Mall to host celebration of older residents
A CELEBRATION of Reading’s golden generation will take place on Monday.
Reading Borough Council is helping co-ordinate a free event in Broad St. Mall from 9.30am through to 3pm.
A range of activities based on the theme Ageing Well Together will take place and they include bowling, singing, a first aid/CPR demonstration and taster session, Terry’s Reading Walkabouts, and discussions on better mental health in older life.
There will also be opportunities for mini-health checks and blood pressure screenings to promote well-being among attendees.
The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Tony Page, will officially open the event at 10am.
Lead councillor for adult social care, Cllr Paul Gittings, said: “Older People’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate later life and the huge contribution older people make to our communities.
“This wonderful free event aims to celebrate these achievements and I’d encourage older residents and their families to come along to what will be a vibrant event and discover the wealth of local services available to support and enhance their lives and help you look forward to the future.”
A diverse group of voluntary sector partners and services will also be at the event, offering valuable information and resources to support older members of the community.
Organisations attending include: Age UK Berkshire, Age UK Reading, Berkshire Vision, Blandy & Blandy Solicitors, Bowling Club – outdoor and indoor, Citizens
Advice Reading, Firtree/Tilehurst Welfare Community Group, GLL Sports & Leisure, Get Berkshire Active, Healthwatch Reading - The Advocacy People, Macular Support Group, Oddfellows, Older People Mental Health Team, Public Health & Wellbeing Team, Readibus, Reading Community Learning Centre, Reading U3A, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Sheltered Housing, Silvers Workshop, South Reading Patient Voice, SSE network - Priority Registers, Talking Therapies, Thames Valley Pensioner Service, The Crown Prosecution Service, Winterwatch Service
■ As part of Older Peoples Day celebrations Reading Museum is inviting residents to a one-off free gallery tour with an experienced guide, learn something new about the town’s fascinating history. Booking is essential: www. readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ reading-museum-tour