Story of Active and in Touch Frome 2011-2021 e-bog

The coronavirus pandemic has not only been terrifying-it has been revealing. In April 2020, Oliver Dowden, a member of parliament in the United Kingdom, said, "e;Coronavirus and social distancing have forced all of us to look loneliness in the eye. Recognizing the signs and tackling the stigma has never been more important."e;The Story of Active and In Touch Frome recounts the extraordinary way "e;a whim of an idea"e; was planted in the local community of Frome in eastern Somerset, England, in 2011. The following decade witnessed a series of serendipitous moments that prepared a local charity to confront the unimaginable challenges of the pandemic. In June, A&IT received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the United Kingdom. Although this story focuses upon a local charity, it highlights how every community can muster the courage to "e;look loneliness in the eye"e; and help to build greater community cohesion.