Introduction
The EngAGE project is an initiative developed by Cambridgeshire County Council Community and Adult Services to develop services for people over 50 years old. The project provides a range of opportunities e.g. monthly social events held at local libraries, IT/computer assistance for beginners with our Computer Buddies, opportunities to volunteer and support your local library, knitting groups, T’ai Chi and Senior Circuits classes.
Opportunities for you to EngAGE with your Library:
Memory boxes
EngAGE has also been instrumental in creating Memory boxes (29Kb) with ten different themes, which are available across the county. These are frequently used to support Reminiscence sessions at EngAGE in the Afternoon/Morning events. The boxes are also available for loan to the community, e.g. residential and sheltered housing schemes, day centres and groups.
'EngAGE' in the Afternoon/Morning
This is a monthly social events held in many libraries across the county. Visit www.cambridgeshire.net for full list of events e.g. talks, exhibitions, coffee morning etc.
Computer buddying
- One-hour free sessions aimed to help and assist people over 50 years with basic/beginner IT/Computer skills
- Led by volunteer tutors
- Flexible to suit your individual needs
- Not for intermediate/advanced users
- Available at: Bar Hill, Barnwell Road, Buckden, Central Library Cambridge, Chatteris, *Cottenham, Ely, Great Shelford, Histon, Huntingdon, Littleport, March, *Papworth, *Ramsey, St Ives, St Neots, *Soham, Warboys, Wisbech and Yaxley.
* no longer available
Knitting Groups
Come along to your local library for a knit and a chat. This is open to any age groups. There are informal groups meeting in several libraries where you can spend a while in good company. This is for readers who like to knit or knitters who like to read. Some members knit for charity and others just bring along their own projects. These are self-governing groups. No fees or charges.
- “Knit-Lit” at Buckden Library - Alternate Fridays 8pm-10pm
- “Knit Lit” at Huntingdon Library - Alternate Wednesdays 2pm-3:30pm
- “Now 4 Knitting” at March Library - Last Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm
- “Knit One Read One” at St Ives Library - Alternate Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:45pm.
- Knitting group at Central Library, Cambridge - Every Monday at 2pm
T’ai Chi classes
- Held in Huntingdon and March libraries.
- Wisbech Library is no longer running T'ai Chi classes
Senior Circuits
- This has been cancelled due to low uptake.
For further information contact 0345 045 5225 and name the library you are interested in.