Many people complain that the country has lost its sense of community over recent years, and it is true that, outwardly at least, we place less value than we used to on the importance of friends and relatives.
In order to regain this sense of togetherness, it is important that we play our bit for society by arranging and taking part in community activities, especially ones that are directly benefiting our fellow men, such as the vulnerable and needy.
One example of this is to organise a local Health Day where, funds allowing, the local community nurses will arrange a health check for local people, so that they can monitor heart rate and blood pressure, as well as teaching people to use a blood pressure click here for information , and offering a cup of tea and friendly advice. (more...)