Loneliness Awareness Week Activities
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Drop into the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre and add your own moment of connection speech bubble to our connection wall.... helping us all to recognise how those small moments can make […]
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek so we've created a display of fiction and non-fiction around the themes of loneliness, solitude and alienation.
“We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and […]
AEL Lunch Box Café is also getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week by offering half price tea and coffee throughout the week - come and have a drink and a […]
Would you like to take part in a daily art for wellbeing challenge for the month of June 2023, in your own time from home? Create your own “secret garden” […]
The Business Growth Network is the UK’s fastest growing hybrid network, offering both in-person and online networking events. We empower businesses, business owners and professionals to network, connect and grow. […]
Launched in 2014 in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, ‘Girls on Side’ is a women’s only mental wellbeing programme that delivers inclusive activities in a safe and welcoming […]
Located in Sunnylands Community Garden, Carrickfergus, the brightly painted yellow bench has been introduced to provide a place for people to come together to have a chat. The ethos behind […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a […]
Everton in the Community has recently launched The People’s Place which supports anyone, regardless of age, gender or location, to promote positive mental health. The Peoples Place is a purpose-built […]
Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers are re-located to Liverpool each year which can present many complex challenges as they attempt to adapt to living in a new and unfamiliar […]
Tackling the Blues is a sport, physical activity and education-based mental health literacy programme, which supports children and young people aged six to 16-years who are experiencing, or are at […]
Funded by The National Lottery, Everton Veterans’ Hub (EVH) engages ex-service personnel who are at risk of isolation with sport, training and social activities. Once ex-service personnel (EPS) return home […]
We’re the public living room people. Where: Etcetera Community Hub. When: Open daily until 3pm. What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere […]
Inspired Friendships is hosting 5 days of events, encouraging people to take a break from screens, put down our phones and reconnect with each other and nature. Join us for […]
We’re the public living room people. Where: York Travellers Trust,20 Falsgrave Cresent When: Monday 12th - Wednesday14th 10.30am - 2.30pm What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get […]
Bring friends and game the day away, at The CTRL Pad we are supporting loneliness awareness week. Pay for one hour and a friend plays free!
An informal group for those with caring responsibilities. Pop in for a cup of tea with people in a similar situation in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The Work:Space at Teignmouth Library is hosting a coffee, cake and co-working day on Wednesday (14 June) from 9am to 5pm. The special event is a chance for freelancers, remote […]
We are NSFT employees and tomorrow we are going for a wellbeing walk in Christchurch park at 10am. We'd love anyone and everyone to join us! Meeting point is Christchurch […]
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 […]
Freelance Mum is child-friendly networking, for mums (and dads) in business. It was founded in 2014, after Faye Dicker discovered the challenge of juggling voiceover work around children. If child-friendly […]
Connection Matters.... Join us for a friendly craft session for adults. Come along to meet others, get creative and enjoy some you time! No need to book, just drop in! […]
A coffee morning for those seeking new connections within their community. We have board games, conversation starters and that all-important coffee to get you talking and reconnecting again.
Welcoming Spaces are warm, free, safe and supportive spaces you can visit. Hot drinks and refreshments.
Free workshop to support community groups and organisations to find and engage the people less likely to access formal groups and activities This one our hour zoom workshop shares the […]
Free workshop to support community groups and organisations to find and engage the people less likely to access formal groups and activities Ageing Better in Camden (ABC), based within Age […]
All Saints Church, Allhallows Hub Cafe. Board games; Puzzles; Talking Tables with free refreshments and cake.
An informal group for those with caring responsibilities. Pop in for a cup of tea with people in a similar situation in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Come along and join in with John Wesley's New Room Community Choir. With a varied repertoire of pop, folk, rock, jazz, blues and gospel, and open to requests for your […]
YAKKA is a new app that helps people connect in person based on their common interests and location. To celebrate its launch and Loneliness Awareness Week, we are holding a […]
Join our Lunch Club, a weekly virtual gathering for engaging conversations and meaningful connections! Each week, take this time to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world. Share your […]
Join Julie for this free creative workshop - our relaxed and friendly event is a great way to meet new people and learn a new skill. For all abilities. In […]
Come along to our Shared Reading session, led by a Reader Leader. At Page Turners we read an extract or short story together, pausing to discuss. Then we read a […]
Trying to get people together so they understand there are people around that care about them. Having a good chat, a cuppa and a cream tea always go down well. […]
Come along and join us on a Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoon at our Creative Cafe. Bring your own crafts and come for a cuppa and a chat! Everyone is always […]
Shared Reading Group – Read and Connect REACH OUT event focusing on why Connection Matters Venue: Marcus Garvey Library, 1 Philip Lane London, N15 4JA Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Drop […]
Men on the Move – Walking Group REACH OUT event focusing on why Connection Matters Venue: Starting from Goods Office (1-3 Ferme Park Road, N4 4DS) to Finsbury Park Café/Lake […]
Providing men an opportunity to talk about their physical and mental health with other men, in a safe, welcoming environment.
Do you feel isolated and would value the company of others? – Come and join us for Afternoon Tea. Booking required by Friday 9 June.
What is Smarty’s? Smarty’s is an open access group for primary school aged children. Smarty’s provides a secure, happy and stimulating environment. About Smarty’s Smarty’s offers a wide range of […]
H2R Selection has team up with Steinbeck and Shaw to host a Charity Panel and Networking Event for Loneliness Awareness Week 2023, on the 14th of June 5pm - 8pm.
The Wolfpack Projects holds groups for 16-35 year olds living in Nottinghamshire. Our Beeston Social is a general gathering, aimed at helping young people create connections in a relaxed and […]
A weekly support group led by women for women to talk about physical and mental health, identify important issues and find access to specialist resources in a safe, welcoming environment.
Research has shown that singing can alleviate a number of mental and physical health issues including stress, memory, immunity and lung function. The Everton in the Community Spirit Choir is […]
Wednesday the 14th of June join us at 8.30pm at The Folly for our popular pub quiz! Everyone is welcome! Bring friends, co-workers, partners and even your dog (we are […]