Elaine’s Story “It me feel quite emotional that someone who didn’t know me cared enough to get in touch”
Elaine talks about how how Lincoln City have helped here through ‘such strange and difficult times
“My first contact from Lincoln City Foundation was a phone call in May during lockdown asking me if I was ok and how I was coping. It made me feel quite emotional that someone who didn’t know me cared enough to get in touch during such a strange and difficult time. After our conversation I then received their activity booklets, including my favourite Sudoku, and there were invitations to join in walks, meetings and learn new skills.
I began going to the LNER stadium to meet up with others. I cannot praise the staff enough for their warm and friendly welcome which immediately made me feel at ease. I found it so enjoyable meeting new people and also having the opportunity to be in the stadium, which only a football fan could totally understand how much I’ve missed it!
I’ve also tried learning a new skill, Aikido, which has really tested my concentration skills. It is helping me to try to follow instructions, improve my balance, and think about the positioning of left/right limbs, rather difficult for me! But above all I feel so much better about myself and proud that I’m doing something completely different. Nev is incredibly patient and we can laugh at some attempts, which to me is the best medicine of all. He is an inspirational teacher who is very encouraging and realistic. He also shares words of wisdom not only relate to our learning but every day life. I’m also getting essential exercise outside in our local park and again meeting new people.
So thanks to the Foundation Thursday and Friday have now given me a new purpose to my life that I look forward to so much. I also feel a sense of belonging and being part of a caring community. More importantly I know that if I’m feeling down or anxious I can get in touch with them which to me is an extremely reassuring support
I would like to thank Lincoln City Foundation for enhancing my life and for the care and support they are showing to help our local community.”
