Aims to promote the development of locally based groups for people over the age of 50, to enable older people gain the knowledge, confidence and self esteem to stay healthy in body and mind.  Activities organised include exercise classes and short walks in the countryside.  Also provides Peer Health Listening Volunteers, a befriending/listening service which provides one to one support for older people to combat loneliness and isolation (see separate entry).  Operates several local groups, contact the manager for further details.  Resources include videos, audio tapes, books and leaflets, games/quizzes.  Currently developing a volunteer-based reminiscence centre.  Provides citywide support to all lunch clubs.  Organises courses in food hygiene, book keeping, health and safety and first aid.  Links with other groups for older people (eg Age Concern, Older Peoples Reference Group, Ageing Well England). Company limited by guarantee no. 03374012.