Connect North offers free drop-in sessions for Positive Ageing Month

To celebrate Positive Ageing Month, Connect North are connecting with the community and taking positive steps to stay engaged.

As part of the programme a number of events will take place in local councils across the Northern Trust area as Connect North will host a series of welcoming, community-based drop-in sessions.

The first drop-in session takes place in Draperstown Library on Tuesday, October 7 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

The session is delivered in partnership with Libraries NI, and aims to promote wellbeing and help people stay connected.

Running throughout October, the drop-in sessions are free, informal and open to everyone. They offer a relaxed space to chat with a Connect North link worker and access information about local services, supports and ways to stay engaged in community life.

Positive Ageing Month coincides with the International Day of Older People, a global celebration of the important contribution of older people in our communities. The 2025 theme highlights the importance of social connection in enriching lives and strengthening community connections.

As we age, life transitions such as retirement, bereavement or changes in health can affect how connected we feel. The drop-in sessions can help support people through those changes, offering an inclusive and welcoming space to access support.

At each session, you can: Chat with a Connect North link worker; Learn about local groups, services and events; Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting.

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Whether you're looking to find out what’s happening in your area, explore local supports or learn how to stay connected and involved, these events are for you.

Local planned October drop-in events:- 

Tuesday, October 7 – Draperstown Library, 2pm – 4pm

Tuesday, October 14 – Kilrea Library, 2pm – 3pm (Connect North Information Session)

Wednesday, October 22 – Portrush Library, 11am – 1pm

Tuesday, October 28 – Coleraine Library, 10:30am – 12noon (Libraries NI information fair)

Tuesday, October 28 – Garvagh Library, 2pm – 3pm (Connect North information session)

Friday, October 31 – Magherafelt Library, 10am – 12noon 

To browse a full list of the drop-in sessions taking place throughout October go to CLICK HERE or you can contact the Connect North team on connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net. 

Admission is free and the sessions are open to all – no booking required.