New handbook in spotlight at Botanic event
Visitors to the Learn With Grandma event at the National Botanic Garden of Wales near Carmarthen have had a chance to look at the new 50+ Handbook. Members of the 50+ Forum were at the event in Llanarthne organised by Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE of Learn With Grandma, a not for profit company that wants to encourage respect between the generations; to help instil a love of learning; help create lasting memories and to have fun. 50+ strategy development officer Kevin Pett took the opportunity to ask for opinions on the handbook called Living Life to the Full in Carmarthenshire, which covers a wide range of topics including making the most of being 50 and over, home safety, crime, caring, getting about, the environment and looking after yourself. Local visitor Carol Bendy said: “The Handbook is excellent, easy to understand and the layout is great. I am going to have a good look at the book and may be thinking of joining the Forum.” 50+ Forum member Sandra Llewelyn said: “By being a member o...