Barbara Peirson The Silver Line is a wonderful free telephone service run by charity Age Co, where volunteers provide friendship and conversation 24 hours a day (7 days a week) to anyone over 55 who is feeling isolated or lonely. A wonderful way for nonstop chatterboxes to help their community, many people (especially if they…
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how to protect our historic canals
Barbara Peirson England’s Midland counties are full of canals, a throwback to the days before the Industrial Revolution. When lorries or trains were not yet invented, goods would be shipped by canal to London. Today most canals are simply for leisure use – either for boating or riverside walks. But all canals still are home…
how to help find lost pets
James Bartholomew There are thousands of pets that get lost each year. Thankfully some return home, but others do not. One of the few times when Facebook is helpful or set a boundary for your area and use a Next Door account to report lost and found pets. Check your home and local areas, and…
how to become a volunteer dog walker
Salvina Felice Many people love to walk dogs, but perhaps are not in a position to adopt or foster a dog due to various lifestyles or circumstances. But many people who perhaps adopted a dog and then became ill, are no longer able to walk their dogs, who often are happier remaining with their human…