Bristol Older People's Forum

09/10/2026

Don't forget it is our BOPF AGM on Thursday 22 October!

Bristol Older People's Forum (BOPF) AGM - Triodos Foundation Venue

05/10/2026

Do you want to help shape what makes a great park in Bristol?

Local park charity, Your Park - Bristol and Bath, want your view on what makes a park feel welcoming, well looked after and worth visiting? Whether you're in your local park every day or hardly ever go, they want to hear from you.

This autumn they are running five community workshops to help shape Bristol's new Park Quality Plan. This will help decide how park quality is measured, how communities get a say, and how improvements and investment are prioritised across the city.

You don't need any expert knowledge. Just bring your experiences and ideas.

Everyone who attends will get a £30 gift voucher as a thank you.

Find out more and sign up here: https://buff.ly/GUmP54x

Questions? Send them a message or email [email protected].

02/10/2026

Check out the South Bristol Parkinson’s Café, which meets at Ashton Gate Stadium on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30–7pm. It’s a friendly and informal place for people affected by Parkinson’s, along with family members and supporters, to meet others, have a chat and enjoy some company. Refreshments and parking are free.

There are also free Parkinson’s football sessions, supported by Bristol City Robins Foundation and Parkinson’s UK. They are run by FA-qualified coaches for adults living with Parkinson’s and take place every Monday from 5–6pm at Imperial Sports Ground, BS14 9EA.

28/09/2026

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸

After running two successful nature walks in June, we are delighted to be hosting a walk with Friends of Oldbury Court and Your Parks Bath and Bristol at Oldbury Court!

We'll follow Oldbury Court's Tree Trail, learn about the trees, and take time to explore our surroundings through our senses.

The main walk is around 30 minutes and follows a wide, smooth, and relatively flat path suitable for wheelchair users. There will also be an optional 30-minute extended walk for those who would like to go further.

You can find more information and sign up for free here:
https://yourpark.org.uk/news/sensory-walks-and-outdoor-activities

Please share with your networks and anyone you think might like to come along!

23/09/2026

23/09/2026

Are you a woman over 55 who is concerned about health inequalities?
Bristol Women's Voice and Bristol Older People Forum are running an influencing campaign to change the health agenda to reflect the needs of women over 55 in Bristol.

Join us for our next meeting to continue conversations around women's health, discrimination, sexism, and ageism in the city.

📅Date: Wednesday 30 September
🕗Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Venue: The Station, Creative Youth Network

Bristol Older People's Forum

Free to attend, register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987310749950?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the nature workshop at the BOPF Open Forum last month. It was great to hear about your hopes for nature and ideas for strengthening community resilience and tackling climate change.

Click the link below to find out more about BOPF's Nature Project.
https://bopf.org.uk/our-work/bopf-nature-together/

If you are interested in getting involved in the BOPF Nature Project, please contact [email protected].

17/09/2026

Having a good quality park near to home isn't just a 'nice to have'.

11/09/2026

Bristol Home Library Service, is a completely free initiative delivered in partnership with the Royal Voluntary Service and Bristol Libraries. They deliver books, large-print titles, and audiobooks directly to the doors of adults who love reading but are unable to visit a library in person due to health, mobility, age, or intense caring responsibilities.

Anyone interested in receiving books can contact them directly at [email protected] or call 07714898558.

27/08/2026

This new short film explores the powerful links between age, food, health and culture.

Over the past few months, we’ve sat down for home-cooked meals and honest conversations with six older people from diverse backgrounds.

From a lifelong vegan activist to a man who has never cooked, their stories challenge stereotypes and reveal a richer, more surprising picture of later life. Pictured are Ian and Nigel during their lunch together.

Funded by Feeding Bristol CIO and created with filmmaker Neil Maggs - known for capturing the voices and lived experiences of ordinary people, this documentary puts the lives of older people centre-stage.

This short film explores the powerful links between age, food, heal...