This week’s guest blog is from Oliver Goulden, our Marketing and Communications Officer, who had some time out of the office to go and enjoy lunch with our Meadowbank Church Community Cook Club group… ‘Heya, howr yer doin?’ So began my venture to Meadowbank Community Cook Club today, from a particularly friendly and cheerful chap…
Cyrenians combat social isolation through community activities
Sometimes things don’t go exactly according to plan… When Cyrenians Volunteer Coordinator Dave Boyd set up a social afternoon a year ago for elderly residents at Viewpoint Housing in Edinburgh to help combat social isolation, he didn’t anticipate the work he’d have to do to convince residents to participate. The Lottery funded group is one…
Cyrenians Golden Years Befriender is a GameChanger for Ralph
Ralph*, 74, has had four heart operations, depends on a scooter for mobility and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago. But when he opens up to his Golden Years befriender Rafal, another man and another life is revealed. A talented guitarist who performed in numerous clubs and venues across Scotland alongside some of…
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