Welcome back to LinkAge Let's Talk! In episode three we meet volunteer and 'Googler' Christina Biernat to discuss the time she gives to LinkAge Plus. She tells us about 'walk-and-talk-tuesdays', generously gives advice on how to volunteer and discusses wellbeing in general. We also have our first return guest - Pat McCathy! An avid walker, she tells about what she gains from this activity and how she continues to give in her own life.  Don't forget to send us feedback on social media and drop a follow or rating wherever you are listening! Tell us how you 'give' and why! Tweet us: @StHildasEast or use the hashtag '#linkageletstalk' Message us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sthildaseast Get involved or volunteer with LinkAge Plus: https://sthildas.org.uk/projects/linkage-plus/ Other Useful Links: 5 ways to wellbeing paper: https://neweconomics.org/2011/07/five-ways-well-new-applications-new-ways-thinking Tower Hamlets Volunteer Centre: https://www.vcth.org.uk Greenfield and Marks (2004) paper mentioned in the intro: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15358800/ Graphic Design: Alex Abadjieva Music: Oh, Lady be Good - George Gershwin

In this episode we look at the first of the five ways to wellbeing: being active. Laura Harvey, Head of Creative Programmes at the English National Ballet, tells about their community driven outreach approach and the many benefits of Dancing East, dance classes for older people. We then meet John Sadaful who is a longstanding participant of Dancing East. He talks about his life as a devoted father and mechanic, and why he loves taking part in the class each week.  Useful Links: Dancing East: https://www.ballet.org.uk/project/dancing-east/ 'The Five Ways to Wellbeing' : https://neweconomics.org/2011/07/five-ways-well-new-applications-new-ways-thinking  Get in touch with us! Twitter: @StHildasEast Facebook: www.facebook.com/sthildaseast Website: https://sthildas.org.uk/projects/linkage-plus/  (Music: Oh, lady be good and Fascinating rhythm by George Gershwin. Graphic Design by Alex Abadjieva).

In episode one of LinkAge - Let's Talk, Rosie chats with Pat and Carol, two born and bred East Enders. They discuss growing up in East London, watching the city change, music that takes them back to their youth and so much more. They also introduce LinkAge Plus and tell us more about what the organisation means to them.  Get in touch with us and find out how to get involved! Tell us what music takes you back to your youth and let us know what you’d like to find out about life in East London. Twitter: @StHildasEast Facebook: www.facebook.com/sthildaseast Website: https://sthildas.org.uk/projects/linkage-plus/ Music: Oh, Lady be Good, George Gershwin. Graphic Design: Alex Abadjieva.