Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Age Concern has been active for over 50 years and aims to provide the elderly within our community with the opportunity to socialise and participate in activities that benefit their wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Since covid this has become even more important as many people have become more isolated and have a fear of going out. We meet weekly in Bridgend Community centre and aim to provide excursions twice a year.
Project Description
Members state that the excursions we provide are an important part of the group as they feel inc!uded in an activity which they would not be able to participate in otherwise. We would be unable to provide this without funding such as the locality PB. We have been fortunate enough to receive this previously and provided a fantastic days out to Cumnock Factory Outlet and a meal at Romeo and Ju!iets.
We would like to apply for funding to provide another 2 trips next year which will be chosen by the members of the grouo. We therefore require £1000 which will cover the approximate cost of the bus at £500 and approximate cost of the meal at £500
Our committee aim to provide either two small trips or one trip and a meal out.
These excursions encourage our elderly people to enjoy company and reduce social isolation and improve their general wellbeing.
Location: Kilbirnie and Glengarnock
Proposed on behalf of: Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Age Concern
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