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Silver Sunday

Published on 02 October 2022 04:57 PM

Happy International Day of Older People & Silver Sunday!

1 October is the International Day of Older Persons (or IDOP for short), an awareness day first created by the United Nations to highlight and recognise the contribution of older people worldwide.

2 October is Silver Sunday. Initially launched as a local campaign to tackle loneliness and isolation, Silver Sunday is now a national day where people of all generations can come together by hosting fun and free activities for older people. It is a day where older people can meet new people, visit new places, try new activities and connect with their local communities and the generations around them.

Here in Hammersmith & Fulham, we'll celebrate IDOP and Silver Sunday with an Open Day on Wednesday, 5 October, at our Activity Centre on Greyhound Road. We're aiming to challenge stereotypes about older people and encourage everyone to try something new and make connections in their community. Join us for some music, cake and quiz time—Call 0207 386 9085 or email peter@ageukhf.org.uk to let us know you are coming.