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Start date is Tuesday 7th April, same timings and will be communicated to those attending nearer start date.
Recommended £2 donation to help cover refreshments and the project.
Be in the moment, continue to learn, and socialise with friends. This is a volunteer-led session for those who have already attended Ukulele sessions here, to continue to learn new skills and have some fun.
Please inform Elderberries of your intent to continue. There will be no beginners group, only those who have previously attended.
For more information please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm in the Elderberries Room.
£2 suggested donation
Technology can be part of the solution to loneliness and isolation, connecting people at a distance and providing access to essential services online. Do you need help using your phone, sending emails, taking/finding photos with your mobile device? If so, come along to a friendly, volunteer-led session on basic IT skills. Call in for a cuppa, relax, learn and gain knowledge about using different IT gadgets.
Bring your phone, iPad or other device; we will also have iPads available.
On the first Wednesday of each month, we have staff from Northumberland Sensory Services attending to assist. A staff member from Deaflink will attendon a bi-monthly basis, on the last Wednesday of the month, starting February. This is dependent on staff availability.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
For more information please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
Tunes on Tuesday
The first Tuesday of every month starting at 1:30pm in the Elderberries Room.
Donations appreciated. Recommended £2 donation to cover refreshments and to cover costs.
Be in the moment, have some fun, and meet new friends. This is a feel good session, and all about getting together in a group to sing and feel happier, leave all other stresses and anxieties behind, and promote positive energy. Words will be projected onto a screen and accompanied by instrument playing.
Wellbeing Talks
All are held on a Tuesday in the Elderberries Room with a start time of 1.30pm.
All talks are free events. Booking is essential, due to limited spaces. Donations appreciated.
Further information on these talks will be communicated nearer the dates, by email and leaflet form in the Elderberries room. Other arranged talks will also be communicated to you in the same way.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm, meet outside the Elderberries Room.
No booking required. Donations for refreshments welcome.
Walking helps maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones and muscles, and improves muscular endurance. It can also help prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes. Combine this with a social chat with friends old and new, and it makes for a great morning.
In order to accommodate numbers and various abilities, we have two groups; Yompers who walk at a faster pace, and Strollers who walk at a more steady pace usually on flatter areas. Both groups run regardless of the weather, so please dress appropriately.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
Provided by Angela Allinson
Every Monday (including bank holidays)
Appointments at 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11.00am and 11.30am in the Elderberries Room.
£15 cash for half an hour session.
Session includes:
Toenail clipping / rough skin removal / hot foot massage
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or el: T01665 511350 (option 1, option 1). Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
Independent mobile and home-based appointments are also available by contacting The Beauty Barn on 07598 754 810 or thebeautybarn.longhoughton@gmail.com
Every Wednesday 9.15am – 10.15am join other Elderberries programme users in the Pavilion Room for Pilates.
Pilates is a mindfulness class which brings awareness to posture, mobility and core strength. The beauty about Pilates is there are many exercise options and adaptations for all levels and abilities. Pilates aims to improve strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing, enabling you to leave the class feeling positive and refreshed.
Could there be a more beautiful place to practise Pilates than the Pavilion room at The Alnwick Garden? With clear glass on every side and views of the garden in full bloom, a gentle breeze whispering through the patio doors, wonderful wellbeing for your mind and body.
Experience a flowing mindful Pilates class suitable for all ages and abilities. Using a range of different Pilates equipment such as Trigger Point balls, resistance bands and Pilates balls to add variety to each class.
We aim to keep our sessions accessible and open to all.
All sessions held in The Pavilion Room.
Welcoming to mixed abilities.
Please bring your own yoga mat, drink and wear comfortable clothing.
£5 per session – to be paid in cash in donation pot at the session.
All new attendees must make an introduction to the tutor and also complete a registration form on arrival.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
The Drop-in is volunteer-led and provides a warm and welcoming space for Elderberries to connect with others, reducing social isolation and nurturing friendships for those over 55.
Located in the Stuart Halbert Room at The Alnwick Garden and is open every Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 11am-3pm for you to drop in and meet other people to play cards, listen to music or join in with dominoes, jigsaws and more. This is free and includes tea/coffee/juice and tasty scones and cake.
You do not need to be a member of the Garden or pay to get into The Garden.
Please come and join us and meet your new friends.
This initiative, developed by The Duchess of Northumberland was triggered by a desire to help combat loneliness in older people.
It was generously funded by The Stuart Halbert Foundation, The Rank Foundation and Sir John and Lady Hall.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
For more information please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
A weekly session that encourages gentlemen to socialise, share traditional skills, and learn new ones, while working on their own allotment plots under the guidance of George Swordy, Deputy Head Gardener.
Spending time with nature not only helps mental wellbeing but growing and eating organic vegetables helps with overall health. Gardening has been proven to reduce anxiety and stress by improving your mood.
During the winter months the gents come indoors to participate in woodcrafts, quizzes, and winter projects.
This session runs every Thursday 10am – 12pm, plots are allotted to pre-assessed gents.
£3 per session, card payment to be made during session. Refreshments included.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
Engaging with others in social settings helps with confidence and mental wellbeing. This programme is dementia-friendly and allows you to interact with others, share experiences and helpful ideas, as well as having some fun with arts, crafts and other activities.
The Blooming Well project is a community-based initiative delivered by The Alnwick Garden Trust. It aims to improve the quality of life for people with early stages of dementia or memory issues, as well as provide support for their carers. A mixture of craft sessions, informative talks, hand-eye co-ordination games, and music are delivered with the aim of reducing isolation, improving wellbeing and promoting positive mental health. Outdoor sessions take place wherever possible during spring and summer.
Sessions held every Monday and Wednesday 1:30pm – 3:30pm in the Elderberries Room. £2 suggested donation
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact The Elderberries Team. Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com.
Please be aware there is a waiting list for these sessions.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
Every Monday 9.15am – 10.15am | 10.30am – 11.30am and Wednesday 9:15am -10:15am join other Elderberries programme users in the Pavilion Room for Pilates.
Pilates is a mindfulness class which brings awareness to posture, mobility and core strength. The beauty about Pilates is there are many exercise options and adaptations for all levels and abilities. Pilates aims to improve strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing, enabling you to leave the class feeling positive and refreshed.
Could there be a more beautiful place to practise Pilates than the Pavilion room at The Alnwick Garden? With clear glass on every side and views of the garden in full bloom, a gentle breeze whispering through the patio doors, wonderful wellbeing for your mind and body.
Experience a flowing mindful Pilates class suitable for all ages and abilities. Using a range of different Pilates equipment such as Trigger Point balls, resistance bands and Pilates balls to add variety to each class.
We aim to keep our sessions accessible and open to all.
All sessions held in The Pavilion Room.
Welcoming to mixed abilities.
Please bring your own yoga mat, drink and wear comfortable clothing.
£5 per session – to be paid in cash in donation pot at the session.
All new attendees must make an introduction to the tutor and also complete a registration form on arrival.
The Elderberries Programmes aim is to reach the local community and to enrich the lives of everyone over the age of 55 who attend.
If interested please contact The Elderberries Team before attending as there is a waiting list for Monday sessions – Tel: 01665 511356 or Email: elderberries@alnwickgarden.com
