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Cyrenians combat social isolation through community activities

06-11-2018 by cy-admin

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…

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: baking, community cook club, cyrenians, elderly, Golden Years, older people, social group, viewpoint housing

Cyrenians Golden Years Befriender is a GameChanger for Ralph

03-11-2018 by cy-admin

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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Filed Under: News Tagged With: befriender, befriending, community cook club, cyrenians, edinburgh, gamechanger, Golden Years, hibs, older people, ralph, stories, Volunteer, Volunteering

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