“Age Is Just A Number”: New Stallholders Announced

Posted on September 5, 2019

With less than FOUR WEEKS TO GO, we’re delighted to announce some new stallholders for our FREE “Age Is Just A Number” event on Tuesday 1^st October, 10am – 2pm at Falkirk Trinity Church.

In addition to the ever-popular blood pressure and hearing checks, anti-ATM fraud information and tips from Police Scotland, and details about Power of Attorney from our partners at Solicitors for Older People Scotland, the following organisations will be there on the day to talk about everything they offer for older people:

Strathcarron Hospice
Braveheart Association
University of the Third Age (U3A) Falkirk
Royal Voluntary Service
Cycling Without Age Falkirk

Stay tuned for more announcements!

We have only 4 stalls left – so if your team delivers activities or services in the Falkirk area to older people, their families, friends, carers and wider social circles, don’t miss out and get in touch!

To request a stall, or for further information, please contact Laura Jamieson by phone: 01324 692003, or email: laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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