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Friday, October 25th, 2024
A Spooktacular Event: Highlights from Our Jukebox Halloween Sing-Along! Tuesday 22nd October, our Jukebox Halloween Sing-Along transformed into an unforgettable morning of music, laughter, and spirited celebration! The event drew a lively crowd, ready to showcase their vocal talents and Halloween costumes. As attendees arrived, they were greeted by a festive atmosphere, complete with eerie [...]
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
On Tuesday, 1st October, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, we are opening our doors at The Gateway to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons with a very special event. With this year’s theme, “Our Place,” we’re not only honouring older people in our community but also celebrating the wonderful new home we [...]
Friday, August 9th, 2024
For 11 years, 101 Sankey Street has been more than just a building—it’s been the heart of our Lifetime community. Together, we’ve shared countless activities and events, embarked on memorable day trips, and forged strong, lasting friendships. We’ve laughed together, grown together, and supported one another through life’s ups and downs. But it’s time for [...]
Friday, July 26th, 2024
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! After many months of planning and preparation, Lifetime is relocating to a brand-new, facility. Our current location at 101 Sankey Street will close at 2:30 PM on Friday, 9th August, and we will reopen at our new home, The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, at 9:30 [...]
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
As the calendar turns to the last week of May, the nation gears up to celebrate National Conversation Week from the 23rd to the 29th. This annual awareness campaign aims to encourage more meaningful conversations in both our lives. Whether it’s opening up about worries or simply catching up with friends and family, communicating effectively [...]
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
May is the month and its National Share A Story Month 2024! This enchanting time is dedicated to honouring the profound impact of storytelling. It’s a call to action for individuals of all ages to engage in the art of storytelling, be it through reading, writing, or oral traditions, igniting imagination and strengthening community bonds. [...]
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Warrington Housing Association Hosts Cream Tea Afternoon for Dementia UK In a heart-warming display of community support, colleagues at Warrington Housing Association (WHA) extended a warm invitation to individuals living with dementia and their carers for a delightful afternoon of friendship and refreshments. The event, held in aid of Dementia UK’s ‘Time for a Cuppa’ [...]
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Are you ready to shake off the winter blues and step into spring? Welcome to Active April, a month dedicated to embracing movement and wellness. As the days get longer and the weather becomes milder, it’s the perfect time to inject some activity into your daily routine, and here at Lifetime, we have the perfect offer! [...]
Friday, March 15th, 2024
As we embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Lifetime Warrington extends warm wishes to all our community members! May the luck of the Irish be with you in all your endeavours. And speaking of luck, here’s an exciting opportunity for you to try your luck and make a positive impact on our community. [...]
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
Mark your calendars and get ready to brew up some support for a worthy cause! The annual Marie Curie Coffee Morning is back, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before. On Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, Lifetime will come together to raise funds and awareness for Marie Curie, a charity dedicated to [...]
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
As the first day of Spring is quickly approaching, we are hopefully that with its arrival comes a burst of freshness and vitality. What better way to embrace the season’s spirit than with a delightful cup of tea? The Lifetime Tea Bar is rolling out an enticing array of offerings to celebrate the blooming of [...]
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
From all of us here at LifeTime Thank you for all the support, company and friendship this year. Let’s sit back, relax, celebrate, and then get ready to do it all again in 2024! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. . [...]
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Today marks a global celebration of selflessness, compassion, and the incredible impact of volunteers around the world. 🌐🙌 This International Volunteer Day, we join hands to acknowledge the dedication of those who contribute their time, skills, and hearts to make a positive difference. 🌟 Theme of the Year – The power of collective action: [...]
Monday, November 6th, 2023
With winter on the horizon, it is vital to take proactive steps to safeguard our health. Warrington Housing Association’s “Lifetime Warrington,” with the support of Livewire’s Lifestyles team and Vegetarian for Life Manchester, is at the forefront of this effort, organising a Winter Health Event. The event’s objective is to offer valuable support and resources [...]
Monday, October 9th, 2023
Our Lifetime Dementia Cafe were delighted to welcome The Warrington Wolves Foundation for the latest instalment of their In the Sheds rugby reminiscence project. The session focused on sharing memories of the Warrington Wolves over the years, the Warrington rugby community, culture and some of the little moments that fans have remembered for a lifetime. [...]
