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

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2012

APRIL - SILVER SURFERS' DAY:  Following the successful event that we held in 2011, we plan to hold another during the week  beginning 23rd April 2012, which has been designated 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, probably with half hourly bookable sessions.  Venue to be decided - possibly Heathfield.

MAY, JULY AND SEPTEMBER - THE ALTERNATIVE GAMES:  We are hoping to hold three events at various places across Wealden and are looking for venues in Mayfield/Wadhurst, Herstmonceux and Stone Cross.  No running shoes needed ! - our games will include Shove Ha'penny, Bagatelle, Skittles, Dominoes, Darts, Tiddlywinks, Catchphrase, Guess the Celeb, etc etc.

JUNE - GOLF DAY:  Boarshead Golf Club near Crowborough have agreed to host an event on a Wednesday afternoon in June, for experienced players and novices.  We will be asking members in the December newsletter to let us know if they would like to take part.

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.