5 years ago I went to visit Terrence who had spent 20 Christmases on his own. He really struggled with loneliness but started volunteering with @age_uk in 2014 and it changed his life.
I caught up with Terrence again this week. He is 83 now and still going strong but struggling with his health and dealing with a lot of pain. The good news is, a few weeks ago he got his award for 10 years of service at Age UK🎯
He is spending the 25th December with his friend Andrew this year and wants to wish everyone a great Christmas.
Loneliness remains a huge problem for hundreds and thousands of people in the UK. What I learned from Terrence is that if we all looked out for a neighbour who is on their own we have the ability to make a massive difference ❤️🎄
I’ve had everything electronic I own in the queue for Oasis tickets – even the kettle and toaster!! I’ll have to admit defeat and maybe sit outside the stadium? At least I saw them in the 90’s-give someone else a chance I guess! Fred Perry t-shirt back in the cupboard now!
Stick him on the back pages ⚽️
Ok… it’s not the best football in history but let’s just enjoy the win.
Room for improvement but #England have found a way in every game and that’s all that matters
#EURO2024
Every #DDay I come back to Harry Billinge ❤️
If you’re tempted to moan about something meaningless or complain today… watch Harry and think about what he, and many others, went through for the freedoms we all too often take for granted.
There aren’t many of those heroes left but they have so much to teach us.
We’ll be playing music to commemorate the anniversary throughout the day on @ClassicFM
#DDay80 #LestWeForget
Great night last night seeing @simon_reeve
Warm, funny, challenging, engaging with a big heart for both the world we live in and the people he meets. If you get a chance go and see him - and catch his documentaries to see our world differently 😎
@Bethalma7 And look at the alternative! Surely America you can do much better than this?? You should be leading and instead we are all astounded at what’s going on over there!🙁🥲
There are plenty of beautiful sentiments around today but I am always drawn back to the words of Harry Billinge.
A remarkable man from a generation who gave so much. He will always be a hero ❤️
#RemembanceDay#Remembrance
How incredibly sad to hear about the death of Matthew Perry.
Heartbreaking to think that someone who made so many laugh in ‘Friends’, passed away on his own.
Fame can be a cruel beast.