Eastwood Loneliness Initiative Ey Up
Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service
Published: January, 2025
The airwaves buzzed with positivity recently as Eastwood residents took to the Radio Nottingham Breakfast Show to share their inspiring stories and community initiatives. Hosted by Inspire Eastwood Library, the event brought together a vibrant crowd eager to tackle the issue of Social Isolation in Eastwood.
“The atmosphere here is electric,” shared one attendee. “So many people have turned up to share their incredible work, it’s truly heartwarming.”
Community Support Eastwood
The event provided a valuable platform for community members to connect, share their experiences, and learn from each other. From support groups to intergenerational projects, the diverse range of initiatives showcased the incredible resilience and creativity of the Eastwood community.
“I am so proud of the people of Eastwood coming together to make a difference,” expressed the event organisers. “This isn’t just about raising awareness of Loneliness in Eastwood, it’s about taking action and building a stronger, more connected community.”
Inspire Eastwood Library generously hosted the event, ensuring attendees were well-refreshed with a spread of delicious biscuits. The organizer encouraged everyone to tune in to the Radio Nottingham Breakfast Show to learn more about the inspiring work happening in Eastwood and how to get involved.
“This event has been incredibly humbling. To be surrounded by such amazing community champions is truly inspiring. Let’s continue to work together to build a more inclusive and connected Eastwood for everyone.”
Loneliness in Eastwood
You can listen to the full Radio Nottingham Breakfast Show here: BBC Sounds
A snippet from Yvonne Gregory, Community Development Worker for RCVS talking about the event:
“It’s been fantastic here today. The energy is incredible, and it’s so inspiring to hear from all these amazing people who are making such a difference in their community. You can really feel the passion and commitment to tackling loneliness in Eastwood. It’s a reminder that we all have a role to play in building a stronger, more connected society.”
Listen to Yvonne, Elaine and Alex talk to Radio Nottingham below:
