News and Events
Due to COVID-19 pandemic the walks and events have been put to a halt.
The Parks trust wants to make our parks as accessible as possible, even with Covid-19 still disrupting everyday life. In particular at Great Linford Manor Park we have money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to increase awareness and participation in park activities. For the rest of the year we hope to provide engaging online content to help people enjoy their park. Some activities we’re planning include:
We will keep you updated on latest developments.
The Parks trust wants to make our parks as accessible as possible, even with Covid-19 still disrupting everyday life. In particular at Great Linford Manor Park we have money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to increase awareness and participation in park activities. For the rest of the year we hope to provide engaging online content to help people enjoy their park. Some activities we’re planning include:
- A podcast walking tour/audioguide of the park
- Downloadable crosswords and wordsearches inspired by the park
- Adult colouring pages inspired by the park
- Activity: How to make a family tree (inspired by the Uthwatt family tree)
- Video tour of the park for those who are unable to visit in person
We will keep you updated on latest developments.
PUBLIC TALKS
AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES
Dr Jitka Vseteckova is giving a series of public talks with the title ‘Ageing Well’, these are offered at The Open University in Milton Keynes on campus from 11 am -1pm. https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
These talks and video-recordings can be accessed via ORDO Collections and also via Ageing Well course via OpenLearn Create.
Topics & dates:
This work is accompanied by 5 mini video lectures on specific topic relating to Ageing Well: Nutrition, Hydration, Physical, Social and Cognitive Stimulation. (https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1) See also latest Open Learn article including mini video lectures: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/mental-health/five-pillars-ageing-well
AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALKS SERIES
Dr Jitka Vseteckova is giving a series of public talks with the title ‘Ageing Well’, these are offered at The Open University in Milton Keynes on campus from 11 am -1pm. https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
These talks and video-recordings can be accessed via ORDO Collections and also via Ageing Well course via OpenLearn Create.
Topics & dates:
- Are we prepared to live longer – October 22nd 2019
- Ageing Brain – November 26th 2019
- Nutritional needs while ageing – January 28th 2020
- Pharmacotherapy while ageing – February 25th 2020
- Move it and breathe – March 24th 2020
- Standing tall – April 28th 2020
This work is accompanied by 5 mini video lectures on specific topic relating to Ageing Well: Nutrition, Hydration, Physical, Social and Cognitive Stimulation. (https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1) See also latest Open Learn article including mini video lectures: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/mental-health/five-pillars-ageing-well
WALKS IN THE PARKS
THE 5 WAYS CAFE IN THE PARK
Come along to St Andrew's Church at Great Linford Manor Park and join us for a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to meet new people and enjoy our historic park with an accompanied walk.
Coffee mornings are on the last Tuesday of Every month from 11am. For more information please visit https://www.willenlake.org.uk/events/coffee-morning-2020-01-28/
For more information about other related events please visit https://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on-in-your-parks/?cat=0&dt=AllDates&sd=20200212&ed=20201213&pid=0
CONFERENCES
Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition. British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Liverpool, UK - in preparation for Jully 2020
Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Nutritioonal needs of ageing The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, January 2020 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Dadova K, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y, Abbington J, Ryan G, Gracia R, Borgstrom E, Gopinath M, (2020) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community. 6th Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Academic College at Wingate, Israel, June 2020.
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Ageing Brain The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, November 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well, preparing to age better. Seminar lecture for Ransackers Association. Ransackers Forum and AGM. October 2019 London UK
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Are we prepared to live longer? The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, October 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well Talk. Older Persons Forum Committee Meeting. September 2019, Milton Keynes, UK
Gracia R, Vseteckova J, Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Ryan G (2019) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community British Society of Gerontology (BSG) July 2019, Liverpool, UK
Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Pappas y, Randhawa G (2019) Ageing carers for people with learning disability in crisis situations, Disability Innovation Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) MDTs for high intensity users & Ageing carers for people with IDD, IHR University of Bedfordshire, UK
Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2018) ‘Ageing Well’ series of public lectures – service evaluation. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Vseteckova J (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking groups exercise for older people living with dementia in the community. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Gopinath M, Vseteckova J, Borgstrom E (2018) Learning in the fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions. British Society of Gerontology, Manchester.
