I was desperately sad to hear the news of the untimely demise of Tony Pidgley on Friday 26th June. Tony was a Trustee of the Sir Simon Milton Foundation from the very early days and from my first day at the Foundation he always had time to guide me, advise me and help me along the way.

Once again, Silver Sunday 2019 was our biggest year to date with over 1,200 events and activities all around the UK including a strong coverage across Scotland and expansion in Wales. This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible dedication of over 100 organisations from around the UK reaching well over 50,000 older people and creating tens of thousands of new connections.

On Sunday 1st December former Miss Marple actress, Julia McKenzie CBE, joined 1,000 Westminster residents at the annual Sir Simon Milton Foundation Tea Dance.

Recognise those working with older people and disadvantaged younger people and nominate them for the Sir Simon Milton Award.

The Great Hall in The Grosvenor House Hotel was abuzz with conversation, music, entertainment, dancing and delicious cakes and tea for our annual Tea Dance.

On 6th November we held a very special Silver Sunday “Commemoration of Remembrance: 100th Anniversary of the Armistice” event at the Regent Street Cinema for 150 guests.

Silver Sunday 2018 saw around 1,000 events happening across the country, reaching more people than ever before.

On 5 July 2018, the Westminster Community Awards were presented at a jubilant ceremony at Porchester Hall.