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Download our reports:
Download: Statistical Analysis Oct – Dec 2010. Start over Fifty Statistical Analysis, compiled for Salford NHS.
Download: Research findings on Creative Start Fifty Plus (now called Start over Fifty), 2008. Research findings undertaken by Manchester University Business School, 2008.
Start the journey...
If you or someone you know would like to join Start in Salford see the Step by step guide or call us on 0161 351 6000.
Start over Fifty is a friendly and supportive community project offering a creative start for people over fifty. We use easily accessible community venues all over Salford and our tutors will encourage you every step of the way.
If you live in Salford and would like to meet new people and learn creative skills, why not give it a go? You can get involved in a variety of creative activities such as drawing, painting, digital photography, creative writing and, to keep active, Tai Chi, Belly dancing and more...
We run our sessions for a year in each new venue – come along to a free taster session and if you like it, stay on. A new block of sessions begins every three months. Sessions are once a week, for two hours, and a small weekly fee gets you all the materials and equipment you need. Professional artists and tutors will encourage and support you whether you have years of experience or none at all. New starters are always welcome.
After you have enjoyed your year of sessions with us you can join one of our constituted groups, or start a new group, becoming part of our Network all across Salford. These are led by members, not tutors and we keep in touch. Groups also meet up to share their experiences at a quarterly steering group. We have regular exhibitions and events that showcase the work of all our groups.
For more information ring Danny Morrell or Daniel Moore on 0161 355 6000 or email us danny.morrell@startinsalford.org.uk
daniel.moore@startinsalford.org.uk
Start Over Fifty news updates
Local Lad in Lancashire Life
Syney Cauldwell has been featured in this month Lancashire Life in conjunction with his ongoing exhibition "Cid on Canvas" at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Please click here to read more about Cid's Exhibition.
'Cid on Canvas'
Start over Fifty stalwart member, Sydney Cauldwell has made it to the top of the stairs... literally.
Sydney's exhibition 'Cid on Canvas' can been seen on both the first and second floors of Salford Museum and Art Gallery. The display includes 40 of Sydney's paintings as well as preliminary sketches.
Considering Sydney only started painting in his late seventies, to have a major exhibition in the city art gallery at age 86 is a truly astonishing achievement.
This exhibition show-cases the variety of Sydney's work and we're sure it will be an inspiration to other older Salfordians.
Start over Fifty Group awarded £1,600
Great news. Start over Fifty Pendleton Gateway group has been awarded £1,600 by the community Council for Greater Manchester. The award is from the Active at Sixty Fund part of a national initiative from the Department of Work and Pensions.
The money will secure 20 weeks of tutor led sessions for the group and enable them to recruit new members.
Well done to Pat,Sue and the team.
50 and not out!
Since 2007 Start over Fifty has been running creative sessions for all Salford residents over 50. The recent funding cuts to local services have put the project in danger of complete closure, leaving many older people without their weekly sessions. Due to the high regard the project has Co-ordinators Danny Morrell and Daniel Moore are determined to continue.
COFY for all
Start Over Fifties Cadishead group has constituted to become Cadishead Over Fifties Yoga or COFY for short. The group has engaged with a range of physical activities over the past year and enjoyed it so much, that they have decided to continue as a User Led group.
Helped by project co-ordinator Danny Morrell, the group have applied for funding through the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, so that they can continue their weekly sessions with tutor Sue Miller.
Sydney Cauldwell Solo Exhibition, “Ordsall’s Own” at Ordsall Neighbourhood Centre
Start over Fifty would like to congratulate Ordsall’s own Sydney Cauldwell on a very successful solo exhibition at the Ordsall Neighbourhood Centre. Sydney or “Cid” as he likes to sign his work, was able to showcase 15 of his spectacular landscapes and seascapes all completed during 2010. The new paintings reflect Sydney’s developing style and show how assured his oil painting is on larger canvases. This exhibition was organised with the support of Ross Spanner, Orsdall and Langworthy Neighbourhood Manager, who was keen to provide a showcase for this emerging local artist.
'Start Over Fifty' exhibition at Swinton Library
Congratualations to Clifton's 'Start Over Fifty' group who are exhibiting their work at Swinton Library. The wonderful pieces are available to view throughout May and into June. For the full details of where and when to visit go to our Events section of the website.
For more photo's of the exhibition go to our gallery pages.
Group renamed: 'Start Over Fifty'
Changes have occurred for our 50+ group that we feel we need to clarify to all our members.
The Creative Start 50+ group will now be known as 'Start Over Fifty,' its aim 'To Discover A New Creative You.'
The last few months have seen record numbers joining, with new venues added including Gan Eden, the Jewish sheltered accommodation, Moores House run by the Retail Trust, Ordsall Library and St John’s Community Centre in Walkden.
Insight into our group sessions
This is the Creative Start 50+ group at Ranulph Court hard at work. We have had great attendances at a number of venues and this is just one that we wanted to show off.
These groups are a great way of getting people together, sharing an enjoyment of art, as well as a good chat! It doesn't matter what the ability,only enthusiasm is required.
Check the gallery images for the artwork created here, and at other groups, and see how fantastic it is.
Wardley's wonderful exhibition
Congratulations to the Wardley group who ran an exhibition in Swinton library during September. Part of being an artist is having the opportunity to showcase your artwork, so we were delighted that their hard work and talent was available for the public to see. There were lots of paintings on display, from landscapes to portraits...and not to mention a few famous faces (see picture).
The work on display was of an excellent standard, we only wish we could add more pictures for you to see!
