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Ageing Well Service
The Churn Project’s Ageing Well Service has always been a core part of our charity supporting those people often most isolated in our community. Our aim has always been to reduce loneliness for older people through social activity and friendship groups, trips and special events. We also offer targeted support for people living with dementia and their families, carers in the wider community and for people living with bereavement.
What we do
Ageing Well Service
The Churn Project’s Ageing Well Service has always been a core part of our charity supporting those people often most isolated in our community. Our aim has always been to reduce loneliness for older people through social activity and friendship groups, trips and special events. We also offer targeted support for people living with dementia and their families, carers in the wider community and for people living with bereavement.
Community Support Groups
Move Together Exercise Classes
Move Together is a gentle exercise class for older people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Sessions will focus on key wellness areas such as cardiovascular health, mobility, strength, and balance, incorporating gentle cardio, muscle strengthening, and...
Bereavement Café
The Churn Project Bereavement Café is a monthly peer support group for those affected by loss. We run the group in a relaxed and safe environment that brings people together to talk and feel less alone and isolated. The Bereavement Café runs on the third Monday of...
Chair Yoga Classes
Chair Yoga at The Churn Project is a gentle exercise class for older people, as part of our Ageing Well service. In Chair Yoga, we will look at different yoga practices such as chakra yoga, learning poses and techniques to awaken and align the body's energy centres,...
Friendship Café
Sometimes life events mean that we lose the friendships and connections we have made. But staying connected with other people has a positive impact on our health. The Churn Project's vibrant Friendship Café has been established for our older residents in Cirencester....
Sociable Stroll Cirencester
Our Sociable Stroll in Cirencester is a chance to walk as part of a gentle companionable group aimed at older people with good mobility. We take a different one hour walking route around Cirencester every week. Come and chat with volunteers and staff and make new...
Sociable Stroll South Cerney
Our Sociable Stroll in South Cerney is a chance to walk as part of a gentle companionable group aimed at older people with good mobility. There is a choice of shorter walks depending on your mobility followed by an optional visit to Fenton's Café. Come and chat with...
Carers Café
There are over 5 million unpaid carers in the UK carrying out vital caring work but often with little or no support. Our Carers Café is an informal and friendly group open to all carers in Cirencester and the surrounding villages. It’s an opportunity to get together,...
Memory Café
Our Memory Café is an informal group for people living with dementia and their loved ones in Cirencester and the surrounding villages. It's a chance to meet, socialise, participate in activities and share experiences. Support and information is available for carers...
Living With Loss Group
Are you looking for ways to cope with grief having lost a loved one? Living With Loss is an informal grief support group providing understanding and encouragement for those who have been bereaved. We focus on your wellbeing and look at ways to move through your...
Sing 2 Remember Group
We have partnered with charity Mindsong to provide a regular Sing 2 Remember group. Gloucestershire based Mindsong reaches people with dementia and those who are isolated through music and song. Mindsong’s singing groups inspire joy, unlock memories and enhance the...
Programmes
and Events
Mindful Crafts Course
Our Mindful Crafts programme involves structured sessions integrating creative activities with simple self-help techniques such as breathing exercises, relaxation, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are designed to provide a safe, supportive space for participants to...
Cooking For One Course
Our Cooking for One sessions are designed for anyone experiencing a significant change in life, whether through bereavement, becoming a carer, living alone, losing the passion for cooking, or simply having little experience cooking for yourself. Our cooking sessions...
Winter Warmer Sessions
We know the long, cold days of winter can sometimes be challenging, and so we've got just the remedy to lift your spirits and warm your heart this season. Join us for our Winter Warmer sessions at The Churn Project. Upcoming dates: - Tuesday 18th February, 1pm to 4pm...
Ageing Well Events and Trips
As part of our thriving Friendship Café we organise events and trips to enable our older residents to enjoy a broader range of opportunities in Cirencester and beyond! We aim to keep these events to a minimum cost and give everyone the support they need to get the...
Individual
Support
Individual Support
Our Churn Project Ageing Well Team can provide short term support to help older people regain confidence and independence or adapt to change. We can visit older people at home to discuss issues and offer meaningful support. If we can’t help, then we can refer you to...
Befriending Service
Churn Good Neighbours
Our Churn Good Neighbours service in Cirencester and the surrounding villages is a free and confidential service available to anyone over 60 who is living alone. We match people with a volunteer befriender who can make regular phone calls or visits to their home. The...