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Funding success for older people in the Borders
Celebrating three more years for OPAL Borders (Older People Active Lives) thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund. We’ve been
OPAL – Older People Active Lives
Working with people aged 60+ promoting active and fulfilling lives
OPAL has groups throughout the Borders, in Hawick, Kelso, Galashiels and Peebles. Creating and encouraging communities to support each other.
OPAL group laughing
About our OPAL service
The OPAL service is delivered in Eildon Supported Housing developments making the social activity groups accessible to all in the community. The free-to-attend sessions have a variety of activities from gentle chair exercises, quizzes, games, guest speakers, arts and crafts and music. As well as the social activity groups we have men only specific groups, and the Forget Me Not Café a monthly support group.
Opal group activity with volunteers
Location and timings of OPAL Activity Groups
Dovecot Court, Peebles.
Wilkie Gardens, Galashiels
Alternate Mondays
2pm – 4pm
Poynder Apartments, Kelso
Alternate Tuesdays
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Teviot Court, Hawick
Frank Scott Court, Hawick
Alternate Wednesdays
2pm – 4pm
Riverside House, Peebles
Alternate Thursdays
2pm – 4pm
Oakwood Park, Galashiels
Alternate Thursdays
11am – 1pm (lunch provided)
Pie and Brew
Pie and Brew
Pie and a Brew groups are where men can connect socially over a Pie and a Brew.
There are held between 11am – 12.30pm at the following locations:
Dovecot Court, Peebles. (1st Monday of the month)
Teviot Court, Hawick. (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Poynder Apartments, Kelso. (3rd Thursday of the month)
Opal reading
Forget Me Not Cafe (support)
OPAL also offers dementia support via the Forget Me Not Café a monthly support groups for those with dementia and their carers. They are held at:
Wilkie Gardens, Galashiels. 2.30pm – 4pm (1st Thursday of the month)
OPAL is run with a dedicated team of volunteers. Our volunteers are trained and supported throughout and are a vital part of the service we provide, from helping to run the groups and to transport.
If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch on 01750 491090 to discuss the details.
You can contact us by email at – opal@eildon.org,uk
or telephone 01750 491090
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