National Older People's Day
Every year, around the 1st of October, we celebrate the wonderful older people in our community: their lives, their experiences and the contribution they continue to make. It's a day to come together, enjoy live music, share laughter and make happy memories, because getting older is something to celebrate
ANNUAL EVENT
Levenshulme, Longsight & Gorton
FREE FOR OVER 50s
Free to attend
Every year, around October 1st
THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHT
NOPD 2026: The Age of Longevity
Monday 28th September 2026 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | St Mary's Church Hall, Levenshulme
This year's UN International Day of Older Persons theme was “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives”, and what a wonderful afternoon we had bringing it to life!
Our members were up dancing, our volunteers were right there with them, and our stallholders spent the day sharing health information, offering advice and free health check-ups.
But it wasn't just about the activities. People who had never met before came together, made new connections and enjoyed each other's company. Rethinking systems
means a society where longer lives are celebrated and
older people are valued, and sometimes it starts with an
afternoon of dancing, laughter and conversation.
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The Lord Mayor
joined us
An inspiring speech about the contribution older adults make to
society, and he joined in with chair dance and tai chi!
Free health
check-ups
Partner organisations
hosted stalls with health information, advice and free check-ups for our members.
Live music &
dancing
Fantastic live music kept the dancefloor full, with our University of
Manchester volunteers
right in the middle of it.
New friendships
Heartwarming moments,
speeches and new
bonds made. A
celebration of YOU!
THANK YOU TO OUR
PARTNERS
This event was hosted by Levenshulme Good Neighbours and Inspired Taskforce, made possible with funds from the legacy of Levenshulme Good Neighbours' former chairman, John Saunders. Thank you to everyone who came along to share
information with our members.
The Lord Mayor of Manchester
Levenshulme Good Neighbours
University of Manchester Volunteering
Big Life Group
Manchester Local Care Organization
Be Well
MAC Clinical Research
“Getting older is something to celebrate, and everyone
deserves to feel valued, included and appreciated.”
— Inspired Taskforce
WHY WE CELEBRATE
A day for older people, every 1st October
Since 1990, the United Nations has marked the 1st of October as the International Day of Older
Persons. Here in the UK it's National Older People's Day: a chance to recognise the wisdom,
experience and energy older people bring to our families, our neighbourhoods and our community.
Every year we celebrate it with our members, and every year we take the UN's theme to heart.
LOOKING BACK
Our celebrations through the years
2025 · Building Belonging
Seven stalls from services including the NHS and the falls prevention team, our Choir singing “Marvellous”, poetry from Janet and chair dance with Claire.
2024 · The Part We Play
A party at the Inspire Centre shared with Mary's birthday: DJ Ged's 60s sounds, a dance to “Que Viva España” and a conga line all the way to the A6!
2023 · Across Generations
Celebrating the human rights of older people across generations. We also remembered Doris Cross, whose family joined us in her place.
