Host a Silver Sunday event
Age UK’s Silver Sunday is all about having fun and bringing generations together through fantastic community events aimed at those over 50. It’s a moment to celebrate ageing and all that older people bring to our communities. If you’re interested in hosting an event this year, we’d love you to get involved!
How to host a Silver Sunday event
- Get planning! Think about the type of event you’d like to put on, what you’ll need and how people will book to attend.
- Recruit volunteers. Friendly helpers make your event feel extra welcoming – ask friends, family, colleagues and local groups if they can come and help out.
- Safety first. Make sure you consider your guests’ health and safety needs, including planning for those with limited mobility and checking insurance requirements.
- Promote your event. Let your community know what you’re doing using websites, social media and local papers – register your event to add it to the Silver Sunday map too!
- Have fun and celebrate ageing! The whole point of Silver Sunday is to bring people together. No matter what you choose to do, enjoy it! We have more detailed tips and ideas to help you plan your event in our event toolkit. Register your event to get yours today!
Event ideas
Food and drink
- Tea party
- Cheese and wine
tasting - Cookery class
Arts and crafts
- Life drawing
- Pottery class
- Knit and natter
Party time
- Tea dance
- Cinema night
- Bollywood evening
Quick and simple
- Write cards for older neighbours
- Coffee trip to local cafe
Trips and outings
- Head to the seaside
- Visit a local garden centre
- Tour a stately home
Wellbeing & relaxation
- Mindfulness session
- Manicures / pedicures
- Yoga class
Sports & exercise
- Walking football
- Dance class
- Head out for a hike
Skills & learning
- Digital skills sessions
- Action workshop
- Skills swap
“We’ve had such a wonderful time so far embracing Silver Sunday. Putting on these kind of events and activities gives us the opportunity to celebrate [older people’s] lives and ensure they feel valued.”
Age UK Plymouth
“We were proud to take part in the Silver Sunday celebrations with our Silver Screen event. It was wonderful to see the smiles on everyone’s faces and to have the opportunity to bring people together. Our aim was to create a warm and festive atmosphere where residents could share a special moment with their families.”
Laureate Court’s Senior Home Manager, Lisa Facer
Register your Silver Sunday event
Register today and you’ll get access to free resources to help you with every aspect of planning and putting on your Silver Sunday event. It’s quick and easy – just fill out our quick form and we’ll add your event to our Silver Sunday map!