The Anchor Society is an innovative local Charity, whose core mission is to improve the emotional, financial and social well-being of older people in need living in Bristol and the surrounding area. For further information see www.anchorsociety.co.uk We are currently seeking a part-time administrator to assist the CEO in the smooth running of the Charity. … Read more…
We are delighted to announce that Jenny Lacey has become our newest President. We look forward to Jenny bringing her considerable experience from the world of the BBC and media over the coming 12 months . For more information about Jenny click here
A roundup of the work of the Anchor Society supporting older people in the Bristol region. Anchor 2021 Appeal Newsletter
We are delighted that our joint project with St Monica Trust (managed through Age UK Bristol) Active Ageing Bristol has produced a comprehensive guide for keeping active in Bristol. If you are 55+ or work with that age group do take advantage of this guide. Keep fit and active in older age really makes a difference … Read more…
Huge thank you to the Whitson Quartet who played for our annual tea party (socially distanced of course) which was held at Lockleaze Sports Centre. All four girls are from Redmaids’ High school in Westbury-on-Trym. They are called The Whitson Quartet, named after their founder, John Whitson who left provision in his will for the … Read more…
Bristol Walk Fest 2021 – One of the UK’s largest urban celebrations of walking – starts 1st May The month-long Bristol Walk Fest returns this May with a ‘one stop shop’ website of walking in Bristol featuring an impressive variety of walking routes, groups, information and competitions. This year, Bristol Walk Fest has adapted its programme of walks to make more available online and to … Read more…
LinkAge Network successfully merged with Age UK Bristol (AUKB) on 31 March 2020 and took on leadership of AUKB’s new Community Services Department. Simultaneous to the merger, the world went into lockdown to protect everyone against coronavirus, and LinkAge was able to contribute to AUKB’s organisational needs plus its response to the pandemic. Virtual Activities … Read more…
Karen Lloyd who manages Active Ageing Bristol is delighted to announce that Walkfest is set to return to Bristol. Walkfest aims to encourage people to get walking or walk more and in the past it has had thousands of people joining in. Last year was cancelled but this year, Karen is working with Bristol City … Read more…
We are delighted with this years annual appeal which was record breaking for both us and our sister charities, the Grateful and the Dolphin Society. Between the three charities we raised £384,738. This money will go to supporting older people in the wider Bristol region over the coming year. We are so grateful to all … Read more…
