Celebrating Age Festival 2008

In a world that seems to be for the young, we are celebrating age...

Building on last year's one day event that attracted over 800 people, this year's Celebrating Age Festival will be a week long extravaganza from Monday, 29 September to Saturday, 4 October 2008.

During the week older people will be able to sample and enjoy lots of different activities and events at venues right across the city:

Swimming - sessions for 50+ adults at a pool near you...

Exercise and healthy activity - armchair exercise, chairobics and walks around beautful parts of Bristol. Have fun and get fit at a local sports or leisure centre.

Creative sessions - watch a film, join a dance session, try your hand at drawing, painting and sculpture, or sing for your health with a fun-loving local choir!

Gardening - learn  from friendly experts how to grow fruit and vegetables!

Join in the Celebration Day on Saturday, 4 October

The week culminates in a day of celebration on Saturday, 4 October at The Council House, College Green, from 10am to 4pm.

At the event older people can enjoy events and activities with entertainment ranging from the light hearted WW2 musical Doodlebugs and Bogeymen, to workshops teaching the latest Salsa moves.

Whether you are looking to take up a new activity or interest, are in need of a gentle massage or simply looking for a fun day out you will find plenty to enjoy during the Celebrating Age Festival.

Celebration Day LIVE webcast

If you can't make it to the celebration day why not watch it LIVE via our webcast.

Please follow this link to the webcast.

Evaluation form

If you attended the festival and did not complete an evaluation form, please print and complete the form below and return to Katie Currie, Quality of Life Project Manager, Bristol City Council, Adult Community Care, Amelia Court, Pipe Lane, Bristol BS99 7NB.

Your evaluation of the festival is important to us and we encourage you to complete this form as it will help us make the festival even better next year!

Download: Festival evaluation form (PDF, 47 Kb)

Transport discount

Bristol Community Transport (BCT) is offering a 25% discount off their normal minibus hire charges for group travel to and from The Council House on Saturday, 4 October. This offer will make it considerably easier for organisations to offer transport to the festival for their members. This discount is available to existing BCT member groups and other not-for-profit organisations in Bristol.

For further information visit www.bristolcommunitytransport.org.uk call Philip Bird on 0117 902 0157 or email development@bristolcommunitytransport.org.uk

Download more information here:

Celebrating Age programme booklet

Please note that this pdf is full of detailed information and may take a while to download - please be patient if you have a slow connection.

Celebrating Age poster

Please download and place this eye-catching poster in a busy public place!

 ...join in and have fun!