Haydays, Member Group of the Year

That the House congratulates Haydays on being named Member Group of the Year by Age Scotland on Tuesday 3 October; understands that for over twenty years Haydays has provided educational, creative, and active events for people over the age of fifty in St Andrews, and has grown to over 170 members; notes that its activities include a cafe with home baking where members can relax and socialise, join in arts and crafts sessions, ukulele tuition, and tai-chi; recognises the vital role of Haydays and similar organisations in reducing loneliness and isolation amongst people over the age of fifty; further understands that Haydays overcame considerable difficulties, including the sudden closure of its original venue, and restrictions during the covid pandemic; commends the local volunteer tutors who lead Haydays’ activities, and its committee members and other volunteers for their commitment of the group’s work; endorses the group’s motto, that you don’t stop playing when you get old, you get old when you stop playing; and wishes all members of Haydays continued success in their varied programme of activities.