On September 16 the Public Health department, while working with partner organisations, have organised an ‘Intergenerational Day’ at the Thrunscoe centre, Cleethorpes.

On September 16 the Public Health department, while working with partner organisations, have organised an ‘Intergenerational Day’ at the Thrunscoe centre, Cleethorpes.

The event will promote the ways that people can volunteer to work with other members of their community. In particular, the team hope to inspire people of different ages to share ideas, learn from and support each other.

There are a number of ways that people of different ages can volunteer to help. Some examples of the activities available include; supporting growing clubs and cookery groups, visiting schools to read to children or helping out on school trips.

Volunteering for such projects can help people to gain valuable experience. They also provide a fantastic way to be social and improve your physical and mental health.

By working together different generations can have a positive impact on their communities. Intergenerational working builds stronger, more inclusive communities and such projects help to regenerate older neighbourhoods.

On the day the Specialist Health Promotion Service will be on hand to offer support and advice. They have put together a ‘Intergenerational Practice Booklet’ that can be picked up for free and offers guidance on setting up projects in your own community.

Councillor Hocknell, the portfolio holder for healthier communities and adult social care, said:
“It’s such a simple idea, but it can make such a huge difference. There’s a lot to be learnt from those younger and older than us. Volunteering for projects like this, provide a great way to learn while making a real difference to the places you live.”