Wealden Senior Citizens' Partnership

Welcome to the Wealden Senior Citizens' Partnership.

This forum for the over 50s was launched on 29th September 2005 with the object of promoting the interests and welfare of senior citizens in Wealden.

The main function of the Partnership is to put forward a positive view of senior citizens in society and to help older people enjoy an active and independent life. It also acts as an umbrella organisation, making representations to influential partner organisations in the public and private sectors and disseminating information to the many senior citizens' organisations in the towns and villages of Wealden which are becoming part of the Partnership.

Membership, which is free, is open to all senior citizens living or working in Wealden, as well as any organisations and individuals of any age who have concerns connected with older people. Click here to join

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2012

APRIL - SILVER SURFERS' DAY:  Following the successful event that we held in 2011, we plan to hold another on the afternoon of Wednesday, 25th April 2012, during Silver Surfers' Week.  Again this will be aimed at people with some computer knowledge and the purpose will be to help people get to grips with Skype, Twitter, Facebook, etc, in two bookable sessions. Heathfield Community College have kindly agreed to host this for us and to make around 10 students available to help participants to learn about social networking and Skype.  See the April Newsletter for more details.

MAY, JULY AND SEPTEMBER - THE ALTERNATIVE GAMES: The first of these events will be held in the Commemoration Hall in Wadhurst at 2pm on Wednesday, May 16th.  No running shoes needed ! This will be a really fun day when all older people (including those with memory problems) can come together and play the games of their childhood, such as Shove Ha’penny, Bagatelle, Tiddly Winks, Dominoes, Marbles, Pick-up Sticks, Skittles, Darts,  Catchphrase, Guess the Celeb, etc etc etc.  
The second  will be held on Wednesday, July 18th in St Wilfrids Church Hall,  Pevensey, with a third due to take place during September in Herstmonceux.
All events will include refreshments, included in a charge of £2 per head, and transport can be provided if needed.
In addition to  the funding from the Sussex Community Foundation we have been awarded a grant from Wealden District Council to cover the cost of these events.

JUNE - GOLF AFTERNOON: The Boarshead Golf Centre near Crowborough have agreed to host an event on the afternoon of Monday, 18th June, for experienced players and novices. Do you play golf, or have you often thought you’d like an opportunity to have a go at playing golf?  If so, come and join us at our Golf Afternoon.  If you are a golfer, you can play 9 holes and if you are a novice you can have an hour on the driving range with the Golf Pro.  Tea/Coffee and Cake will be served in the Clubhouse.
We have places for 16 golfers playing nine holes, and 16 non-golfers. Golfers will tee-off from 2.30 onwards, and non-golfers will be able to use the range in groups of eight, the first group starting at 2.30 and the second at 3.30.  
Obviously with this restriction on numbers, booking is absolutely essential. The cost of the 9 holes of golf will be £7.25 and for an hour on the range £3.75.  You will appreciate that these amounts are heavily subsidised thanks to our funders, and must be paid in advance.  
To book your place for this event, please ring Jackie Jackson on 01825 764290 as soon as possible and then complete the form  at the bottom of page 4 of the newsletter and send it in with your cheque, payable to Wealden Senior Citizens’ Partnership.

OCTOBER:  OLDER PEOPLE'S DAY 2012:  Possibly incorporating World Smile Day, an event, probably in Uckfield, along the lines of the successful "Fun, Fit and 50+" events held in 2010 and 2011, to include Laughter Therapy, Dance and Movement, Belly Dancing, etc. etc.