Hi,
Sorry to bump a thread this old but.....
wondered if anyone could help me out..
My mum, who is an absolutely wonderful (young 67 year old) woman who lives in Falmouth, is desperately in need of some socializing or company. Dad died recently (in June) & I have tried everything to help her get out & about & make some well needed friends, however unfortunately I live in Gloucester, so its not exactly easy ! She has only lived there 3 years & retired there because dad was from Falmouth, but now he's passed away she hasn't really got any friends.
So far she has tried volunteering in a charity shop, but they stuck her in a back steam room alone all day ! I have contacted the Cornish social group twice but got no reply & 'singlestrollers' as she loves to walk, (especially with her dog) along the coast, have coffee's, lunches, glass or three of red wine & foriegn foods, but they said because she didn't drive, she couldn't get to meeting places....no suggestion of getting anyone else in Falmouth to car/petrol share with her, they just wouldn't help.
I am just getting a little concerned about her now as she's getting quite isolated & lonely with winter coming in things can only get worse.....so my question is can anyone there come up with any suggestions for me ? have thought about something with kids as she is great with my 3 who are 16, 2½ & 1½, but really don't know where to start ???
Thanks