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
We are celebrating the tenth anniversary of our over-50s social hub this International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1). LifeTime, based at the Gateway in Warrington town centre, has been supporting older people to live their best life over the last decade and to mark the milestone. Bernard Gillooly, who attends LifeTime, has thanked the [...]
Thursday, August 31st, 2023
Mary Tyrrell was born in Kilkenny, Southern Ireland and moved to ascot with her husband 56 years ago. Mary now lives in Warrington and is a member and volunteer with LifeTime. Mary told us: “When I moved to Warrington, I didn’t really know anybody except my family. My husband had recently passed away and I [...]
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
Tanya Wightman, who lives in Latchford, was inspired to take up photography when she retired from her job in local government. Her colleagues at Warrington Town Hall presented her with a camera as a leaving gift and, looking around for ways to get the most out of it, Tanya joined the camera club at [...]
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Here in LifeTime we are delighted to be welcoming Sue Chinn and Forever Fit to our team and Lifetime Timetable. Sue Bring a wealth of experience in the fitness field A bit about your instructor – Sue Chinn I’ve been instructing fitness classes for over 25 years and taught all the different fads [...]
Friday, September 30th, 2022
Today is the International Day of the Older Person. This year the UN are spotlighting the resilience and contribution of older women. Older women are often the backbone of society, the unsung heroes in every community. This month Warrington Housing Association and LifeTime will celebrate and be sharing some of the women who are [...]
Monday, September 12th, 2022
Following the sad death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we will join with people across the world as we mourn her loss, and are thankful for the immense contributions and sacrifices she made for our country and communities. Click here to find out more about the mourning arrangements for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. [...]
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
We cannot stop singing this song written by one of our LifeTime members! Don Miller is a long-time part of the LifeTime choir, along with his wife Dot. Choirmaster Rob Littler spotted Don’s skills as a wordsmith and with a little help from his (musical) friends turned his lyrics into a country-tinged tribute to Liverpool. [...]
Friday, April 8th, 2022
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Despite this running for 29 years there is still a long way to go. According to the mental health foundation 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point [...]
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
To mark World Poetry Day we made our own ‘Poet-Tree’ with poems from our ‘The New Open Gate’- Writing & Poetry Class with Terry Caffrey which you can join every Friday from 10:30 in the LifeTime centre [...]
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
To celebrate #InternationalWomenDay2021 here at LifeTime we have 29 female volunteers gave us an amazing 385 hours of their time to support LifeTime We couldn’t do it without you Thank you for your support If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact the LifeTime team on 01925 246824 or alternatively email us [...]
Monday, March 7th, 2022
Cost increases have become a familiar story for us all, and LifeTime is not immune to this. After carefully analysing increased materials and overhead costs, we are writing to inform you of a necessary forthcoming price increase to our timetable activities and Café Bar goods, with effect from Monday 4 April 2022. We have experienced [...]
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
World Book Day is just around the corner, we spoke to our Tutor and Author Terry Caffrey about his life and his writing. Terry, from Merseyside poetic beginnings started following a broken leg while playing football which ended is career. Terry was commissioned to write for the Roald Dahl Foundation and he had his lyrics [...]
Friday, February 11th, 2022
Make a Friend day Since launching in 2013 LifeTime has been a great way for over 50’s to meet new and old friends and celebrate National Friendship day together. Friendships come in many forms, and we begin developing them when we’re very young, throughout our lives friendships and their meaning grow. With each new [...]
Thursday, February 10th, 2022
We are delighted to welcome our new Covid Recovery Worker Kath Lee to the LifeTime team. During pandemic, our activities successfully moved online but since the restrictions have been lifted, we are keen to see familiar faces – and some new ones – back at LifeTime. Kath has successfully seconded to the LifeTime team for [...]
Thursday, December 9th, 2021
As everyone will no doubt be aware, last night (8th December) The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant. It is our intention is to continue to run services from Lifetime in a covid compliant way, but we are conscious of the vulnerability [...]
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
With the festive season quickly approaching, here in LifeTime we are excited to be bringing our Christmas Market to The Gateway Main Hall 11am -2pm Friday 3rd December 2021. We have a fabulous range of stall holders, see poster below with links to some of the stall holders social media and websites for you to [...]
