Keep Moving!
Studies show that sedentary behaviour and inactivity can lead to deconditioning. Deconditioning is the syndrome of physical, psychological, and functional decline that occurs as a
Studies show that sedentary behaviour and inactivity can lead to deconditioning. Deconditioning is the syndrome of physical, psychological, and functional decline that occurs as a
A massive thank you to PCSO Fraser Cameron who fundraised £470 for us by doing an amazing skydive! He said it was brilliant and that
OPAL have copies of a guide called: Self-Management Guide for Older Women living with Urinary Incontinence. If you would like one, please speak to a
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is the UK’s only official ‘Do Not Call’ register for landlines and mobile numbers. It allows people and businesses to
We have been given a grant to help households with their bills. If you are struggling to pay for your food shopping we may be
The green lanyards with yellow sunflowers on them are worn by those with hidden disabilities to let others know they might need a helping hand.
Volunteer walk leaders needed for our Thursday wellbeing walkers group. Would you like to lead short, interesting walks in the locality. All you need is
If you are a member of OPAL you can pop in any time Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm (breakfast served until 11am and hot
As of beginning of August 2023 our lunch club have had a price increase of £1, going from £5 to £6 for a main meal,
A law firm called BW Legal picked OPAL to be the charity they fundraise for. They had a staff sports day and managed to raise
Scams come in many shapes and sizes. The more common ones include: phone calls, texts, emails, and letters through your door/a stranger knocking on your
Everything is FREE, a delicious home cooked meal and crafts for all ages! You must book for this as spaces are limited. You can do
We offer volunteer transport to OPAL members who would otherwise not be able to get to hospital or doctors’ appointments if you live in the
Thank you to Dominic Exton and the team at DAC Beachcroft. They took part in a corporate football event in August and raised £65 for OPAL! A big
Yes, it’s that time of year when we ask you to renew your OPAL Membership. Membership costs £12 for the year. If you find it hard
Ailsa had a fabulous time at Buckingham Palace receiving her well-seserved MBE. Prince William was the lucky royal who got to meet and present Ailsa
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Fair in December. We hope you all had a wonderful time, we certainly did!
Ailsa will be running the Rob Burrow Leeds Mareathon on Sunday 14th May 2023. She has been training for this in her free time and
Be sure to check out our new photo wall in the corridor! This display will change monthly sokeep your eyes peeled to see if
Thank you to Leeds Modernians for the kind donation towards OPAL, we appreciate it very much! It was wonderful joining in with the Cookridge Scarecrow
OPAL, Welcome In Community Centre, 55 Bedford Drive Leeds, LS16 6DJ.
Telephone: 0113 261 9103
admin@opal-project.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 1131792
Company Number: 06961204