Old and Lonely in the Countryside

Available for over a year

This week; Rural isolation amongst the elderly is a growing problem across the UK with forecasts putting over 50% of the rural population over 65 by 2030. How can we prevent this huge group of people being cut off and experiencing the devastating effects of loneliness? Follow ten of the country's brightest minds as they gather in the Royal Oak pub, Tetbury. They have just one day to come up with a solution that will convince a panel of local judges - and the locals of the town. Presented by Matthew Taylor and facilitated by Cat Drew from Uscreates. Team One- Rebecca Ford - RSA Paul Randall - Rainbow Zebra Office Furniture Georgina Osman - Tetbury Council Tourism Manager Immy Robinson- Shift Design Aidan Rumble - Design Consultant Team Two- Lil Adair - US Creates Sue Fellows - Police Community Support Officer Rich Gundry - Wonderland Communications Nigel Burton- I-Adapt Rebecca Wilson - Jolly Nice Farm Shop Emma Parnell - Snook Design Expert Witnesses- Robert Sharp - Tetbury Resident Natalie Turner - Centre For Aging Better Judges- Lisa Hepworth - Social Prescriber, Gloucestershire Rural Community Council Penny Williams - Manager, St Marys Day Centre Julia Hasler - Chair, Tetbury Goods Shed Producers- Jordan Dunbar Estelle Doyle Editor- Penny Murphy.