Flourishing Lives: all welcome at our Older Persons’ Day pop-up events
Four fun and informative pop-up events are to be held across St Albans District to celebrate Older Persons’ Day.
St Albans City and District Council has organised the events, called Flourishing Lives, along with partner organisations to highlight the contribution older people make to our community.
There will be opportunities to socialise and find out about services that keep older residents safe, connected and independent.
Anyone can drop in for a chat over a cup of tea at the pop-up events in St Albans, Wheathampstead, London Colney and Redbourn.
Council officers will be available to explain a range of services including housing and the welfare benefits older people may be entitled to.
Citizens Advice, Communities 1st, Age UK and other groups which work with older people will be present. Information on issues such as the location of warm spaces during cold spells will be available.
Representatives from Hertfordshire Police, Trading Standards and the Fire Service may be in attendance to talk about issues such as crime prevention.
Free refreshments will be provided with the pop-ups taking place at:
- Wheathampstead, Marford Memorial Hall, Monday 21 October, 10am to 12:30pm;
- St Albans Civic Centre, Wednesday 23 October, 1.30pm to 4pm;
- Redbourn Village Hall, Thursday 24 October, 9:30am to 12pm;
- London Colney Caledon Centre, Monday 28 October 10am to 12:30pm.
The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated around the world every year in early October and is followed by weeks of special events.
Amanda Foley, the Council’s Chief Executive, said:
It is important that we join in with organisations all over the world to celebrate our fantastic older people and the great contribution they make to our communities.
We also want to make older people aware of all the services and opportunities available to them so they can lead fulflling lives and not become socially isolated.
These free events offer information about how to participate in a range of social and fun activities, including art and keep-fit clubs. There will be details about volunteering too.
These are relaxed occasions. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat, pick up leaflets, discover new activities and discuss any issues they have.
Media contact: John McJannet, Principal Communications Officer, St Albans City and District Council: 01727-919533; john.mcjannet@stalbans.gov.uk.