Age Friendly Causeway unveils calendar of events for Positive Ageing Month this October

This October is Positive Ageing Month, and to mark the occasion, Age Friendly Causeway has unveiled its annual Positive Ageing calendar.

The month-long campaign aims to celebrate the contribution of older people within our local communities while empowering them to lead full and active lives.

The October programme is packed with a fantastic variety of events which will take place throughout the month, includes activities to suit all interests from guided walks, arts, sports and cultural activities to online training sessions and employment advice clinics.

Welcoming the initiative, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “Through our Age-Friendly Programme we want to engrain the inclusion of older people in all aspects of community life, remove barriers to participation, ensure access to services and make sure this the Borough is an enjoyable place to live for older people.

“We want to achieve this by working with our partners, and it is thanks to this approach that we have been able to collate such a wide range of events which will be delivered throughout Positive Ageing Month.

“I would like to thank all those organisations and Council departments involved for collaborating on this programme of events. Please let your friends know about what’s happening and bring them along to enjoy the fun as well. I hope that all of our older people will find Positive Ageing Month both informative and helpful.”

For more information, call Liam Hinphey, Age-Friendly Coordinator on 028 777 60306 or email agefriendly@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Please note that event details in the brochure were correct at the time of going to print, however each event organiser reserves the right to make changes to the published programme.

Booking for some of the events is essential, so please check with the individual venues for details.

Click here to download the Positive Ageing Month calendar of events. 

or copies  of the programmes are available at Council offices and local libraries.