Being able to stay connected is essential, and across Gwynedd communities offer various activities, locations, and events to allow individuals the opportunity to participate socially. Social participation can differ from area to area, and also for each individual, ranging from opportunities to get involved in forums and workshops to attending a craft class or a chat over a cup of tea. Our age-friendly partners listen to what people want locally and cater, when possible, to what’s needed.
Some partners also offer small community grants to help communities and groups to offer social participation activities across Gwynedd.
Our Action Plan
- Following the findings of Ardal Ni 2035 consultation the Regeneration Officers in Cyngor Gwynedd will continue to work with local organisations, groups, and various age-friendly partners to ensure that developments are made in areas where gaps have been recognised.
- Various Age-Friendly Gwynedd partners will hold events across Gwynedd in 2024-25 including ‘Preparing for Winter’ events and ‘5 ways to well-being’ events. They will include information, activities, and older people’s forums. All these events will be co-organised by some age-friendly partners.
- Bridging the gap between schools and care homes to ensure there are more intergenerational opportunities across Gwynedd is something that has already started. An intergenerational handbook will be shared with each school, community hub, care home, and various partners to encourage connections.
- North Wales Housing Association, ADRA, and Grŵp Cynefin are all working on becoming accredited in the intergenerational field to be able to offer more intergenerational community opportunities.
- Local councillors and staff from age-friendly partners will continue to go around local areas and talk with individuals. This will include attending events, as well as walking around communities and having conversations with people on their doorsteps.