Advice for the over 50s

Residents from across Wychavon are being invited to attend a free drop in event being held at Evesham Library next Thursday (16 February).

A Fifty Plus day is being held at the Oat Street Library offering advice on all aspects of life for the older citizen, from leisure and health to money and rights.

The day, which coincides with UKOnline's New Year, New online you, will have a range of people on hand offering help and advice including a solicitor, who can guide you through writing a will and other legal matters, and the University Of The Third Age offering taster sessions and advice on leisure activities.  Other present will be health trainers to check blood pressure and advise on other health matters, Evesham  Volunteer Centre to talk about volunteering opportunities; as well as Sight Concern and Rooftop Housing Association's Older People service.  Library staff will be on hand to guide attendees through the pensions section of the direct.gov website, and answer other computer queries. 

Lesley O'Connell Edwards, Evesham Library Team Leader said: "The day will offer information for those aged fifty plus who might be wondering about their rights and health and how they will fill their time during retirement"

"This event will showcase the wide range of opportunities and facilities for older people in the Evesham area, anyone can come along and gather information for themselves, family or friends".

Light refreshments will be available.

The free drop in event will run from 10am until 2pm on Thursday February 16.

For more information contact the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 822722 or pop into the library.