He puts his finger on a key reason why more and more organisations are running projects that bridge the generation gap. These projects can help overcome stereotypes and prejudices that exist between the generations, just as between communities. Enthusiasts for intergenerational work also point to the wider benefits that match closely to some key government and youth work priorities - not least social inclusion, reducing fear of crime, citizenship and community development.
Celeste Watkins is an intergenerational community development worker at the Beth Johnson Foundation, which works to find new ways to develop the status of older people. She also hosts the Centre for Intergenerational Practice, and has run a scheme in Staffordshire that brings young and old together for joint projects lasting for more than 15 sessions.
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