Hi All,

So far only Leena has responded to the potential dates for the visit to the UK in 2009. Can you please let us know which of the two dates posted early in July you would prefer. Many thanks.

Please also find below feedback from the last meeting of the Alfreton and Ripley 50 forum

 Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Angela Quinn 16^th July 2008

Meeting with Alfreton & Ripley over 50’s forum

St Thomas Centre

Somercotes

Derbyshire

Attendance Committee members

Discussion around Futeurope Project, Health, Leisure, Housing, Education and Retirement in other countries

Angela Quinn presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

Reports from Finland visit were distributed and questions will follow on the website

The group representatives for the Hungary visit in October will be Trevor Steed & Jan Columbo.            

All the members are enthusiastic about the partners visit in March 2009. They are looking forward to meeting with all of them, and will be organising an event during the stay.

Further meeting are due to be scheduled in the next few weeks.

Tracey and Angela

Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Carolyn Ellis 12^th February 2008, 7pm

Meeting with Amber Valley Residents Federation

Peveril Court Community Centre

Ripley

Derbyshire

Attendance 12 representatives from Amber Valley Tenants Federation (Federation made up of representatives from various residents group throughout Amber Valley)

Open discussion around housing and tenancy issues faced by each residents group. The Futeurope Project was introduced.

Carolyn Ellis presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

If anyone would like to join the group please contact Carolyn Ellis or Amber Valley CVS.

Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Carolyn Ellis 14^th March 2008, 10am

Meeting at Belper 50+ Open Forum

Belper Football Club

Belper

Derbyshire

Attendance 30 representatives from Belper and the surrounding area. Representatives from Derbyshire County Council

Open discussion around the activity of the Older People’s Forum and the launch of the Handyvan service in Derbyshire. The Futeurope Project was introduced.

Carolyn Ellis presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

If anyone would like to join the group please contact Carolyn Ellis or Amber Valley CVS.

Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Angela Quinn 29^th May 2008  3.00pm

Meeting with the Chair of Alfreton & Ripley Over 50’s Forum, Jean Pass

Peveril Court

Ripley

Derbys

Attendance:  Jean Pass & Angela Quinn

Discussion around Futeurope Project. Health, Leisure, Housing, Education and Retirement in other countries.

Angela Quinn presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

Jean Pass will pass information onto the Forum and report on the above agenda.

2 members from the Forum will be accompanying staff from Amber Valley CVS to the Hungary visit planned for October 2008.

Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Angela Quinn 14^th May 2008 2.30pm

Meeting with Ironville Health Forum

King William Centre

Ironville

Nottinghamshire.

Attendance 12representatives from  Ironville Health |Forum Derbyshire PCT, Local School.

Local Councillor,s Local Fruit & Vegetable Co op (Low cost fruit & vegetables run by  volunteers.)

Open discussion around Futeurope Project. Health, Leisure, Housing, Education and Retirement in other countries.

Angela Quinn presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

If anyone would like to join the group please contact Angela Quinn.

Grundtvig Futeurope Project          Angela Quinn 2^nd May  2008  9.30am 

Meeting with Amber Valley Health & Well Being Meeting

Babington Hospital, Belper, Derbys

Attendance 15 representatives from Derbyshire PCT, Amber Valley Borough Council, Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire. Healthier Communities, Citizens Advice Bureau, Health Visitors.

Open discussion around Futeurope Project. Health, Leisure, Housing, Education and Retirement in other countries.

Angela Quinn presented the Futeurope Project.

What the project is about

Whom we are engaging with

What information we require

Collate information and disseminate to other participating countries.

It was explained to the group we would be producing reports, and also the use of the website.

Futeurope Study Project  Name (optional) – Trevor Steed Address (Optional) – Alfreton and Ripley 50+ Forum 

Present:  Henri Braakenburg, Coen van Baggum, Bertie Linschoten, Johan Riemersma, Maria Storsbergen, Isabel Terpstra, Ridie Vos, Lenie Nebbeling. Not present (with notification): Gerbert Rebel.  Meeting in the communal room of the residential complex for 55+ Bloemendaalse Buitenkade 11. 1.Opening  No changes to the agenda. 2.Report meeting 4th June 2008. The leaflet will be finished by Henri. It was already translated into Dutch.  3. Incoming mail, web-reports partner countries. A message from Leena. The host of Henri has sent some photographs.  He will collect photo’s from everyone and then sent them around. His mail address is: seppo.kaikkonen@pp1.inet.fi We can expect many photo’s from Finland. What will we send them? Henri will distribute the hoto’s already received. And also the translation of an article in the newspaper of Kiuruvesi.Some members have difficulties in opening the FutEurope website. Some will meet with Henri for help and explanation.Johan has made a reaction to the questions, raised by the English about pension schemes and so on. With some modifications he will publish it in the FutEurope general forum. (Has been done!)Hungary has sent a notition about norms and values. Henri will distribute it, Then we can discuss it and make up a reaction from our side.  4.Report on the visit to Finland. The visit has been discussed thoroughly. A written report is in the making.5. Announcements and asking around.Bertie is member of the policy committee of the broadcasting organisation of Amersfoort. She is responsible for alerting them to issues about seniors. She wants to  bring in the FutEurope activities. She will invite them when some of us will present FutEurope in a senior platform. Henri will make a kind of user guide, how to organize studygroups for seniors including a list of topics to be discussed. Before our visit to Hungary, he will finalize a concept. After closure of this FutEurope project, it is possible to start a new, even larger project. For the EU it is a priority that people meet, discuss and exchange information. 6. Closing. Next meeting 3 September 1400, same place. Chair: Ridie Vos

Hi All

We have a couple of provisional dates for the UK visit next year. Can you let me know which would be most suitable please? The provisional dates are:

17th - 20th March 2009 or

24th - 27th March 2009

Hope you are all well

Kind regards

Tracey