This message is being sent on behalf of Herts County Council and all replies or queries should be sent to Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

OPALS Event at Cottered Village Hall on Friday 7th March 2025.

An OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety) event is taking place on Friday 7th March at 10.00am at Cottered Village Hall, Cottered Village, A507, SG9 9QW.

The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our senior citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness.

If you feel that you know someone who would benefit from the event, then please pass this message on to them.

All event guests will be seated and served refreshments and a FREE hot meal, representatives from a variety of agencies will give advice and the services they offer.

It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area.

Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit, to get advice, collect some safety related information and freebies.

The event lasts around 4 hours, please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. “Act of Kindness” bags will be handed out at the end of the event.

The FREE event is targeted to our elderly citizens, if you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with names and contact information, spaces are limited so if you don’t want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.