Summary
Alan Thompson and Jane Innes reconnected at a community hub called Green Synergy in Lincoln, which provides warm spaces and support services. The hub has been supported by a £5,000 grant from National Grid and offers advice, community gardens, and resources like blankets to help local residents. Green Synergy aims to tackle poverty, loneliness, and isolation while improving mental health.
Key Facts
- Alan Thompson and Jane Innes became best friends after meeting at Green Synergy.
- Green Synergy is a community support hub in Lincoln that offers warm spaces and advice sessions.
- The hub received £5,000 from National Grid to support its warm spaces project.
- Green Synergy provides items like blankets and hot water bottles to residents.
- The hub also offers community gardens to help improve mental health and wellbeing.
- It aims to support people living in poverty, loneliness, and isolation.
- Wendy Slater, the community engagement co-ordinator, highlights the hub's trust within the community.
- Slater mentioned that her personal experiences help her connect with and assist others.
