Upcoming Events
Older People’s Parliament
Parliament Buildings has hosted a wide range of important events over the years, designed to reduce barriers to participation and provide a platform for groups to engage with decision-makers. Previous such events have included the Women’s Parliament, the Older People’s Parliament, and the Disabled People’s Parliament. All of these were fantastic events and provided participants with the opportunity to share their lived experiences and raise their concerns directly with Ministers and MLAs.
The Older People’s Parliament will be the first event in this mandate to be held on Saturday 12 October 2024 from 1-3pm (TBC). A consultative forum has been created with representatives from the sector who are helping to develop the event. What is different about these ‘new’ Parliaments is the addition of a public survey – a chance for the public to shape the Outreach Parliaments and have their say on the issues discussed. The survey for the Older People’s Parliament has just gone live and runs until 4 September. You can access the link here:
https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/engagement/op-parliament/
Linking Generations NI
Are you interested in developing connections between generations in the community you live, work or go to school? LGNI’s intergenerational network meetings are a great place to connect with others, hear about the latest opportunities, funding, resources and inspiring local stories.
Allstate Cyber Safety
Empowering older adults to stay safe online
Allstate Cyber Safety for older adults is a specialized training programme designed to empower adults with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world. As technology advances, so do the threats that lurk online. By enrolling in their programme older adults will become equipped with the tools they need to protect themselves and stay secure in the digital world.
Calling all adventurers above the age of 65yrs!
Experience the thrill of exploring the natural world of the Marble Arch Caves with their senior (65yrs or above) 2-for-1 discount on guided cave tour tickets! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity, you can book your tickets online using discount code ‘2for1’ at checkout or purchase your tickets on your day of visit.
The Marble Arch Caves are open daily, tours take approximately 60 minutes. You can learn more or purchase your ticket by just following the link below:
Age NI Signpost Express
Age Sector News
August 2024
Find out about the latest updates on information, training, events, consultations, workshops and activities for older people during the month of August.
Age NI has been nominated by Belfast International Airport Love to Give Back Initiative.
Love to Give Back is their way of giving back to the local community. Each quarter three charities, who have been selected by their staff and service partners are put into a poll and the public get to vote for their most loved charity!
The theme for Quarter four is Community, and staff have selected Age NI, Suicide Down To Zero, and The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust to feature in this vote:
Each charity will receive a donation, first £1250, second £750, and third £500.
Age NI need your help!
Please vote for Age NI, and if you can share the link:
Voting will close on Friday 30 August.
Please note you can vote from different devices with 1 vote per device: