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Older People's Day









On October 1st Walsall's New Deal will be recognising the massive contribution that older people make to its work in the New Deal area by celebrating UK Older People's Day.

This year's theme is about promoting what older people do and the opportunities available for them whilst, at the same time celebrating what older people contribute to our community.

To raise the profile of the activities that are available, people who live in Bloxwich, Blakenall, Leamore are invited to the UK Older People's Day Gazebo on Blakenall Heath, in the centre of Blakenall, on Tuesday 30th September, 9.00 - 1.00pm where Tracey Gould, Older Persons Development Worker will be accompanied by the Environmental Community Team and Julia Morris, Blakenall in Bloom, who will be available to talk about the many opportunities available in the New Deal area.

Tracey will also be giving out copies of the newly published Directory of Services for Over 50s.

UK Older People's Day 2008 aims to;

  • celebrate the huge contribution older people make to our society and economy
  • create a positive view of later life and tackle outdated stereotypes
  • raise awareness of the opportunities and entitlements for older people across society
  • ensure older people don't feel excluded or isolated from the rest of society.
If you would like information on services, activities, trips or you would like to develop new skills then Tracey can help you.

For further information about UK Older People's Day click here or if you would like information about the New Deal Older Persons project, please give Tracey Gould a ring on 01922 712069 or mobile 07980 614847.



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Editors notes:

Photo opportunities please contact Andy Bradley or Sally Gamston on 01922 71285.8

For more information about Walsall's New Deal please contact Andy Bradley or Sally Gamston on 01922 712858.

For more information about International Older Peoples Day http://www.dwp.gov.uk/opportunity_age/fulloflife/

For more information about the event, to join the forum or if you are interested in being a volunteer for your community please give Tracey Gould a call on 01922 712069 or 07980 614847 or on over50sbcp@hotmail.co.uk

Walsall's New Deal for Communities is a regeneration initiative working in the areas of Blakenall, Bloxwich and Leamore. The initiative received a £52 million Government grant from the Department for Communities and Local Government (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) to be spent on sustainable regeneration spread over a ten year period that commenced 2001.

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