Celebrations are taking place across Brighton and Hove on Tuesday to mark Older People’s Day.

The day is aimed at bringing older and younger people together to create better understanding and respect.

Impact Initiatives, a charity which manages projects and services supporting people of all generations across Sussex, has been awarded a grant from Brighton and Hove City Council to organise a series of events with other organisations.

Tuesday’s events will end with the glittering Brighton and Hove Older People’s Awards at The Grand hotel in Brighton, supported by The Argus.

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Impact Initiatives operations director Caroline Ridley said: “This is a very new and exciting opportunity for Impact Initiatives to work with other organisations in the city and highlight the amazing contribution older people make on a day to day basis.

“It is also a great way to see how the old and young communities interact.

“I also think it is wonderful and well overdue to have an awards ceremony that celebrates and thanks our older community for everything they have done and still do.”

A timetable of events has been created throughout the city for everyone to take part in during the run up to Tuesday and on the day itself.

Yesterday children from theWASP After School Club challenged a group of people over 50 to a range of competitions at the City Academy in Whitehawk, including Wii sports, a quiz and apple bobbing.

Tomorrow, the Portslade over 50s activity group will be holding a community barn dance with Kate’s Kitchen Band at Mile Oak community centre in Chalky Road. 

Events on Tuesday include:

9.30am – 11.30am: Active for Life in Preston Park (by the Rotunda Café) A selection of activities for people aged 50 and over to try out including boccia, zumba, croquet and walking football run by the Sussex FA. All welcome, no booking needed.

10.45am – 11.45am: LUSH Ukulele Band: Treat yourself to a freshly made coffee and homemade cake while  enjoying the sounds of the lively and inspiring LUSH Ukulele band at St John’s Centre and cafe in Palmeira Square. All welcome, no booking needed.

11am – 3pm: A range of activities and buffet lunch at Somerset Day Centre, 62 St James St, Brighton. All over 55 welcome, no booking needed.

11.30am – 12pm: Singing for Better Health in Pavilion Gardens. All welcome, no booking needed.

1.15pm – 2.45pm: Singing for Better Health at St Richards Church, Hangleton. Enjoy a cup of tea and cake and see how singing can bring better health. All welcome, no booking needed.

2pm – 3pm: St John’s Singers at St John’s Centre, Palmeira Square.

2pm – 4pm: Into the Blue. Hove Museum and Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, Hove. Spend an afternoon  exploring the colour blue with arts facilitator Jonathan Quarterman and the Going to See Culture Together
Group.Booking required. Call 01273 778646.

5.30pm onwards: Fish and chip supper at New Larchwood Cafe Waldron Ave. Transport may be available. Call 01273 676416.

More details can be found at impactinitiatives.org.uk.