ABOUT US
Welcome to Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure
For over 40 years, Ainsdale Lunch & Leisure has been helping older adults stay healthier, happier and more connected within their local community.
Based in Ainsdale, Sefton, we believe that ageing well is about far more than simply responding to problems when they arise. It is about creating opportunities that help people remain active, independent and connected long before a crisis develops.
Every year we welcome hundreds of local people through our Community Café, Luncheon Club, exercise and wellbeing activities, creative groups, learning opportunities, volunteering, practical support and community events. Whether someone joins us for a meal, a gentle exercise class, an art session, gardening, music or simply a friendly conversation over a cup of tea, every part of what we do is designed to help people live well for longer.
Why we exist
Growing older brings many opportunities, but it can also bring challenges. Bereavement, retirement, caring responsibilities, reduced mobility, long-term health conditions and loss of confidence can all make it harder to remain active and involved in community life.
Most people understand that staying physically active, eating well, keeping their minds stimulated and maintaining strong social connections are important for healthy ageing. Yet these are often the very things that become difficult to prioritise when life becomes more challenging.
Our role is to bridge that gap
We make healthy ageing easier, more enjoyable and part of everyday life by creating welcoming opportunities that people genuinely want to attend. Rather than asking people to change their lives, we help healthy habits become a natural part of them.
Our better ageing approach
Everything we do is guided by a simple belief – that Healthy ageing is built through lots of small, positive experiences working together.
– A nutritious meal shared with friends.
– A weekly exercise class that improves strength and balance.
– Learning a new skill.
– Volunteering for a few hours.
– Creating something to be proud of.
– Enjoying music, conversation or laughter.
Individually these moments may seem small, but together they help people remain healthier, more confident, more resilient and more independent.
Our programmes are designed to support every aspect of wellbeing by encouraging people to:
- stay physically active and mobile
- maintain physical, mental and cognitive wellbeing
- build confidence and independence
- develop friendships and reduce loneliness
- continue learning and discovering new interests
- contribute their skills and experience through volunteering
- remain active members of their community.
This preventative approach lies at the heart of everything we do.
More than activities
People often come to us for one reason; a lunch, an exercise class or a creative activity; but they stay because they find something more valuable:
* They find friendship.
* They find encouragement.
* They discover new interests, regain confidence and become part of a welcoming community where everyone is valued.
Many participants go on to volunteer themselves, supporting others while continuing to enjoy active, purposeful lives.
We know that everyone’s circumstances are different, so there is no single pathway through Ainsdale Lunch & Leisure. People are encouraged to take part in whatever activities best suit their interests, abilities and aspirations, with opportunities to become more involved as their confidence grows.
Alongside our own services, we also work closely with local health, voluntary and community organisations, helping people access additional support whenever it is needed.
Rooted in our community
We are proud to be an independent local charity, rooted in Ainsdale and serving older adults from across the surrounding area.
Everything we achieve is made possible by our dedicated volunteers, staff, supporters, funders and community partners who share our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to age well.
Together, we are helping more local people remain healthier, more connected and more independent for longer.
We are registered charity 1129183
Office Manager:
Audrey
Catering Manager:
Amanda
Board of Trustees:
Patrick Evans
Janet Sorsby
Terry Durrance
Judy Williams
Rob Hemmings
Ted Taylor
Doreen Goulding
Thank you to all our Sponsors:
ABOUT US
Welcome to Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure
Our goal, is for every older adult to live longer and better, and we recognise the positive role we might play in this.
Enablers of wellbeing in older age, we create opportunities within an environment that supports the processes of healthy ageing, encouraging people to be and do what they value throughout their lives.
We combat social isolation and loneliness, taking every opportunity to point out the endless reasons, our unique, and remarkable older adults, should celebrate both themselves and one another.
What we do:
We direct our services to support individuals with the self-care aspects of their physical, mental & cognitive health.
With a possible 1-2% of functional ability lost each year from our third decade, remaining active physically, mentally and socially could prove the cornerstone to healthy ageing. Services that support individuals in maintaining the 5 key domains of functional ability is key. Namely ability to:
- Meet basic needs
- Learn, grow and make decisions
- Be mobile
- Build and maintain relationships
- Contribute to society
Our package of support:
- Community Café
- Luncheon Club
- Activities to support Physical and Social Wellbeing
We aim to inspire and empower our older adults to remain firmly in the driving seat, in control and enjoying life, for longer.
Uniquely individual, needs on the ground will vary for each of us. Our services can be bespoke-packaged to suit the support requirements of every older adult, locally. To ensure our support stretches as far as possible, we are part of a constantly evolving network of partner organisations, to whom we signpost individuals as appropriate.
We operate a Charity Shop, open to the whole community, and support Volunteering Opportunities across our entire range of services.
Registered Charity Number: 1129183.
Audrey
Office Manager
Mandy
Catering Manager
Board of Trustees:
Patrick Evans
Janet Sorsby
Terry Durrance
Judy Williams
Rob Hemmings
Ted Taylor
Doreen Goulding
Thank you to all our Sponsors:
