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York 50+ Festival

The much loved York 50 + Festival returns this year and will take place from Saturday 21 September to Sunday 6 October 2024. There are lots of events happening in York and Age UK York will be involved in some of them.

The full programme is being finalised and will be available here later in August and also through the York Older People's Assembly who kindly organise and host.

International Day of Older Persons

As ever, the festival runs supports the International Day of Older Persons which takes place on Tuesday 1 October. Here in York we will focus on the Memories and Dreams of older individuals, aiming to dispel ageist stereotypes, enhance wellbeing and enjoyment, and foster intergenerational understanding and links.

Professor Dianne Willcocks, IDOP Convener explains:

“York is a city experiencing a substantial rise in our elder population, enriching civic life with their creativity and wisdom. During this time of significant challenge and change for the wider community, we are proud to be hosting the IDOP Celebration. The event is dedicated to promoting intergenerational understanding, combating loneliness and isolation, and infusing joy into the lives of participants. Our goal is to dispel myths about ageism and demonstrate that many older adults remain active and make meaningful contributions to society.”

A series of events will be taking place and you can find out more, including reserving your free tickets for events, by visiting https://www.yorkassembly.org.uk/idop/ 

 

Age UK York will be hosting a number of exciting events including:

York Explore Library: - Planning for Later Life on Monday 23rd September

This free event will see members of our team on hand to offer information and advice. The session will focus on Wills and Power of Attorney with a range of external partners helping those attending in their own plans and questions for Later Life.

Energy and Money Advice on Thursday 3rd October.

Please join us for a free event with our Age UK York team who will be on hand to assist on a range of information and advice with a focus on your energy arrangements and our specialism on money and benefits advice.