Friendship Circle of Manchester, UK, volunteer buddies and the residents of Langdon College and community brightened up the days of the residents of Parklands, Newlands and Heathlands old age homes last week when they delivered homemade Rosh Hashanah gift bags.
The volunteers and their buddies had great fun making up the gift packs and felt amazing that they were able to bring such joy to the residents.
In her own words, Hannah Mandel, one of the participants said, “I’m really, really happy I went with The Friendship Circle to Heathlands to give Rosh Hashanah gifts to the residents. When I gave one to a woman there, she thanked me and gave me a hug and kiss on cheek. I feel so flattered right now!”
The Friendship Circle aims to improve the social lives of people with special needs in the Manchester Jewish Community through organised social programmes and a volunteer based buddying scheme. Activities include craft and activity sessions, cookery programmes, days and nights out, Yomtov parties and Shabbat meals.
Over the next few weeks, besides for their 4-5 weekly programs, a trip to Blackpool is planned together with Landon residents, as well as their annual Sukkot party, which this year has an exciting African theme.
Great to see the brilliant work you do over there in Manchester – We love you
goooooo goodmans you rock the house, go brucks your amazing, and most of all keep up the good work,
Dont go under lcaim! or you might turn Hupside down!
Esty! You are amazing.
Hashem should shower His brochos on you and your family
yaakov we miss ur food 🙂
You”ve do a great job!!!!
F.C. is amazing… keep up the AWESOME work Esty!