Events

Event Information:

  • Fri
    30
    Sep
    2022

    Older People's Day event

    10:00 - 15:00Broad Street Mall

    Reading RG1 7QE.

    Reading will be celebrating National Older People's Day on Friday 30 September with a free fun-packed event at Broad Street Mall, highlighting the contribution older people make to the Reading community.

    Older People’s Day coincides with the UN International Day of Older Persons. The main aim for the day is to be a celebration of the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy. Older People’s Day supports the campaign to challenge negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes.

    Reading is a vibrant town with a rich array of local services that support residents, come along and find out how they can help you: Tuvida Carers Hub, Citizens Advice Reading, Macmillan Cancer Education, Compass Recovery College, Age UK Berkshire, Age UK Reading to name but a few. Royal Berkshire Hospital will also be offering free blood pressure checks and hearing tests on the day.

    10:00 Event start time – introductory remarks by The Mayor of Reading
    10:30-10:45 Seated Yoga - IRDC
    12:15-12:45 Hand Bells - U3A
    13:00-13:30 Physio session - RBH
    13:30-14:00 Firtree 50+ club
    14:15-14:45 Seated Exercise - Get Berkshire Active.

    Other activities on the day:
    11:00-14:00 Dementia Friends sessions (Age UK Berkshire)
    11:00-15:00 Dementia Bus (outside on Hosier Street)
    10:30-12:30 RVA IT Cyber Security talk and discussion
    11:00-12:00 Abbey Ruins Walk (Reading Museum).

    15:00 Closing time.