Bristol Older People's Forum

15/06/2026

Also... this Saturday. Sharing this celebratory Disability Pride event run by organisations doing brilliant work across Bristol. Looks like a great day!

08/06/2026

As Bristol Refugee Festival begins, resharing this beautiful, powerful post by our friends at Refugee Women of Bristol

Take a look at the festival programme to see all the events taking place over the next two weeks www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/events/

03/06/2026

BOPF wouldn't be the organisation it is without individual's like Pat, one of our dedicated Trustees who guide our work. Thanks Pat for you all you do with BOPF and for sharing your

29/05/2026

Spaces filling up!
A reminder to book on one of our walks for June!

One in Victoria Park, Bristol Friends of Victoria Park and one in Eastville Park Friends of Eastville Park.

Relaxing, informative, accessible, social and fun.

Tuesday 9th of June 10:30 - 13:30, Eastville Park, Bristol
https://events.humanitix.com/nature-and-history-walk-in-eastville-park-for-over-55-s

Thursday 11th of June 10:30 - 13:30, Victoria Park, Bristol
https://events.humanitix.com/nature-and-history-walk-in-victoria-park-for-over-55-s

The Festival of Nature is the largest free celebration of the natural world and takes place from 6 to 14 June 2026

27/05/2026

We’re excited to be hosting two walking events this June as part of the Festival of Nature!

Come along and join our guided walks through two of Bristol’s beautiful parks 🌳

Meet new people, hear from local volunteers, and learn from ecology experts along the way.

Click the links below to find out more and book your place!

Tuesday 9th of June 10:30 - 13:30, Eastville Park
https://events.humanitix.com/nature-and-history-walk-in-eastville-park-for-over-55-s

Thursday 11th of June 10:30 - 13:30, Victoria Park
https://events.humanitix.com/nature-and-history-walk-in-victoria-park-for-over-55-s

The Festival of Nature is the largest free celebration of the natural world and takes place from 6 to 14 June 2026

20/05/2026

Over 55s women's health - we need your voice!

Thank you Judith for sharing your experiences and encouraging other people to share theirs
https://www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/ageism-is-not-a-diagnoses

All welcome to join us next Wednesday at the monthly over 55's women's health meeting:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/over-55s-health-discrimination-meeting-tickets-1987309224387

16/04/2026

Come along, watch, and join in the conversation.
Free entry - everyone welcome!
Click on the link below to find out more and book a ticket. If you have any questions please call the team on 0117 927 9222

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bopf-film-screening-lunch-a-chat-with-older-people-about-food-tickets-1987013872983?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a premiere screening and Q&A of this new BOPF short film. This 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 li...

09/04/2026

Access to parks and green spaces can reduce loneliness and enhance mood while improving mental wellbeing, increasing physical activity and intergenerational social connection. However, older people may encounter physical or logistical barriers which make them unable to realise these benefits if the space is not designed with age-friendly considerations.

Our new Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides are aimed at built environment professionals, local government staff, and residents of all ages who want to advocate for change in their local area.

Download here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/resources/age-friendly-quick-guides

24/03/2026

Our Spring Newsletter is out now. We hope you enjoy it.

https://bopf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BOPF_Spring2026_Newsletter_web.pdf

19/03/2026

Next week - join us for a special self organising training session for women over 55. The venue is on Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG. Please book via the Eventbrite link in the Bristol Women's Voice post.

Are you a woman over 55 seeking to learn more about self-organising, bringing people together, and chairing meetings?

Bristol Women's Voice, in collaboration with the Bristol Older People's Forum, will be organising a training session for older women over 55 where you can develop your skills in self-organising.

📅Date: Wednesday 25 March
🕗Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Venue: The Station, Creative Youth Network

Bristol Older People's Forum

Free to attend, register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/over-55s-self-organising-training-session-tickets-1982365822539?aff=oddtdtcreator