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03
Feb 2021
Harrogate's young and old share stories to tackle isolation
Harrogate Neighbours and a Bilton primary school have joined forces to tackle isolation during National Storytelling Week.
Lockdown has left many people of all ages feeling lonely. Studies suggest intergenerational activities can have a positive impact on mental health in both older and younger people.
Older people have been more isolated than ever during lockdown and many younger people who have been unable to attend school have spent more time alone staring at screens.
Harrogate Neighbours, a charity that helps older people, and Richard Taylor Primary School have collaborated by exchanging stories during National Storytelling Week, which ends on Saturday.
Ten pupils from the school will record a short story or poem, which will be played this week to residents looked after by Harrogate Neighbours.
The residents will also record messages about the past for the pupils.
It is hoped the activity will be fun and break down barriers between generations.
Sue Cawthray, chief executive of Harrogate Neighbours, said:
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Andrew Symonds, head teacher at Richard Taylor, said:
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