Save the Date: Older People’s Day 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017

CVS Falkirk are delighted to announce that our FREE Older People’s Day 2017 drop-in event will take place on Friday 29^th September at the Archibald Russell Centre, Haypark Road, Dennyloanhead, Denny, FK6 5JZ.

Older People’s Day is a national celebration of the contributions older people make to our communities, with events being held across the country.

As in previous years, the Falkirk event will feature stallholders from various organisations who provide services, support and activities for older people, their families and carers in Falkirk and District.

Further information about the event, including activities taking place throughout the day, will be available soon. If your organisation would like to host a stall, please contact Laura Jamieson by phone: 01324 692000, or email: laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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