October brings shorter days, cooler nights, and often the temptation to stay at home rather than put on outdoor clothes to visit a friend or attend a club meeting. It’s understandable, and no one wants to risk a fall on an icy patch and end up in Accident and Emergency with a broken hip. But it’s important to maintain our social lives, which play a vital role in both physical and mental health.
You don’t always have to walk – there are taxis, and the Action Centre runs an excellent car scheme as well as other valuable services. The Action Centre is on Canal Street in Retford and is open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm. You can call them on 01777 709650 or visit http://www.bassetlawactioncentre.org.ukto find out more about the services they offer, particularly for older Bassetlaw residents.