Orchard Square Celebrates International Day of Older Persons with b:friend
Orchard Square will celebrate International Day of Older Persons on Thursday, October 1 with a day of events in partnership with b:friend the local charity tackling loneliness among older people which it supports as Charity of the Year.
Activities include live music dancing charity treats and in-store surprises to celebrate older people’s contributions and raise funds for b:friend’s work pairing isolated older neighbours with volunteers.
Orchard Square manager Shay Murray said: “International Older Persons Day is the perfect moment to bring our community together and shine a light on the incredible work b:friend does across Sheffield.” Visitors can expect extra assistance at TK Maxx b:friend books at Waterstones a non-alcoholic ‘b:friend beer’ at Old Shoe a charity cocktail at Terrace Goods and an exhibition at Metro Bank.
Live entertainment includes choirs line dancing and a brass band. A charity raffle and workshops will also take place.
Earlier this year Orchard Square installed a b:friend ‘Chatty Bench’ encouraging conversation and volunteering.