Lifelines

  • Running in Brighton & Hove City
  • Lifelines host group activities and 1-to-1 services for those 50+ in Brighton & Hove
  • The aim is to help reduce social isolation and loneliness, and improve health and wellbeing

Lifelines has been running in Brighton for over 16 years, and over that time hundreds of volunteers have supported countless over 50s in the city, providing an outlet for their creativity and passion, and opportunities to improve their health and well-being.

Our activities are hosted online and face-to-face at senior housing schemes, community centres and church halls. Wherever people have space to meet.

Discover volunteering opportunities Explore our activities

Contact us

Email lifelines@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or call 01273 688 117.

 

We host volunteer-led activities in community venues across the city, with a focus on social connections, health and wellbeing, and having fun. Lifelines recruits, trains and supports volunteers to start and run their own groups and activities in community spaces in the city.

Lifelines volunteers encourage people to get together to chat, to do or make things, to exercise, dance around, and often try something new.

Discover our activities below.

Our tech volunteers support people to get to grips with modern technology – a computer, tablet or phone. They support people to get better access to available services, connect with family and friends, join new groups and activities, follow their interests, play pastimes – and have a bit of fun along the way!

And if they don’t have a device, our Tablet Loan & Support Service means they have everything they need to get started.

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Current volunteering opportunities

Activity Support (Brighton)

Full details

“Volunteering has changed my view on life. It’s all interconnected. It has expanded my way of thinking and introduced me to so many inspiring people with a shared goal of change.”

– Abi, 17

One of our activities in action
World Culture Day at Lavender House
Volunteers at our Christmas thank you event

Activity calendar

Unless specified, the sessions are weekly. Please contact us on 01273 688117 or email lifelines@volunteeringmatters.org.uk to book a place.

Mondays Tuesday Wednesdays Thursdays Friday

Mondays

Knitting Group

Join us for chatting and knitting over refreshments. Beginners welcome
Time and date: Monthly – 2nd Monday of the month / Starts @ 2 pm (2 hrs).
Venue: Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close, Portslade, BN41 2AA

Tuesdays

Health & Wellbeing Hub

Extend help and encourage people of all shapes and sizes to improve their general health and maintain independence and mobility in an enjoyable atmosphere.
When: Starts @ 10:30 am (90 mins)
Where: Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close, Portslade, BN41 2AA

The Big Quiz

A fun, light-hearted quiz delivered on-line. Have a paper and pen ready.
When: Starts @ 11 am (30 mins)
Where: Online (Zoom)

The Big Quiz (In person)

Our fun, light-hearted online quiz, played communally in the lounge at Lavender House. And of course, have a paper and pen ready.
When: Starts @ 11 am (30 mins)
Where: Lavender House, Lavender Street, Kemp Town, BN2 1LG

Tea and Tech

Get help with your digital devices – with tea/coffee and snacks! Get some give quick help or book 1-to-1 sessions
to learn more. Or come for the chat and refreshments. Bring a device, try ours, or use our free tablet loan service.

When: Starts @ 12 pm (60 mins)
Where: Lavender House, Lavender Street, Kemp Town, BN2 1LG

Competitive Bridge

Come and join other friendly players for regular competitive games of club style duplicate pairs Bridge for experienced players.

When: Starts @ 12:45 pm (2 hrs 15 mins)
Where: Sloane Court, Park Street Brighton BN2 0DG

Phone Group Chat

A friendly telephone chat group – join in for a chat.

When: Starts @ 2:30 pm (1 hr)
Where: Zoom (phone only)

Wednesdays

Art Class

We are offering informal, fun sessions where you can express yourself through your drawing or painting. Beginners Welcome.

When: Starts @ 10 am (2 hrs)
Where: Leach Court, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0DE

Pilates – Chair Based/Seated (Online)

Gentle exercise to stretch and strengthen your muscles, hosted by John, an experienced Pilates teacher in supporting older adults and those with health issues that may make exercise a challenge.
When: Starts @ 10 am (45 mins)
Where: Online (Zoom)

Pilates – Mat Work

Gentle exercise to stretch/strengthen muscles, hosted by experienced Pilates teacher, John. Supporting those with health issues that make exercise a challenge.
When: Starts @ 12:30 pm (45 mins)
Where: Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FL

Thursdays

Pilates – Wall & Seated

Gentle exercise to stretch and strengthen your muscles, hosted by John, an experienced Pilates teacher in supporting older adults and those with health issues that may make exercise a challenge. This is a combined wall and seated class. Slightly more challenging than the chair based session, but no getting down on the floor required.

When: Starts @ 9:15 am (55 mins)
Where: Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FL

Pilates – Chair Based

Gentle exercise to stretch and strengthen your muscles, hosted by John, an experienced Pilates teacher in supporting older adults and those with health issues that may make exercise a challenge.
When: Starts @ 10:15 am (55 mins)
Where: Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FL

The Big Quiz

The Big Quiz goes face-to-face, once a month at Lavender House. All the usual fun, but with the hosts in the room. And they can see if you have pen and paper ready!

When: Monthly – Starts @ 11 am (30 mins)
Where: Lavender House Lavender Street, Kemp Town, BN2 1LG

Jeane’s Quiz & Chat 

Jeanne hosts a friendly quick quiz, followed by a chat on a topic of choice.

When: Starts @ 11:30 am (1 hr)
Where: Online (Zoom)

Card Making

Elaine is back with more card making ideas, now based at Lavender House.

When: Starts @ 2pm (90 mins)
Where: Lavender House, Lavender Street, Kemp Town, BN2 1LG

Bingo

Eyes Down, here we go! Come and join Emma for fun playing – and grocery prizes. No experience necessary.

When: Monthly – 4th Thursday of the month / Starts @ 2 pm (2 hrs)
Where: Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close, Portslade, BN41 2AA

Boccia

If you ever wanted to learn to play Boccia this is your chance to learn. We welcome people of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced player. Play in a friendly atmosphere

When: Starts @ 2:30 pm (1 hr)
Where: Patching Lodge, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0AQ

Phone Group Chat

A friendly telephone chat group – join in for a chat.

When: Starts @ 2:30 pm (1 hr)
Where: Zoom (phone only)

Boccia

If you ever wanted to learn to play Boccia this is your chance to learn. We welcome people of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced player. Play in a friendly atmosphere

When: Starts @ 2:45 pm (1 hr)
Where: Leach Court, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0DE

Line Dancing

A fun and friendly dance class where you don’t need a partner. Line dancing to Latin and ballroom. £3 donation for venue cost.

When: 4th Thursday of the month / Starts @ 2 pm (2 hrs)
Where: Woodingdean Methodist Church Hall, The Ridgway, Woodingdean BN2 6PA

Fridays

Dance of Awareness

An enjoyable and creative dance session, as low or high energy as you feel – and you can’t get it wrong! Have some fun whilst improving your health, fitness and wellbeing. Suitable for those with limited mobility.

When: Starts @ 10 am (90 mins)
Where: Patching Lodge, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0AQ

Friday Music Social

Music, Dance and Chat at Leach Court. Stand up and boogie or sit down and tap your feet. Come along for a dance or just for the chat. And sing along to some favourite songs. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Relaxed friendly atmosphere. Pick you favourite songs to play. Refreshments provided.

When: Monthly – 4th Friday – Starts @ 4 pm (2 hrs)
Where: Leach Court, Park Street, Brighton, BN2 0DE

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