Are you a 50+ male Hackney resident and finding it difficult to hear like you used to? Deafplus, a Connect Hackney partner, has three great workshops that can support you. Deafplus are supporting people who have difficulty hearing or have Read More
New dementia service coming soon
Dementia service for City and Hackney Dementia remains one of the main causes of disability in later life and progresses over time. In City and Hackney, there are about 1,300 people living with dementia. With an increasing and ageing population, Read More
Computer and media skills for residents over 50
The Connect Hackney senior media group is made up of Hackney residents aged over 50. Walter, aged 88, is our oldest participant to date. Media group members receive training in computers, photography, interviewing and writing skills. As well as Read More
Do you like to be beside the seaside?
Connect Hackney partners Brocals offer trips in and around London. Quarterly Brocals Socials take the boys further afield, with holiday parties and day trips to the coast, Essex and Kent via coach. These are offered at a low cost of Read More
Hackney Dementia Festival starts this week
Events and activities for people with dementia, their families, friends and neighbours, the Hackney Dementia festival runs from Thursday 16 May to Wednesday 29 May. Most of the events are free to attend and generally there is no need to Read More
Intergenerational Gardening
Winnie Roach – Intergenerational Gardening When I was young in Guyana all our fruit and vegetables came from our garden and fish from the stream. We only had to buy oil, flour and other essentials. I grew up with nature. Read More
Ageing in the 21st century – work and older people
Work and older people by Margaret Smith Retirement – pros and cons For many people retirement is a time of joy. They can look forward to having more time on their hands and retirement can be a chance to do Read More
Hackney Senior Magazine is out now
The winter 2019 issue of Hackney Senior – the magazine by older people, for older people in Hackney – is out now! The quarterly publication from Connect Hackney includes real-life stories and reports by local over 50s, with lots of Read More