Friday, October 15th, 2021
Adopting healthy habits such as eating a health, balanced diet and keeping active can help stop your cholesterol levels becoming high. It is important to keep your cholesterol levels in check as high cholesterol levels can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you are concerned about your cholesterol, talk to [...]
Friday, October 8th, 2021
In the UK, it is widely believed that one in four adults experience mental illness in their lifetime. Whilst it has long been a value of Warrington Housing Association, as well as a national legal requirement, to protect and promote the physical health of colleagues. The mental health statistics and discussions from local and national [...]
Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
The world’s, and the world heart federation’s, biggest awareness-raising platform for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is World Heart Day which is celebrated every year on 29th September. As the world continues with the struggles of COVID-19, the importance of our and our loved one’s health is at the front of our minds. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains [...]
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
The restrictions that are in place due to the pandemic are being eased and we want to reassure you that we will be continuing to take a cautious approach in the centre and in all of our activities. We know that everyone is balancing the need to be careful with the wish to get back [...]
Monday, June 21st, 2021
What is World Wellbeing week? World WellBeing Week runs from 21st-30th June 2021 providing the opportunity for people worldwide to promote an overall awareness for the wide-ranging aspects of wellbeing, including social, physical, emotional, financial, career, community and environmental wellbeing. What does wellbeing mean to you? Happiness, health, family time, alone [...]
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
For #MensHealthWeek2021 here at LifeTime we are encouraging our male members & volunteers to join in the #CanDoChallenge which is a great way to boost mental wellbeing. Every day, a different way…. The five ways are: Connect – connect with other people (eg. call an old friend you haven’t since before lockdown) #connectmonday (Be) Active – [...]
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
This Volunteers’ Week we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of Jan Henshaw and Allan Gregory – who met through their mutual love for dancing. They are both full-time dance tutors and have been volunteering with LifeTime and delivering several “Come Dance with Us” sessions a week – both in LifeTime and [...]
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Here at LifeTime, we are on the lookout for freelance instructors to work with us delivering a range of social, learning and active groups. We want to hear from instructors of any kind, so whether you lead arts and crafts groups, dancing and music lessons, spoken word and poetry groups – get in touch! The [...]
Monday, May 10th, 2021
The LifeTime team have been keeping up to date with Government announcements and are looking forward to welcoming members back on Monday 24th May 2021 at 10am . We are working very hard to ensure that we continue to offer a range of online activities whilst preparing the reopening of the centre in a manner [...]
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
What is National Gardening Week? National Gardening Week 2020 is held from April 27th to May 3rd and is run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to raise awareness of gardening and horticulture, and to encourage more people to take part in the healthy and productive outdoor activity of gardening. Members of the public are [...]
Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
MS can be tough, and for many people talking about it can be challenging. Whether you’re opening up to a friend after being newly diagnosed or finding the right words to describe symptoms to an employer. Sometimes it feels easier not to say anything at all. What is MS Your immune system normally protects [...]
Friday, April 16th, 2021
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Despite this running for 29 years there is still a long way to go. According to the mental health foundation 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some [...]
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
Following on from the government announcements about the next stage of easing of restrictions LifeTime will be moving towards a careful reopening of the centre and a return to normal classes and activities in person. Safety is our main priority. We will be continuing with our online offer https://lifetimegateway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Virtual-Timetable-Updated-February-2021.pdf meeting in the centre from [...]
Monday, March 8th, 2021
To celebrate #InternationalWomenDay2021 here at LifeTime we have 28 female volunteers who have been helping to keep the service running through the pandemic. They have challenged themselves in so many different ways from providing sessions on Zoom to providing members with a weekly ‘check in & chat’ call. Without their time and energy we couldn’t [...]
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
89-year-old Aileen Paterson from Culcheth has been missing out on her regular WI meetings and art projects, which were all stopped back in March due to the lockdown. Luckily, she was recommended our LifeTime service by a neighbour and has been keeping busy ever since. LifeTime has been successful in offering a virtual timetable filled with a [...]
Monday, January 11th, 2021
Indoor gardening is great. Not only does it make our homes look great, but houseplants also have health benefits that you might not even know about. From improving the air we breathe to help lift our moods during the darker nights of winter. To mark house plant week UK (11th -17th January) our Winmarleigh Camera [...]
