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Pay it Forward Day – Saturday, 28 April 2018

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This is the eighth year the UK is officially celebrating Pay it Forward Day.  On Saturday, 28 April 2018, people will be invited to join a worldwide movement in performing random acts of kindness to three or more people and asking those people to do the same.

The idea of Pay it Forward Day comes from the novel, and subsequent film, Pay it Forward which tells the story of a young boy who does three good deeds for others in need. All the child asks in return is that they pass on the good deed to three other people and keep the cycle going.

Anyone can participate in Pay it Forward Day – all you need to do is do something for someone else without expecting anything in return. Ideas include:-

  • Buy someone a coffee
  • Take a neighbour’s dog for a walk
  • Pick up some shopping for an elderly or vulnerable neighbour
  • Leave positive feedback if you’ve received a good service from someone
  • Offer to babysit for a friend
  • Have a clear-out and donate items to charity
  • Help someone to cross the road
  • Pay for someone’s parking
  • Collect non-perishable goods and donate them to your local food bank

Remember to ask them to do the same to three more people.

To celebrate and support Pay it Forward a number of events are taking place in Knowsley:-

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Knowsley Pensioners Advocacy and Information Service will be holding an event between 1pm and 3pm at Vee’s Place, 80 Kemble Street in Prescot – an opportunity to bring together the community and provide opportunity to Pay it Forward.

Thursday, 26 April 2018

Knowsley Pensioners Advocacy and Information Service will be holding an event between 1pm and 3pm at Northwood Community Centre in Kirkby – free hand massage tasters are available from 2pm as well as opportunities to Pay it Forward.

Also on Thursday, Knowsley Disability Concern is running a big bingo session from 12pmuntil 2pm at the Caldwell Centre on Tarbock Road, Huyton for adults with learning disabilities, including prizes.  It’s a fun-filled afternoon event to say thank you and to hear about how people will be making new promises to do good deeds for their friends and neighbours and other disabled people in their community. Call Keri on 0151 480 8883 to find out more.

Friday, 27 April 2018

Healthwatch Knowsley and The Old Schoolhouse Community Project are hosting an afternoon tea and dance for the community.  This will take place on Friday, 27 April between 2pm and 4pm at The Old Schoolhouse on St John’s Road in Huyton.  Please book your place in advance by calling 0151 480 9177.  If you need transport to get there, please contact Healthwatch Knowsley who will arrange this for you.

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