Record breaking turnout at Golden Age event for over 60s

A total of 213 people attended the Golden Age event at Whittlesey's Manor Leisure Centre on June 20 to discover opportunities, services and support for over 60s by strolling stands staffed by service providers and volunteers.

As always, visitors got to enjoy free tea, coffee and cake and take away a goodie bag including a refillable water bottle, reusable straw and pen.

Cllr Sam Clark, Golden Age team leader, said: "We're passionate about these events which give people a chance to come out and be social as well as gathering all sorts of valuable information and advice about things that can improve their lives, make things easier and save them money."

Photo above: Cllr Lucie Foice-Beard with Cllr Sam Clark at Whittlesey Golden Age event.

"It's good to get all the up to date information"

Visitor Ray Thrower, 78, of Whittlesey, said: "I've probably been coming along for three or four years and before that I was secretary of the Royal British Legion Whittlesey branch and used to have a stall.

"I like to see the latest innovations and what's going on, it all helps to save a few pennies. Some of the giveaways help around the house."

Visitor Annette Glazier, 80, of Whittlesey, picked up useful information on dog walking services if she ever feels unable to get out, community transport and fall management exercise classes.

She said: "It's very good. It's proven by how many people are here!

"It's good to get all the up-to-date information."

Stallholders provided information on available services including independent living; emotions and wellbeing; finances; law; carers; health; home security; transport; social and volunteering opportunities.

Fenland District Council has been running Golden Age events for more than 20 years.

Next Golden Age: Wisbech St Mary

• The next Golden Age event is on Friday, September 26, 10am to 1pm, at Wisbech St Mary Sports & Community Centre, Beechings Close, Wisbech St Mary, PE13 4SS. Entry and refreshments free. Further details at: Golden Age

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June 2025