Vseteckova J, Tilley L, Pappas Y, Mahon A, Randhawa G (2018) Who advocates for ageing carers of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities who provide care for their ageing parents? SHDL International Conference. The Open University Milton Keynes.
Tilley E, Vseteckova J (2018) Ageing carers and learning disability. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes, UK
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Holland C. (2017) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group walking and other group exercises in institutionalised older people living with dementia. ‘Identity, Voice, Creativity, Action!’ The 8th conference of the ESREA Network – ELOA , Leeds
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C. (2017) Adherence to walking groups for people with dementia. International Congress of Mental health and Law. Prague
THE 5 WAYS CAFE IN THE PARK
Come along to St Andrew's Church at Great Linford Manor Park and join us for a hot drink. Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to meet new people and enjoy our historic park with an accompanied walk.
Coffee mornings are on the last Tuesday of Every month from 11am. For more information please visit https://www.willenlake.org.uk/events/coffee-morning-2020-01-28/
For more information about other related events please visit https://www.theparkstrust.com/whats-on-in-your-parks/?cat=0&dt=AllDates&sd=20200212&ed=20201213&pid=0
CONFERENCES
Vseteckova J (2020) Ageing well in times of transition. British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Liverpool, UK - in preparation for Jully 2020
Vseteckova J (2020) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Nutritioonal needs of ageing The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, January 2020 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Dadova K, Vseteckova J, Pappas Y, Abbington J, Ryan G, Gracia R, Borgstrom E, Gopinath M, (2020) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community. 6th Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Academic College at Wingate, Israel, June 2020.
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Ageing Brain The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, November 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well, preparing to age better. Seminar lecture for Ransackers Association. Ransackers Forum and AGM. October 2019 London UK
Vseteckova J (2019) AGEING WELL PUBLIC TALSK SERIES - Are we prepared to live longer? The Open University Library, Milton Keynes Walton Hall, October 2019 https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.c.4716437.v1
Vseteckova J (2019) Ageing Well Talk. Older Persons Forum Committee Meeting. September 2019, Milton Keynes, UK
Gracia R, Vseteckova J, Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Ryan G (2019) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking group exercise in older people living with dementia in the community British Society of Gerontology (BSG) July 2019, Liverpool, UK
Tilley E, Vseteckova J, Mahon A, Pappas y, Randhawa G (2019) Ageing carers for people with learning disability in crisis situations, Disability Innovation Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Mahon A, Vseteckova J, Tilley E, Pappas Y, Randhawa G (2019) MDTs for high intensity users & Ageing carers for people with IDD, IHR University of Bedfordshire, UK
Vseteckova J, Pappas Y (2018) ‘Ageing Well’ series of public lectures – service evaluation. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Vseteckova J (2018) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to walking groups exercise for older people living with dementia in the community. ELOA/ESREA International Conference, Faro, Portugal, October 2018.
Gopinath M, Vseteckova J, Borgstrom E (2018) Learning in the fourth Age: the role of physical activity interventions. British Society of Gerontology, Manchester.
Vseteckova J, Tilley L, Pappas Y, Mahon A, Randhawa G (2018) Who advocates for ageing carers of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities who provide care for their ageing parents? SHDL International Conference. The Open University Milton Keynes.
Tilley E, Vseteckova J (2018) Ageing carers and learning disability. The Open University – Research day. Milton Keynes, UK
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Borgstrom E, Holland C. (2017) Barriers and facilitators to adherence to group walking and other group exercises in institutionalised older people living with dementia. ‘Identity, Voice, Creativity, Action!’ The 8th conference of the ESREA Network – ELOA , Leeds
Vseteckova J, Deepak-Gopinath M, Holland C. (2017) Adherence to walking groups for people with dementia. International Congress of Mental health and Law. Prague