Events

Event Information:

  • Mon
    01
    Oct
    2018

    United Nation’s Older People’s Day

    10:00 - 15:00Broad Street Mall

    Broad Street, Reading RG1 7Q3

    Reading is celebrating the UN’s Older People’s Day on Monday 1 October 2018,with a fun-filled day at Broad Street Mall. The annual free event celebrates the contribution of older people to our communities. The festivities will start at 10:00, with a welcome from the Mayor of Reading, Councillor Debs Edwards, and continue until 15:00.

    This will be followed by a range of interactive activities throughout the day including:

    • Singing, dancing and Tai Chi
    • Art and craft workshop
    • Acting and writing workshops
    • A relaxed hour-long guided history walk around Reading Abbey Ruins starting at 12:00 (weather permitting). Places can be booked via Reading Museum’s stall on the day of the event.
    • A walk around the new Lavender Garden on the old Civic Centre site.

    There will also be information and advice available from around 40 local organisations.

    The focus for this year is ‘bringing people together’, connecting people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to other communities and to local services. The event will be an opportunity for older people, those reaching retirement age and those with concerns about older parents and neighbours. Come along to find out about activities and opportunities that can help keep you well and connected to your community. Invite your friends and anyone you know who might benefit.

    For further information, please download the publicity flyer here, email opwg@reading.gov.uk or call 0118 937 2383.