Newark MP Robert Jenrick holds senior citizens’ fair in Balderton

d.churcher@newarkadvertiser.co.uk

Published: 12:36, 04 July 2023

Newark MP Robert Jenrick organised a senior citizens’ fair.

Senior citizens could go to Balderton Village Centre on Friday to learn more about how they get more involved with the community by chatting to groups.

These included Your Health, Your Way, Nottinghamshire County Council, Age UK, Active4Today, Beaumond House, U3A and the Royal Air Forces Association.

L-R Maggie George - chairman of Newark and District U3A with Sandra Davies and Richard Shillito of Collingham.

Mr Jenrick said: "It was great to welcome hundreds of local people to my annual Senior Citizens Fair in Balderton on Friday.

L-R Joyce Pedersen - chairman of Newark Ramblers, Pat La-Garde - member of the Nwark Ramblers group and leader of the Wellbeing Walks, Jean Bennett of Balderton, Susie Smeeth - Ramblers group member.

L-R Sonya Sinclair - member of Newark Dementia Carers, Bill Ashley of Newton Lodge, Masons, Elaine Ellison of Newark Dementia Carers' Group.

“We had representatives from the local councils, the NHS, the fire and rescue service and a whole range of charities and community groups, showing everything that is going on in our area, so that people can stay happy and healthy and access an amazing array of local services.

Newark MP Robert Jenrick's senior citizens' fair. L-R Sonya Sinclair - member of Newark Dementia Carers, Bill Ashley of Newton Lodge, Masons, Elaine Ellison of Newark Dementia Carers' Group

L-R Andrew Oxnard of Newark and Sherwood CVS, with Colin Croom of Newark and his daughter Sue Kimber.

“Thank you to all the community groups and charities that attended and made it such a success."

Human Interest Newark Dan Churcher

Newark MP Robert Jenrick holds senior citizens’ fair in Balderton

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