Book now to join full of life, full of fun events for Older People’s Week
Warwickshire residents are urged to book now to join two free events to celebrate Older People’s Week and find out how to stay active and healthy over 50.
Held at Bedworth Civic Hall on Wednesday 30 September and the Hilton Hotel, Warwick, on Thursday 1 October, the events will celebrate life over 50 and make people aware of the opportunities available to them. The events will run from 10am -3pm and lunch will be provided.
If you are aged over 50 and live in Warwickshire, please book your place by telephoning on 01926 746 995 by September 4. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Transport is also available on request.
Older People’s Week in Warwickshire coincides with National Older People’s Day on Oct 1 and the central theme is ‘Full of Life’. Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Older People’s Forum have organised the two events to celebrate the opportunities, achievements, and aspirations of older people and their contribution to society.
More than 20 exhibitors will give taster sessions, demonstrations and information ranging from belly dancing and indoor bowls, pottery to painting and gardening. A wide range of organisations will also be there ranging from the National Trust to U3A (University of the Third Age).
Delegates can also indulge in a free lunch and enjoy watching a drama from Moveable Feast Drama Company who will perform short scenes about personalisation for older people.
The event will be opened by two speakers, John Bolton for the Department of Health and Anne Clarke for Warwickshire County Council, who will speak to delegates about ‘personalisation’ and how it will enable older people to have greater choice and control over their own care and support.
The event has been organised in partnership with Warwickshire County Council’s Carer and Customer First Team, the PHILLIS team and Warwickshire Older People’s Forums.
Dr Graeme Betts, Strategic Director of Adult, Health and Community Services at Warwickshire County Council, said: “This event is all about celebrating later life and making older people aware of the opportunities and services available to them.
"It is an ideal way to find out more about personalisation and the benefits that it will bring to older people in Warwickshire.”