Tonic has partnered with the Saatchi Gallery to hold a special exhibition of artwork designed by the residents of Tonic and their friends.
Tonic has opened the UK’s first community-led LGBT+ Retirement Community and the exhibition on Age Without Limits Day 2025 will show that LGBT+ people do not need to be invisible as they age but instead we can challenge ageism and celebrate their later lives.
Please join Lewisham’s first Age without Limits Event.
We will be screening a film featuring people from Lewisham who have reinvented themselves in later life.
This will be followed by a Q&A with the stars of the film. The day will conclude with food, music and networking with a series of stalls at your disposal as resources to get you started on your journey of reinvention.
Elizabeth House: Highbury Vale Blackstock Trust - Stories behind songs
11/06/25
Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock Street, Islington, N51ED
A special Age Without Limits Day event where members of our Over 50’s Blue House Club share the stories behind songs that hold personal meaning.
Social documentary photographer Sylvie Belbouab will capture these stories through audio recordings and photography.
After lunch, participants can perform or listen to their chosen songs, celebrating ageing and challenging ageism through music, storytelling, and community connection.
Subco Trust, 107-109 The Grove, Stratford, E15 1HP
You are welcome to join us to Celebrate Ageing and Challenge Ageism on:
Wednesday 11th May, 10am - 4pm, At Subco Trust 107-109 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1HP.
The Event will showcase the many contributions Elders make to our communities. Participants will be able to dip in and out of activities depending on their interests. Refreshments and support will be provided on the day.
You can expect free refreshments, Sharing Experiences, Reminiscence, Information Stalls, Newham Got Talent.
Mildmay Community Partnership: Age without Limits Polaroid Photography Exhibition
11/06/25
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, Islington, N16 8NA
Join us at the Mildmay Community Centre for a photography exhibition celebrating the experience of ageing.
Featuring Polaroid photos taken by community members aged 55 and over, the exhibition showcases their daily lives, hobbies, and passions, offering a fresh perspective on ageing.
Visitors can meet the photographers, hear the stories behind their images, and engage in meaningful intergenerational dialogue.
Age UK Waltham Forest Community Hub, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford, E4 8EU
Key Activities:
Poetry Competition – Open to all, encouraging submissions on the theme Age Without Limits – Celebrate Ageing, Challenge Ageism. The winning poem will be framed and displayed at the Age UK Waltham Forest centre.
Live Readings & Open Mic– Participants will share their poems at our main Hub at open day afternoon.
Booklet Publication – A collection of submitted poems will be printed and shared to leave a lasting impact.
Accessibility Focus – We will offer online participation for those unable to attend.
The Fashion Show of all Ages. We are holding a fashion Show to demonstrate that you CAN wear those leopard print trousers or that pink leather jacket even when you are 60, 70, 80 or at ANY age!
We are going to strut our stuff into challenging ageism and rewriting the narrative. Showcasing models of all ages to exhibit that what we wear is universal!
Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre, 106C Moy Road, BT62 1QP
For Age Without Limits Day, we will bring older and younger people together for a fun art activity, discussion, and refreshments.
This is different from our usual activities because we normally work with a specific age group, but this event will connect different generations to challenge stereotypes about age.
The event will start with a simple icebreaker called “Two Truths and a Myth About My Age”, where everyone shares facts about their age, and others guess which one is not true. This will help people get to know each other and start conversations.
Next, we will have a creative art session and create something together. Older and younger people will work together on paintings and collages. While making art, they can share stories and learn from each other.
After the art session, we will have a group discussion on ageism and internalised ageism. Some key questions will include: What are common stereotypes about older and younger people? - Have you ever felt judged because of your age? -How can different generations support each other?
To make it interactive, we will create a “Words to Retire” Board, where people list common phrases about age that we should stop using.
We will end with a reflection, refreshments, and a call to action, encouraging people to stay connected and keep challenging ageism in everyday life. This will help will bring different generations together in a new and meaningful way.
