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On Thursday 20th June Tipperary Age Friendly were delighted to host its annual Age Friendly EXPO in the TUS Campus in Thurles.
This is the 3rd Age Friendly EXPO held at the college campus. It featured 64 information stands ranging from Council Services including Community, Local Enterprise Office, Tourism, Sports Partnership, Fire Service, Libraries and Museum, Health, Housing, Technology, Family Resource and Community and Voluntary Sector. We had a number of new information stands this year as we grow from strength to strength.

Tipperary Age Friendly EXPO 2024
When: 12-3pm Thursday 20th June 2024
Where: TUS College Campus Nenagh Road Thurles
This is a free event and all are welcome
A Day to Showcase a range of services and supports available for Positive Ageing in County Tipperary
Refreshments Provided, Social Dancing on the Day
In order to estimate the number attending can you please register your intention to attend on behalf of yourself or your group by clicking on this link https://consultations.tipperarycoco.ie/form/tipperary-age-friendly-expo-2024
or calling Cliona Tobin 052 6166207, Angela Sheehan 052 6166205 or Fiona Crotty 052 6166223 or any member of the community team 0818 06 5000
You can also email agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie

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Substance Use - Community Conversation for Parents and Schools

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OPC Information Session in relation to Road Safety & Transport