Reference_York 50+ Festival (2023)
The York 50 + Festival runs from Saturday 23rd September to Sunday 8th October. There are lots of events happening in York and Age UK York will be involved in some of them.
The full programme can be downloaded from York Older People's Assembly who are organising the festival.
We've listed some of the ones we are involved in.
Age UK York in Tang Hall
Friday 29th Sept 9.30 am - 10.30 am
Come along to find out about Age UK services in York and for information and advice on issues affecting older people including welfare benefits and care. Our Wills / Power of Attorney advisor will also be in attendance. Booking not required.
Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0UG
Pension Credit Bus
Monday 2nd Oct 10 am - 2 pm
An Age UK York advisor will be available on the York Explore bus offering free benefits assessments and answering your queries on pensions and welfare benefits. Come along to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to. We can also help you make a claim if there are benefits you’re not currently receiving. No need to book.
Monkton Road ( near shops ) YO31
Age UK York at St Sampson’s
Tuesday 3rd Oct 10 am - 1 pm
Come along to find out about Age UK services in York or for information and advice on issues affecting older people including welfare benefits and care. Our Wills / Power of Attorney advisor will be in attendance. Booking not required
St Sampson’s Centre, Church Street, York YO1 8BE
Age UK York Keep Your Pet - Dog Café
Wednesday 4th Oct 10.30 am - 12 pm
Come along with your dog, or without, to meet like-minded others and make new friends. No booking required. The group meets in the main body of the cafe and refreshments can be purchased.
Clifton Community Café, Marjorie Waite Ct, Evelyn Cresc, Clifton YO30 6DR
Volunteering Information Day
Wednesday 4th Oct 11 am - 2 pm
OCAY and AGE UK York are teaming up during the YOPA 50+ Festival for anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in becoming a volunteer. Come and have a chat and discover the many opportunities of helping older people in York. Refreshments provided. Booking preferred.
The Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Age UK York at St Luke’s Food Share
Wednesday 4th Oct 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Come along to find out about Age UK services in York or for information and advice on issues affecting older people including welfare benefits and care. Booking not required.
Age UK York Westfield Wednesday drop-in
Wednesday 4th Oct 1 pm - 3.30 pm
Westfield Wednesday drop-in - drop in for a cuppa, to meet friends and to find out about Age UK York services. Refreshments are provided. No need to pre-book
Acomb Methodist Church, 40A Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BX
Information Fair YOPA ( York Older People’s Assembly ) Information Fair.
Friday 6th Oct 10 am - 1 pm
A dozen ( approx. ) organisations exhibiting information of interest to older people. Booking not required.
St Sampson’s Centre, Church Street, York YO1 8BE
Celebrating York - a changing city
As part of the International Day of Older People, a video has been created celebrating York and how it's changed. You can see the video in the foyer of York Theatre Royal from 25th September or watch it on YouTube.
It's also on in these locations during the week.
Monday 25 September: From 12 noon - Film screenings in Hartrigg Oaks, West Offices, York Minster, York Theatre Royal foyer
Tuesday 26 September: Between 11.30am and 3pm - Pedal powered film screening on the York Theatre Royal patio (weather permitting)
From 12 noon - Film screenings in Hartrigg Oaks, West Offices, York Minster, York Theatre Royal foyer
Wednesday 27 September: Between 11.30am and 3pm - Pedal powered film screening on the York Theatre Royal patio (weather permitting)
From 12 noon: Film screenings in Hartrigg Oaks, West Offices, York Minster, York Theatre Royal foyer
Thursday 28 September: Between 11.30am and 3pm - Pedal powered film screening on the York Theatre Royal patio (weather permitting)
From 12 noon: Film screenings: Hartrigg Oaks, West Offices, York Minster, York Theatre Royal foyer
Friday 29 September: Between 11.30am and 3pm - Pedal powered film screening on the York Theatre Royal patio (weather permitting)
From 12 noon: Film screenings in Hartrigg Oaks, West Offices, York Minster, York Theatre Royal foyer
Saturday 30 September: Between 10.30am and 3pm: Pedal powered film screening on the York Theatre Royal patio (weather permitting)
Between 10.30am and 5pm - Eco angel sculptures dancing in St Helens Sq.
Between 11am and 1pm - Facilitated fine art workshop in York Art Gallery
Sunday 1 October: Between 11.30 am and 2.30pm -
Film screening and Mini Information Fair with information about activities and services for older people in the Marriott Room, York Explore Library