OPAL (Older People's Action in the Locality)

17/08/2026

Older People Action in the Locality (OPAL) is part of the Local Community Fund. To find out more about our project and choose to support us, click here: https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/96470

There are still lots of Co-op members in our community who haven't selected a cause yet. If that's you, please take a moment to choose OPAL. It will cost you a few minutes and will make such a big difference to us.

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Older People Action in the Locality (OPAL). Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

10/08/2026

A beautiful afternoon for our Monday Memory Support Grp to enjoy an afternoon tea on our patio in the sunshine.

The paddling pool was well used for cooling hot feet 😀

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

OPAL loopy loop team nailed it!
It was a super hot day with v little shade but we all really pushed ourselves to earn your support.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored us, all money raised helps us reduce loneliness and isolation for older people.

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/OPALLoopyLoopers

07/08/2026

An afternoon of fun playing corn hole at our Friday Social! It appears some of our members have a secret talent!

05/08/2026

Summer is in full swing here at the Welcome In Community Centre!

03/08/2026

Leeds University are looking for participants aged 65 and over for research on autobiographical memory and mental fatigue.
The study is completed online, takes around 20–25 minutes, and needs to be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. Participants who complete the study will have the opportunity to enter a £25 prize draw.
For convenience, the study link is: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/0D7C5D65-16E4-463B-B23B-1EF45D4A1E0C
The study has been approved by the University of Leeds School of Psychology Research Ethics Committee (Ethics Reference: PSCETHS-1733).

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31/07/2026

Thank you to Charlotte from the Yorkshire & Humber Economic Crime Unit for talking to our members about online safety today at our Friday Social. It was an interesting talk and gave everyone lots of tips and tricks on how to stay safe!