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
Many of us are looking forward to saying “it’s behind you!” to 2020. And to see the year out on a high – LifeTime community centre – put on a Zoom pantomime with people aged 50 and over who would normally enjoy festivities together in person. It is the first time LifeTime has done panto and [...]
Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
It won’t be long before we can safely say of 2020 that “it’s behind you!” Before then LifeTime is offering its first online pantomime in a bid to raise Christmas cheer and reduce loneliness and isolation across Warrington. A cast of 14 LifeTime members and volunteers are creating a virtual fun filled performance of Snow [...]
Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Given the announcements about additional measure effective in Warrington from tomorrow. We have made the decision to close LifeTime centre and community activities with immediate effect until further notice. The virtual programme will continue and we will be looking to expand the offer, see our Virtual Timetable for our current activities. We are aware that [...]
Friday, September 18th, 2020
As you may have learnt from recent media stories Warrington now has additional measures in place to protect people from Covid 19. LifeTime remains open both online and with a limited offer in the centre and community. Measures are being maintained in the centre to protect everyone who visits. This includes: Social distancing, Table only [...]
Friday, September 11th, 2020
What a turbulent week we have had here in LifeTime; excitement of us opening the doors on Monday followed by apprehension on Wednesday following the latest Government announcement. Yesterday we took time to review all the Government guidance and current COVID figures in Warrington. We are pleased to inform you that as LifeTime is a [...]
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
LifeTime is pleased to announce that we will be reopening the centre from Monday 7th September with a new programme of activities alongside our online programme. Our plans have focussed on safety of members, volunteers and colleagues. You will see we have been busy moving things around so that we can meet guidance on keeping [...]
Friday, July 10th, 2020
10 July 2020. The LifeTime team have been keeping up to date with Government announcements on the reopening of gyms, community centres and other facilities. We are hopeful that the centre can reopen in September, but at this time we are not in a position to open the centre to members in the [...]
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
What strange times we are living through. Although the doors are closed and the team are all working from home, LifeTime continues to provide activities and connections, just in a different way. There is an growing online programme of activities for members, for those who can connect by internet. In the last week there [...]
Monday, June 1st, 2020
Here at LifeTime we support people 50+ living in Warrington to keep active, learning and connected with a variety of activities. During the pandemic we are offering a range of free activities online ranging from coffee mornings and quizzes to dance and exercise sessions. The session are the perfect way to learn a new skill, keep [...]
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
At this time people are spending a considerable amount of time in self-isolation, but there are ways people of all ages and ability can keep active through a variety of exercises. When it comes to physical activity, we know that our balance and muscle strength is crucial for allowing us to remain healthy and independent, and [...]
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Here in LifeTime we are excited to be launching on first virtual Timetable which offers a variety of online sessions from Dance and Exercise to Quizzies and Coffee mornings, all sessions are delivered via the Zoom Application and aimed at keeping you connected and active during this difficult period. LifeTime is also continuing to offer [...]
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
If you are over 50 and feel like you need some company, why not join our virtual coffee morning! Our team have been busy working on a video app to help us keep connected with you all and are planning our first Video Conference Coffee Morning on Monday 23rd March at 11am. Below is a [...]
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
Due to Government requirements it is with great sadness that we have to inform you that we have taken the steps to close the centre and all face to face contact until further notice. In the meantime we are continuing to offer information, advice and telephone contact support if required. Given the unprecedented nature of [...]
Monday, March 16th, 2020
The health & safety of our customers, colleagues and volunteers is our main priority. If you are feeling unwell and have been asked to self-isolate, please make sure you inform us and do not attend the centre or any of the LifeTime Classes. You can access the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) here. If [...]
Monday, January 20th, 2020
When it’s cold and grey outside, getting people together to connect over a warming cuppa and a good conversation helps to make us feel better and manage the ups and downs of life. Join us for a cup of tea and a cake on Monday 27th January 10.30-12.30pm LifeTime 101 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA [...]
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
PHOTO: Winmarleigh Photographic Society members with the calendar; Bernard Whitley, Barry Marsh, Llewellyn Garner, Stephen Smith and Mike Wildridge. A 2020 CALENDAR that showcases Warrington has been created by our Winmarleigh Photographic Society. The camera club, based at LifeTime in the Gateway on Sankey Street, have been busy putting together the calendar, with photos [...]
