Council’s full of life event to celebrate Older People’s Day
St Albans District is celebrating National Older People's Day on Thursday 8 October with a fun-packed event at the Alban Arena.
Older people are invited to drop in, discover and discuss all the opportunities available in the District.
There is no need to book your place for the event which runs from 10am to 2pm with free tea, coffee and cake provided.
It is organised by St Albans City and District Council in partnership with OPALS (Older Persons’ Activity Learning and Safety).
Tell us your views about issues affecting older people. The key themes from these discussions will help form the agenda for future meetings of the Older People’s Forum. The Forum was set up by the Council to give older people a say in decisions that affect their quality of life.
As part of the OPALS project, the Fire Service, Police Service, Neighbourhood Watch and Trading Standards will offer advice on crime prevention, staying safe and avoiding scams.
There will be opportunities to take part in exercise sessions from Extend Exercise and Reiki relaxation sessions.
You can browse stalls hosted by a range of organisations providing activities, information and advice. They include:
• Age UK
• Centre for Voluntary Service
• Computer Friendly
• Countryside Management Service and the walks they organise
• Jubilee Centre
• Ladies in Harmony
• Oaklands College
• Probus Club
• Radio Verulam
• St Albans Council's Museums Service
• University of the Third Age (U3A)
• Woodland Trust.
Cllr Brian Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Housing, St Albans City and District Council, said: “Come along to this full of life event and help celebrate national Older People’s Day. There will be plenty of opportunities to find out about different activities and to talk about issues that are of concern to older people.”
“The Council is committed to providing the opportunities for older people to influence decisions affecting them. This event and the Older People’s Forum are both aimed at achieving that goal.”
Councillor contact:
Cllr Brian Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Housing, St Albans City and District Council, Tel: 01582 767621
Contact for the media:
Ruth Boyer, Communications Officer, St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 819316
E-mail: ruth.boyer@stalbans.gov.uk
Notes:
1. Older People’s Day is a national event aimed at helping people think differently about older people and at challenging stereotypes. More information is available on the website.
2. More information about the Council’s support for older people and the Older People’s Forum can be found on the Council’s website.