The Neighbourhoods for all ages network is open to anyone interested in intergenerational work in Leeds.
What is the Neighbourhoods for all ages network?
- A group of people from a range of communities who want to promote and share ideas about intergenerational work- at present we have more than 60 organisations and individuals on our mailing list
What is intergenerational work?
- Work that brings together different generations – children and young people with older people
What are the benefits of intergenerational work?
- Promoting greater understanding and respect between different generations and bringing people together from different generations, communities and cultures
- Contributing to regeneration, community safety, citizenship and other priority areas of work
What does the network do?
- Members meet quarterly to share experiences and good practice
- Information is shared on our email network
- We hold occasional conferences and events to celebrate intergenerational activities in Leeds
Some intergenerational projects around the city:
The Leeds Jamaica Society Project
The objective of the project was to bring together three generations of Jamaicans to explore new and dynamic ways of recording their history by involving elders, adults and young people.
Tackling conflict between host and student communities
The aim is to build up positive relationships between students and local residents and consult with them so that projects respond to local needs.
Building Bridges: Winner of the Eurocities Award for Innovation 2007 - Building Bridges is a programme using “Circle Time” in Leeds Primary Schools to encourage children and local older people to get to know each other and learn from each other. We are working on a version for Secondary Schools
Work between people with physical and sensory impairments and school children
Encouraging people with disabilities to work on projects with school pupils and creating an understanding between older people and younger people in the same community
If you would like more information or to be included in the email network please contact us using the contact details on the right hand side of the page or tel 0113 24 74575.