Friday, September 20th, 2019
Here at LifeTime EVERY day is an older people day! And we love it that way. In the year that is celebrating the 50th anniversary year of man landing on the moon and 50 years of New Town here in Warrington, we are celebrating the fabness of being 50+. We would be especially over the [...]
Monday, June 17th, 2019
With 40,000 ‘older’ people in Warrington, LifeTime has been playing a vital role in combating loneliness since we opened our doors in 2013. This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (June 17-23rd) and Age UK has warned the blight of loneliness in the over 50s is set to soar to over 2 million across the nation [...]
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
Warrington Housing Association residents know where to go to make friends when the chips are down. Warrington Housing Association neighbours from Lyon Court, St John’s Court and Lowry Close tucked into the nation’s favourite meal, fresh from the paper ahead of National Fish and Chip Day on Friday, June 7. The team from LifeTime and [...]
Friday, May 31st, 2019
As part of Make May Purple, we challenged our WHA apprentices Amy and Charlotte to learn about strokes: the risk factors, what types of strokes you can have and how a resulting communication difficulty can affect someone’s life. To find out more, they visited The Stroke Association’s communication group at the Centre for Independent Living. [...]
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
Here at LifeTime we would like to welcome our new Crown Green Bowling volunteer tutor John Edwards. John has been a keen bowler for over 33 years playing in the Widnes & District, Widnes Pensioner’s league and the St Helens 1st division. John recently retired from the probation service after 22 years, he is married [...]
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
The activities that Life Time hold make the top ten hit list for helping people boost their mood; from dancing and drawing, to singing and painting. According to new research involving almost 50,000 people, the top ten list of most popular creative pastimes, are dancing, singing, art, gardening, reading, playing a musical instrument, cookery, crafts, [...]
Friday, April 26th, 2019
Meet the couple that is getting Warrington on its feet and on the dancefloor. Jan Henshaw and Allan Gregory met 14 years ago through their mutual love of dancing. Allan, a delivery driver, had moved back to the area after serving in the Navy and started dancing as a way of meeting new people. [...]
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
Its brilliant to have so many members joining in classes keeping fit and connected with LifeTime. We welcome over 650 members each month thanks to volunteers who support our work. As we start the new financial year we are excited about some new classes that have been added to our Timetable which have been suggested [...]
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
PHOTO: Some of the LifeTime members and volunteers enjoying the mystery teas at a tasting morning for National Tea Day It was time to put the kettle on and have a few brews with our LifeTime members for a tea tasting morning ahead of National Tea Day on Sunday, April 21. We brewed up a selection [...]
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
Want to learn how to sew or want to improve your sewing skills then this is the class for you. Things you make will include: Hexagon Quilt Dolls Clothes Napkins Pin Cushions Embroidery Gift Bags Tote Bags Cross Stitch Table Mats Cushion Covers Pillow Case plus many more… Wednesdays Starting 17th April 1-3pm (Every Other [...]
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
It’s National Conversation Week, and this year is all about talking finances so our Money Advice Officer – Steven – has put together some top tips to help you make the most of your money. Write a budget Planning a budget might seem boring to some and overwhelming to others, but knowing how much money [...]
Monday, February 18th, 2019
Do you like to: talk about cake, bake cake or EAT cake? Then this is the club for you. There are no rules to cake club, you don’t even have to bake a cake in order to come. Just simply come along have fun and meet other people through their love of cake, share ideas [...]
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Why not join us to Celebrate Chinese New Year on Tuesday 5th February 2019 arrival from 12.15pm at LifeTime, £5 per person includes a Chinese Meal and Quiz. This year marks the Year of the Pig, which is the 12th of all zodiac animals. According to a myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would [...]
Monday, January 7th, 2019
PHOTO: Jon and Nicola at the proposal A romantic man enlisted the help of our LifeTime choir to take part in a flashmob Christmas proposal – and she said yes! Jon Stoll, decided he wanted to propose to his girlfriend of two years – Nicola Richards – with the assistance of our popular LifeTime [...]
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
LifeTime would like to say a big thank you and farewell to Mike and Claire – third year Occupational Therapy students from the University of Salford – who have just finished a six-week placement with us. We wish them all the best for the future in their studies and their careers. Here they talk to [...]
Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
Here at LifeTime we are proud to be a part of a team of organisations that put the people of Warrington at the heart of the work that we do. As a group of organisations, we have put together a social impact report, to show [...]
