Link Age Southwark
@linkagesouthwark.bsky.social
A vibrant local charity providing friendly volunteer support to isolated people aged over 60 in the London Borough of Southwark.
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Following last year's Cèilidh, SELfolk Orchestra are back in action for another dance in aid of Link Age Southwark!
Expect willow stripping, dosey doe-ing, and a stomping good evening all under the Ivy House mirror ball.
Find tickets below!
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Expect willow stripping, dosey doe-ing, and a stomping good evening all under the Ivy House mirror ball.
Find tickets below!
www.linkagesouthwark...
September 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Following last year's Cèilidh, SELfolk Orchestra are back in action for another dance in aid of Link Age Southwark!
Expect willow stripping, dosey doe-ing, and a stomping good evening all under the Ivy House mirror ball.
Find tickets below!
www.linkagesouthwark...
Expect willow stripping, dosey doe-ing, and a stomping good evening all under the Ivy House mirror ball.
Find tickets below!
www.linkagesouthwark...
And just like that, we’re two-thirds of the way through our Open Gardens! Our next event is an evening affair, with live entertainment from the Fever Pitch choir, plus wine, prosecco and soft drinks.
Tickets are available via the link:
www.linkagesouthwark...
Tickets are available via the link:
www.linkagesouthwark...
August 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
And just like that, we’re two-thirds of the way through our Open Gardens! Our next event is an evening affair, with live entertainment from the Fever Pitch choir, plus wine, prosecco and soft drinks.
Tickets are available via the link:
www.linkagesouthwark...
Tickets are available via the link:
www.linkagesouthwark...
Enjoy a perfect summer day in two of Dulwich’s most stunning hidden gardens.
93 & 106 Dulwich Village. Sunday 14th June, 2 pm – 5 pm.
Tickets include complimentary tea, coffee or squash, with homemade cake (available at 93) and plants available to purchase on the day (available at 105).
93 & 106 Dulwich Village. Sunday 14th June, 2 pm – 5 pm.
Tickets include complimentary tea, coffee or squash, with homemade cake (available at 93) and plants available to purchase on the day (available at 105).
June 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Enjoy a perfect summer day in two of Dulwich’s most stunning hidden gardens.
93 & 106 Dulwich Village. Sunday 14th June, 2 pm – 5 pm.
Tickets include complimentary tea, coffee or squash, with homemade cake (available at 93) and plants available to purchase on the day (available at 105).
93 & 106 Dulwich Village. Sunday 14th June, 2 pm – 5 pm.
Tickets include complimentary tea, coffee or squash, with homemade cake (available at 93) and plants available to purchase on the day (available at 105).
Joe has been volunteering with LAS since 2022, making him one of our youngest volunteers. In this series of blogs, he eloquently reflects on his experiences of befriending several older people and the impact those relationships have had on him.
Read below:
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#Volunteersweek
Read below:
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#Volunteersweek
June 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Joe has been volunteering with LAS since 2022, making him one of our youngest volunteers. In this series of blogs, he eloquently reflects on his experiences of befriending several older people and the impact those relationships have had on him.
Read below:
www.linkagesouthwark...
#Volunteersweek
Read below:
www.linkagesouthwark...
#Volunteersweek
When Paul was 59, he was diagnosed with behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD), an early‑onset, rare and degenerative form of dementia.
Early signs of bvFTD are changes in behavioural patterns and, as a result, it can often be misdiagnosed.
Early signs of bvFTD are changes in behavioural patterns and, as a result, it can often be misdiagnosed.
May 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
When Paul was 59, he was diagnosed with behavioural variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD), an early‑onset, rare and degenerative form of dementia.
Early signs of bvFTD are changes in behavioural patterns and, as a result, it can often be misdiagnosed.
Early signs of bvFTD are changes in behavioural patterns and, as a result, it can often be misdiagnosed.
Soon, we’ll be hosting our first open garden of the season! Get ready, it’s going to be a scorcher. Why not come to one of Dulwich’s most gorgeous gardens, enjoy delicious cakes and soak up the sunshine?
Entry £5. Tickets on the door. Children free. No dogs. Open 2.00pm–5.00pm.
Entry £5. Tickets on the door. Children free. No dogs. Open 2.00pm–5.00pm.
May 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Soon, we’ll be hosting our first open garden of the season! Get ready, it’s going to be a scorcher. Why not come to one of Dulwich’s most gorgeous gardens, enjoy delicious cakes and soak up the sunshine?
Entry £5. Tickets on the door. Children free. No dogs. Open 2.00pm–5.00pm.
Entry £5. Tickets on the door. Children free. No dogs. Open 2.00pm–5.00pm.
Many thanks to our friends at Alleyn’s for hosting a cracking tea party. Events like these are so important for bridging the gap between generations, beneficial for both our older friends and younger friends. You never know what you’re going to learn from who!
