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FIFTY PLUS
In addition to the learning opportunities mentioned throughout this guide, there are various groups and projects aimed specifically at people over fifty.
Age Concern Scotlandis a national organisation with groups operating in the Scottish Borders. Activities include clubs, speakers & outings. Campaigns on issues affecting older people and provides information on a wide range of topics. To find out more contact:
Age Concern Scotland
Causewayside House,
160 Causewayside
Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Telephone: 0845 833 0200 or Freephone: 0800 00 99 66
Scottish Borders Elder Voice (Better Government for Older People)a Borders-wide group which aims to improve life for older people by ensuring they have a 'voice', supporting them to be involved in issues which affect them by encouraging agencies and departments to work in partnership to improve services. Groups can be issue-based or learning-based, if there is sufficient local interest. To learn more contact:
14 Island Street,
Galashiels
TD1 1NU
Tel: 01896 756626 U3A (University of the Third Age)Encourage older people to engage in educational and cultural activities where the group members can be both learners and trainers. For East Berwickshire U3A, contact 01890 750580
For Tweeddale U3A in Peebles contact: 01899 880258
Four Borders Abbeys U3A see www.kelso.bordernet.co.uk/organisations/u3a.html
For general information about the U3A see www.u3a.org.uk Councils of Voluntary Service (CVS)Keep directories of local groups and organisations, many of which are aimed at the 50+ range e.g. Probus. These groups are available in the Directory section of this site
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