(Formerly D & G Elderly Forum)

We exist to support and represent the population of senior citizens in Dumfries and Galloway, especially in relation to their welfare and well-being, as they live, work, retire and enjoy life across our region.

We believe that amongst all those people aged over fifty in Dumfries and Galloway there are many who are willing to make valuable contributions to the quality of life of their communities, benefiting others as well as themselves - bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge, awareness of issues or concerns, often identifying specific needs, frequently getting involved and participating in purposeful and sociable activities.

In the next three years we have much work to do.

We will refine the ways in which we are able to speak with a clear and well-informed voice on behalf of senior citizens. We plan to develop

• Our information and consultation base
• Our understanding of the needs of different ages and communities of those over fifty
• Our capacity to be reliable and well-informed in our contact with other voluntary and statutory sector agencies, listening and listened to.

We intend to develop our links with other advice giving agencies to be able to ensure that any senior citizen can have good access to appropriate information and guidance, whatever their needs and/or whatever their capabilities with the internet, telephone or written material (all of which can change with age).

We will develop the Forum -

• making it relevant to all ages over fifty
• reinforcing the role of its members and the grass roots groups of members which meet across the communities of the region.
• putting in place improved communications across the whole membership, with and between the groups and with the Forum’s office in Dumfries.

Monday 22 June 2009

Castle Douglas AGM

Venue to be advised - 2.00 pm for 2.30 pm

Tuesday 14 July

Machars AGM

Wigtown Baptist Church Hall 10.30am

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Executive Committee Meeting

Lincluden Community Centre -10.30 am

Thursday 16 July 2009

Annan meeting:

Bruce Restaurant 2.30pm