Friday, October 5th, 2018
Today we celebrate #WorldSmileDay – where we shine a spotlight on those people that make us smile and perform kind acts. One person who brought lots of smiles to LifeTime was 15-year-old Oliver Flexen – who came in to volunteer as part of his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Here Oliver, who attends Tower College, [...]
Monday, September 24th, 2018
Come along and join in the fun to celebrate older peoples celebration day! To book your place please contact LifeTime: Tel: 01925 246824, mail@lifetimegateway.org.uk [...]
Monday, September 24th, 2018
Front: L-R LifeTime member and volunteer Mary Tyrrell with Gerry Kiddle, director of LifeTime More than 7,000 activities and events have taken place at our LifeTime centre over the last five years to help improve the lives of older people in Warrington. Staff, volunteers, health professionals and members of LifeTime, based at The Gateway, held a fifth birthday [...]
Friday, September 21st, 2018
LifeTime will be holding a coffee morning with all proceeds made going to Macmillan Cancer Support. [...]
Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Want to make friends whilst having fun, why not come along to our Friday Friends Fish & Chips with the option to play bingo. [...]
Monday, September 10th, 2018
LifeTime’s new timetable is now available with lots of new activities to join in with. CLICK HERELifeTime_Calendar_A4_Portrait_2019_09_01_19 to download your copy. [...]
Monday, July 30th, 2018
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: June, Maureen, Joan and Chris. You got a friend in me To mark International Friendship Day, four pals June Murphy, Maureen Foster, Joan Vardy and Chris Somerset, who met while enjoying LifeTime activities talked to us about their lives and share the secret to a good friendship. The fab foursome come [...]
Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
PHOTO BELOW: Brian with other firemen and friends from the transport group – Tommy Verdon and Peter Knight. To mark the end of Local and Community History Month – we spoke to one of our LifeTime members – Brain Mahoney – who regularly meets at the centre with old work pals from his days [...]
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
We value your privacy and want you to be clear about the data we collect and store, how we use this and the rights you have to control that information. We have updated our Privacy Policy to reflect the changes introduced by the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which comes into force from 25 [...]
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
LifeTime has joined the new national Chatty Café Scheme to help combat loneliness for people in Warrington. We have dedicated tables marked ‘This is a chatter and natter table’ set up on a Tuesday and Thursday between 10.30am and 12.30pm in the café area, where people can sit if they want to actively encourage someone [...]
Monday, January 22nd, 2018
Would you like to IMPROVE YOUR STRENGTH & MOBILITY in 2018? why not try our Free… Get Up and go! programme Six week programme Varying exercises completed in a circuit (standing and/or chair based) at your own pace Helps you to become stronger and more active for daily living Delivered by a specialist trainer Adapted [...]
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
As of Wednesday 1st November the choir moved into the Studio at The Pyramid Centre to allow for more space in order for the choir to grow. So why not come along and bring your friends too! Every Wednesday 12.00-1.30pm £3.50 At The Pyramid Centre, Palmyra Square South, Cultural Quarter, Warrington WA1 1BL For more [...]
Monday, October 16th, 2017
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available, covering a range of hours. Please contatct the LifeTime team for more information. Tel:01925 246824 Email: mail@lifetimegateway.org.uk [...]
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
Andrea Rees is the new LifeTime Officer, who started on Monday 18th September following Val Walsh’s retirement. She is based in the LifeTime centre, so if you are in the town centre please pop in and introduce yourself to Andrea. [...]
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
There is still time to book your place for this event. The afternoon includes music from a local DJ, Raffle and Food/Refreshments. Thursday 13th July 1pm to 4pm £5 per person By special request transport is now available absolutely FREE for those who require it. Coach leaves Golden Gates- 12.30pm Coach Leaves Walton Hall Gardens- 4.00pm [...]
Monday, May 15th, 2017
LifeTime will be holding some events in order to mark Dementia Awareness Week 2017 this will include: LifeTime will be working with Alzheimer’s Society and Carers Trust Cheshire and Warrington to mark Dementia Awareness Week 2017 Tuesday 16th May 2017 10.30am : Coffee Morning at Life Time with a variety of fun activities LifeTime, 101 Sankey [...]
