BAB Launches Charter for an Age Friendly Bristol

BAB has taken an important step towards Bristol an even better place to grow old.
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Intergenerational Storytelling Night

BAB held its second Storytelling Night, sharing stories from older people about friends and family members from a different generation.
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BAB Communications Network

The BAB Communications Network will have its second meeting on Thursday 17th August 2017 at the Arnolfini in Central Bristol.
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BAB Voices: Wyldwood Arts - Chat Back 'Proud to be

Listen to the stories and poetry shared during this creative Learning for Life Together project, produced by No Bindings.
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Click here to read this latest BAB Voices article!

Bristol
a brilliant place to grow old

Bristol Ageing Better (BAB) is a partnership working to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people and help them live fulfilling lives.

The BAB programme aims to reduce isolation and loneliness in older people in Bristol across 4 main themes:

Creating the Conditions to reduce and prevent loneliness
Identifying and Informing older people at risk of loneliness
Working with Communities to increase services & activities available
Supporting Individuals to live fulfilling lives

Events and Activities

Stay active by joining activities, groups and organisations in your area.

Join The Partnership

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Become a Volunteer

Find exciting volunteering opportunities for 50+ and get involved.

News & Events

News Events

17 Aug 2017 BAB Communications Network- August 2017 View More

Community Clinics: a new and innovative approach to caring for people with non-healing wounds

20 Jul 2017 Community Clinics: a new and innovative approach... View More

11 Jul 2017 Age Friendly Update - Make an offer! View More

Bristol Ageing Better Launches Charter for an Age Friendly Bristol

28 Jun 2017 Bristol Ageing Better Launches Charter for an... View More

27 Jun 2017 Greater Fishponds – We are the Champions! View More

Community Kick-Start: Closing Date for Applications 3rd July

22 Jun 2017 Community Kick-Start: Closing Date for Applications... View More

BAB Voices

Intergenerational Storytelling - Ruth's... View More

Blog: Let me tell you a story… View More

BAB Voices: Wyldwood Arts - Chat Back 'Proud... View More

BAB Podcast: Loneliness Summit 2017

What Others Say
We joined the BAB partnership when it was first set up – it was and still is a fantastic opportunity for charities and other organisations in Bristol to develop closer relationships, find out about each other’s services and find ways of working closer together to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people in Bristol. - Jennie Reed, Alive! View More
What Others Say
We are working with Bristol Libraries and Bristol Ageing Better, we want to encourage people to start getting into reading and shared reading; it's about connecting people to each other as well as to literature. - Emma, The Reader View More
What Others Say
It's a really exciting project, so we are really grateful to have that long-term [Learning for Life Together] funding. I think for us what is really important is to have the opportunity to have an established block of funding so we can really spend the time. - Jaz Pinckney, Wyldwood Arts View More
What Others Say
Thank you BAB for the privilege being a member of the first Community Kick-start Fund Panel and to see at first hand the volume and range of excellent activities BAB is supporting. It was a valuable learning curve for me - always much appreciated at my advanced age. - Brian Morgan, BAB Steering Group View More
What Others Say
At last a few moments to THANK YOU for making such a loving film… and to comment again on the beautiful outcome presented to us at the end of the ‘BAB – One Year On’ event. What a delicious surprise ~ the Over 50s Alcohol Champions Group is certainly proving a nurturing body ~ beyond our wildest dreams… - Debbie, BDP's Over 50s Champion View More
What Others Say
'[Joining the partnership] has been really helpful, a real support for a tiny organisation starting up. I feel really lucky to be part of it.' - Sara, The Elder Tree View More
What Others Say
BAB staffers are always so respectful of older volunteers and it is clear they really do put BAB's principles into everything they do. - Brian Morgan, BAB Steering Group View More
What Others Say
'I think this animation is terrific. Incredibly funny and touching, using the voices of ordinary people to create lovable warm and intriguing characters. Ace Work!' - Keith Winestein, View More
What Others Say
‘If you are at a BAB meeting, you are pretty much there with everybody else who is doing stuff in this field in Bristol.’ - Sara, The Elder Tree View More
What Others Say
'[After watching the animation I would like to] Make sure any spare time is spent doing interesting & fun things such as LinkAge courses. If I get lonely or worried I know there are people I can call for help. Thank you BAB for all that you are doing for us older people.' - Aardman Premiere Attendee, View More