A RETIREMENT village is encouraging the elderly to make new friends to help combat loneliness.

Didcot retirees are invited to a ‘friendship Friday’ event at the Williams Place retirement development on Friday March 27 from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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The McCarthy and Stone retirement development ‘friendship Friday’ aims to provide a vital friendship link for older people in and around Didcot who may be experiencing loneliness or are feeling isolated.

McCarthy and stone hope the event will support retirees to maintain their independence and help them engage in activities.