Age UK Buckinghamshire is planning a series of events to celebrate older people in Bucks and help tackle loneliness and isolation. According to research by Age UK, nearly 1 million older people often feel lonely; 24% of older people say the TV/radio is their main source of company, and 1.5 million older people never leave their home for a social event.

Starting on 30th September,Age Friendly Bucks, a programme led by Buckinghamshire Council and supported byAge UK Buckinghamshire, will be celebratingInternational Day of Older People, with a free activities and information day in collaboration withBucks Older People Action Group andThe Princes Centre.

The fun, interactive and informative event, titled ‘Golden Years’, at High Wycombe Library on 30th September from 10am-1pm, will feature live demonstrations of chair yoga, bowls and Tai Chi, with performances from local choir, Sing Your Pain Away. There will be the chance to meet local groups to learn more about the activities on offer, with free refreshments and goody bags. All are welcome and no booking is required.

Age UK’sSilver Sunday, which takes place on 6th October, is a national day of free events and activities for older people, aimed at tackling loneliness and isolation in our older communities and celebrating older people and their contribution to society.

Free Activities Information Day, with Age UK Buckinghamshire

On Silver Sunday itself, Age UK Buckinghamshire are hosting a tea party at Meadowcroft Community Centre in Aylesbury, where people are invited for an afternoon of tea, cake, music, and entertainment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, between 2.30-4.30pm.

Age UK Bucks CEO, Mark Russell said, “At Age UK Bucks, we celebrate older people’s contributions to society every day, but on Silver Sunday there’s even more reason to celebrate! We want all older people in Bucks to have the chance to love later life, which means understanding their needs and sharing all the wonderful things that come with older age, as well as supporting them and their families with the challenges too. We hope to meet lots of local residents at our Silver Sunday events later this year.”

People wishing to stay up to date on the Silver Sunday programme of events from Age UK Buckinghamshire should follow them onFacebook orLinkedIn, or visit their website:https://www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire/

Age UK Buckinghamshire is an independent and local charity, dedicated to making Buckinghamshire a great place to grow old. The charity has been supporting older people across Buckinghamshire for over 70 years.

Celebrating older people, with Age UK Buckinghamshire

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