Have you ever really thought about how involved you are in society? MOST of us are very involved in our own lives but sometimes we forget to get involved with our wider communities and even global issues. Do you visit - or donate- to charity shops? Perhaps you collect items for a local food bank. Maybe you volunteer with the RNLI or at a local hospice? According to medical experts and psychologists, getting involved in society or ‘giving back’ is proven to have a powerful and positive impact, not only in your physical health, but also on your mental well-being and your sense of connection to others.
Our Better Together project was conceived with this in mind: a way to bring old and young people together in our local communities, which might just help young people to become more socially aware and older people to maintain much- needed social interaction.