Positive Futures is a Libertus Services project. It supports local people (50+) across the South East, Central and North West of Edinburgh to develop and facilitate different activity groups in community based settings. The groups take place on a weekly basis, facilitated by a dedicated team of volunteers. Our aim is to reduce social isolation, by offering local people opportunities to get involved, meet new people, develop and utilise their skills.
If you would like to take part in, or volunteer, to start new activities for people over 50 in your local community. Please contact Dan Fuller on 07901205379 or email danfuller@Libertus.org.uk.
“I wasn’t sure if I’d last with you lot…but I’ve got to know you all.. and now you’ve become part of my history”
Quote from a PF participant
“I have gone from seeing other people once a week shopping at Morrisons to regularly going out and meeting new people twice a week in Positive Futures groups around Muirhouse and up to twice a week at other Positive Futures craft related and volunteer groups at Gracemount. I’ve met some lovely people!”
Quote from a PF volunteer
“It’s been a godsend. It’s my mental wellbeing it’s really helped”
Quote from a PF participant
One of the Activity Groups we run is Craft, where they made this amazing quilt (below). We have lots of other options for different types of Activities you can explore, Craft is just one of many options.
Positive Futures is funded by the Edinburgh City Council Integrated Joint Board (IJB) and The National Lottery Community Fund.
Our Positive futures activities, groups and times.
Positive Futures groups for over 50s
South East
Libertus Art Room
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Monday 1000-1200 | Knitting/Craft | Dan Fuller |
| Monday 1300-1500 | Sewing | Dan Fuller |
| Tuesday 1100-1200 | Chair Based Pilates | Dan Fuller |
| Tuesday 1300-1430 | Jewellery | Dan Fuller |
| Wednesday 1000-1200 | Brown Owls | Dan Fuller |
| Wednesday 1300-1430 | Art | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1030-1200 | Craft/Card Making | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1300-1430 | Dominoes | Dan Fuller |
| Friday 1000-1200 | Craft/Card Making | Dan Fuller |
| Friday 1300-1430 | Knitting/Craft | Dan Fuller |
Valley Park Community Centre
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Tuesday 1000-1200 | Art | Dan Fuller |
Gracemount Leisure Centre
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Tuesday 1200-1300 | Gym | Dan Fuller |
| Wednesday 1200-1300 | Gym | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1200-1300 | Gym | Dan Fuller |
Outdoor Groups
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Wednesday 1100-1300 | Walking | Dan Fuller |
Central
Dumbiedykes
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Monday 1100-1200 | Walking | Dan Fuller |
| Tuesday 1500-1630 | Art Online | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1500-1630 | Creative Writing Online | Dan Fuller |
| Friday 1100-1200 | Discussion Online | Dan Fuller |
Priestfield
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Monday 1230-1430 | Lunch and Healthy Living: Priestfield Church | Dan Fuller |
North West
Muirhouse
| Day/Time | Group | Staff Contact |
| Tuesday 1300-1530 | Jewellery at Birnies Court | Dan Fuller |
| Wednesday 1400-1600 | 50+ Allotment at Lauriston Farm | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1030-1200 | Local History at PCHP | Dan Fuller |
| Thursday 1300-1530 | Craft Upcycling at Birnies Court | Dan Fuller |
Contact
Dan Fuller 07901 205379 danfuller@libertus.org.uk
