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Chatty Chairs on tour

Downham Market Library Priory Road, Downham Market

Come and see the Wereham Craft Groups Chatty Chairs at Downham Market Library for 3 days only as part of Loneliness Awareness week. On Wednesday the 12th June Sam Doughty […]

Free

Chatty Chair on tour

Wisbech Library Ely Place, Wisbech

Come and see Emneth Over 6o's Friendship Club chatty chair at Wisbech Library on Monday 10th -Wednesday 12th of June as part of Loneliness Awareness Week. On Tuesday 11th Sam […]

Free

Chatty Chairs on tour

Kings Lynn Library London Road, King's Lynn

Come and see The Monday Club Chatty Chairs at Kings Lynn Library and read the story behind the group and the chairs. They will be here for Loneliness Awareness Week […]

Free
Ongoing

Seaconnections Cafe

EX9 6HF Seachange Devon, Budleigh Salterton

A welcoming and friendly place to connect with others. Complimentary drinks, no charge to attend. A "£5 Special" lunch is available to purchase from Launchpad, or you are welcome to […]

Free

Adopt a Grandparent

If you’d like to join more than 100,000 people in their mission to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness, sign up below. Our thorough matching process via our app will […]

Brew For You

Enquiry Centre University of Dundee Dundee

Staff & students at the University of Dundee get a free tea or coffee at the Enquiry Centre

Free

EDP Training – newsletter info

EDP are highlighting Loneliness Awareness Week to their contacts and staff though their newsletter online, and informing their course trainers.

Welcome Space

St Stephens Church Soundwell Church Road, Soundwell

St Stephens Soundwell holds a monthly Welcome Space in our church room every 2nd and 4th Tuesday between the hours of 9am and 11:30am. Welcome Space is a safe and […]

Free

Hannah More Murial

Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road, Bristol

The wonderful learners at Hannah More Primary School are going to create a Random Acts of Connection Mural. Thinking about connecting colours and lines.

Hannah More Murial

Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road, Bristol

The wonderful learners at Hannah More Primary School are going to create a Random Acts of Connection Mural. Thinking about connecting colours and lines.

Community Connection workshop

st1 5dd Hope Street, Stoke on Trent

In this Community Connection workshop we will: - think about loneliness and division, and share our experiences - explore how we might build connections between people in our communities and […]

Free

Community pantry and cafe meet up

We will be hosting our weekly social cafe which was set up in 2023 to help ease social isolation. You are welcome to come and sit in the cafe where […]

Free

Community pantry and cafe meet up

scowerdons community centre , wickfield grove, sheffield, S12 4TL Wickfield Grove, Sheffield

We will be hosting our weekly social cafe which was set up in 2023 to help ease social isolation. You are welcome to come and sit in the cafe where […]

Free

Coffee Morning

St John's Church, Harleston, Norfolk Broad Street, Harleston

The Harleston Information Plus Befriending Service invites you to join us for tea, coffee and delicious homemade cakes at St John's Church, Harleston.

Free

Participate

Bowls Pavillion - Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IPSWICH IP5 1JF Snape

Relaxed and fun music and heritage workshops for adults in Suffolk. Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians. These sessions will bring […]

Free

Writers’ Hour with London Writers’ Salon

The Library Queen Caroline Street, London

We’re welcoming back London Writers’ Salon to Kindred for an in-person Writers’ Hour. This Writers’ Hour is 2 x 50 minutes of focused, silent time to work on your own […]

£7.21

FACE Coffee Morning

FACE, The Youth Centre Elm Park, Bristol BS34 7PS Elm Park, Filton

FACE (Foundation for Active Community Engagement) Coffee Mornings- Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm These informal mornings are dedicated to people who want to come in and have a natter and join […]

Free

Befriending Service Coffee Morning

st johns church, harleston Broad Street, Harleston

You are invited to join us for tea, coffee and delicious homemade cakes!

Free

🗣Melksham Chatty Cafe🫖

The Poolside Cafe at Melksham Community Campus Market Place, Melksham

For more information see https://thechattycafescheme.co.uk/venue/poolside-cafe/ or contact Jemma Cottrell at fwpoolsidecafe@hotmail.com.

