Bluebird Care will host up to 50 older people at their third ‘Silver Sunday’ Lunch

On Sunday 1st October Bluebird Care will host up to 50 older people at their third ‘Silver Sunday’ Lunch at the Fieldgate Centre in Kingsclere.

The event is part of a national day to overcome loneliness amongst older people.  Hundreds of organisations across the UK come together to host free and low-cost events and activities .

The day aims to combat loneliness by providing free events for older people to try something new and meet new people.  Whilst loneliness can strike at any age, older people are at greater risk.  According to Age UK, more than a million older people say they go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. 

Silver Sunday is organised by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation, a charity that works to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people.  For one day every year, Silver Sunday provides older people an opportunity to get out of the house, try new things and meet new people as well as to find out about local services that are available throughout the year.

Silver Sunday Founder, Lady Christabel Flight said: “Some people don’t like to admit they’re feeling lonely and Silver Sunday is a positive way to do something about it by meeting new people. You’re never too old to try something new and Silver Sunday is the perfect opportunity.”

The Sunday lunch in Kingsclere is the brainchild of Kim Teagle and Charlotte Scott at Bluebird Care who wanted to support such a worthwhile cause and help older people in their local community.  John Prendergast, Director of Bluebird Care commented that “It is a privilege to be able to do something small that has such a profound impact on people’s happiness and wellbeing.  It is so rewarding to see local residents, whether Bluebird Care customers or not coming together and enjoying each other’s company.”

A full roast lunch will be followed by Bingo and a quiz, all starting at 12noon.  After a couple of years’ break due to COVID there is huge enthusiasm to make the day as successful as the previous two when over 50 people attended in total.

For more information please contact Kim Teagle at Bluebird Care on 01256 762324 or email kimteagle@bluebirdcare.co.uk