Project tackles loneliness in Kimberworth Park

RESIDENTS young and old came together to back a project aimed at tackling isolation and loneliness.

Kimberworth Park Community Partnership (KPCP) has been awarded a grant of

£484,780 from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for its new Opening Doors Project.

The initiative aims to provide support and opportunities for young people, families and older people over the next five years.

It was launched last Tuesday with a morning of activities at the Chislett Centre, with the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Maggie Clark, formally kicking the project off.

Representatives from Rotherham children’s centres, local art and creative writing groups, Rotherham Citizens Advice, Rotherham Borough Council’s Adult Learning team, the WEA, walking groups, Active Rotherham, alcohol programme the Lifeline Project and repairs firm Mears Morrison all provided activities and information stalls and went along to offer support.

Activities included crafts, hedgehog house making, Boccia and a “community tree” celebrating good neighbour stories.

The Opening Doors project are keen to hear from anyone who feels they may benefit from this project or would like to volunteer.

The team can be contacted at The Chislett Centre on Kimberworth Park Road or on 01709 559805.