Summer Activities are starting.

Our Summer Activities programme is a highlight on our events calendar. It features a range of different 'have-a-go' activities over six weeks. This year we have mixed things up to offer new experiences and places for you. At the core of Summer Activities is using Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council parks and reserves to get older adults out and about and connected.

 Our Summer Activities are open to everyone over the age of 65. You do not need to be a member of Age Concern to attend. Michael is a great example of someone who attends some of the Summer Activities over the past couple of years. He kindly wrote about his experience:

 “Going on the Age Concern’s summer walks has taken me to places that I had not previously visited or had not explored in detail. Each walk was usually led by a different staff member who had researched the route and created an informative guide. Along with the knowledge and experiences related by other members of the party, it all made for an interesting adventure. All of the walks were taken at a leisurely pace with enough time to appreciate the surroundings or points of interest. Where inclines were encountered, such as the climb to the Centre of New Zealand, the staff member considered the participants’ capabilities so that the going was comfortable for all. I went on all of the walks offered in 2023, having enjoyed those that I had done the previous year. On each occasion, I met a new group of people so enjoyed the sociable aspect of the walk as well as”.

 We encourage you to give our summer activities a try. Please see below for a full time of activities, times and places. All are free and registrations are not required EXCEPT for Gardens of the World and E-Bus Confidence.