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In this little Cornish village,we have a wonderful community spirit,everyone helping those in need at these uncertain times.Even when out for a daily walk.I meet people ,at a safe distance of course,that I don't really know and everyone asks if you are ok or do you need help in any way.It is so important to stay connected and not to feel alone and forgotten.I hope we will all remember when this is over how important it is to care.

I think a lot of people now after we get our of lockdown will see family and loved ones in a different light and not take for granted they will be here for years to come. Too many people just focused on them self but now see how important it is to stay connected.

It’s very important for people of all ages to feel part of the community and help each other whenever they can, more now than ever.

The coronavirus has shown us how important it is for people to look after other members of their community, regardless of age. That is especially true of the elderly, who may live alone and can't meet up with family at the moment.

Community connection makes both the individual person and the community itself blossom

It is very important for people to keep connected with their community. My mother in law is 79 and self isolating and she is finding it very hard not seeing family or her friends that she met on a regular basis at local community groups.

It is so important, in times likes these a lot of people do realise that. staying connected to your community helps so many people around you. I just hope that sense of community will also last when this is over!!

I think it's very important, when people feel connected to those around them they feel like they belong and feel accepted and much more happier.

Very important - we have an older neighbour, who has family near by, but we've told him he can call us at any time. I hope someone would do the same thing for us if the need ever arose.

Very important, it could really add a few years to someone's life.

I think it's very important for every age to create and reinforce feelings of community and civic responsibility in order to nurture empathy and connection.

It's vital for our and others safety and wellbeing.

Everyone needs to be connected to their community because they will then, hopefully, have more inclination to help their community and to do their best for everyone they know. Especially important at the moment.

Very important to feel part of a community. Otherwise you become isolated and this has detrimental effect on mental health. Particularly important during the current pandemic

Very important. It’s great to see my community of all ages helping each other. I’ve been helping with shopping and others have helped me get the necessary PPE so I can support people recently discharged from hospital and preventing hospital admissions.

I think it is very important for people of all ages to feel connected to their community. It is better for everyone's mental health - and physical health. At the moment communities are coming together more than they have for a very long time and I do hope the extra concern and co-operation which is going on will continue in the future.

It's very important for mental health! I live in a very rurual area so seeing people is really valuble to me. I love to feel part of a community

Very important - to learn from each other and share wisdom, experience & knowledge

I think it is very important for people of all ages to feel connected to their community because connecting with others is now proven by research to be good for our moods, and even our physical health.

It is very important as people should be there for each other and be proud of their community. Its easy in this day and age to be so concerned with yourself you forget what overs are going through.

A caring sharing community of all ages makes for a better life for everybody. We have a fantastic what's app group on our street making it so easy to give and get help and support across the ages.

we are all ages in our street, from 93 to 2 months.
I love the mix of ages and life experiences

connections are neccesary for everyone, i feel that the lockdown has made me realise i want to strengthen these.

Extremely important.

It doesn't matter how young or old you may be. Everyone needs someone and the sense of belonging to a community goes a long way to lifting your spirits if feeling lonely.It is also a way to find and make new friends.