Friday lunchtime was an absolute pleasure, the Live at Home Scheme is a really worthwhile initiative operated by a number of people from across the district who work to support the quality of life for older people still living in their own homes who may become isolated or lonely. The range of services include friendship/social groups, trips, befriending, phone links and other types of social activities and they rely heavily on volunteers.
This Friday to mark the Methodist Homes charity's 65th birthday anniversary celebrations and the 10th anniversary of the Live at Home scheme and its launch linked to Micklegate Methodist Churchthere was a Tea Dance in the assembly rooms at Pontefract Town Hall, something in the order of one hundred and twenty people gathered for a bite to eat, some tea, cake and a chance to catch up with friends old and new and dance. They also used the event to acknowledge the contributions of a number of volunteers and the applause rolled around the room.
Last year we put a small amount of support cash in to this charity to help them fund their monthly tea dances and this is the first time I have been able to go along and join them.
IT WAS GREAT FUN and incredibly worthwhile. Well done and keep it going, I know lots of people who need this.
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