Golf in Society in the North East is providing a supportive community for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, Dementia, and people facing physical and mental health concerns. Golf has long been a popular sport, captivating enthusiasts with its competitive nature, elegant swings, and picturesque landscapes. However, in recent years, golf has transcended mere recreation toContinueContinue reading “Golf in Society: Enriching Lives and Building Community in North East England”
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Sheffield Business Woman Helen Williams Smashes Ultra Hike Target and Raises £965 for a Worthy Cause
Sheffield-based business woman and property investor Helen Williams has recently completed an extraordinary challenge—the 100km ultra hike through the breathtaking Peak District. Not only did she conquer the rugged terrain, but she also smashed her fundraising target of £500 by a remarkable 93%, raising an incredible £965. This outstanding achievement is a testament to Helen’sContinueContinue reading “Sheffield Business Woman Helen Williams Smashes Ultra Hike Target and Raises £965 for a Worthy Cause”
Golf in Society’s Research Project: A Holistic Support Service for Older Adults
In the bustling city of Sheffield, an exciting research project is underway. Golf in Society is offering older adults a FREE 12-Week holistic support service at their local golf club. The aim of this project is to explore the benefits of opening up new spaces as healthy ageing hubs, where individuals can receive the support they needContinueContinue reading “Golf in Society’s Research Project: A Holistic Support Service for Older Adults”
Reimagine Golf Through a Healthy Ageing Lens
Exciting news – there’s a new wonder drug available to everyone in society. It’s immediately available and is guaranteed to improve your mental health and physical wellbeing. It is clinically proven to improve cognitive and physical performance. It can be taken for a lifetime without the side-affects of traditional medication. You can take as manyContinueContinue reading “Reimagine Golf Through a Healthy Ageing Lens”
Dementia & Age Friendly Golf Sessions Launching in the Red Rose County.
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are continuing our expansion of dementia & age friendly golf venues further across the UK, venturing into the red rose county of Lancashire. We are happy to announce that in partnership with Chorley Council, Duxbury park golf course in Chorley will be our next new ageContinueContinue reading “Dementia & Age Friendly Golf Sessions Launching in the Red Rose County.”
Togetherness
How The Golf Industry Can Collaborate To Transform Lives Maggie McKay Operations & Development Coordinator at Golf in Society talks about how the golf industry and other stakeholders can transform lives of our seniors living with the challenges of longer living. Thanks to the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust we were gifted a 4-seater buggy in autumnContinueContinue reading “Togetherness”
Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society
Support for unpaid carers This Carers Week is all about making caring visible, valued, and supported! We believe unpaid carers are the unsung hero’s of society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b2JK2sd3Lc&list=PLhbtQG-sTzU0QEFbYwiSXbcR_iRt7otoy&index=2 Full time caring is one of the most challenging roles anyone can fulfil in life. It’s 24/7 and “full-on” most of the time. Imagine if your job requiredContinueContinue reading “Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society”
Dementia Action Week at Golf in Society
Dementia Action Week 2022 is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer’s Society work with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to ‘act on dementia’. This year’s campaign is focused on the theme of diagnosis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G7PLEVfPSk&feature=youtu.be Video from The Alzheimer’s Society Life doesn’t stop at a diagnosis, there is still so muchContinueContinue reading “Dementia Action Week at Golf in Society”
Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Launching at Newark Golf Club UK on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border on the 28th of April. Followed by Alfreton Golf Club on the 9th of May We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS for people livingContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.”
Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Firstly launching at Hillsborough Golf Club UK in Sheffield on the 26th of April. We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS every Tuesday between 10am – 3pm, for people living with diagnosis; Dementia, Parkinson’s disease,ContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield”