Monday 27 September 10.30am-1.30pm - Newry and Down

Wednesday 29 September 10.30am-1.30pm - Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Wednesday 6 October 10.30am-1.30pm - Antrim and Newtownabbey

Age sector representatives, concerned individuals, community and voluntary sector representatives and Age NI have come together to create age sector networks. The steering groups have scheduled a series of information sharing public meetings to seek the input of older people and their representatives and those concerned about the welfare of older people.

Organised by: Una Mulgrew

Get Involved: Places are limited. To secure a place please contact Úna

Mulgrew Tel 028 90 892634 Email una.mulgrew@ageni.org

Tuesday 28 September 2010

WHERE / WHEN

Larne Library / 10am - 3.30pm

Older people from Co. Antrim are invited to come along to Larne library and meet with representatives from Social Security Agency, Land and Property Services, nidirect and NIHE to ask them questions about benefit uptake. The event aimed at those aged 60 and over is part of the Social Security Agency's campaign which aims at promoting benefit uptake awareness, where pensioner take up of benefit is low.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Josephine Patten on Tel 028 2827 7047 or email Josephine.patten@librariesni.org.uk

Tuesday 28 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

Linking Generations NI (Beth Johnson Foundation)

WHERE / WHEN

Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX / 9.30am-3pm

This seminar is suitable for anyone interested in developing intergenerational projects and programmes. The aim of the seminar is to raise awareness of intergenerational practice, and highlight the many possibilities intergenerational programmes offer to the age sector, education, communities and public policy agendas. Delegates will receive basic guidance and training on establishing and running intergenerational projects and programmes, as well as having the opportunity to explore possible funding streams for intergenerational initiatives.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Vicki Titterington, Intergenerational Project Coordinator on Tel 028 9181 3022 or Mob 07732 875 409.

Tuesday 28 September, 12noon-3pm - Rugby Club, Coleraine

Visitors to the community safety roadshows will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of organisations including NIE, PSNI, Victim Support, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, Bluebirds and local pharmacies. The roadshows will also promote intergenerational engagement with a workshop organised by CRUN, bringing young people and older people together. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Organised by

Coleraine Borough 50+ Forum / Community Safety / CRUN

Get Involved: This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Rosemary on Tel 028 7032 8485 or Mob 07868444953.

Thursday 30 September 2010

WHERE / WHEN

Coleraine Library / 10am - 1.30pm

Older people from the Causeway Coast are invited to come along to Coleraine library and meet with representatives from Social Security Agency, Land and Property Services, nidirect and NIHE to ask them questions about benefit uptake. The event aimed at those aged 60 and over is part of the Social Security Agency's campaign which aims at promoting benefit uptake awareness. A seminar on the issue of benefit uptake will also take place, during the information session, and will run from 11am to 12noon. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Josephine Patten on Tel 028 2827 7047 or email Josephine.patten@librariesni.org.uk

Friday 1 October 2010

ORGANISED BY

East Down Rural Community Network

WHERE / WHEN

The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick / 10am-4pm

This information session for older people in rural areas of East Down will include free electric blanket testing, the provision of local transport information and will highlight a range of other relevant health and safety issues.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For more information contact Lise Curran, Ann Grant or Janine Connolly on Tel 028 4461 2311.

Tuesday 28 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

East Down Rural Community Network

WHERE / WHEN

Killyleagh Bridge Centre, Braeside Gardens, Killyleagh, Downpatrick / 1pm-4pm

Join members of Killyleagh and Shrigley Friendship Club at their open afternoon and see the variety of activities available for older people in the district. Organisers invite you to come along for a sing song, some pampering and some craic. Lunch and refreshments provided.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Lise Curran on Tel 028 4461 2311.

Wednesday 29 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (The Turkington Fund)

WHERE / WHEN

Old Town Hall, Carrickfergus / 10am

This event invites older people's projects who have been grant recipients of the Turkington Fund to attend a 'recognition' themed seminar. Invitees will take part in structured feedback sessions on the projects that they have undertaken, and they will also be invited to display the results of their work at the event. The Turkington Fund aims to recognise and celebrate the contribution of older people to our society by offering funding for locally based community projects which are run by and for older people.

Thursday 30 September 2010

WHERE / WHEN

Omagh Library, 1 Spillar's Place, Omagh / 2pm-5pm

WHERE / WHEN

Omagh Library, 1 Spillar's Place, Omagh / 2pm-5pm

Visitors to Omagh Library will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of organisations including the PSNI, Churches Forum, RNID, Age NI, Meadowbank Residential Care, Homestart, and Access to Benefits, in order to ask them questions on issues of importance to older people. The day will also include a tea dance, and a reminiscence session featuring old newspapers and items from the mid twentieth century. Refreshments will be provided.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For further information please contact Tina Monaghan on Tel 028 8224 4821 Email tina.monaghan@librariesni.org.uk

Friday 1 October 2010

ORGANISED BY

Engage with Age

WHERE / WHEN

The Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet, Belfast / 10am-1pm

Engage with Age wants to bring together forums and groups from South and East Belfast and Castlereagh for a fun event highlighting the benefit of 'Senior's Info', a website and directory designed for older people in Belfast.

Get Involved

This event is open to groups in South and East Belfast, and Castlereagh. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. For further information please contact Carol Simpson on Tel 028 9064 9649 or Email carol.simpson@engagewithage.org.uk

Wednesday 6 October, 1pm-4pm

Tower Hotel, Derry/L'Derry

Older people from the Triax Neighbourhood Renewal Area are invited to come along for a health MOT. Attendees will be able to have their eyes tested and cholesterol checked, as well as enjoy some pampering therapies including reflexology and massage treatments. The session will also include some music and dancing, and refreshments will be provided.

Organised by

Triax Neighbourhood Renewal Area

Get Involved: This event is open to older people from the Triax Neighbourhood Renewal Area. For further information please contact Donna Deery on Tel 028 7137 3870 or Email donna@olt.ie