60+ Action Group runs group meetings for older people in four neighbourhoods across Brighton and Hove and is also affiliated with Evergreens Lunch Club, which we visit regularly.
The purpose of the 60+ Action Neighbourhood Groups is to work together to enable older people to tackle issues which affect our everyday lives:
- Hospital and GP services
- Public transport
- Social services
- Benefits
- Community Safety
- Environmental issues
- And anything else which may be affecting you as an older person living in Brighton and Hove
Case Studies
One of our groups had an on-going problem with difficult neighbours who were involved in drug-dealing, threatening and anti-social behaviour. 60+ Action arranged for meetings with local councillors, housing and the MP. Following this, the people concerned were re-housed to another area.
60+ Action campaigned against unfair charges made by electricty companies for those on prepayment meters. Following a motion raised in parliament, which was instigtaed by the 60+ Action facilitator, these were reduced to the same level as other users.
Please just come along to one of our meetings to meet others from your neighbourhood for tea, biscuits and a chat. You will be made to feel most welcome. If you would like to speak to someone before you come along, please call Betty on 01273 779888.
60+ Action Group meeting details:
East Brighton Group. Craven Vale Resource Centre, Queensway, Craven Vale. Last Wednesday of each month 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Kemp Town Group. Courtney King House, Eastern Road (next door to the Sussex County Hospital). 2nd Tuesday of every other month (2009 dates: January, March, May, July, September, November) 2.30pm-4.00pm.
West Hove Group. Muriel House, Ingram Crescent West, Portland Road, Hove. 3rd Wednesday of every other month (2009 dates: January, March, May, July, September, November) 2.30pm-4.00pm.
North Brighton Group. The Orchards, Moulsecoomb Way, Moulsecoomb. 1st Tuesday of every other month (2009 dates: January, March, May, July, September, November) 2.30pm-4.00pm.
We also make regular visits to the Evergreens Lunch Club, St Richards Church, The Crossway, Hollingdean. Every Tuesday - please call Arlene on 01273 559976 for more information.
Please see News & Events page for a list of other older people's lunch clubs in Brighton and Hove.
