School children celebrated Older People’s Day yesterday (1st October) with Age UK Lincoln by making home-made photo frames for older people they love.

Key Stage 2 children from St Faith and St Martin Junior School visited the charity’s Activity Centre on Park Street to join its weekly handicraft club and learn more about the charity’s work to help older people live independently.

Georgina Garrett, Fundraising and Marketing Manager for Age UK Lincoln, said: “It was great to welcome the children from St Faith and St Martin Junior School to our centre for Older People’s Day which is all about celebrating older people and tackling negative stereotypes.

“The older and younger generation have so much they can learn from each other and we’re always keen to support intergenerational projects like this. We’re looking forward to welcoming children from the school back at Christmas for carol singing.”

Claire Collett, Head Teacher for St Faith and St Martin Junior School, also commented: “The children had a brilliant time at Age UK Lincoln learning about Older People’s Day, talking to people at the centre and making their photo frames. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who made us feel so welcome on the day.”

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Notes to editors

• Older People’s Day takes place on 1st October 2014 every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and tackle negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes
• Age UK Lincoln is an independent charity which is part of the national Age UK network. Registered charity number 1078539.
• Age UK Lincoln’s aim is to enable people to lead full and active lives and stay safe and independent within their homes.
• The activity centre on Park Street, Lincoln is free to attend for people over 50 and doesn’t require membership. It offers activities such as language or art classes, dancing, computer skills, friendship clubs and more.
• The activity centre also offers free information and advice on issues such as finance, benefits, housing options and personal budgets.

More information can be found at www.ageuk.org.uk/lincoln/
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