People: Magic Me celebrates
UK Older People's Day
Older People's Day on 1st October 2008, is a celebration of the opportunities, achievements and aspirations of older people. Magic Me will be celebrating throughout the week of 1st October, with participants and staff involved in a series of special events.
Visit our special gallery to see how they got on!
Project News: Our Generations 3 Year Evaluation Report
Our Generations, Magic Me's programme reaching over 700 young and older people, is now in its 3rd and final year, with projects underway and a series of events and celebrations planned for Spring 09. Our external evaluator Dr Caoimhe McAvinchey will present her findings in a published report and seminar. Join the mailing list to stay in touch with this exciting programme.
Read more.
Publications: The Ages and Stages 2009 Calendar
Young and older people from Bethnal Green, East London created this witty, colourful and thought-provoking calendar for 2009. Oaklands School students and Sundial Centre members joined forces to create a series of 12 photographs and their Top Tips for key stages of life from 'Your First Wage Packet' to 'Becoming a Grandparent'. To buy a copy send us a cheque for £6.00 (includes p&p). Alternatively calendars will be available for online purchase via PAYPAL from 15th Oct.
The making of the calendar.
Funding News: Magic Me is celebrating recent donations
from diverse funders
Thank you to Deutsche Bank, CMS Cameron McKenna and Canary Wharf Group, Wakefield and Tetley Trust and Lucas Tooth Trust.
Find out what their donations will achieve.
www.easyfundraising.co.uk: Free money for Magic Me
Last quarter our supporters earned £73 for Magic Me simply by going online shopping at John Lewis, Majestic Wines, Amazon and other favourite sites. What could be easier? Just click on easyfundraising before you shop on-line and we earn as much as 10% of the value of all goods you buy.
Support Magic Me.
Coming Soon:
Preparations are underway for our 19th Annual General Meeting Celebration at the Sundial Centre, London E2, on 7th October, from 6pm. Meet young and older participants, hear about their many achievements, view exhibitions and socialise.
Email for details and to reserve your place.
Magic Me News | October 2008 | Issue Number 1
Welcome to the first Magic Me news bulletin, with events for your diary and up to date news on projects, people, funding and publications. Follow the links to find out more.