The festival aims to offer opportunities for those over 50 who might need a little help getting involved in community activities. With a mix of free and paid-for events, there's something for everyone. From tech tutorials and quizzes to film screenings and singalongs, the festival promises a wealth of entertainment and education.
For those keen to maintain their health and wellbeing, the festival offers chair yoga, ear health and sleep workshops, 'Functional Fit' MOTs, and one-to-one Life Transitions sessions. These sessions are designed to help individuals plan for the future, promoting a proactive approach to ageing.
The Full of Life Festival is a product of the collective efforts of the East Sussex Seniors’ Association senior forum groups. These groups not only organise social events and offer advice to older people, but they also provide a collective voice for the over 50s across the county.
Supported by East Sussex County Council, East Sussex Seniors’ Association, and the NHS, in partnership with various leisure centres, councils, charities, and community and voluntary organisations, the festival is a testament to the community spirit in East Sussex.
Lin Neeve, chairwoman of East Sussex Seniors’ Association, encourages all older residents to see what’s on offer this year. “With more older people living in East Sussex than ever before, keeping physically, emotionally and socially active is a great way to stay happy, healthy and connected,” she said.
The festival's events are taking place countywide, including in Bexhill, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Forest Row, Hailsham, Hastings, Lewes, Rye, Seaford and Uckfield.
Councillor Carl Maynard, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for adult social care and health, expressed his delight at the council's support for the Full of Life Festival. He emphasised the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, with a focus on brain health and staying connected.
