EVENT: Swap cooking, craft and zumba skills in Devizes

Come along and celebrate Older People’s Day at a skills swap event on Wednesday 2^nd October at the Devizes Corn Exchange.

The day will feature a cooking demonstration by Peter Vaughan and a chance to have a go at zumba, bagatelle, new age kurling, tai chi and various craft activities.

There will also be an opportunity for some IT taster sessions for those wanting to learn how to use the internet.

Debbie Martindale, Events Coordinator at Carer Support Wiltshire, said: “Everyone has a parent, grandparent, colleague or friend who they can learn from so we want to celebrate later life through this event.

“This year’s Older People’s Day is all about bringing older and young people together to learn from one another and mark the huge contribution that older people make to our communities.”

The event, organised by Carer Support Wiltshire and funded by The People’s Health Lottery, will also seek to try and find hidden carers in the community who might be giving support to a family member or friend.

Members of Devizes Sixth Form will be there representing the younger generations and it is hoped that older people will come along to join in on the day.

The event will run from 12noon – 3pm and is free to attend with refreshments available.

To find out more, contact Carer Support Wiltshire on 0800 181 4118 or email info@carersinwiltshire.co.uk

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For more information about the skills swap, please contact Debbie Martindale (Events Coordinator) at Carer Support Wiltshire on 0800 181 4118 or email Debbie@carersinwiltshire.co.uk

This event is being funded by The People’s Health Lottery for the specific purpose of reaching and supporting older carers.

Carer Support Wiltshire is a registered charity that offers support, information, advice and break opportunities to people looking after family members and friends across Wiltshire. Find out more at www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk

 

A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse issues.

In the 2011 census it showed that there were 47,608 carers who provide unpaid care in Wiltshire.

Older People’s Day celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and tackles negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes.