As many of you know I am part of the small but perfectly formed 'The Together Project'. We work with an aim to unite communities through joyful intergenerational activity - which in a nutshell mans we make fun things happen for those that need a bit of joy in their lives.

I think, having lived through the pandemic we can all relate to a feeling of loneliness but for some in society loneliness is a way of life. The people that experience loneliness have lived rich and fulfilling lives but simply as a result of getting older they have been deprioritised by society.

So next May, I'm getting fit for my 40's, 10 years after I last ran the Hackney Half to raise money to help support the work that we do. And as you all know if you've ever been for a drink with me - this isn't paying me a huge salary it all goes directly to fund JOY!