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Join us to find out how to live your best life for longer!

The first ever Christchurch ElderFest event will take place on Monday 27 October at Twynham Secondary School, and promises to be a day full of inspiration, advice and fun.

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With over 30 local organisations in attendance, visitors will have the chance to explore a wide range of services and activities designed to support older people in leading active, fulfilling lives. From health and wellbeing resources to social groups and lifestyle opportunities, the event aims to showcase the services and opportunities that are right here on our doorstep.

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The day will also feature a programme of talks, offering valuable insights and information, as well as free health checks, vaccinations and entertainment from local talent – plus of course, refreshments!

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ElderFest is organised by Christchurch Community Partnership in partnership with Christchurch Primary Care Network, PramaLife, BCP Age Friendly Communities and Public Health, and supported by Colten Care and Barchester Healthcare.​​

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The event is free to attend and all are welcome!​

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​The event will feature talks throughout the day including:

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10.30am: LiveWell Dorset – An introduction to LiveWell Dorset

11am: Christchurch PCN digital specialist – Accessing healthcare apps and digital tools
11.30am: Christchurch PCN physio – Strength talk and seated exercise tips
12pm: University Hospitals Dorset – Changes at your local hospitals
12.15pm: PramaLife – Dementia awareness
1.30pm: Dorset Police – Fraud prevention
2pm: Dorset Fire Service – Safe and Well Team

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ElderFest programme of talks​ and activities

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​We are delighted to be welcoming over 30 local organisations and groups to ElderFest. They will be on hand to chat and share more about the support and services they provide. Exhibitors include:

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  • Access Wellbeing

  • Alzheimer’s Society

  • Barchester Healthcare

  • BCP Communities Initiatives Team

  • BCP Council Commercial Team

  • BCP Youth Media Ambassadors

  • Bournemouth University

  • Carers Engagement Officer, Adult Social Care

  • Christchurch Foodbank

  • Christchurch Town Council

  • Citizens Advice

  • CODA Music & Arts Trust

  • Colten Care

  • Community Action Network

  • Connecting Christchurch, BCP Council

  • Dorset Blind Association

  • Dorset Legal Services

  • Fraud Protection, Dorset Police

  • Handy Van Service

  • Health Science University (formerly AECC)

  • Highcliffe Castle

  • Home Library Service, Royal Voluntary Service

  • Leonardo Trust

  • LiveWell Dorset

  • NHS Talking Therapies, Dorset HealthCare

  • NHS vaccinations team, Dorset HealthCare

  • PramaLife

  • Ridgewater Energy

  • Safe and Well Team, Dorset Fire Service

  • SEDCAT Community Transport

  • Social Prescribing Team, Christchurch Primary Care Network

  • Two Riversmeet Leisure

  • University Hospitals Dorset

  • Veterans Social Prescriber, Help and Care​​

ElderFest information stands​

What is ElderFest?

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