Catch up on council services over a cup of coffee

To celebrate UK Older People's Day this year Herefordshire Council is inviting people to drop in for a chat and a cup of coffee.

UK Older People's Day takes place on Wednesday, October 1, and the six informal coffee mornings and two afternoon sessions will be held in all corners of the county.

"Each event will be staffed by council volunteers," said Andrew Hasler, the council's adult social care improvement manager.

"Those attending will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee and refreshments and have a chat about anything they want. We'll also have information on the kind of services we offer older people for visitors to browse through if they wish.

"Herefordshire has the fastest growing aging population in the country so the type and quality of services we provide for older people are critically important.

"These sessions will allow people to come along and enjoy some light refreshments in an informal atmosphere and ask any questions they want," added Andrew.

There is no need to book and the locations and times for the coffee sessions are:

• Bredenbury Village Hall - 10am to 12pm
• Dorstone Village Hall - 10am to 12pm
• Kilpeck Village Hall - 10am to 12pm
• Marden Community Centre - 2pm to 4pm
• Much Marcle Village Hall - 10am to 12pm
• Pembridge Village Hall - 2pm to 4pm
• Stoke Lacey Village Hall - 10am to 12pm
• Weobley Village Hall - 10am to 12pm

Anyone wanting more information about the sessions should contact Jo Pewsey on 01432 261528.