A graphic on a yellow background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "The Dove means so much to me! It’s meeting friends, getting out, meeting the staff, getting exercise and having lunch It’s lovely to have a break from home in such a friendly atmosphere.”

A graphic on a pink background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "Getting to meet new people and make friends is fantastic. It gets me out the house and stops me feeling sorry for myself being stuck at home. It’s so good to have a laugh and make friends.”

A graphic on a blue background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "I look forward to coming so much. I just love it! I love to meet with everyone, I love all the folk that go to the Dove. For people who are on their own it’s wonderful to know that other people are interested. People really care. The staff are so attentive and look after us so well.”

A graphic on a green background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "The Dove is my social life now!”

A few months ago, we asked our service users what the Dove means to them. This is what they told us… 🥰 (part 4)

💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #DayServicesWithADifference #Over50s #Over50sEdinburgh

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera celebrating a birthday.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating a birthday.

Photo of Dove Centre service users and tutor celebrating a birthday.

Photo of Dove Centre service user celebrating a birthday.

Sneaking in just under the wire to celebrate our February birthday girls again! 🥳 Big happy birthday wishes once more to Kathy, Betty & Angela! 🎂🎈🤩 Thank you for letting us help celebrate your special days! 🎉💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s

A graphic on a purple background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "I like everything that’s going on at the Dove. And I love when we have new people join us, I just love to talk to everyone! I enjoy coming so much and I don’t know where I’d be without it. The more I go, the better it is for me!”

A graphic on a pink background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "Coming to the Dove is one of the best things I’ve ever done! My daughters say I’m so much happier now and they’re so glad I’m coming. The people are all so nice, I love it.”

A graphic on a pale orange background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "We get such a laugh. I love having a blether with everyone. It releases you from the worries of the day for a couple of hours. I love the folk who work there and I love the meals, too.”

A graphic on a blue background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user that reads: "I just like everything! I like the thought of getting up, showered and dressed to be ready to be picked up. Saying good morning and hello to everyone as they get on the bus. The company, the lunch, the exercise, the cuppa and chatting. It’s just everything.”

A few months ago, we asked our service users what the Dove means to them. This is what they told us… 🥰 (part 3)

💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #DayServicesWithADifference #Over50s #Over50sEdinburgh

Group photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera celebrating a birthday.

Photo of Dove Centre service users, one wearing a birthday crown, smiling at the camera.

Photo of Dove Centre service users, one wearing a birthday crown, smiling at the camera.

Photo of Dove Centre service users, one wearing a birthday crown, smiling at the camera.

Ending the month with our January birthdays gang! 🥳 Big happy birthday wishes again to Georgie, Paul and Foster! 🎂🎈🤩 Thanks so much for letting us help celebrate your special days! 🎉💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s

Photo of Dove Centre service users standing in front of our advent tree smiling at the camera.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user standing in front of our advent tree smiling at the camera.

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user standing in front of our advent tree smiling at the camera.

Week two of Advent at the Dove has been full of fun, here’s a wee peek 👀✨🎁🤩🤶🎅

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…! 🎄💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #Advent #TheDoveDoesAdvent #ChristmasAtTheDove #ItsBeginningToLookALotLikeChristmas #Over50s

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

November is very nearly almost over so we’re rounding out the month with our November birthday girls – yes, another all-girl birthday month, and we even had birthday twins! 👯‍♀️🥳 Happy birthday again to Yvonne, Izzie & Gina! 🎂🎈🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Over50s

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera and holding Halloween themed pictures.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user making Halloween crafts.

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera and holding Halloween themed pictures.

Graphic on a purple background with three ghosts, bats, spiders and a pumpkin and the words "HAPPY HALLOWEEN!"

Our crafty crew have been in the Halloween mood for a few weeks now, here’s a wee peek at some of their creations and yesterday’s celebrations… 👀🎃🧙‍♀️🕸️🤩

Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! 👻💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #HappyHalloween #Halloween2025 #CraftyHalloween #Over50s

Photo of a plate with a small stack of pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and cream.

❗️📣 Gratuitous food post! 😆

Look what we had for pudding today… 🍓🥞🤤😋🤩

Happy Monday from all of us! 💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #GratuitousFoodPost #StrawberryPancakes #PuddingsAtTheDove #LunchClub #YummyFood #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

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Photo of three Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera holding their matching handbags.

When you end up matching with your Dove besties… 👛👛👛👯‍♀️🤩💕

Obviously called for a photo, love this! 💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #MatchingBags #Tripleting #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

✨ Meet local organisations including The Clare Project, Lunch Positive, MindOut, BLAGSS, The Sussex Beacon, Switchboard, and many more!

☕ Enjoy a friendly space to connect, learn, and celebrate community.
💜 All welcome!

#LGBTQCommunity #Over50s #Brighton #AgeingWellFestival #YouBelong
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Photo of a Dove Centre service user wearing a birthday crown, smiling and making jazz hands.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user wearing a birthday crown and smiling, about to blow out a candle on a mini cake.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user wearing a birthday crown and smiling, having just blown out a candle on a mini cake.

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling and cheering celebrating a birthday.

Aaaand it’s almost the end of September so here we are rounding out the month with our September birthday girls! 🥳🎂🎈 Big happy birthday wishes again to Hilary, Margaret and Marie! Thank you so much for letting us help celebrate your special days 🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Over50s

A graphic on a pale blue background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user reading: "To me, the Dove means friendship, care, exercise and feeling loved again. I feel I have somewhere now.”

A graphic on a pale purple background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user reading: "Having so many friends at the Dove makes such a difference and it’s great to be out instead of being stuck at home. It’s the company for me and getting a meal served to you. Going to the Dove makes me want to go and get nice cloths and be all done up with my hair and make-up so I can be nice and tidy!”

