More than 300 Islanders turned out for the first Older Persons Good Living Show at Ventnor Botanic Gardens.
The event, which was organised by Right at Home Isle of Wight on Saturday 22nd April, was attended by over 25 businesses, charities and other organisations involved in supporting older people to live well.
Services present at the event included the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Dementia UK and Age UK.
The day was a free community event to ensure as many people as possible could benefit from the information on offer.
Vicky and Paul Butler said:
“Last year our registered manager, Katie Meadows, had the brainwave for the event as she had noticed how many of our clients and the wider community were unaware of the amazing services and support that the Isle of Wight has on offer. Another member of staff, Lucy Meadows, worked tirelessly to arrange the event. With support from our team, the stall holders, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, The IW Observer and Vectis Radio we managed to bring Katie’s vision to life.”
Joe Robertson, of Dementia UK, said:
“We were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with individuals and families and talk about the support that local Admiral Nurses provide. I would like to thank Vicky Butler and Right at Home for an informative and productive day.”
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Due to the success, organisers aim to make The Older Persons Good Living Show an annual event and so with this, we will be looking for stallholders for next year as well as volunteers to help out during the busy day.
I was there representing the Isle of Wight University for Free Time (Former IWU3A) and it was a great success. Well done to the organizers and I hope that it will be repeated in the coming years.