Never underestimate the positive power of a random act of kindness!
This is a great video of one person's random acts of kindness for inspiration RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS FILM
Here are a few examples we liked and would encourage you to think about....
This is a great video of one person's random acts of kindness for inspiration RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS FILM
Here are a few examples we liked and would encourage you to think about....
Look out for those you know are vulnerable and offer to help
We are surrounded by people who may not be as well as we are. People who are older, people living with long term condition, people with poor mental ill health. If you know people who might need some help or support, why not ask them. If you don’t feel able, maybe you could print this contact form off, fill it in with your details and drop it through a neighbour’s door.
We are surrounded by people who may not be as well as we are. People who are older, people living with long term condition, people with poor mental ill health. If you know people who might need some help or support, why not ask them. If you don’t feel able, maybe you could print this contact form off, fill it in with your details and drop it through a neighbour’s door.
Donate something to your local food-bank
Food banks are a life line to a lot of people in communities throughout Highland but they are struggling to get basis items like pasta, rice and tinned goods. Why not get in touch with your food bank to understand how you can help, vulnerable people didn't stop being vulnerable when COVID-19 broke out - unfortunately more people became in need of this type of assistance.
The Highland Food bank, run by Blythswood is one example and their contact details are below but you can check your local food back on our community action register.
Highland Foodbank General Enquiries: Tel: 01463 717630 / 07875 332696 Email: [email protected]
Food banks are a life line to a lot of people in communities throughout Highland but they are struggling to get basis items like pasta, rice and tinned goods. Why not get in touch with your food bank to understand how you can help, vulnerable people didn't stop being vulnerable when COVID-19 broke out - unfortunately more people became in need of this type of assistance.
The Highland Food bank, run by Blythswood is one example and their contact details are below but you can check your local food back on our community action register.
Highland Foodbank General Enquiries: Tel: 01463 717630 / 07875 332696 Email: [email protected]
Get creative in your windows
Kids are decorating rainbows for display in windows up and down the UK, but its not just for kids! Why not think about adding your own artistic impression of hope to your communities growing art gallery... you would be surprised how much that will make a difference to people passing and how unifying it can be. Artistic talent isn't necessary!
Kids are decorating rainbows for display in windows up and down the UK, but its not just for kids! Why not think about adding your own artistic impression of hope to your communities growing art gallery... you would be surprised how much that will make a difference to people passing and how unifying it can be. Artistic talent isn't necessary!
Catch up with friends
We have surely all either said it or thought it... 'I need to get in touch with'. Well here is your chance and as its likely that most of us will have a little more time on our hands and possibly a need for more human connectivity why not think about calling, texting or emailing a friend you haven't spoke to for a while.
We have surely all either said it or thought it... 'I need to get in touch with'. Well here is your chance and as its likely that most of us will have a little more time on our hands and possibly a need for more human connectivity why not think about calling, texting or emailing a friend you haven't spoke to for a while.
Do you have a talent or skill you can share?
Do you have a voice that makes an Angel weep? Can you lead a class in a mediation which would rock their soul? Are you able to read a bedtime story with an OSCR worthy performance?
You don't need to be in close contact with people to share these amazing skills. Why not take your talent into your garden, film it and share it with friends and family, or better yet share it with the world... here are a few things we would love to see:
- a cooking lesson for your favourite dish
- how do you knit a scarf, its possible we might need one when we are allowed back out
- a rendition of you canny shove your grannie aff a bus - which includes why you can shove your other granny aff a bus
- the best domino falling pattern you are able to achieve
- a sketching class
- a wine* tasting workshop (its possible that this could be substituted for other beverages)
- An explanation on how to keep houseplants alive, its something we are struggling to manage....
- how to hand build a clay pot
- salt dough ideas for kids (that actually work)
- home science projects that impress kids and don't wreck the house
Do you have a voice that makes an Angel weep? Can you lead a class in a mediation which would rock their soul? Are you able to read a bedtime story with an OSCR worthy performance?
You don't need to be in close contact with people to share these amazing skills. Why not take your talent into your garden, film it and share it with friends and family, or better yet share it with the world... here are a few things we would love to see:
- a cooking lesson for your favourite dish
- how do you knit a scarf, its possible we might need one when we are allowed back out
- a rendition of you canny shove your grannie aff a bus - which includes why you can shove your other granny aff a bus
- the best domino falling pattern you are able to achieve
- a sketching class
- a wine* tasting workshop (its possible that this could be substituted for other beverages)
- An explanation on how to keep houseplants alive, its something we are struggling to manage....
- how to hand build a clay pot
- salt dough ideas for kids (that actually work)
- home science projects that impress kids and don't wreck the house
Share a photo that makes you laugh with a friend or family member
Send a photo that makes you laugh via text or online with a friend or family member to brighten their day. Maybe get your kids to record a message for Granny or their Uncle.
Send a photo that makes you laugh via text or online with a friend or family member to brighten their day. Maybe get your kids to record a message for Granny or their Uncle.
Donate your unused nappies/tinned food/games/books....
Do you have any of the items running low in shops like nappies, toilet roll and vegetables? If you have surplus items then think about donating them through social media or through a local community group.
Do you have any of the items running low in shops like nappies, toilet roll and vegetables? If you have surplus items then think about donating them through social media or through a local community group.
Buy Forward
Not everyone will be able to, but for those who can please consider buying a voucher from your local hairdresser, beautician, barber, gardener or other local store to help them through this period. Self employed people and owners of small businesses are going to struggle the most through this period.
Not everyone will be able to, but for those who can please consider buying a voucher from your local hairdresser, beautician, barber, gardener or other local store to help them through this period. Self employed people and owners of small businesses are going to struggle the most through this period.