Thursday, May 11th, 2017
Come along and see us at Sainsbury’s on Saturday 13th May where our dedicated volunteers will be on hand to pack your shopping bags. Sainsbury’s and shoppers have voted LifeTime as their charity of the year and monies raised will help to bring opportunities for older people in Warrington to keep active, healthy and connected with [...]
Thursday, April 27th, 2017
We’ll be at #countmein #volunteering festival this year! If your interested in volunteering, why not come along and see us. https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/count-me-volunteering-fest-2017-0 [...]
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
Widely reported today is the benefits of going moderate exercise several times a week. “Thinking and memory skills were most improved when people exercised the heart and muscles on a regular basis”. Taking up exercise at any age is work it and can reduce the risk of a number of diseases including diabetes, some cancers [...]
Friday, March 3rd, 2017
LifeTime have been awarded a very generous donation thanks to Sainsbury’s and Lymm Rotary Club. Every December the Santa float goes into the community and greets shoppers at Sainsbury’s. Lymm Rotary Club have been generous in their support of local charities for many years and LifeTime is very grateful to benefit from their generosity with [...]
Friday, March 3rd, 2017
Our latest success at LifeTime is the new Community Choir led by Marc Jenyon. The group gathered for their first session together on 1st March and it was a real feel good experience as they raised their voices together to create a great sound. Marc is a professional musician and choir master, leading the group [...]
Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
The most popular New Year resolution is to get fitter and stay healthy. At LifeTime we can help to fulfill that resolution with a range of really popular classes for you to try whether you want to try something new or get back to exercising again. Belly Dance is a popular new class that’s sure to improve [...]
Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
KICK START THE NEW YEAR AND GET YOUR THINKING CAPS ON AT OUR MONTHLY QUIZ. JOIN US ON FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2017 1.30 – 3.30 PM EVERYONE WELCOME TEAMS OF 4 OR 6 PEOPLE COST £1.20 PER PERSON REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED [...]
Friday, December 9th, 2016
LifeTime are very pleased to have their work with volunteers recognised with the award of the Volunteering Pledge today. The work to achieve this award has been completed over recent months with volunteers, board members and staff all working with the local Warrington Voluntary Action team. This award demonstrates that LifeTime provides the highest level [...]
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
If you are a former carer or you have a relative who has moved into full time care this new monthly social group may be what you’re looking for. Join us in a warm and friendly environment for an afternoon of light conversation, friendship and support and meet new people in a similar situation….. or just [...]
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Support is on hand for carers and people with dementia or memory problems at the LifeTime hub on Sankey Street. Come along to this new monthly social group and enjoy an afternoon of activities such as card games, dominoes, adult colouring or just drop in for a chat and a cup of tea. The group runs [...]
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
One lucky member was the winner of our Annual Survey prize draw and walked away with £50 of shopping vouchers. Thanks to all who took part and returned their survey, it does help us to provide a better service for older people in Warrington. We may be carrying out further surveys throughout the year, please complete and return yours [...]
Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
Whether you’re new to dance or want to brush up on your moves you can join Jan on the dance floor at Hood Manor Community Centre for our fortnightly social. Book in advance and enjoy a light lunch served at 12.30pm, beginners 1.00pm and then dance the afternoon away until 3.30pm . Members are loving this social event [...]
Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
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Thursday, June 16th, 2016
LifeTime made it as finalists for Community Initiative at the Warrington Business Awards held on Friday 10th June. Volunteers and staff turned out in style to enjoy the ‘sparkling’ event held at Lymm Rugby Club. Sadly not the winners but a good time was had and all agreed that to reach the final stage at this prestigious event is [...]
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
It’s Dementia Awareness Week and LifeTime are supporting this important event in style. There’s music from the Monday Music Group and the dance class are gliding round the floor and there are lots of members enjoying [...]
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Following the successful launch of our monthly ‘Hear to Meet’ group held in LifeTime on a Tuesday morning we are pleased to announce that the group will also meet monthly on a Thursday afternoon. This sociable group gives members with hearing loss the opportunity to support each other by meeting up over a cuppa, practice lipreading, [...]
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
We are having a ‘fun’ coffee morning event from 10.30 am on Tuesday, 17th May to raise awareness during Dementia Awareness Week (15th-21st May 2016). Join us and sing along to live music from members of our LifeTime music group, try your hand at our Memorabilia Quiz, Bottle and Chocolate Raffle or LifeTime Lucky Dip. For a mid morning treat, choose [...]
