Two-week festival for older people kicks off in Brighton and Hove

A two-week festival for older people in Brighton and Hove launched today (September 24), with more than 100 events across 58 venues.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Sep 2018, 12:45 BST
Updated 24th Sep 2018, 13:48 BST
Dancing at the bandstand (Photograph: Maria Scard)Dancing at the bandstand (Photograph: Maria Scard)
Dancing at the bandstand (Photograph: Maria Scard)

Returning for its third year, there will be sessions teaching people how to stay safe online, how to use social media, coffee mornings, ‘silver screen’ events at the Duke of York’s, as well as yoga classes and singing groups.

Caroline Ridley, CEO at Impact Initiatives which produces the Festival, said: “There is something for everyone: tours, talks, films, music, dancing, exercise, food and so much more.

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“The events are aimed to inspire people to get out and about and enjoy being part of our wonderful city.

Walking events at Older People's Festival (Photograph: Maria Scard)Walking events at Older People's Festival (Photograph: Maria Scard)
Walking events at Older People's Festival (Photograph: Maria Scard)

“We hope people will have a great time alongside meeting new people, trying something new and learning something along the way. We want people to have a fantastic fortnight and get involved in something that lasts way beyond the Festival.”

The Older People’s Festival runs from Monday, September 24 to Sunday, October 7.

To find out more, visit: opf.org.uk

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