📸 by the fantastic Nick Dolding
📸 by the fantastic Nick Dolding
May 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Many thanks to our friends at Alleyn’s for hosting a cracking tea party. Events like these are so important for bridging the gap between generations, beneficial for both our older friends and younger friends. You never know what you’re going to learn from who!
📸 by the fantastic Nick Dolding
📸 by the fantastic Nick Dolding
Earlier this month, five of our fantastic volunteers laced up their trainers and ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of Link Age Southwark.
Together they raised an amazing £3,641 to support our work with older people. A huge thank you and well done to our brilliant racers!
Together they raised an amazing £3,641 to support our work with older people. A huge thank you and well done to our brilliant racers!
April 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Earlier this month, five of our fantastic volunteers laced up their trainers and ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of Link Age Southwark.
Together they raised an amazing £3,641 to support our work with older people. A huge thank you and well done to our brilliant racers!
Together they raised an amazing £3,641 to support our work with older people. A huge thank you and well done to our brilliant racers!
We are thrilled to announce our new charity partnership with the London office of international law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson
Link Age Southwark is very grateful for the interest the team has taken in the vital work we do.
Link Age Southwark is very grateful for the interest the team has taken in the vital work we do.
April 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We are thrilled to announce our new charity partnership with the London office of international law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson
Link Age Southwark is very grateful for the interest the team has taken in the vital work we do.
Link Age Southwark is very grateful for the interest the team has taken in the vital work we do.
It's #NationalGardeningDay so we're giving our Garden SOS programme a very timely shout out! Volunteers assist older friends with some sprucing - allowing those who might not be able to get down & work on their garden to still enjoy the infinite benefits of having a connection to the natural world.
April 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
It's #NationalGardeningDay so we're giving our Garden SOS programme a very timely shout out! Volunteers assist older friends with some sprucing - allowing those who might not be able to get down & work on their garden to still enjoy the infinite benefits of having a connection to the natural world.
We want to put a spotlight on Harry & Colin's befriending relationship. Harry is running his first half marathon this weekend to support Link Age & in honour of his good friend Colin. Click the link, give the story a read & donate whatever you can to our fantastic runners!
www.linkagesouthwark...
www.linkagesouthwark...
April 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We want to put a spotlight on Harry & Colin's befriending relationship. Harry is running his first half marathon this weekend to support Link Age & in honour of his good friend Colin. Click the link, give the story a read & donate whatever you can to our fantastic runners!
www.linkagesouthwark...
www.linkagesouthwark...
We’re counting down the days until our fantastic five racers lace up their shoes to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April!
Click below to find out more about our runners and help reach their total goal of £3,200!
www.linkagesouthwark...
Click below to find out more about our runners and help reach their total goal of £3,200!
www.linkagesouthwark...
April 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We’re counting down the days until our fantastic five racers lace up their shoes to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April!
Click below to find out more about our runners and help reach their total goal of £3,200!
www.linkagesouthwark...
Click below to find out more about our runners and help reach their total goal of £3,200!
www.linkagesouthwark...
Throwback Thank You! As the season changes, wee wanted to look back and extend our gratitude to Tony O’Flaherty and his branch of Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich who have funded our Christmas parties - bringing joy to older friends in times that might be quite difficult for them.
March 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Throwback Thank You! As the season changes, wee wanted to look back and extend our gratitude to Tony O’Flaherty and his branch of Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich who have funded our Christmas parties - bringing joy to older friends in times that might be quite difficult for them.
Today we’re celebrating all the mums in our community - including our wonderful older friends who happen to be mothers, grandmothers, and mother‑figures. We’re proud to support strong family connections -working closely with older friends and their families to help keep those relationships thriving.
March 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Today we’re celebrating all the mums in our community - including our wonderful older friends who happen to be mothers, grandmothers, and mother‑figures. We’re proud to support strong family connections -working closely with older friends and their families to help keep those relationships thriving.
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the strength, wisdom and resilience of the older women in our community.
Photos by the fantastic Nick Dolding
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay
Photos by the fantastic Nick Dolding
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the strength, wisdom and resilience of the older women in our community.
Photos by the fantastic Nick Dolding
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay
Photos by the fantastic Nick Dolding
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay
Our sincerest gratitude to Southwark Charities, who've awarded unrestricted care costs over the next 2 years for our older friends - allowing us to continue our vital work, providing companionship and practical help to older people in Southwark.
#Southwark #olderpeople #wellbeing #corecosts
#Southwark #olderpeople #wellbeing #corecosts
March 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Our sincerest gratitude to Southwark Charities, who've awarded unrestricted care costs over the next 2 years for our older friends - allowing us to continue our vital work, providing companionship and practical help to older people in Southwark.
#Southwark #olderpeople #wellbeing #corecosts
#Southwark #olderpeople #wellbeing #corecosts
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This reflection from a participant in our art:links programme captures exactly why this work matters!
