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#kindnessmatters

This collection of posts illustrates the difference that acts of kindness make to others’ lives. Your actions matter and these good news posts show you how.

a rainbow Converse shoe in some long grass.

Stranger comes to the rescue after shoe poo situation.

“Not all heroes wear capes! Big thanks to the taxi driver who helped us out yesterday when 2 minutes into our journey to deliver Boxing Day presents we noticed a smell 💩 ! I must’ve trod in it the night before. I knew there’d be no grass to try & wipe it off where we […]

Tris, a man with light skin tone and short grey hair, standing in a brown jumper with the sleeves rolled up and blue jeans, on a large square. Other people are milling around the square.

Stranger points out left glasses.

Tris was visiting Tirana in Albania with a friend. They sat down on a bench in the main square. When they moved on Tris left his glasses case on the bench by mistake – another person in the square and called out to get his attention. What kindness have you seen this week? Get inspired

Sarah standing in a snowy field wearing pink trousers, black jacket and black woolly hat

Using kindness to cope with down times

This time of year seems to split people into 2 groups with different ways to cope as we head through winter. Some people love the shorter days and darker evenings, loving the whole hygge vibe, snuggly jumpers and hot chocolate. Others find the shorter daylight hours and colder weather put them low. I myself am

a red car viewed from behind and low down.

Van closes door for pedestrian to get past.

I was going along a pathway in a fairly narrow street and up ahead there was a white van parked partly on the path with the drivers door open blocking my way. Before I got there the driver noticed and closed the door so that I could get past. What we love about this story

A view into the worm farm, some worms are visible along with some veggie scraps and lost of bedding for the worms.

Worm farm given to new composter.

“I’ve wanted a worm farm for about a year since I started growing my own and composting. My housemate’s colleague had one that he didn’t use any more and kindly gave it to me, along with the rest of the food, bedding and other bits he had for it – all I had to do

a row of terraced houses behind tall fences. On the roof of a shed behind one of them is a white cat.

Neighbours ease loneliness.

“I live alone and apart from my cat I rarely get into conversation with people. However, I have kind neighbours. The lady next door will wave if we see each other in our kitchen, a nice Polish lady goes to Cornwall occasionally and brings back a beautiful Cornish pasty. I have some Asian neighbours who

a white takeaway box with “turkey, stuffing, potato & pig” written on it and a takeout cup with a hot drink in it.

Takeaway Christmas dinner for sick friend.

Mum was really looking forward to her WI Christmas lunch at a local pub. Unfortunately she came down with a bad cold and wasn’t able to go – although she was feeling better on the day, she didn’t want to spread germs. So that she didn’t miss out, the pub packed up her lunch in

Bournemouth town centre on a sunny day. Some people are sat on a bench to the right. There are some trees and plants and a glass archway in the centre.

Young woman helps elderly lady after missing bus stop.

“I was waiting for the bus in Bournemouth Town Centre when a bus pulled up & an elderly lady got off with her zimmer frame. She was obviously disorientated and had missed her stop because she can’t see in the dark. Luckily there was a lovely young lady in her mid 20s who helped. She phoned

Two small children walking down a street holding hands with two grown ups.

Help with childcare.

“My neighbour has a work / parents evening / child clash so I’m having her 2 for an hour to help out.” This wonderful act of everyday kindness was sent in to us by Kim and I think many of us can agree that helping out with double booking has a huge impact! Get more

A view down the Baker Street tube station platform with a tube train stopped with its doors open.

Seat on the tube

“I saw someone give up their seat for an older passenger on the Tube. At first she said she didn’t need to sit down but the other person insisted and so she said ‘that’s very kind.’” Noticing these moments of kindness is powerful and really good for us too. Commit to noticing more kindness by