Friday, April 8th, 2016
Trips are a great way for members to get to places they normally wouldn’t be able to go and going with a friendly group is a real bonus. A sociably group of LifeTime friends travelled to the popular Ryecroft Hall in March and enjoyed a great day of food, music and entertainment with a St Patricks [...]
Monday, April 4th, 2016
For some of us living alone can be quite a lonely life and can lead to becoming socially isolated. At LifeTime we are here to help and support those in need of a listening ear or who find it difficult to get out of their homes. Our friendship and support service offers a regular phone [...]
Monday, March 7th, 2016
If you enjoy a good movie why not relax with friends in a warm and welcoming environment at All Saints Church. Next showing on Friday 8th April 2016 at 1.30pm with tea and biscuits during the interval. Bring your own popcorn. For more details on the film please contact LifeTime on 01925 246824. [...]
Monday, March 7th, 2016
The month of March will see the start of new LifeTime events at Hood Manor Community Centre. Every Thursday afternoon members will have the opportunity to join in a range of popular activities such as tea dances, lunch clubs, film shows and Bingo. The first of the tea dances is scheduled for Thursday 10th March at 1.30 [...]
Monday, March 7th, 2016
The older residents of Thelwall show us they ‘re keen to keep active and healthy. Over 20 people entered into the spirit at our new chair based exercise class held at All Saints Church on Monday afternoon. Julie, our instructor, says that both men and women of all abilities joined this lively and fun group [...]
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016
It was a full house with over 50 members showing their support for two great British favourites at our monthly fish and chip lunch, supplied by the award winning Papas. The day ended with a game of the ever-popular Bingo. The next lunch is scheduled for Friday 18th March 2016 so book early to avoid disappointment. [...]
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
Members take to the dance floor at our Come Dance With Us sessions and say it is a great way to keep fit, have fun and make new friends into the bargain. Jan, our dance instructor is now running tea dances at Penketh, Croft and our Town Centre hub with a new class due to start this month in Hood [...]
Friday, February 26th, 2016
We are holding a series of talks around housing for older people to inform and dispel some myths. There will be a member of the Healthy Homes Team on hand to talk on Warrington Healthy Homes on Friday 26th February. This is a local service benefitting anyone over 60. The service supports people aged over 60 and [...]
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
LifeTime crochet group members raised £290 in aid of The Royal British Legion poppy appeal by selling their beautiful handmade poppies. The crochet group meet every Monday at our central hub. Why not come along and bring out your own creative flair. [...]
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
There are new things happening this spring in LifeTime, we hope there is something for you to enjoy. We held our first Fish and Chip lunch in January followed by Bingo and it was such a great success that it will now be a regular feature on our programme. A Friday Music group when members [...]
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
LifeTime members have joined forces to raise money for local charities and had some fun into the bargain. The LifeTime hub hosted a lively coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support and raised £270 through donations for coffee and cake. Local charity Playability also benefitted from £507 raised through a Christmas Craft Fayre with [...]
Friday, April 25th, 2014
The doors to our NEW LifeTime centre on Sankey Street opened on August 1st. Since then we have seen a phenomenal growth in membership with just under 500 members over the age of 50. Our current timetable is expanding quickly and we now have more than 17 activities a week! Why not pop in and [...]
Friday, April 25th, 2014
Love was in the air at LifeTime on Friday when they hosted their first Valentine Tea Party. Over 40 people enjoyed tea and cake, quizzes and fun at LifeTime at the Gateway on Sankey Street – there was even a comedian! Volunteers really got into the valentine theme, they made aprons for guests and staff [...]
Friday, April 25th, 2014
LifeTime’s volunteers welcomed their newest member on Friday when Warrington South MP David Mowatt popped in to find out all about this exciting new project. David spent some time chatting to volunteers and staff and finding out about the centre which is dedicated to older people. Volunteers Janice, Michael, Margaret and Bernard were on hand [...]
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
A successful network for older people in the Warrington area is expanding the wide range of social, educational and information services it offers its members by recruiting new partners. The LifeTime Network was launched in June with the intention of uniting Warrington’s over-fifties in a fun, informative and supportive community which has easy access to [...]
