Vintage Vibes
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We're tackling loneliness and isolation among the over-60s across Edinburgh, using volunteers to create long-lasting friendships and social connections.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined November 2015
We are so excited to be collaborating with Leonardo Murrayfield for our community Christmas Lunch this year! Invitations are hitting doorstops and inboxes this week š„°šš„°
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This week we have one of our fab volunteer meet-ups! To celebrate, hereās some of our newest volunteers, Laura, James, Somya and Finley, getting into the VV mood at a recent training session. If you are interested in volunteering with Vintage Vibes - get in touch!
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Edinburgh charity launches Christmas Card Campaign to curb loneliness this winter Publication: The Edinburgh Reporter Edinburgh-based charity Vintage Vibes has launched its annual Christmas card campaign, inviting the public and workplaces to spread festive cheer and tackle
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āIt takes such a brief period of time to do that act but it genuinely connects you to another person within the community.ā Thatās TV spoke to Georgia Artus from @VintageVibesEd who are encouraging people to write a card to an older member of the community this Christmas.
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We are so grateful to every VIP who took part in our campaign to change perceptions of Edinburghās older people, and to our band of incredible volunteers who helped make the day happen! Keep your eyes peeled for our new campaign launching on Thursday. All weāll say isā¦ššš®
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As another amazing campaign begins on Thursday, showcasing more fantastic older people in our city - we take a look back at behind the scenes of our recent Ten Years Bold campaign. #Edinburgh #TenYearsBold #positivevibes #endloneliness
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Did you know that 12,000 older people in Edinburgh are isolated? Letās Change That Help us spread the word, you can find joy at any age. Because we know, no matter how dark things get, friendship changes everything. Help us transform lives and spread joy through friendship š
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#print #posters #distribution #Outdoor #Advertising #OutdoorAdvertising @VintageVibesEd Sheila, Robin, Fay & Norma look like rockstars around the city! āThanks @OutofHandScot & @MEERKATworksLtd, 2 #Edinburgh #businesses wanting to end #local #loneliness. 10 years Bold campaign!ā
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Our VIPs are everywhere this month being total icons. But that wasnāt always their story. Before Vintage Vibes the TV was their main form of company. Before Vintage Vibes isolation darkened every day. But now? Friendship transformed everything. #EndLoneliness
#tenyearsbold
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The birthday party photobooth photos are in! Who do you think should win a framed copy of their photo? Vote now š„° š LOVE = Louise and Marlene š LAUGH = Michelle and Bill š LIKE = Cathy and Christine š„° CARE =Ā LouiseĀ andĀ Nikka #endloneliness
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Did you know you can tackle local loneliness without spending a penny? Weāve added a new feature on our website where you can sign up to pledge to fundraise to help us tackle loneliness at some point over the next twelve months! #tenyearsbold #EndLoneliness #Edinburgh
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š Congratulations to @VintageVibesEd on 10 years tackling loneliness in Edinburgh. Their work building friendships & connections for older people has supported thousands since 2015. Hereās to the next decade of community, wellbeing & kindness. š
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Introducing Robin, 94, film buff, advocate for older peopleās rights, lover of a good strawberry tart. Robin experienced chronic isolation, but now he has a voice, and a Vintage Vibes friend who feels like family. Your support transforms lives. Help us end local loneliness š
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Come and join us today at the @VolunteerEdi Volunteer Fair at St Paulās and St Georgeās Church, 10am to 5.30pm! #Edinburgh #volunteer #endloneliness
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Wednesday 1st October is our 10th Birthday, itās also International Older Peopleās Day. To celebrate, we have collaborated with our VIPs to try to change perceptions of ageing for the better in a bold new way. We canāt wait to show you the results. Join us for #TenYearsBold
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Our community have been so helpful this week that we're looking for help again! Next Wednesday is our 10th Birthday and we're celebrating with 80 members of our community - and we need a celebratory playlist for the party! What songs should we add? š¶š
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On this amazing sunny day weāre looking for recommendations! One of our volunteers, Michelle, has asked for ideas for wheelchair friendly cafes that she can take her 97 year old VIP Isa to for an adventure? #friendlyspaces
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When you are the most sought after ride in town⦠When volunteer Michelle and her VIP Bill go out on the town, Michelleās little dog Cinnamon canāt wait to come along. The only problem? Sometimes even Michelle canāt keep up with the speed machine team! š¾š #endloneliness
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