Author Archives: Mark

The power of a simple human connection

The power of a simple human connection

On 25th November The Silver Line celebrates its fifth birthday. In just five years, this confidential, 24-hour helpline for vulnerable and isolated older people, open every single day and night of the ...
Serving up opportunities to learn

Serving up opportunities to learn

A community cafe in Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire is serving up coffee and lunch with a conscience. The Blend-In Cafe at the Salvation Army’s George Steven Centre is open to the public and doubles as a ...
Letters that change lives

Letters that change lives

Shortly after Brian Greenley was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, he was introduced to Alison Hitchcock, who surprised herself by offering to write to him throughout his treatment, even though she had o ...