@MagicMeArts

A charity bringing older and younger people together through the arts. Follow for intergenerational creativity in care-homes and the community.

 London, UK
magicme.co.uk
Joined February 2013
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@MagicMeArts, an arts charity that brings generations together, has published their annual report 2023/24 entitled: ‘Creativity, Connection and Growth’. Read more here: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/…
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'Her Story, Our Instpiration' an intergenerational #shortfilm project led by @ChuckBlueLowry & me w @MagicMeArts, older ladies from Tower Hamlets & students from @MulberryTH @connaughtsfg. Women's rights histories plus SHEroes & protests past & present! magicme.co.uk/project/her-st…
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It’s International Day of Older Persons! We want to celebrate all of the older people in our lives who make a huge contribution to our society. We will continue to fight tirelessly to give older people a platform to ensure their voices are heard by Government. #IDOP2024
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Systemic ageism affects many aspects of society, from healthcare and employment to social inclusion. Sign the pledge against ageism: helpage.org/pledge #OlderNotOver #IDOP2024 #IDOP
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We're happy to highlight the global campaign to combat ageism. This campaign is global movement to change the way we think, feel, and act towards age and ageing. Visit the website to learn more about the campaign is making a positive impact: aworld4allages.org @WHO
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Bethnal Green is blessed with many totally brilliant small charities . A favourite is @MagicMeArts who .you should check out. From Cocktails in Care Homes to creating a world without ageism. Check em out.
Magic Me@MagicMeArts24 Jun 2024
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Local friends and neighbours - @TowerHamletsNow @LBTHArchives @towerhamletnews @oxhse @StMargaretsLDN @richmixlondon @ToynbeeHall - might you give us a repost and spread the word about Magic Me? #LoveYourSmallCharity
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When people think about #SmallCharityWeek they may think about small collections of pennies in tins or quaint little coffee mornings raising a few quid. Nope... The voluntary sector as a whole contributes approx £18 billion to the UK’s economy every year. 1% of our entire GDP!
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DARE TO IMAGINE: a care home's guide to creativity This resource is for the whole care home community, including family and friends. It's brilliant, take a look! magicme.co.uk/resource/dare-… @MagicMeArts #creativeageing
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📢 Calling Tower Hamlets artists & arts professionals You are invited to the 2024 @TowerHamletsNow Arts Sharing and Networking event. Speakers from @ace_national @_TheWhitechapel @MagicMeArts @MCP_95 @Grand_union & @ace_dcn FREE but booking is essential LBTH_ArtsSharing2024.eventbr…
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Delighted to launch our new resource 'A Manager's Guide to Arts in Care Homes' today: bit.ly/40QFdTE. An issue we consider is partnership working between the care & arts sectors. Thank you @MagicMeArts, @SpitzMusic @LiveMusicNowUK @drawinglife for sharing your insights.
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A peaceful pause during a busy day at #UKDC2023 yesterday, watching the beautiful @MagicMeArts @GeckoTheatre STILL. Such a treat to watch this on a big screen and take time out for much needed reflection & inspiration. Why are arts in care homes important? Watch this film…
Anna Park@Annagoge8 Nov 2023
This is a must see! Join @sallyknocker at 1.05pm today to see the powerful & uplifting short film ‘Still’ by @MagicMeArts w @GeckoTheatre. This is #Intergenerational #Arts at its very best! Just stunning. @JDementiaCare #UKDC2023 @readygen @Artsincarehomes magicme.co.uk/project/artist…

Artists’ Residencies in Care Homes (ARCH) | Creative health | Magic Me

Explore ARCH, a multi-year project by Magic Me in Essex care homes. Discover how world-class artists and care staff co-created innovative, research-backed creative care settings.

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Research from @AngliaRuskin shows how care home staff can be empowered to provide creative activities for residents. Showing how to build relationships between artists, residents & staff through participation in the creative art magicme.co.uk/resource/dare-… @excelcareuk @MagicMeArts

Artists Residencies in Care Homes: Dare to Imagine Report | Magic Me

This report reveals how embedding creativity into the daily life of care homes builds deeper connections, resilience, and a vibrant sense of community.

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We're incredibly excited that our film STILL, created with @magicmearts and the residents of Lime Court Care Home, will be featured at this year's @lwtfilmfest! STILL will be screened at 18 Clapham Road South this Sunday Oct 22, 11am. Tickets: bit.ly/3Qirwcy 🎟️
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What an exquisite, life affirming film by Gecko in #suffolk with @MagicMeArts Please take 12 minutes to watch & be inspired & transported. @piponthecommons @vicrayner gecko-still.co.uk/?fbclid=Iw…

STILL

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Beyond proud to see this and extremely proud of the project and film we created in care homes alongside @MagicMeArts
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@MagicMeArts work with an amazing array of artists and organisations bringing original, inspirational, participatory experiences to older people in care homes, including @feveredsleep and @GeckoTheatre
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Our September E-News is out! We focus on older artists in the creative industries with a vlog from CADA Director @FarrellRenowden plus an amazing article from guest writer Geraldine Montgomerie @ArtHealthWY from @OlderEnsemble. Read here tinyurl.com/4235f8u4 #creativeageing
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Thank you @AngliaRuskin and @MagicMeArts for adding your ARCH Showcase & Report Launch to our listings: ageofcreativity.co.uk/news/e… Do join them to discuss how artists and care home staff can best work together. #AgeFriendly #Creativity #CreativeAgeing #CreativeLaterLife
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Thanks for the watches, shares, likes and comments so far for our dance film #MovinginTime - it’s only available for a limited time so don’t miss!⁦@New_Adventures⁩ ⁦@MagicMeArts⁩ with ⁦@_TEAfilms⁩ Moving in Time | New Adventures new-adventures.net/take-part…

Moving in Time

Our captivating dance film will change pre-conceptions of what dance in care homes can be. Moving in Time directed and choreographed by Anjali Mehra…

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Sue Mayo@sue_mayo28 Mar 2023
Very happy to be working with the mighty @AnitajisWorld @MagicMeArts today.
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Hazel Gould@hmg665 Dec 2022
Magic Me is a trailblazer in community building and creative connection. Please give if you can!
Magic Me@MagicMeArts5 Dec 2022
We can understand that not everyone is able to give this year, so if you would still like to support us you can! The @BigGive is giving charities like ours a chance to win the Supporters' Choice Awards, all you need to do is submit an entry. The deadline is 12 noon tomorrow.
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