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Very important. At the moment , with not being able to move around the country, your neighbours are the people who are able to help you, and you them.
People all around the country are doing things to help each other, and friendships are being made by being involved in the community.

There is nothing new under the sun, and when we chit chat with others, there is always insight into our own situations to be gleaned and gained - there is a lot to learn from every age group, and when we interact with our community, we grow wiser together.

It keeps you connected mentally and physically. People in strong community networks feel happier and more supported- so vital right now.

I think it’s really important! Especially in times like this. It’s important for us all to feel apart of our own communities. I’ve seen such brilliant community spirit during the pandemic and the importance of community spirit has never been more important x

A community in which the young and the elderly can't communicate is an unhealthy community. In a well-functioning community, older people can remember what it was like to be young, and won't continually find fault with their entertainments and behaviour; youngsters will realise that it's not too bad to be old and that their seniors were once young like them.

Extremely important, I think we all need to feel part of a bigger community, its good to help others and have support when you need it.

It is vital for people of every age to feel connected to their community if we are going to survive as a society. there has been too much emphasis on "looking after number one" or "being famous" or "reaching the top" from politicians, celebrities, media, sportsmen etc. Without community connections we suffer from increase in mental health issues, crime, isolation and lack of kindness and self-worth.

I. Present times vital weather it chatting to neighbours to working in community all important right now

It is vital to keep the community as well as the person happy. It will promote a comfortable safe atmosphere for life.

A community is like an extended family, your connection is already there, all you need to do is take advantage of it.
Some people require encouragement, some do not.

Build on that connection and you will show the benefits of connecting to the community to others.

A community is richer when everybody connects

I think it's up to the individual... some people really need social life and belonging to the community, while others are 'loners' and quite happy with it. everyone is different in their needs.

It's so important for health and mental wellbeing.

When we are connected to a group and feel responsibility for other people, that sense of purpose and meaning encourages us to take better care of ourselves and take fewer risks and also reduces stress

It's really important for everyone in their local community to connect in some way - especially at times like these when such a lot of us are / have been isolating in our own homes. Different generations have so much to offer each other. The answer to the question asked re Damart sizes is 10 - 28.

Hope you all keep very safe and well xx

It is brilliant when young and old are all valued and regarded with respect .We can learn so much from each other and our lives are enriched through coming together to help and support one another.

It's super important, we have a local newsletter that gets delivered telling us all of the goings on in the area which is handy

I think it's incredibly important to have a community spirit people like to feel connected to others it gives a sense of security and you know that you will all help each other out when needed.It makes people feel happier and more settled to know they have a good community.

It is very important to feel in touch with your community. I am 68 years old but at varying times of my life I have isolated and lonely and being part of your community can combat that.

It is very important therefore my kids have created a book swap for older people. They basically send them the list of books what they can swap, the people select what they would like to receive and we deliver the books to their doorsteps. It works so well.

So important. If they don't grow up with it, they will not realise what they are missing when they are older. Its important to help and share with others, especially our neighbours.

I think it is so important to feel connected to their community especially people of different ages, just decades ago it was the norm to know and help everyone in the community but slowly modern life has got in the way/. I think it's essential for wellbeing, to feel part of something bigger and to combat lonliness.

As important as life itself - relationships are central to health and happiness and that means a living network of friends, family, neighbours and delightful acquaintances of all ages.

Very important. We are after all part of the community. No one should feel lonely, whatever age they may be and we can all learn from each other, swap skills, stories etc

Very important. Young at heart springs to mind and that is how we feel as we get older.Treat older people as you would treat anyone else.

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