Loneliness Awareness Week Activities
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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 bring your own refreshments. Transport may also be arranged, subject to availability, at a subsidised rate, but must be booked a week in advance.
Join me live in person every Monday 10-11.30 at The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, Somerset for a free cuppa, some love, some laughter and occasional knitting 😁 If you can't make the face to face session you are welcome to join the Facebook group where we go live every Monday evening from 7pm we knit […]
The Mill Cafe in Bradford on Avon hosts a local Chatty Cafe every Monday 10-12 as part of the ‘Chatty Cafe Scheme’. The aim is to encourage people to talk to others, help to lift your mood, and support you feel less lonely or isolated Come and enjoy a coffee and chat with others, whether […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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 everyone who is feeling lonely and isolated to these activities. If you like gardening and getting your hands messy, this is the group for you. […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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 activities happening at The Beehive Centre! Give us a call on 01179354471 or have a look at our website- www.thebeehivebristol.co.uk The Beehive Centre, 19A Stretford […]
Keedwell church runs a cafe for anyone to attend. So come on down meet lovely people have a chat or just take in the atmosphere. It happens every Wednesday from 10-12 - This event is free but donations are welcome!
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement. Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
"We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
A welcoming space, offering support to people 60+ living independently in and around Bristol. Enjoy a freshly prepared home cooked meal, meet new people and try a diverse range of activities, such as: quiz, armchair exercises, craft and musical entertainment. We also organise occasional day trips. The club runs from Holy Trinity Church, Clifton Vale, […]
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 everyone who is feeling lonely and isolated to these activities. If you like gardening and getting your hands messy, this is the group for you. […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
The Talk & Tech Computer Café meets every Friday in The Snug at The Tobacco Factory 10:15- 12:00. We have a friendly, relaxed and informal environment and even, thanks to the Tobacco Factory, offer a free cup of coffee or tea! Aimed at the over 55s, the sessions are drop in, there is an opportunity […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Come and connect with someone else on the chatty bench in Broadmead Bristol
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 bring your own refreshments. Transport may also be arranged, subject to availability, at a subsidised rate, but must be booked a week in advance.
Join me live in person every Monday 10-11.30 at The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, Somerset for a free cuppa, some love, some laughter and occasional knitting 😁 If you can't make the face to face session you are welcome to join the Facebook group where we go live every Monday evening from 7pm we knit […]
The Mill Cafe in Bradford on Avon hosts a local Chatty Cafe every Monday 10-12 as part of the ‘Chatty Cafe Scheme’. The aim is to encourage people to talk to others, help to lift your mood, and support you feel less lonely or isolated Come and enjoy a coffee and chat with others, whether […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Sharing info on social media and through newsletters and supporting people to make connections
Age UK South Gloucestershire will be at Yate Morrisons on Friday 14th between 9am and 1pm. Come and see us! We will be offering help and advice and showcasing our great services that are available in South Gloucestershire.
The Coffee Morning runs every Thursday for over 50s only. The café opens at 9.30am. For £3 you can enjoy unlimited tea & coffee, toast, cakes and biscuits, followed at 10:30am by a film in our community cinema. It is ideal for those who live on their own and want the opportunity to get out […]
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 you together with others in your local community, providing an opportunity to take part in activities and connect over tea and cake. Sessions last for […]
Keedwell church runs a cafe for anyone to attend. So come on down meet lovely people have a chat or just take in the atmosphere. It happens every Wednesday from 10-12 - This event is free but donations are welcome!
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 you together with others in your local community, providing an opportunity to take part in activities and connect over tea and cake. Sessions last for […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
"We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
A welcoming space, offering support to people 60+ living independently in and around Bristol. Enjoy a freshly prepared home cooked meal, meet new people and try a diverse range of activities, such as: quiz, armchair exercises, craft and musical entertainment. We also organise occasional day trips. The club runs from Holy Trinity Church, Clifton Vale, […]
Older People's Community Fayre 7th June 10am-1pm The Vassall Centre FREE TEA, COFFEE, CAKE AND CHATS Come and find out what's on in your local community! Stalls Include: Age UK Bristol and South Gloucestershire Bristol Old Peoples Forum Colliers Gardens St Marys Church Friends of the Park WESPORT and More
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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 everyone who is feeling lonely and isolated to these activities. If you like gardening and getting your hands messy, this is the group for you. […]
Lots of activities, plenty to interest all, lots of opportunities to connect with the local community! across 7 - 16 June
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, open to all those who feel lonely on a Saturday. Run by volunteers, who also make the cakes! Donations welcome.
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 from Norfolk County Council will be inviting library visitors to sit and chat.
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 to represent the importance of connections. On Monday 10th in the afternoon Sam Doughty from Norfolk County Council will be with them inviting visitors to […]
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 Doughty will be with the chair inviting visitors to come and have a chat and learn more about how the chair was made and what […]
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 bring your own refreshments. Transport may also be arranged, subject to availability, at a subsidised rate, but must be booked a week in advance.
FInd a rock, read the joke have a giggle, hide it again for a new person to have a giggle.
Rocks are hidden in the woods Go and find them and have a giggle. If you re hide them, others will hopefully have fun too when they find it.
