What we do

Anne dressing up at the Wedgwood eventgrowing old disgracefully is an older women's network where members create most of their own events and activities.

These include:

  • Talking, laughing and singing
  • Reading, writing and learning
  • Walking, dancing and yoga
  • Discussions and debates
  • Crafts of every description
  • Visits to interesting places
  • Sailing, ballooning and going on adventures!

We also organise workshops on subjects both serious and light-hearted. For example:

  • Creative writing
  • Wobbly voices
  • Bellydancing
  • Older women's livesWe are ALL winners. All ideas overlap and can be incorporated
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  • Body language
  • When I say "No" I feel guilty
  • A dead good funeral
  • Assertiveness versus aggression
  • Art for fun
  • Writing one’s life story
  • Making time for yourself
  • The games we play
  • So just what is 'disgraceful'?

There is never any obligation to join in anything, but it is always worth a try. You can suggest or organise your own activities as well!

We also produce a newsletter 4 times a year which is always eagerly anticipated! As a member, you'll receive a printed copy, so if you're not online much, you can still be included. Our more distant members are also able to feel connected through the newsletter (now in its 17th year!).

The newsletter includes:

  • growing old disgracefully workshopReports from the various groups
  • Information which is of interest and use to older women
  • Articles from members
  • Details of forthcoming events
  • Book reviews, poems and humour
  • Pictures, cartoons and photographs

As a member, you can contribute to the newsletter in any way you like, and get your opinion heard!

If this sounds like the kind of thing you'd enjoy, visit our local groups page to find out if there's a group near you. Or if you're already sold, email membership@growingolddisgracefully.org.uk for a membership pack!