Fancy a natter? Corby Core man Joe is ready to dial your number for a lockdown chat

The Core at Corby Cube has invited members of the public,who are tired of Zoom and Facetime to pick up the phone for a good, old-fashioned chit chat.

Director Joe Flavin has offered his services for the new Core Calls campaign, to stay connected with audiences during the lockdown.

The Core team are going analogue and are encouraging people to briefly turn off their computers and pick up the phone for a chat with Joe.

Joe Flavin said: "We think this is a great way to continue communication with anyone who is starting to feel jaded by technology or indeed who hasn’t got access to it but still wants to connect.

"Whilst acknowledging that there is a lot of positivity in relation to online activity, and its ability to keep people in touch and connected, we feel that it's important too to have a means of communication that isn’t necessarily reliant on computers and broadband.

"You don’t have to be in a vulnerable position to call this number. It’s a way to have a chat, pass the time, talk to someone about creative things, hopes and indeed fears - if that is where you are at.

"But it isn’t a frontline service as provided by the council, it’s a service for those in the middle and should feel completely accessible and fun to call."

Callers will be able to chat about the day, their favourite shows they might have seen at the Core or might like to see in the future or share how they are feeling under lockdown.

To chat to Joe people should call 01536 470479. Callers must be 18 or over.

Calls are strictly private and confidential. Lines open 12pm noon to 6pm Monday to Friday.

People who need to save phone credit, will be called back after the initial call.

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