MP for Taunton Deane Rebecca Pow is holding a National Older Peoples Day Fair at the Brewhouse Theatre. 

Themed around health and wellbeing, the event on Saturday October 1, will help raise awareness of the plethora of activities, hobbies, services, volunteering opportunities and much more besides which are available across Taunton Deane as we get older.

There will be taster sessions, dance, singing, foodie ideas and exercise opportunities.

30 Somerset organisations will be represented from: Age UK Somerset, the Hestercombe Gardens, Work Wise, Somerset Alzheimer’s Society, the Somerset Wildlife Trust, The National Trust, Tone Therapies and many more.

Ms Pow said: "‘We’re all getting older, and in a bid to help smooth the path and highlight the many opportunities available I am holding this fair focusing on the older sector.

"I look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to the event where there will be something for everyone."

 A quarter of the population of Taunton Deane is over 65 and the number of 75 year olds in Somerset will double in the next two decades.

Statistics indicate that keeping fit and active as we grow older will help us to lead happier lives and be at less risk of things such as hip fractures, and indeed, suffering from loneliness.

The event is free of charge and is being held between 11am and 3pm at The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton.

For more information, please visit www.rebeccapow.org.uk or call 01823 443062.