Next Sunday (October 2) sees the return of Silver Sunday which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among older people. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the dedicated day, with well over 1,000 events being staged across the country.
Under a backdrop of increased loneliness and social isolation in older age, as well as increased anxiety due to the cost of living crisis, hundreds of fun and free activities will be hosted by communities, organisations, businesses and volunteers. Silver Sunday's nationwide network of events allows the elderly to meet new people and visit new places, as well as try new things and connect with other generations in their local communities.
Among the groups staging events this year are Lord’s Cricket Ground, Liverpool Royal Court Theatre and the Stephenson Steam Railway. The programme also includes a dog show at Paddington Recreation Ground in London, a variety show in Edinburgh, and steam train rides in Newcastle.