A graphic on a very light blue background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user reading: "I think the staff are so caring and kind. Everyone is always happy to see you and I feel so welcome. There’s just such a lot of kindness and so much smiling and happiness at the Dove. It means a lot. I feel included. I just love coming.”

A graphic on a very pale yellow background with a quote from a Dove Centre service user reading: "It gets me out the house and meeting friends. I love my exercise class and getting to dance. I really enjoy coming, it’s the best thing ever. I think I’d be in a home right now if I didn’t have the Dove.”

Earlier this year we asked our service users what the Dove means to them. This is what they told us… 🥰💖🕊️

(Part 1)

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

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Collage of photos of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera.

Celebrating today (and every day!) - Happy World Senior Citizen’s Day! 🥳🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #WorldSeniorCitizensDay #WorldSeniorCitizensDay2025 #WorldHappySeniorCitizensDay #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

Photo of Dove Centre service users dancing (on their feet or in chairs) during a gentle exercise class.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user smiling at the camera and holding up some of their art work.

Photo of Dove Centre service users playing dominoes and smiling at the camera.

Group photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating two birthdays.

Dancing, drawing, dominoes, double birthdays and more besides! Here’s a wee peek at just some of what we’ve been up to this week… 👀💃🕺🎨🥳🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #AWeePeekAtOurWeek #ThisWeekAtTheDove #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

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Photo of Dove Centre service users and volunteer sitting outside in the sunshine, smiling at the camera and enjoying ice cream and treats.

Photo of Dove Centre service users sitting outside in the sunshine, smiling and raising a toast to the camera with teas and coffees.

Photo of Dove Centre service users and volunteer sitting outside in the sunshine, smiling at the camera and enjoying ice cream and treats.

Photo of Dove Centre service users sitting outside Luca’s Ice Cream in the sunshine enjoying ice cream and treats.

This time last week we were off on a mini trip to Musselburgh! 🚌 Kevin and Holly took the lovely scenic route through Leith and Portobello and then stopped at Luca’s for ice cream and treats 🍦🧁☕️ Safe to say a grand time was had by all! 🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #DoveTransport #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating July birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating July birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating July birthdays.

Rounding out the month with all our July happy birthdays! 🥳🎂🎈 Big happy birthday wishes again to Christina, Ian and Houria! Thank you for letting us share in your special days 🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Celebrating #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #MakingFriends

Photo of Dove Centre service users smiling at the camera on a Dove Transport mini bus.

This is the one and only photo from our trip to Peebles last week! 😅🚌 Everyone was clearly having too much fun to take any more – we’ll call that a win 🙌😆 We’re off on the barge later this week, stay tuned! ⛴️🥪☕️🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #DoveCentreSummerTrips #DoveTransport #Over50s

Photo of a beautiful golden labrador

Photo of Dove Centre service users petting a golden labrador

Photo of Dove Centre service users petting a golden labrador

Photo of Dove Centre service users petting a golden labrador

Look who came to visit and made EVERYONE’S day! 🐶🐾🥰💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #DogPost #WeLoveDogs #PleaseCanWeHaveAThereapetNowBoss #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

Photo of Dove Centre service users celebrating birthdays.

It might be July already, but big happy birthday wishes again to all our June birthday babies! 🥳🎂🎈 Thank you so much for letting us share in your special days Agnes, Mae, Trudy, June & Beryl! 🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #BirthdaysAtTheDove #Celebrating #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s

Photo of Dove Centre service users enjoying a day trip on a barge

Photo of Dove Centre service users enjoying a day trip on a barge

Photo of Dove Centre service users enjoying a day trip on a barge

Photo of Dove Centre service users and volunteer enjoying a day trip on a barge

What a week to start our summer trips! ☀️ Our Dove gang had a lovely day out on the canal on Wednesday enjoying the sunshine and a picnic on the barge with the fabulous Seagull Trust Crew ⛴️🥪☕️ – huge thanks again to the team for taking such good care of everyone! 💖🕊️

#TeamDove #Over50s #StayingActive

An image with a white background with the Dove Centre logo and blue text with a quote from a Dove Centre service user reading: "The Dove is home to me.”

🥰💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

Photo of a giant teddy bear strapped into a Dove Transport bus!

Say hello to the newest member of #TeamDove! 👋🧸😆💖🕊️

#TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #DoveTransport #BooBooTheBear #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive

Don't forget we have the fabulous Matt Taylor on till 8pm tonight and again tomorrow at 6pm. It's not to be missed 😉

Catch him on humbugradio.co.uk | On Alexa | Download the Humbug Radio app 📱

#HumbugRadio #OldEnoughToKnowBetter #GenX #Over50s #IndependantRadio #Alexa

Last week, we launched our Crowdfunder! 📻 🥳

We’ve been rocking the waves since 2024 but now we want to take it even further - check out all our amazing plans and visions for our Humbuggers here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/humbug-radio

#HumbugRadio #Crowdfunding #Radio #Over50s #OldEnoughToKnowBetter

Photo of Dove Centre service users waving at the camera whilst using a giant parachute during their gentle exercise class.

Photo of Dove Centre service users waving at the camera whilst using a giant parachute during their gentle exercise class.

Photo of a parachute falling whilst Dove Centre service users smile, wave and clap during their gentle exercise class.

Photo of a Dove Centre service user smiling at the camera during a gentle exercise class, wearing a parachute like a cape!

Some mid-week gentle exercise fun with the parachute! 🪂👋🤩💖🕊️

#TeamDove #TheDoveCentreEdinburgh #Parachute #GentleExercise #Over50s #ActivitiesForOver50s #ActivitiesForSeniors #MakingFriends #HavingFun #StayingActive