Struan King, Kenneth Watt and Barry Black, senior Aberdeen City Youth Councillors, are encouraging young people to clear the paths of older neighbours in order to prevent them from becoming ‘snowed in’ this week.
Struan King, vice-chair, said:
“Even the smallest amount of snow, which quickly turns to ice, can force an elderly person to become housebound for days. Clearing their front paths and a small section of their pavement is a rewarding activity for both your neighbour and you.
“I get up half an hour earlier on snowy days and ensure my older neighbours are able to get from their front door to the pavement which is cleared by council gritters. A small amount of time from me makes a big difference to them – allowing them to go to the shops and visit friends – and I would encourage young people across the city to join me in doing so.”
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