NEIGHBOURS of elderly people who have become isolated are being urged to help bring them back into the community.

This is the appeal from 29-year-old Camilla Marcus-Dew, who is arranging a wartime-themed social event for over-75s in Dorset to coincide with remembrance weekend.

Ms Marcus-Dew said she believes many older people in the area are vulnerable and wants to help put them in touch with support groups and get them involved with activities.

“I am very lucky to have a grandmother in her 90s who has an excellent support network,” she added.

However, there are many people who will have no contact with anyone for days or even weeks on end.

“I want people to reach out to their friends and neighbours and bring them along.

“If they have been lonely I want them to know there is a possibility to end that cycle and a possibility for change.

“Remembrance Sunday is a time when people often think about people from their past and I think an opportune time to bring them together in this way.”

The afternoon will include tea, cakes, games, music and dancing as well as information about local groups and activities for people to join.

Representatives of groups including Age Concern, Help and Care and Wayfinder are also scheduled to attend.

The event has been arranged for the afternoon of November 8 at Portfield Hall.

To book tickets, email wartime_social@outlook.com.