Maidenhead & Windsor

The Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough and Berkshire East Primary Care Trust (PCT) will be marking the United Nations (UN) International Day for Older People on Monday October 1 by holding a series of health and activity sessions for older people.

These include:

· An afternoon of fun, health activities and information stands at the Desborough Suite in the Town Hall, Maidenhead, from 2pm to 4pm. Come along for some musical fun and seated exercise, all served up with refreshments.

· A Silver Surfer session at Cookham Library between 10am and noon. Get an introduction to computers and tips on surfing the internet and setting up an email account. Book your place by calling 01628 526147 or visit the library.

· A Silver Surfer session at the Voluntary Action Resource Centre, Alma Road, Windsor, between 2pm and 4pm. To book your place contact Louise Gray on 01628 683709.

· A drop-in session at Windsor Reference Library between 2.30pm and 4.30pm about local and family history. Find out about the resources available and discover your roots. Contact Windsor Library on 01753 743940 for more information.

· SMILE (So Much Improvement with a Little Exercise) exercise classes for the over-50s will take place at 1pm at the following locations: All Saints Church Hall, Dedworth Road, Windsor; Community Centre, Blenheim Road, Pinkneys Green. The borough's leisure centres will be offering free inductions and health checks on the day. Call BodyZone Magnet on 01628 777003, BodyZone Windsor on 01753 842194, BodyZone Performance Braywick on 01628 633200 and BodyZone Charters on 01344 628686 for details.

Cllr John Story, lead member for Windsor and Maidenhead adult services, said: "This important event not only highlights the needs of older people, but also acknowledges the significant contribution they make to life in the borough. They do this through volunteer work, sharing knowledge and experience, supporting their families with caring responsibilities and increasing their participation in the paid labour force after retiring."

Carolyn Finlay, Berkshire East PCT assistant director of locality development, said: "The events going on across the borough on October 1 provide an opportunity for all older people to take part in sessions with a focus on activity, learning and independence and to get information from organisations providing care and support in the local community."

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead