February 22, 2010
A Good Neighbour Scheme in Watlington?
IS THERE A NEED FOR A GOOD NEIGHBOURS SCHEME?
Is your village doing all it can to help each other in times of need? Do neighbours help each other? The idea of a need for a good neighbour support scheme was floated at the last Parish Council meeting and it was agreed that the best way forward was to invite ideas and discussion.
Would you, for example, like to see a scheme in place to support the most vulnerable in Watlington when a situation like the recent Big Freeze comes along? Or a scheme that runs all year? How should such a scheme be organised? Should it just be a transport help scheme or include other support, such as gardening or giving a helping hand, as well?
Whilst a lot of informal support already happens in Watlington, there are occasionally times when people may need a bit of help when there’s bad weather or maybe need a lift somewhere that’s a little difficult to get to.
If you think the village could benefit from a neighbour support scheme which provides assistance such as a lift to the Doctors surgery or trips to the shops or more we would like to hear from you.
Would you use a good neighbour support scheme for help?
Would you like to help your neighbours but not sure how to volunteer to help?
Let us know what you think – even if its only to have a moan that such a scheme should be needed in modern society!
