ELDERLY and isolated people were brought together to prepare for a huge celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday in Winsford.


Community Compass, the new Brightlife-funded social enterprise helping to reduce loneliness among older people in Winsford and the surrounding areas, held a royal birthday bash at the Dingle Centre in High Street on Monday, June 13.


And in the run-up to the event, Community Compass ran free, weekly activity sessions where older people can try everything from knitting and sewing to creative writing and painting.


Yvonne Boyle, Community Compass co-founder, added: “We're absolutely thrilled about how many people have come along to the activity sessions ahead of the Queen’s Birthday celebration.


“For some of them, it’s the first social activity they have been part of in a long time, so it’s really helping to rebuild their confidence. Everyone has been working hard to make sure that the party is a success, and we are all looking forward to the main event.”