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social , Grosvenor, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity, The Headley Trust, Westminster Almshouses Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social , Grosvenor, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity, The Headley Trust, Westminster Almshouses Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
February 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This reflection from a participant in our art:links programme captures exactly why this work matters!
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social , Grosvenor, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity, The Headley Trust, Westminster Almshouses Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
Funded by @citybridgefndn.bsky.social , Grosvenor, Hyde Park Place Estate Charity, The Headley Trust, Westminster Almshouses Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
We ran our final workshop in collaboration with Create Charity Over six weeks, our older friends have been encouraged to get stuck into different mediums: painting, sculpting, collaging & weaving. All culminating in a final exhibition & a mini awards ceremony for our talented artists.
February 26, 2026 at 11:36 AM
We ran our final workshop in collaboration with Create Charity Over six weeks, our older friends have been encouraged to get stuck into different mediums: painting, sculpting, collaging & weaving. All culminating in a final exhibition & a mini awards ceremony for our talented artists.
“Spending time with older friends has made me realise we’re all the same: we all want to be able to socialise, have friends, and keep busy, no matter what age we are.”
For #StudentVolunteeringWeek, read our Q&A on the employability benefits of volunteering with Maddie:
www.linkagesouthwark...
For #StudentVolunteeringWeek, read our Q&A on the employability benefits of volunteering with Maddie:
www.linkagesouthwark...
February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
“Spending time with older friends has made me realise we’re all the same: we all want to be able to socialise, have friends, and keep busy, no matter what age we are.”
For #StudentVolunteeringWeek, read our Q&A on the employability benefits of volunteering with Maddie:
www.linkagesouthwark...
For #StudentVolunteeringWeek, read our Q&A on the employability benefits of volunteering with Maddie:
www.linkagesouthwark...
It’s not all doom and gloom. Link Age Southwark is doing important work, supporting hundreds of older people and those living with dementia - listening to people who often feel unheard and making sure their voices matter.
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It’s not all doom and gloom. Link Age Southwark is doing important work, supporting hundreds of older people and those living with dementia - listening to people who often feel unheard and making sure their voices matter.
Our yuletide parties are fantastic ways for our older friends to have fun, meet new and interesting people, get dressed up, and really enjoy their community. Here’s to many more parties and support for Southwark’s older residents in the New Year. Fa la la la la, la la la la!
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our yuletide parties are fantastic ways for our older friends to have fun, meet new and interesting people, get dressed up, and really enjoy their community. Here’s to many more parties and support for Southwark’s older residents in the New Year. Fa la la la la, la la la la!
We picked up 38 goody bags from Heber Primary School for our older friends who find it difficult to leave their homes. They will receive a wonderful mix of gifts: plenty of cosy knitwear, an assortment of chocolates, and some fantastic books - all of which will be delivered by our volunteer elves.
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We picked up 38 goody bags from Heber Primary School for our older friends who find it difficult to leave their homes. They will receive a wonderful mix of gifts: plenty of cosy knitwear, an assortment of chocolates, and some fantastic books - all of which will be delivered by our volunteer elves.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding!
Link Age Southwark is supported by many local businesses, one such business being the East Dulwich Tavern, just down the road from our office on Lordship Lane. The EDT has, very generously, provided Christmas Dinners for our older friends for many years.
Link Age Southwark is supported by many local businesses, one such business being the East Dulwich Tavern, just down the road from our office on Lordship Lane. The EDT has, very generously, provided Christmas Dinners for our older friends for many years.
December 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding!
Link Age Southwark is supported by many local businesses, one such business being the East Dulwich Tavern, just down the road from our office on Lordship Lane. The EDT has, very generously, provided Christmas Dinners for our older friends for many years.
Link Age Southwark is supported by many local businesses, one such business being the East Dulwich Tavern, just down the road from our office on Lordship Lane. The EDT has, very generously, provided Christmas Dinners for our older friends for many years.
& with that, our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is over! Thanks to everyone who donated, everyone who got the word out and our lovely poster girl Mica. We surpassed our target, raising £21,710 for our groups, which are designed to support and empower Southwark’s older resident! Big thanks!
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
& with that, our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is over! Thanks to everyone who donated, everyone who got the word out and our lovely poster girl Mica. We surpassed our target, raising £21,710 for our groups, which are designed to support and empower Southwark’s older resident! Big thanks!
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is here! Donate today to support people like our poster girl, Mica, who attends Link Age Southwark's groups each week. Her daughter tells us, “Apart from family, these sessions are her most treasured and uplifting moments.”
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December 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is here! Donate today to support people like our poster girl, Mica, who attends Link Age Southwark's groups each week. Her daughter tells us, “Apart from family, these sessions are her most treasured and uplifting moments.”
bit.ly/3JYxDlT
bit.ly/3JYxDlT