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Age Friendly Ceredigion Forum 2026/2027

What's it all about?

A friendly space for older people, community groups, and organisations to come together, share ideas, and help shape an age-friendly Ceredigion.

Join us online at bit.ly/AFCereForum or in person at these locations:

24/02/2027

Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron
Residents' Lounge, Maes Mwldan, Cardigan

25/11/2026

Room CR-312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth
Resident’s Lounge, Llys Pedr, Llysderi, Lampeter, SA48 7DB

26/08/2026

Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron
Our Lady of the Taper Catholic Church, North Road, Cardigan, SA43 1LT

Agenda

Time	Details
1:30pm - 2:00pm	Refreshments and Networking
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Lindsay Davies-Wigley Dysgu Bro
2:30pm-2:45pm	Amira Ibrahim Her Web Solutions - Ceredigion Council's review of the Archives, Museum and Libraries websites
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Leanda Wynn Llais Cymru
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Ailsa Guard Re-engage
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Any Other Business

27/05/2026

Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Time	Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Emyr Lloyd Ceredigion Library Services
2:30pm - 2:45pm	Gwen Clements Men's Shed Aberaeron
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Anne-Marie Benson Volunteering opportunities for people aged 50+
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Elinor Ashworth-Chandler Results of the Forum and Newsletter Survey
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Any Other Business

25/02/2026

Aberporth Village Hall, Aberporth, SA43 2EN
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Time	Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 3:00pm	Mel Goodale, Penmorfa Centre for Independent LIving: Technology-enabled care and Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Emma Harries Electoral Services
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Any Other Business

28/11/2025

Residents' Lounge, Hafan y Rêfail, Llannon, SY23 5HL
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Time	Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Emma Gerbino Dementia Wellbeing Connector, Age Cymru Dyfed
2:30pm - 2:45pm	Michelle Symes Research and Development Officer, Rural Health and Care Wales
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Mel Walters Guide for Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly Businesses in Ceredigion 2026
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	William Jones Citizens Advice Ceredigion
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Any Other Business

27/08/2025

The Lounge, Theatre Felinfach, Dyffryn Eirion, SA48 8AF
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 203, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Time	Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Alison Newby Dysgu Bro Ceredigion
2:30pm - 2:45pm	Ifan Gruffudd Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's Office
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Alina Warren-Walker Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Public Toilets
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Any Other Business

28/05/2025

Residents' Lounge, Llys Pedr, Lampeter, SA48 7DD
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 203, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Time	Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm	Welcome and introductions
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Amie Andrews Aberystwyth University Food Project: Local Policy and Innovation Partnership
2:30pm - 2:45pm	Peter McIlroy Age Cymru Dyfed: Digital support
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Mali Mathias Barclays Community Support: Barclays Digital Wings
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Lisa Jones Ceredigion County Council: Occupational therapy
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Updates
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Plans and suggestions for International Older Persons Day (October 2025), and any other business

26/02/2025

Aberporth Village Hall, Aberporth, SA43 2EW
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Welcome, introductions and apologies
Frances Bailey, Hywel Dda University Health Board: Health improvement dietitian
Melanie Walters: Questionnaire feedback
Discussion of the Age Friendly Forum Terms of Reference
Updates
Any Other Business

Age Friendly Ceredigion January 2025 Update

28/11/2024

Residents' Lounge, Glasgoed, Llandysul, SA44 4BL
Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA
Room 312, Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, SY23 3UE

Agenda

Welcome, introductions and apologies
Joe Hicks, Pembrokeshire Association of Community Transport
Hazel Lloyd-Lubran, CAVO: Transport
Caroline Wilson, Green Dragon Community Transport
Sue Lewis, Aberporth Community Solutions
Gemma Lelliott, Community Transport Association
Rod Bowen, Dolen Teifi
Nic Lloyd, Department for Work and Pensions
Amanda Harris, Severn Wye Energy Agency
Rupert Allen: Community mapping
Any Other Business

Ceredigion County Council website