Older Person Activity, Learning and Safety. OPALS

This message from HCC is being sent on behalf of Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk.   Any queries, cionfirmation of attendance or any other matter about the event shoudl be sent to him direct. 

OPALS Event at Wodson Park Centre on 24th September 2025.

An OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety) event is taking place on Wednesday 24th September at 10.00am – 2.00pm at Wodson Park Centre, Westmill Road, Ware, SG12 0UQ.

The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our senior citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness.

If you feel that you know someone who would benefit from the event, then please pass this message on to them.

If you have a Facebook account, click on the following link, for a short video about OPALS

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17AV8vhiFn/

All event guests will be seated and served refreshments and a FREE hot meal. Representatives from a variety of agencies will give advice and the services they offer.

It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area.

Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit, to get advice, collect some safety related information and freebies.

The event lasts around 4 hours, please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. “Act of Kindness” gift bags will be handed out at the end of the event.

The event is targeted to our elderly citizens, if you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with names and contact information, spaces are limited so if you don’t want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.

All are welcome to attend.

OPALS does not discriminate, either directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, age, disability, or personal characteristic.

This statement is designed to avoid discrimination and is in accordance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and its underlying principles.