
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.
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 or call the office on 07861 385 543.