FInd a rock, read the joke have a giggle, hide it again for a new person to have a giggle.
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 you can enjoy FREE refreshements and one of our volunteers will sit with you (if you wish ) and have a chat about whatever you […]
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 link communities together - focus primarily on us as individuals and the small but significant steps we can take This course was co-designed and created […]
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 'everyone is welcome!' Come in for a tea/coffee and a chat - you can be sure of a warm welcome! Share a hobby, join an […]
Our volunteers run the community cafe at the Iver Heath Village Hall on Wednesday mornings. We are open to all so we have a wide variety of people who join us for a chat, a welcoming place to play games or knit and share patterns. We even host some preschool activities so new mums can […]
Come and enjoy a nice cuppa, some hot toast or crumpets in our weekly pop up cafe. The cafe runs on a pay what you can basis, there is a donations box for people to use. On 12th June we are going to also be running an indoor kurling taster session alongside the cafe which […]
Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.
We talk together to encourage connection between students, reduce feelings of loneliness, share experiences and get to know each other better. Students will answer pre-planned questions in social coffee activities. We will form long lines through the hallway of our school where students will get to know each other better and share their experiences with […]
Come and visit The Guildhall and see West Norfolk's Chatty Chair Project Exhibition for Loneliness Awareness Week. Each chair represents a community group in West Norfolk and the chairs come with their own social story. Sam Doughty from Norfolk county Council will be inviting visitors to have a chat about the chairs and hear about […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Join us for a breakfast roll and refill tea and coffee. £2.50 per person. Women welcome too.
"We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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 on, and we'll pair you with others. There's a choice of over 500 games to choose from, and it's entirely free! The dates are: Monday […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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 'everyone is welcome!' Come in for a tea/coffee and a chat - you can be sure of a warm welcome! Share a hobby, join an […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
The Hub at Low Pavement will be holding a chatty market stall at Chesterfield Market! The Hub at Low Pavement is a space for community, dedicated to bringing people together, hosting groups and activities and a central point to find out what’s happening in local areas. You can come and talk to our stall holders […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
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 bring your own refreshments. Transport may also be arranged, subject to availability, at a subsidised rate, but must be booked a week in advance.
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
The Mill Cafe in Bradford on Avon hosts a local Chatty Cafe every Monday 10-12 as part of the ‘Chatty Cafe Scheme’. The aim is to encourage people to talk to others, help to lift your mood, and support you feel less lonely or isolated Come and enjoy a coffee and chat with others, whether […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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 you can enjoy FREE refreshements and one of our volunteers will sit with you (if you wish ) and have a chat about whatever you […]
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 'everyone is welcome!' Come in for a tea/coffee and a chat - you can be sure of a warm welcome! Share a hobby, join an […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Our volunteers run the community cafe at the Iver Heath Village Hall on Wednesday mornings. We are open to all so we have a wide variety of people who join us for a chat, a welcoming place to play games or knit and share patterns. We even host some preschool activities so new mums can […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Join us for a breakfast roll and refill tea and coffee. £2.50 per person. Women welcome too.
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 'everyone is welcome!' Come in for a tea/coffee and a chat - you can be sure of a warm welcome! Share a hobby, join an […]
A weekend camping festival specifically aimed towards men. It's organized by Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and takes place annually in the UK near Swindon Focus and Activities: Christian faith: The core theme revolves around strengthening men's faith and offering a chance for spiritual growth within a supportive male environment. Activities and Entertainment: The event […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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 everyone who is feeling lonely and isolated to these activities. If you like gardening and getting your hands messy, this is the group for you. […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
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 bring your own refreshments. Transport may also be arranged, subject to availability, at a subsidised rate, but must be booked a week in advance.
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Join me live in person every Monday 10-11.30 at The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, Somerset for a free cuppa, some love, some laughter and occasional knitting 😁 If you can't make the face to face session you are welcome to join the Facebook group where we go live every Monday evening from 7pm we knit […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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 you can enjoy FREE refreshements and one of our volunteers will sit with you (if you wish ) and have a chat about whatever you […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Our volunteers run the community cafe at the Iver Heath Village Hall on Wednesday mornings. We are open to all so we have a wide variety of people who join us for a chat, a welcoming place to play games or knit and share patterns. We even host some preschool activities so new mums can […]
Keedwell church runs a cafe for anyone to attend. So come on down meet lovely people have a chat or just take in the atmosphere. It happens every Wednesday from 10-12 - This event is free but donations are welcome!
We are an all volunteer group that's a US based non-profit senior center that operates completely online. More information about us is at https://theplaygroundcircle.org/ and a sample of our weekly activities is here: https://theplayground.circle.so/c/say-hello/events-at-theplayground-june-23-to-june-29-5da40efa-91db-40bf-a22d-d8356b8d8c7b
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
Join us for a breakfast roll and refill tea and coffee. £2.50 per person. Women welcome too.
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!
We’re the public living room people. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and feel the world lift a little. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]
Health Walks are free, friendly walks around an hour long taking in a bit of greenspace along the way. They are suitable for all abilities, we just ask that if a walker needs one to one support they bring a buddy with them. There are 50 walks a week happening across the city every day […]
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, make new friends and have some fun!