Although this service is not part of Age Concern Bristol, BOPF share our offices in Victoria Street.

The Forum is run by an elected management committee, holds open meetings every two months and publishes a free quarterly newsletter. It also organises regular opinion surveys to find out what older people in Bristol really think about public issues. Membership is free to Bristolians over 55. There are currently over 3000 members.

• Provides a forum, a network and a voice for older people in Bristol
• Works to improve the social and financial wellbeing of older people.
• Wants to empower older people to help themselves
• Opposes unfair discrimination on grounds of age
• Aims to be representative of all older people in the city
• Will be accessible and inclusive
• Supports the involvement of older people in providing public and voluntary services.

To get involved contact:

BOPF c/o Age Concern,

Canningford House,

38 Victoria Street,

Bristol

BS1 6BY,

email bopf@ageconcernbristol.org.uk or telephone 0117 927 9222.