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Working in partnership with The Riding Shopping Centre, it is hoped the event will bring together people from all walks of life from the wider district.

The event, which is from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, October 2, is called Silver Sunday and has been organised following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

There will be over 25 stalls from organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society, Nova, WDH, Live Well Wakefield and Carers Wakefield, which will all have information to share and some goodies to give away.

Age UK Wakefield District are working in partnership with The Ridings Shopping Centre to host Silver Sunday event for older people.

Brenda Wardle, programme manager for Age UK Wakefield District, said: “We are delighted to host our annual Silver Sunday event in The Ridings on Sunday October 2 from 10am to 2pm.

"The event is part of a national day to overcome loneliness amongst older people that is held on the first Sunday in October.”

For one day every year, Silver Sunday provides older people an opportunity to try new things, meet new people and find out about local services that are available throughout the year.

The Mayor of Wakefield, Coun David Jones will be opening the event and he will then visit the organisations and charities there to highlight the work they do for the older generation.

Around 2,000 people turned up to the event last year.

Brenda added: “We have over 25 different organisations and charities coming along to talk through the services they have to offer our older generation, their friends and family.

"Often people are unaware of available support, Silver Sunday provides the opportunity to explore the local help all under one roof.

"We have great entertainment planned with a local choir, and a fabulous singer, Phoebe Ann Lloyd and a Singing for the Brain session hosted by Alzheimer’s Society.

“Look forward to a warm welcome and chance to meet and make friends and try something different.”

There will also be opportunities to play seated sports, ping pong, table games, and have a spot of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Parking costs 50p for all day on Sundays at The Ridings.

Age UK Wakefield to hold event celebrating district's older people on Silver Sunday at the Ridings shopping centre