A SPECIAL newsletter aimed at older residents in West Oxfordshire has been given an enthusiastic reception.

Our Generation features news, features and information designed to illustrate the services and activities provided by West Oxfordshire District Council.

One of these activities is walking football at Charlbury Community Centre, which is provided by the council's leisure provider GLL Better.

John Munro, who plays walking football every week, said the newsletter was helping him stay active.

The 61-year-old said: “When I turned 60 I wanted to ensure I remained as fit as possible and this publication has some useful information on activities such as walking football which I really enjoy.”

Residents at the Homestead care home in Carterton have also benefited from the range of activities and services.

They include Renee Woodward, who may be 100 but is a great believer in staying active and practices Tai Chi and attends dance classes every week.

Care manager Caroline Anderson said: “The newsletter is a useful resource with lots of advice about retaining independence and how to get support.

"It is fantastic that it shows older people in a positive light.”

Cllr Norman MacRae, elderly persons champion at West Oxfordshire District Council, said: “This is a fantastic publication which is a real goldmine of information for older residents about council services and activities which they may not even be aware of.

“We are already receiving some great feedback which highlights the importance of engaging with this growing sector of the population.”

Our Generation can be downloaded at westoxon.gov.uk