Long Buckby invited to spread 100 acts of kindness for World Kindness Day

Long Buckby hypnotherapist Frances B. Lafferty has teamed up with Sam Holst at Buckby Library & Hub to encourage local people to brighten someone’s day through small acts of kindness.

Frances B. Lafferty, of Lafferty Hypnotherapy, has created “100 Acts of Kindness, One Community” to celebrate World Kindness Day on Friday, 13 November.

The initiative invites adults and children to take a kindness challenge card from the library and put its simple suggestion into practice. The aim is to inspire 100 acts of kindness across the community.

There are two sets of cards, with ten different challenges for adults and ten for children. Each offers an easy way to show care, appreciation or encouragement, without needing to spend money.

Adult challenges include checking in on someone they have not spoken to recently, offering a helping hand and listening to someone without rushing them.

Children’s missions include drawing a happy picture for someone, inviting someone to join a game and thanking someone who helps them. Both sets also encourage people to show kindness to themselves.

Frances said: “Kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s taking a moment to listen, letting someone know you appreciate them, or helping someone feel included.

“I wanted to create something simple that adults and children could take away and use in everyday life. You may never know how much a small act of kindness means to the person receiving it.

“My hope is that these cards will spark conversations, bring a few extra smiles and remind people that they can make a positive difference in their own community.”

Frances supports adults and children with confidence and emotional wellbeing through her hypnotherapy practice in Long Buckby and online. She has a particular focus on Supporting Dyslexic Minds, helping people feel understood and more confident in themselves.

The kindness project brings that message of care and understanding into the wider community, with an invitation for everyone to get involved.

Residents are encouraged to visit Buckby Library & Hub, take a card and help spread a little kindness.