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Age Takes Centre Stage Awards
Presentation of the awards for the
individual and group took place as part of a reception on board the 'Queen
of Scandinavia' DFDS ship.
Flying the flag for older age at the awards ceremony.
Ylana Firth is presented with the individual award
Wheels for All receiving the group award.
Barn Dance
Everyone took their partners....
...and followed the caller's instructions....
....at the Age Takes Centre Stage Barn Dance
At Home
Afternoon tea and a chance to meet the
Chair of North Tyneside Council.....
....were greatly .enjoyed by all....
....who took part.
Coffee Morning
..with
Woodlands Park Senior Citizens Club at St John’s Church, Wideopen.
Conference on Age Discrimination
A conference on "Age Discrimination and Your Rights"
organised by local Pensioners’ Groups ....
...took place at Wallsend Town Hall
Eden Camp Visit
Organised by ARP/050, this was a nostalgic trip down memory
lane for many.
Halloween Tea Dance
Over 100 people took to the floor at
Cullercoats Community Centre with a Tea Dance to celebrate the end of Age Takes Centre Stage
2003
"Witches"...
"Vampires"...
...and "Little Devils" all had a great
afternoon.
Local History Fair
Many local history groups put on displays in Segedunum
exhibition centre
The Friends of Segedunum were on their home ground.
The Cullercoats Heritage Group showed how they are documenting the
towns past.
Putting on the Style…
The launch event for Age Takes Centre Stage
attracted about 300 people to a wonderful display and demonstration of the
talents of older people in North Tyneside.
TV weatherman Bob Johnson sets the ball rolling with his own special
humour.
The Mike Bell Skiffle Group Newcastle's get things going.
The Little Acorns singing group add their own
special harmonies.
Photography
Whitley Bay Photographic
Society hosted very popular tutorials on digital photography.
Prize DrawWinner
Mrs Jean Jones being presented with her
prize by Coun. John Carter Chair of Council
Reputations: Images of Older and Young
People in the Media
An inter-generational conference
took place at Norham Community College.
High on the agenda was challenging media stereotypes
Preconceptions of old and young.
Ten Pin Bowling
A fun and friendly competition was
organised by ARP050, and 79 people took up the challenge at the XS
Superbowl.
Val Birks wins the highest individual score prize.
The group winner prize giving.
A contestant prepares to "strike!"
Walks - Active Age
The ActiveAge guided walks proved very popular.
Walk in Northumberland
The Association of Retired People/Over 50 (ARP/O50)led a free walk in the beauty of Northumberland