Thoughts from an imagined care home resident
They say it’s the virus. Everything is different. The staff are kind, but very busy so I don’t see them much. They say it’s the virus. My best friend Betty has gone; I don’t see Henry, Irene or Jean any more.
Update from BOPF Chair
I hope you remain safe and well, and are enjoying some greater freedom with the easing of the lock-down. There was some incredible weather in May, but, personally speaking, I don't mind it turning a bit cooler and we definitely
How are you experiencing LIFE UNDER LOCK-DOWN?
This short open-ended questionnaire is part of our Bristol Join-Up Project. We would like to find out what our BOPF members are feeling about the prevailing circumstances as we experience the Coronavirus pandemic and the current lock-down restrictions. This will form part
Bristol City Council’s coronavirus information and advice newsletter
Lockdown support with Ramadan 2020, Online scams, Energy advice and support and Laughter in Lockdown
The Bug and I by Judith Brown
I don’t know about you, but I feel I’m living in someone’s science fiction book
Interesting Times by Tony Wilson
Tony Wilson shares his experience of being born in the inter-war generation, and how that has shaped the person he's become.
Coronavirus update from Avon and Somerset Police
Coronavirus update from Avon and Somerset Police Community Liaison Co-ordinator Good afternoon, I hope you are all well. In light of the Government announcement last night I felt I should send out a general update on where we are in Bristol. I
Greta Thunberg’s visit to Bristol
I walked through cold and rainy, traffic-free Bristol from Old Market to College Green with my young mentee and hoards of children and parents, to wait for Greta Thunberg who we couldn't really see for umbrellas or get closer because
Chair’s report
What a year 2019 was for BOPF! There was so much happening, it is difficult to know where to start. After over a decade as Chair, Judith Brown stood down and I took her place at the July AGM. I
BOPF Ambassador’s report
In January I chaired the Bristol Ageing Better Board meeting; we are coming to the end of our five year grant from the Big Lottery and have gathered much evidence on projects which will be used country wide. BOPF was