Welcome to the website for residents of Carmarthenshire who are 50 and over.
The annual 50+ Forum took place on Friday 15th September 2017 at the National Botanic Gardens. The event started around 10am and finished at 4pm. There was an exciting lineup of speakers, included the renowned entertainer, composer, singer, actress and script writer, Caryl Parry Jones in addition to information stands from over 40 organisations and a full range of activities.
For a full report including video footage of the main speakers in the marque please click here
Each year members of the Forum are invited to complete an Annual Survey regarding key aspects of community life in Carmarthenshire. Members receive a paper copy of the questionnaire in addition to other information about the work of the Forum. We would like as many members as possible to complete the survey on line. In addition we would like members to register their interest in receiving more ad hoc mailings via email in the course of the year.Please use the contact form to advise us of your email address. To respond to our current 50+ survey (September 2017) click here, and/or our survey on well-being, please click here.
Following consultation, in relation to the Ageing Well of older people, the county council has published its Well-being Objectives for 2017-18
Objective 10: Age Well – Support the growing numbers of older people to maintain dignity and independence in their later years
Objective 11: Age Well – A Council-wide approach to support Ageing Well in Carmarthenshire. For further details of the Well-Being Objectives click here.
Membership of the Forum includes a number of benefits. For instance:
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Looking to save money? Click here for some fantastic and exclusive discounts/offers for 50+ members. This is our reward to you for continuing to support the 50+ Forum in its endeavours.
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Refresher Driving Sessions for Older People
If you would like to become a new member of the 50+ Forum you’ve come to the right place! – complete our online sign-up form
Did you know the county has an Ageing Well Plan
Carmarthenshire is a great county for walkers. Why not visit Walking Well Carmarthenshire, a 50+ Forum initiative. Also Carmarthen Ramblers website for lots of walking routes all around West Wales and beyond
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