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\u201cI was very proud when I won, but I felt I was accepting it on behalf of our whole charity. It gave us a good opportunity to speak about Good Neighbours, and more people were able to find out about the great work that we do,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was always brought up to be nice and respectful to others, so this award was just a testament to my upbringing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image: Alison Gibbons with her Volunteer of the year award. <\/strong>Credit: Joe Hearn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Wanting to remain active after giving up football and golf, Brian Horne, 78, began volunteering for Good Neighbours in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI meet with a gentleman every week, help him get his shopping, and then I sit and chat with him about his day. He is in assisted living but tries to keep his independence as much as he can, and without me, he wouldn\u2019t be able to leave his home,\u201d said Mr Horne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe more I speak with colleagues; I realise there are a lot of people who are lonely and unable to get themselves out and about. I look forward to meeting with him every week and without being smug about it, makes you feel like you\u2019re making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaking people aware of the scheme and attracting more volunteers is what we need to do, and now we’ve extended into Rhiwbina, a lot more people can benefit.” <\/p>\n\n\n
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The annual tea party held for clients of Good Neighbours.<\/strong> Credit: Rosemary Mathews<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA report by Cardiff Partnership found that the percentage of over 65s in Cardiff is set to increase by 15.7% over the next 10 years and will account for around 15.8% of the entire population – meaning Good Neighbour schemes will be vital in the future to ensure our most vulnerable and elderly in the north of Cardiff are taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIf you wish to become a volunteer or a client, you can contact them by emailing gninc.org.uk or by calling 029 2075 0751<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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