Hadston House Youth & Community Projects is celebrating five years of Amy Spriggs in her role supporting older people across coastal communities.

From Amble, Hadston and Broomhill to Warkworth, Widdrington and the surrounding villages, she has become a familiar and friendly face to hundreds of older residents – helping to develop services that tackle loneliness and isolation, encourage people to stay active and connected, and provide practical support to those who need it.

Amy first joined the organisation as a young apprentice living in Amble.

Five years on, she plays a central role in co-ordinating and delivering Hadston House’s growing programme of services for older people.

These include the organisation’s Meals on Wheels service, delivering hot and nutritious meals directly to people in their own homes across the coastal area, alongside Friendship and Luncheon Clubs, coffee mornings, Sit & Get Fit sessions, book clubs, community activities, day trips, social events and seasonal celebrations.

Amy said: “I came to Hadston House as a young apprentice from Amble and could never have imagined where that opportunity would take me.

“The best part of my job is the people. Whether it is delivering a meal, having a chat over a cup of tea, organising a trip or seeing somebody make new friends at one of our groups, you realise how important these services can be.”

John Shepherd, site lead of Hadston House Youth & Community Projects, said: “Amy’s journey is exactly what community organisations like Hadston House should be about – giving a young person an opportunity and supporting them to develop into someone who is now making a real difference to hundreds of people across our communities.”