Two Kempston residents are behind moves to cheer up their elderly neighbours who have been feeling distinctly lonely during the Covid-19 lock-down.
Melissa of Dennis Road, wanted to do something in memory of Vera, her next door neighbour, who had passed away, aged 102.
She, thought it would be a good idea to send some Christmas cheer in the form of letters and Christmas cards to the older people in her road.
She involved Sim another neighbour and together they arranged for children to design Christmas cards and write letters for the local pensioners.
Between the pair of them they also persuaded McColls to donate some groceries and sweets to lift the spirits of their older neighbours.
It worked – their neighbours are extremely grateful for the extra attention they have been receiving over the past weeks and have really appreciated the children’s letters and cards.
With the donated grocery items Melissa and Sim have made-up 19 ‘goody bags’, it is hoped that they be able to get Father Christmas to deliver the gifts to the elderly.
The spirit of human kindness lives on!
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