17/09/2026
Northfield CAN Group would like to invite you and to a special event celebrating International Day of Older People 2026.
📅 Friday 2nd October 2026
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 Northfield Baptist Church, 789 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NQ
This year’s theme is “What’s on your doorstep?”, celebrating the people, places, groups and services that help us stay active, connected and independent in our local community.
The event is being led by Celebrating Age in Northfield (CAN) Older Persons Focus Group alongside Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS). It will be a relaxed and friendly community lunch, with plenty of opportunities to meet others, find out what’s available locally and have your say about what would make Northfield a more age-friendly place.
There will be:
• 🍽️ Food and refreshments
• 🤝 Opportunities to meet and connect with others
• 🎵 Music and entertainment
• 🧩 Fun activities to get involved in
• 💬 Conversations about what’s available locally and what could be improved
• 📋 Information about local groups, services and support
• 💙 An introduction to Celebrating Age in Northfield (CAN)
The event is free to attend, but places are limited to 50 people, so we are asking everyone to RSVP in advance.
To book a place, please contact Harry at:
📧 [email protected]