The Young Ones, In Heart & Mind

Betty is 90 years young.

And every year she enjoys

going to her old age pensioners

Christmas Show and meal with

all her pals at the local church hall

club. They are called "The Young Ones

In heart and mind club".

They all range from 65 to 97 years

of age. Both men and women.

Who enjoying mixing with others,

and finding a reason to get out and

about. As well for someone to be less

alone. As their other half has

passed away. And their grown-up

kids. Live in fear of parts of the country,

or abroad.

Oh don't get me wrong they

phone them regularly, Visit when can.

And send gifts for Christmas and Birthdays.

But they are loyal members of their little

groups.

This year they went to A Pantomime. I know

most would think, why would old people want

to go to a Panto?  Well, they wanted to and did.

All 30 of them. And loved it.

And for Christmas Dinner, they are going to a

fancy hotel uptown. And getting all the courses

with a sherry and a cup of coffee or tea.

They pay a small percentage towards these occasions and

the local council contributes towards the rest and

that includes a minibus to take and bring them home.

Well actually to the church hall. Where the group is based.

Rest of the years, the watch movies in the church hall, go strolling

around the local beautiful parks and have Sunday dinners

made by local volunteers for them every weekend.