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Hillingdon Council recently organised an Age-Friendly Festival to provide support and information for older residents.

Hillingdon Council recently held an Age-Friendly Festival on 30 September 2026 at the Platinum Jubilee Centre in West Drayton. The event, confirmed by Councillor Susan O'Brien, Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health & Care, aimed to provide older residents with valuable information, health checks, and engaging activities free of charge.

This festival was a key component of the Council's ongoing commitment to supporting its older population through the Age-Friendly Hillingdon initiative. Age UK is a charity that provides support and advice for older people in the UK, and such initiatives align with its broader mission.

Key facts

  1. Hillingdon Council held an Age-Friendly Festival on 30 September 2026. Source
  2. The festival took place at the Platinum Jubilee Centre in West Drayton. Source
  3. Councillor Susan O'Brien confirmed the festival details. Source
  4. The event aimed to provide older residents with information, health checks, and activities. Source
  5. The festival is part of the Age-Friendly Hillingdon commitment. Source
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