Carmarthenshire's older people invited to join the fun

The Llangunnor community has pulled out all the stops to celebrate Older Persons Week (September 29-October 3).

A full week of activities has been pulled together to help older people in Carmarthen socialise, make new friends and find out about the support networks available locally.

The events will be held at the community lounge of Yr Aelwyd Sheltered Scheme.

Anyone is welcome to attend the activities, and those who’ve signed up to the Spice Time Banking initiative can spend their Time Credits to attend many of the events.

Organiser Lis Duffy said: “We’re looking forward to meeting new people and introducing people to some new hobbies. Whilst I’ve been organising the event, I’ve relied on the goodwill of people, including the tenants of Yr Aelwyd, and they’ve been very keen, which has been heart-warming.”

The timetable of events includes:

Monday, September 29

• 10am-12.30pm – What’s available for older people locally? Agencies and groups offer information

• 2-5pm – Sewing group invites quilters to join in and share ideas. £2 per person, tea provided

• 7pm – Alun Lenny, local historian, speaking on Riotous Carmarthen

Tuesday, September 30

• 10am – Tregynwr Social Club hosts a free coffee morning with singer and entertainer Ivor Wilson

• 6-8pm – Quiz. £2 per person or two Time Credits. Maximum of five people to a team. £40 Morrisons vouchers to the winners

Wednesday, October 1

• 10am – Fun bingo session

• 2pm – Age Cymru arts and crafts session, including knitting. £1 per person, or two Time Credits

• 6pm – Film night: Saving Mr Banks. Admission 50p or two time credits

Thursday, October 2

• 2pm – Age Cymru LIFT exercise class for 50+

Friday, October 3

• 3pm – Show: The Grand Slam, a fun bilingual show. Tickets £6 including refreshments

For tickets, call Lis Duffy on 07972826296.