Free

Barn Theatre – make new friends over Coffee, cake & chat

Barn Theatre Barn Theatre, beeches road,, cirencester

The atrium will be open from 10-2pm every day for anyone to pop in for a free cup of coffee/tea and cake. An opportunity to come in, have a chat, […]

Free

Coniston Connect

A social group for over 55's. Transport can be provided. Meal provided. Choice of activities. Come and join our friendly group!

£6

Oasis at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church

Oasis at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church High Street, Chipping Sodbury

The Oasis is a community wellbeing space for people of any faith or none. Situated in the heart of Chipping Sodbury, it's open each weekday from 10am to 2pm and […]

Free
Event Series Route to Grow

Route to Grow

Devonport Park Activity Centre Devonport Park Activity Centre, PLymouth

Routes to grow is aim at addressing the issues of loneliness and isolation. Routeways opens it gardens for you to join us for gardening, refreshments and meeting others. We welcome […]

Quiz Morning

Greystone Library Greystone Road, Antrim

Come along to the Greystone Quiz morning.  Meet new friends, have a laugh and enjoy the fun.

Free

Knit & Natter

Belfast Central Library Royal Avenue, Belfast

Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.

Free

Living Well OT Get Up & Go

Arlbury Road Community Hub Arlbury Road, Northampton

‘Get Up & Go’ is part of a county-wide falls prevention programme providing strength and balance exercise classes for older adults or those who have a fear of falling, have […]

£5.00

Coffee Morning at Finchfield Library

Finchfield Library, White Oak Drive, Wolverhampton, WV3 9AF White Oak Drive, Wolverhampton

Come along to our coffee morning at Finchfield library and get to know people in your local area. Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 10.30am!

Free

Goldies UK Sing&Smile

The Inns Court Community & Family Centre Marshall Walk, Bristol

Why not try your local Goldies Sing&Smile group and join us for a fun and friendly sing-along. Goldies is not a choir, you don’t have to be able to hold […]

£3

Coffee Morning

Gedling Library Wollaton Avenue, Gedling

We will be hosting our monthly coffee morning at Gedling Library where we encourage as many members of the local community to come and join us for a cuppa and […]

Free

The Beehive Centre Lunch Club

the beehive centre The Beehive Centre, 19a Stretford Road, Bristol

Meet new people and enjoy a low cost, 3 course lunch in our friendly community centre, in East Bristol. Anyone is welcome to come along, We have lots of other […]

£5

Lunch Club

Global Room College Hall University of Dundee Dundee

Get away from your desk or study space and bring your lunch to the Global Room and chat with others. Don't fancy a chat but don't want to eat alone? […]

Free

The Beehive Centre Community Gardening Group

Led by our friendly gardener, Jack, this group runs every Thursday (Spring-Autumn). No experience necessary. A great opportunity to meet new people, spend time outdoors, and learn new skills. All […]

Brew For You

Enquiry Centre University of Dundee Dundee

Staff & students at the University of Dundee get a free tea or coffee at the Enquiry Centre

Free

Marmalade Trust Presents Loneliness Awareness Week

Marmalade Trust, Unit 2.3 St Pauls Learning Centre, 94 Grosvenor Rd, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8XJ Grosvenor Road, Bristol

A free 30-minute micro-webinar hosted by Paul Kelly Let's talk loneliness. We all feel lonely sometimes. It’s a normal human emotion. It’s our body’s way of telling us we need […]

Free

Ballyclare Scribblers

Ballyclare Library School Street, Ballyclare

Are you a budding writer or poet? Come along to our new group and meet like-minded people and share ideas. Whether it is your first attempt or you are a seasoned writer […]

Free

Chatty Library

Dungannon Library Market Square, Dungannon

Join in the chat, read the papers or simply relax. Everyone welcome.

Free

Connect North with Agewell

Draperstown Library High Street, Draperstown

Learning to scan QR codes and how to use the Connect North website to locate events in your area.

