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 […]
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!
Rest for a while in the shade outside our shop on Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. We're pretty new to the area and would love to say hello. We have a seat […]
On the 15th June 2023, our Co Founders Olly and Darrell are donating their time, skill and tools to run a full day workshop on the theme ‘Connection Matters’. Overlaid […]
Are you an existing or budding small business owner? Want to grow your network in a friendly, relaxed, and supportive environment? Enterprise Nation’s monthly online meet-ups bring together founders from […]
The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly events, designed for you and your business, to make connections, grow your business, with fresh air and fresh thinking! For this date we will […]
We are pleased to launch the North Bristol Hub, with our friends at YTKO! The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly events, designed for you and your business, to make connections, […]
Pop into Woods Café at St Werburgh’s Community Centre, Bristol BS2 9TJ - meet up held every Thursday. On 15th June Helen from Marmalade Trust will be popping in around […]
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. […]
Art Class REACH OUT event focusing on why Connection Matters Venue: Haringey Homes Cranley Dene Court, 152 Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JL Time: 10:00am -12:00noon Contact: Naomi 07794257914
Wolves Lane Gardening Club Venue: Wolves Lane, N22 5JD Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Contact: 020 8524 4994 Prior Booking required
We all need to connect with others! Our day centres and activity clubs provide both stimulation for older people and those living with dementia, as well as much needed carer […]
Rest for a while in the shade outside our shop on Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. We're pretty new to the area and would love to say hello. We have a seat […]
Walk & Talk REACH OUT event focusing on why Connection Matters Venue: Lordship Recreation Ground - meet at Rockstone Gate Lordship Lane N17 6AB Time: 10:30am –45+ minute walk, ends […]
Please support our fundraising and awareness raising cake sale next Thursday in The Pavilion from 10.30am (10 East Level 0) 10.30 - 12.30. Staff, students and visitors welcome. If you […]
Welcoming Spaces are warm, free, safe and supportive spaces you can visit. Hot drinks and refreshments.
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 […]
Shared Reading for All Ages with Noel Park Big Local Venue: Noel Park Hub in Russell Park, Maurice Ave. entrance, N22 6PU Time: from 11:00am Contact: Ariana – 07881107661 Prior […]
Lordship Hub 50+ Coffee Morning REACH OUT event focusing on why Connection Matters Venue: Lordship Hub Café Time: 11:00am -1:00pm Contact: 0208 885 5684
The Music Train, which is overseen by charity Milestones Trust, provides free live music during the day for people who might find it difficult to attend night-time concerts, including people […]
In our service we often work in isolation, from home or in different offices, and don't get much time together. It can sometimes get a bit lonely. As a team […]
The Tribe co-working space for female entrepreneurs in Totnes. On Thursday, June 15, The Tribe is inviting local businesswomen to join them for a walk around Dartington and a bring-your-own […]
Do you want to join me for a tea break? 💛 Next week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek so I'm holding two virtual tea breaks 🫖Tuesday 11am 🫖Thursday 1pm (BST) To join me […]
Talking cafes are a place to meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community. They are facilitated by […]
Are you an existing or budding small business owner? Want to grow your network in a friendly, relaxed, and supportive environment? Enterprise Nation’s monthly online meet-ups bring together founders from […]
Creative Café: Pottery Painting or bring your own craft! 2 hours @ £3.00 A friendly & welcoming session held every Wednesday & Thursday from 2.00 - 4.00pm, and 7.00-9.00pm on […]
The Wolfpack Project holds groups for 16-35 year olds living in Nottinghamshire. During warmer months, we explore different green spaces in the county, starting with Wollaton Hall & Park. We'll […]
GYRO are award winning LGBTQ+ youth groups for children & young people aged 12-25 years, who may be exploring sexuality and/or gender identity. GYRO has existed in some form since […]
Come and join the “just for fun” dancing, fitness & movement group. We welcome all ages & all abilities. We dance to a variety of music from country, rock, music […]
A friendly and welcoming evening Yarn Club - bring that wooly project you've been putting off starting or never have time to do, or book in for a 121 lesson […]