Older people across Liverpool are being invited to join together in celebration of the International Day of Older Persons.

The Happy Older People (HOP) network has planned a special networking and activity day at the Museum of Liverpool for elderly people and the people and organisations that work with them.

New members are encouraged to come along to find out more about HOP at the event, where they can hear more about the work of members, discover new arts, culture and wellbeing initiatives and make new friends and connections.

The event is being funded by Liverpool City Council.

Rachael Treacher, HOP project manager at Open Culture, says: “It’s brilliant that the HOP network has brought so many organisations, community groups and people with an interest in older people to the network meeting and activity day.

“Using art and culture to enrich the lives of older people is really important because it helps to reduce social isolation and supports their health and wellbeing – this is exactly what HOP has achieved since it formed in 2014.”

Claire Benjamin, deputy director of education and visitors at National Museums Liverpool, adds: “We are delighted with the success of the HOP network and our collaboration with the council to raise awareness of the International Day of Older Persons.

“We want to celebrate the achievements and creativity of older people in this great city, and believe the HOP network will enable Liverpool to fulfil its ambition to become age friendly.”

The Happy Older People networking and activity day will take place from 11am till 3.30pm on 2 October at the Museum of Liverpool.

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