[Margaret Pilkington]

I have lived in our street for more than 40 years....so all of us have grown old together(we helped one another out in the past and are still doing so)......however I find the new younger folk can be quite insular......I speak to say 'Hello', but most of them will just nod or smile....they do not engage in a conversation.
I am not sure if they are too busy, or if they think we oldies are nosey......they are quite happy for us to take in their bulky parcels.....but to talk to......No, they don't much go for that.
The sense of community in the street is dying with each elderly person. I find that really sad.