b:friend International Older Persons Day with Orchard Square
b:friend is taking over Orchard Square on 1 October 2026 for a fun-filled International Day of Older Persons!
1 October is recognised globally as a day to shine a spotlight on the importance of connection, friendship and community as people grow older. Orchard Square, the shopping, leisure, food & drink destination located in the heart of Sheffield, is hosting a variety of events on the day in partnership with b:friend to support them as their Charity of the Year. Come along, chat to the b:friend team and try something new!
This event is completely free! No ticket required. Below are all the events going on within Orchard Square that day…
- 12pm-2pm Printed by Us will be doing a special b:friend printing workshop for all to take part and enjoy.
- 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm Writers Workshop are offering drop-in writer activities
- ALL DAY – The Old Shoe will be offering a ‘WE CAN BEFRIEND’ non-alcoholic beer that showcases you don’t need to drink alcohol to socialise.
- ALL DAY – Terrace Goods will be creating a ‘b:friend’ special cocktail for the day.
- ALL DAY – Waterstones will be selling the b:friend Recipe Book curated by b:friend social club members and available to purchase.
- ALL DAY – Gameshow All Stars will be hosting a ‘Buzzer Beater’ Competition, the highest score on the day wins vouchers for the full experience.
- ALL DAY – Metro Bank will be hosting a b:friend exhibition in the foyer.
- ALL DAY – TK Maxx will be wearing b:friend badges and giving additional support to shoppers.
- ALL DAY – The Museum Pub are offering a collection tin and QR code for donating to b:friend.
- ALL DAY – A b:friend RAFFLE with prizes to be won!
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LIVE Shows:
- 11am-11.30am Sheffield University Latin and Ballroom Dancing
- 11.45am-12.15pm Singing In…Hillsborough Choir
- 12pm Sheffield Plate Latin Dancing
- 2pm Sheffield University Brass Band
LOCATION: Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2FB
