Cyrenians Golden Years Baffies & Blankets

CYRENIANS GOLDEN Years, teamed up with Hibernian FC and Hibernian Community Foundation to host their second Gamechanger Baffies & Blankets Big Slipper giveaway lunch at Hibs Stadium.

At the special event around 90 older people were given a free blanket to keep them warm at home. There were other services all providing information and advice on ways to keep homes safe and warm, and everyone was offered a fitting for slippers by a qualified podiatrist.

Amanda Law works on the Golden Years team as

Community Keyworker.

She explained the importance of the new footwear. She said: "A well-fitting pair of slippers goes some way to preventing trips and falls in the home.

The slippers being provided are more like house shoes and are really good quality - we believe everybody deserves the best."

The Gamechanger Lunch is held every Monday in Hibs Stadium at Easter Road, and it is open to all and free to attend.

L-R John McLaughlin, Jess Tullis, Darren Collinson, Sandra Donald and Linda Hannay all from Gilmerton who all received a free blanket