Celebrating NSW Seniors Festival in the Bega Valley
Bega Valley Shire Council will celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival (12-24 March) this year with a road safety workshop and events featuring local award winners who will speak about their willingness to ‘reach beyond’ to help their community.
Bega Valley’s 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year, Flo Young will speak at Eden Library during our NSW Seniors Festival celebrations.
15 March 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival (12-24 March) this year with a road safety workshop and events featuring local award winners who will speak about their willingness to ‘reach beyond’ to help their community.
Council’s Library Services Coordinator, Yvette Parker said the NSW Seniors Festival celebrates the contributions of older adults in our local communities.
“Bega Valley Medallion awardees, Nellie Pryke and Kevin Cox will speak about their community work at our first Seniors Festival event, to be held at the Bega Library on Tuesday 19 March from 1pm to 2.30pm.
“Nellie has been involved in the local Seed Savers group and Ricky's Place, as well as contributing to the Two Shed's Workshop in Bega and Kevin has been involved in Meals on Wheels since 2015, delivering meals and supporting clients socially,” Ms Parker said.
“On Thursday 21 March, Transport NSW will present On The Road - Road Safety for 65 Plus at the Bega Library from 10am.
“This free workshop covers legislation and requirements for driving, using a mobility scooter and public transport options and is open to everyone over 65 years, their friends, families, support networks and health professionals. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and morning tea will be provided.
“On the same day (21 March), Senior Citizen of the Year Flo Young will speak about her community involvement in Eden and surrounding areas for the past 50 years at the Eden Library at 10.30am.
“Be inspired by Flo, a quiet, dignified person who does what is needed with a no fuss approach. A Q&A session and a delicious morning tea will follow.”
If you are interested in attending these free events, please contact the Bega Valley Shire Library on 6499 2127, book online or just drop in on the day.
Interview with Bega Valley Medallion awardees, Nellie Pryke and Kevin Cox (Bega Library, 19 March, 1pm).
On The Road – Road Safety for 65 Plus (Bega Library, 21 March, 10am).
Interview with Senior Citizen of the Year, Flo Young (Eden Library, 21 March, 10.30am).
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