Every year, Positive Ageing Month is celebrated in October, and it is a month-long campaign of events, activities and programmes that promote positive ageing as well as celebrating the contribution older people make to their communities. Ards and North Down is recognised as having an ageing population, meaning that the demographic profile will change significantly over the next 10- 20 years. It is for us all to consider how best to support the older people in our communities and also how to best celebrate their contribution to community life.

Age Friendly Ards and North Down, supported by the Public Health Agency and in partnership with Ards and North Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership are delivering roadshow events for older people across the Borough that will focus on the themes of community safety, home safety, preparing for winter and keeping active. Each roadshow will deliver several key presentations as well as a wide range of information stands showcasing what support and activities are available for older people.

To join us, you must register at least a week before your chosen event. Come on your own or with a friend. All welcome!

The roadshow events will take place:

• Wednesday 5 October 2022, 11am- 2pm, Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
  Final registration date is Wednesday 28 September 2022, 12noon
• Friday 14 October 2022, 11am- 2pm, Bangor Elim Church
  Final registration date is Friday 7 October 2022, 12noon
• Wednesday 19 October 2022, 11am- 2pm, Comber Leisure Centre
  Final registration date is Wednesday 12 October 2022, 12noon
• Friday 28 October 2022, 11am- 2pm, Kircubbin Community Centre
  Final registration date is Friday 21 October 2022, 12noon

To register for any of the events please email your contact details,(and those of your friend if applicable), advise if you require any special assistance and if you have any dietary requirements to agefriendly@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or call 0300 013 3333 ext 40336/07741 103277 (Mon- Fri, 9.30am- 10.30am only).