Age Concern Wiltshire is marking its 60th anniversary with a very special annual general meeting to celebrate the past and welcome the future.

As well as reflecting back on six decades of service to older people in Wiltshire, Dianne Jeffrey, chairman of Age Concern and Help the Aged, will be speaking about plans for the newly merged charity.

The event is an opportunity to meet the team and to find out more about the services that Age Concern Wiltshire offers and to learn about volunteering opportunities to support local older people.

Visitors to the agm can also find out about the history of the charity as old photos, documents and stories from the last 60 years will be on display.

On April 1 the four national Age Concerns in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland joined with Help the Aged to create four new national charities dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

Age Concern Wiltshire’s director Liddy Davidson said: “This is a major leap forward for Age Concern and Help the Aged and a great opportunity to combine the strengths of each charity.

“As we celebrate our 60th anniversary we look forward to the next 60 years continuing to help older people.”

The agm is on Wednesday at the Corn Exchange, Devizes, from 1.45pm to 4pm and is open to all.

n Age Concern Wiltshire’s 60th anniversary appeal was boosted by proceeds of a quiz night held at the Bear Hotel in Devizes on October 1.

The event, organised by Charles and Paula Winchcombe, raised £348, which has been split between Age Concern and Devizes Hospital and Community Radio.

Liddy Davidson, director of Age Concern Wiltshire, said: “We were delighted that so many people came out to support the event and are so grateful to Charles and Paula Winchcombe and their team for all of their hard work on the night.

“Our thanks also go to the Bear Hotel for hosting the event in their beautiful ballroom.”

Age Concern Wiltshire aims to raise £60,000 this year to bring friendship and support to older people in the county.