Older People’s Day is today, Wednesday 1st October, and across East Sussex this is celebrated through a month-long programme of activities taking place throughout October. There is so much for carers to take part in. Find more details here Full of Life festival | East Sussex County Council or pick up a free booklet from libraries, council offices, and leisure centres.
What’s on specifically for carers?
Carers’ conversations: A supportive chatty table with Emma Jones
Wednesday 1st October, 10am to 1pm
Where: Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing Centre, 1 Denton Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7SS
Getting there: Parking at venue
About: Designed for unpaid carers to come together, share experiences, and support each other. Facilitated by Care for the Carers staff or volunteers, we will also direct you to local resources, services, and events that can help carers.
Cost: Free, no need to book.
Hastings Winter Warmer
Saturday 4th October, 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings, TN34 3AT
Getting there: 321 or 100/101 bus from Hastings Station (stop The Stade). Paid parking at Rock a Nore or Hastings Old Town. Blue badge parking outside.
About: Free refreshments and electric blanket give-away for carers, find out what’s on at the centre to support carers health and wellbeing.
Cost: Free, no need to book.
Age friendly health marketplace
Carers’ conversations: A supportive chatty table with Emma Jones and Mark Townsend
Wednesday 8 October, 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Queens Road, Hastings TN34 1PH
Getting there: Near bus stops on Queens Road
Priory Meadow car park also has disabled bays
About: Come and talk to our friendly team, plus staff from Public Health, Hastings Borough Council, NHS Sussex and other services that help people stay healthy as they age. Find out about our age-friendly community, how to make healthy choices when eating and stay hydrated, ways to keep active, avoid falls and connect with other people.
Cost: Free, no need to book.
Saturday Social: Sussex Support Service
Saturday 11th October, 25th October 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
Getting there: Nearest bus stop is on the main road – a 10 minute walk to the venue
Free parking at the venue
Contact us to arrange transport if required
About: A free sociable café open to all. Support for carers, with information and guidance available from the Sussex Support team. Enjoy a free cuppa and delicious cake, with a variety of activities to join in with or just come in for a chat.
Cost: Free, no need to book.
Contact
Email: victoriapavilion@gmail.com
Phone: 01825 760176
