Present: Henri Braakenburg, Coen van Baggum, , Johan Riemersma, Maria Storsbergen, Isabel Terpstra, Ridie Vos, Lenie Nebbeling, Gerbert Rebel.

Not present (with notification): Bertie Linschoten.

Meeting in the communal room of the residential complex 55+ Bloemendaalse Buitenkade 11.

1.Opening No changes to the agenda.

2.Report meeting 25th June 2008.

The leaflet is still not printed. Henri has tried to contact the English about this, but until now no result. Henri will contact Leena about the pictures of our visit to Finland.

3. Incoming mail, web-reports partner countries.

Website: Henri has published some stuff on it. Some members have still difficulties in opening the FutEurope website. Henri will look into this matter. The English want to know whether 24-27 March is suitable for out visit to England in 2009.

4. Announcements and asking around.

Maria wants to know, what to prepare for our visit to Debrecen, Hungary. This will be discussed separately. Isabel will write an informative article about Futeurope. Coen wants to present some information in the Senior Council of Amersfoort. The chairman of that council (Heyman Hooyer) will visit us in one of the next meetings.

5. Retrospect meeting with seniors in the Trefpunt.

Henri presented background information about Futeurope. Some of the participants suggested to close the project with an advisory paper for the EC. Henri will also make a manual on how to start groups like this Futeurope group.

6. Preparation visit Hungary.

There is still no program for this visit. Henri will ask them about this. Departure October 7^th, to Budapest October 10^th. As discussion theme it is proposed to discuss the care for the elderly in Hungary. On the “Scale of values” discussionpaper” Johan will prepare a concept about these and related issues we are interested in.

7. Preparation questions guest from the Senior Council.

Berti will invite him. Questions can be: personnel policies of companies with regard elder people; loneliness; the 70^th year limit for admittance to communal group housing; living service areas; invisibility of the Senior Council for people in the street.

8. Brainstorm closing meeting in Amersfoort mid 2009.

Isabel has prepared with Coen a number of possible activities: visit to a communal housing group; drinking coffie in “Hemels” (a senior meeting point); visiting a living service area facility; visiting a (mostly) senior volunteers project like canal boats, city guides; computer support for the elderly et cetera.

The whole organisation should be divided in packages for two persons each. A central theme could be the passing through of traditions from the elderly to the youngsters. If possible some kind of symposium should be organised to end up with an advice to the EC. Johan proposes to prepare the visitors from abroad by sending them the virtual city walks. The Mayor has to be invited also, as some other very important persons. Some coordination with the city activities around the celebration of 750^th years of city rights (bishop of Utrecht granted them) seems wise.

Dates are 13 and 14^th June, with possible an extra day?

A budget has to be decided upon. Some locations for the meeting have been mentioned.

Isabel and Coen will make a further proposal.

6. Closing.

Next meetings

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.

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