Gloucestershire residents are being invited to an event to celebrate The International Day of Older People.

The Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (GOPA), in partnership with The Grace Network, have created a free inaugural event at The Old Department Store, Market Place, Cirencester, on Wednesday, October 1, from 11am to 3pm.

Come and enjoy a delicious pay-as-you-can lunch provided by The Long Table.

There's an opportunity to meet many organisations supporting our older generations all in the heart of Cirencester.

Organisations that have already confirmed their participation include:

• AGE UK Glos
• AGE UK Glos Walking Group
• Bowls Club of Cirencester
• Cirencester Police
• Cotswold Friends
• Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists
• Gloucestershire County Council Your Circle
• Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Home Safety Team
• Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (GOPA)
• Kitchen Companions
• NHS Managing Memory
• Older Drivers Forum Gloucestershire
• Soroptimists Cirencester
• U3a Cirencester

There will be numerous tombola prizes.