Grampian Gathering - 12th October 2024
Who is this for? The Gathering is targeted for people over 50 years old who are in retirement or contemplating retirement. There will be various engaging speakers, stalls, workshops and taster sessions showcasing all the various groups and charities to promote and encourage people to join groups and to take up opportunities to volunteer.
What is it about? The intention behind the Gathering is to promote discussion and subsequent planning of a good retirement and help people be more aware of the community based activities, initiatives, groups and organisations across the region. Find out more about community groups and activities, how to find funding for your group or funding to run activities. Learn from people already running activities.
What is on at the gathering? There will be various stalls and tables showcasing all the various groups and charities to promote and encourage people to join groups to stay well and connected to their communities. You can try activities and join groups and charities where possible take up opportunities to volunteer.
Speaker | Workshop |
Ageing well & living in good physical health Jillian Evans (Head of Health Intelligence Learning Health Systems Public Health NHS Grampian) | Sport Aberdeen super six session and Aberdeen Multiple Sclerosis (AIMS) chair-based yoga, Qigong |
Wills and power of attorney Craig A Pike (Partner Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors) | Getting it right in the end workshop Venessa Smith |
Managing mental health & community activities Jock Hutchison (Horseback UK) | Performance & singing in a group workshop Granite City Chorus |
Managing long term health conditions Cllr Steve Delaney (Depute Provost) | Future Care Planning: workshop Katy Styles (Clinical Lead Realistic Medicine) |
There are over 50 stalls from community & voluntary sector and some taster sessions and more workshops and the over 50 feedback forum on age friendly programs and what these age friendly programs should consider and implement.
Access entry to the event by clicking on the Eventbrite link Grampian Gathering Booking Eventbrite
A word document booking form should then be completed and returned to granitecitygathering@aberdeencity.gov.uk or by calling telephone: 01224045624
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