Publish date: 19 September 2025
Ageing Well Festival Knowsley – Celebrating International Day of Older People
International Day of Older People takes place on Wednesday, 1 October this year, and to celebrate Knowsley Older People’s Voice and partners have worked together to introduce Knowsley’s first Ageing Well Festival.
Each year on 1 October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to mobilise the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people.
This year’s theme is Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections.
We want to celebrate the vital role that social connections can play in our lives; from a quick hello on the street to deep and supportive relationships that are built over time. The communities we live in shape our ability to connect – and in turn, the connections that we make help shape our local environment.
We know that older people play an integral part in strengthening the social fabric of our communities; as workers, carers, volunteers, activists and connectors. Their contributions are vital in fostering a strong sense of belonging across generations. The mix of people, experiences, and everyday interactions that keep us happy and involved in our communities is essential to our wellbeing at every age.
As we get older, staying connected remains just as important. Ageing doesn’t stop us from forming or keeping relationships, but certain aspects of later life, like retirement or changing health, can bring both new possibilities and new challenges.
For Knowsley’s first Ageing Well festival, we have put together a calendar of events that are taking place from the 18 September, up to the 1 October. Some of these events have been put on especially to celebrate the day or are already happening in Knowsley to bring people together. We’re encouraging people across Knowsley to try something new and get involved in the activities Knowsley has to offer to keep us socialising as we age.
For more information about any of the activities below, or if you would like to know about other activities in Knowsley, please call Knowsley Older People’s Voice (Healthwatch Knowsley) on 0151 449 3954.
Knowsley Ageing Well Festival – Calendar |
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Monday, 22 September KOPV and Livv Roadshow Knowsley Older People’s Voice have partnered with Livv Housing to deliver a mini version of their roadshows. Taking place 12:30pm to 2:30pm at The Watch Factory, Albany Road speakers include Environmental Health, Care and Repair and Knowsley Recycling team. Open to all Knowsley residents, feel free to drop in. Knowsley Parks
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Tuesday, 23 September Low Impact Exercise, New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, 1.30pm to 2.15pm Knowsley Parks
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Wednesday, 24 September Big Bike Revival, Bowring Park
Knowsley Parks
Evolving Mindset Wellbeing Wednesday with Evolving Mindset, 10 Vicarage Place, L34 1LA – 11.30am to 2.30pm. Anyone is free to attend, where we put on free hot and cold food and drinks, play bingo, quizzes and people can chat! |
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Thursday 25 September Knowsley Parks
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Friday 26 September Macmillan Coffee Morning, 10am to 12 noon at Centre 63, Kirkby Friday Friends, 12pm to 2pm the Old School House, Huyton
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Monday 29 September KOPV and Livv Roadshow Knowsley Older People’s Voice have partnered with Livv Housing to deliver a mini version of their roadshows. Taking place 10am to 12 noon at Crawford Gardens, Alamein Road speakers include Merseyside Police and Knowsley Recycling team. Open to all Knowsley residents, feel free to drop in. Knowsley Parks
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Tuesday 30 September Diddi Dance provide funky dance classes for toddlers and pre-school children, and we are working with them to have an Intergenerational Diddi Dance! The session will take place 10am to 10:45am. Booking is essential, please call 0151 449 3954 to book a place. Low Impact Exercise, New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, 1:30pm to 2:15pm Knowsley Parks
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Wednesday 1 October Knowsley Older People's Voice in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse, invite you to come and celebrate International Day of Older People (IDOP). There will be two activities taking place 11am to 2pm. An International Day of Older People Celebration Event We are hosting a celebration event, 11am to 2pm with a range of taster sessions from local services and lunch included for over 55s. Booking is essential with limited spaces, so please contact Knowsley Older People's Voice on 0151 449 3954 to book your slot. Transport is available upon request. An Ageing Well Marketplace and Shakespeare North’s Chatty Cafe Chatter and Natter is a weekly meet up at Shakespeare North to have a chat – a space for people to talk whether it’s for five minutes while you have a brew, or an hour of good conversation. Simple interactions to combat loneliness and to (maybe) have a positive impact on someone’s day. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The Ageing Well marketplace, 11am to 2pm, will have a small selection or organisations who can support you with finding social activities in Knowsley. The Living Well Bus will be available around the corner on Eccleston Street for the first day of flu jabs. Knowsley Parks
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Heart of Glass presents The Posh Club Back by popular demand – now in Kirkby and St Helens! A glittering posh knees-up for swanky seniors and elegant elders. Featuring dazzling live performances, afternoon tea served by waiters in black tie, singing, dancing and laughs. For people aged 60+ and friends/carers. Two events are taking place in/near Knowsley –
You can buy your ticket for £4 (food and drink included) Call 07349 261 500 (Monday and Friday 9am-12pm) Or visit heartofglass.org.uk/posh-club |
Knowsley Parks - Have Your Say
Tower Hill Park
Help us shape the future of Tower Hill Park. We’ve launched a consultation to help shape plans for this new green space in the heart of Tower Hill in Kirkby.
The consultation asks for your views about the park’s children's play and youth facilities, buildings, landscaping, natural habitats, as well as events and activities.
Complete our survey on line www.knowsley.gov.uk/towerhillconsultation
Or come along to one of our Drop-In events:
- 20 Sept, 1.30 to 3.30pm: St. Andrew’s Church
- 23 Sept, 11am to 2pm: Tower Hill Community Centre
- 25 Sept, 7 to 9pm: St. Andrew’s Church
Find out more: www.knowsleynews.co.uk/planning-the-future-of-tower-hill-park/
Stadt Moers Park
Knowsley Council is launching a consultation seeking the views of the public into future improvements at Stadt Moers Park.
Stadt Moers is Knowsley’s largest municipal park and the council has launched the consultation to help shape plans to develop the park into a vibrant and inspiring destination serving Knowsley residents, and the wider Liverpool City Region.
The consultation will ask for your views about how the park could be further improved, including what they think about children's play and youth facilities, buildings, landscaping, natural habitats, as well as events and activities at the park.
You can go along to the following drop ins and speak to someone in person about your thoughts -
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Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 |
7 to 9pm |
Prescot Community Church |
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, L35 3SX |
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Thursday 18 Sep 2025 |
11am to 3pm |
Huyton Leisure and Culture Park |
Longview Drive, Huyton, L36 6EG |
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Saturday 20 Sep 2025 |
9am to 12 noon |
Stadt Moers Park Environment Centre |
Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG |
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Monday 22 Sep 2025 |
7 to 9pm |
George Howard Centre |
Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR |
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Thursday 25 Sep 2025 |
1 to 3pm |
The Old School House |
St John's Road, Huyton, L36 0UX |
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Wednesday 1 Oct 2025 |
7 to 9pm |
Stadt Moers Park Environment Centre |
Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG |
Stadt Moers Park Public Consultation | Knowsley Council
Please complete the consultation before 1 November 2025.