Free

Great Yarmouth June Creative Socials with Rosy May

St George's Theatre Cafe King Street, Great Yarmouth

Come and celebrate music and movement of the Caribbean! Join Rosy May in sharing dance styles from different countries and learn original choreography from dance show: The Islands. Have fun […]

Free

Knit & Natter

Cregagh Library Cregagh Road, Belfast

Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.

Free

Goldies UK Sing&Smile

Frome Masonic Hall North Parade, Frome

Why not try your local Goldies Sing&Smile group and join us for a fun and friendly sing-along. Goldies is not a choir, you don’t have to be able to hold […]

£3

Flower Power at William Pitt New Canaan

26 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 26 Cherry Street, New Canaan

We will be hosting a community gathering in New Canaan, Connecticut (United States) to create flower arrangements for attendees to gift to fellow community members who can benefit from the […]

Fancy a Cuppa?

Bluebird Care Southend and Rochford, 799 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, SS0 9SY London Road, Southend-on-Sea

Whether you're a neighbour, colleague, or community member, we warmly welcome you to join us. Feel free to bring a friend or family member along to amplify the spirit of […]

Free

Goldies UK Sing&Smile

Emmanuel Church Main Road, Hawkwell

Why not try your local Goldies Sing&Smile group and join us for a fun and friendly sing-along. Goldies is not a choir, you don’t have to be able to hold […]

£3

Happy Café

Happy Cafes are a welcoming space where people can get together over a drink and learn about the techniques for living a more positive and happier life. Happy Café’s provide […]

Free

Living Well OT Wellbeing Group

Eden Close Community Hub Eden Close, Northampton

Come and join us at our FREE wellness group, make new friends and learn more about how you can improve your health and wellbeing. All welcome! We will be adopting […]

Free

Rhyme Time at Wednesfield library

Wednesfield Library, 2 Well Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT Well Lane, Wolverhampton

Join us for the launch of RHYME TIME at Wednesfield library on 11th June as we sing, dance, craft and discover through the magic of books! Bring your little ones […]

Free

All Saints Connect

All Saints Church Springfield Springfield Green, Chelmsford

A space to meet people of all ages and background. All ages encouraged and welcomed to share a cream tea and connect with others.

Free

Knit & Natter

Suffolk Library Stewartstown Road, Belfast

Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.

Free

Coffee Afternoon

4th Floor Temple Point Redcliffe Way Bristol BS1 6NL Redcliffe Way, England

A closed event for employees encouraging them to step away from desks and grab a coffee and take a 30min 'natter break'

You Mental Wellbeing Hub

Walnut Tree Sports Pavilion Walnut Tree Sports Pavilion, Bourton Low, Milton Keynes

Wellbeing Hubs are safe spaces for young people (aged 11-18) to access early intervention and prevention mental health and wellbeing support. Highly-skilled and trained staff and volunteers will be on […]

Free

You Mental Wellbeing Hub

Walnut Tree Sports Pavilion Walnut Tree Sports Pavilion, Bourton Low, Milton Keynes

Wellbeing Hubs are safe spaces for young people (aged 11-18) to access early intervention and prevention mental health and wellbeing support. Highly-skilled and trained staff and volunteers will be on […]

Free

Craft Club

Bethel Chapel Cafe Aqueduct Terrace, Pontrhydyfen

Whatever it is you make, would you like to do it with a group of fellow crafters and hopefully make some new friends? You can come along and natter with […]

£2
Event Series Community Gaming Sessions

Community Gaming Sessions

20 Christmas Steps Bristol. BS1 5BS Christmas Steps, Bristol +1 more

Chance & Counters board game cafe-bar will be opening its doors in Bristol to anyone who fancies playing a board game or two. Just turn up with your game face […]

Free

Brighton Girl Book Club

Earth & Stars Windsor Street, Brighton and Hove

Our latest Brighton Girl Book Club will take place on Tuesday 11th June at Earth and Stars, where we’ll be discussing Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. Our book clubs aren’t […]

£8.50

Men’s Monthly Social

🟡>Please share<🟡 In addition to our weekly walk + talk we put on monthly social meet-ups for blokes #mensmonthlysocial @epsomsocial has kindly reserved us a space for blokes to get […]

Free