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Southmead moments of connection

Southmead Hospital, Donal Early Way, Bristol BS10 5NB Southmead Hospital, Donal Early Way

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 […]

Free

Barbican Library – Book display

Barbican Library Level 2 Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London

It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek so we've created a display of fiction and non-fiction around the themes of loneliness, solitude and alienation.

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Cullybackey

Maine Riverside Walk Dreen Road Cullybackey, Ballymena

“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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Whitehead Railway Garden

Whitehead Railway Museum Garden Castleview Rd - Whitehead, Carrickfergus

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Portglenone Marina

Portglenone Marina Bannview Terrace Portglenone, Ballymena

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Glenvale

Glenvale Glarryford, Ballymena

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 […]

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ahoghill Park

Ahoghill Park 80 Cullybackey Link Rd - Ahoghill, Ballymena

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Sentry Hill Park

Sentry Hill Park Sentry Hill, Ballymena

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Harryville Motte

Harryville Motte Moat Road, Ballykeel

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ballykeel Memorial Garden

Ballykelly Memorial Garden 26 Main Street, Ballykelly

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 […]

Free

AEL Lunchbox Cafe – half price tea and coffee

AEL Lunchbox cafe 32 - 34 Pound St, Larne

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 […]

Ongoing

A Secret Garden Art For Wellbeing Challenge

Medley Online GB

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” […]

£3.50

The Business Growth Network

The Business Growth Network Somerset House, Temple Street, Birmingham

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. […]

Girls on Side – Everton in the Community

The People's Place - Everton in the Community 46A Spellow Lane, Liverpool

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 […]

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland

Sunnylands Community Garden Sunnylands Community Centre, 22 Bridewell Dr., Carrickfergus

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Shaftesbury Pk

Shaftesbury Park Joymount, Carrickfergus

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Larne

Larne Town Park 124 - 132 Glenarm Road, Larne

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 […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ballymena

Wellington Street Wellington Street, Ballymena

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 […]

Free

Everton in the Community – The People’s Place

The People's Place - Everton in the Community 46A Spellow Lane, Liverpool

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 […]

Welcome Through Football Refugee And Asylum Seeker Football Project

The People's Place - Everton in the Community 46A Spellow Lane, Liverpool

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 – Everton in the Community

The People's Place - Everton in the Community 46A Spellow Lane, Liverpool

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 […]

Everton Veteran’s Hub – Everton in the Community

The People's Place - Everton in the Community 46A Spellow Lane, Liverpool

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 […]

Wisbech Public Living Room

Etcetera Commuinty Nub Etcetera Community Hub, 7 York Row, Wisbech

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 […]

Forget the Tech and Reconnect

Inspired Friendships Inspired Villages Group Ltd, Unit 3, Edwalton Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham

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 […]

Gaming

The CTRL Pad Unit F6, The GATE, Low Friar St, Newcastle upon Tyne

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!

£6
Event Series Stop & Chat

Stop & Chat

Here Comes The Sun,1156 Christchurch Road Here Comes The Sun, 1156 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

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 […]

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HUM4N CATALYST SERIES – CONNECTION MATTERS

Lexus Bristol Lexus, First Field Way,, Bristol

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 […]

£50

Online small business meet-up: Buckinghamshire

Enterprise Nation UK Office Enterprise Nation 133 Whitechapel High Street, London

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 […]

Free

Freelance Mum – Netwalk Itchen Valley Country Park

Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane - West End, Southampton

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 […]

Free

Freelance Mum – Netwalk North Bristol

Ardagh Centre Bristol Kellaway Avenue, Bristol

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, […]

Free

Age UK Bristol FAB St Werburgh’s LGBT+friendly Cafe

Woods Cafe St Werburghs Community Centre, Bristol

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 […]

BeChange Community Hub

Be Change Commuity Hub Ackholt Road, Aylesham

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. […]

Free

Art Class

Haringey Homes Cranley Dene Court 152 Muswell Hill Road, London

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

Wolves Lane Gardening Club Wolves Lane

Wolves Lane Gardening Club Venue: Wolves Lane, N22 5JD Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Contact: 020 8524 4994 Prior Booking required

Adorno Companions – Day Centre – Yate

Ridgewood Centre / Yate The Ridgewood Centre, Yate

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 […]

Event Series Stop & Chat

Stop & Chat

Here Comes The Sun,1156 Christchurch Road Here Comes The Sun, 1156 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

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

Lordship Recreation Ground Rockstone Gate Lordship Lane, London

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 […]

University of Bath – School of Management Charity Bake Sale

University of Bath School of Management School of Management, Claverton Down, Bath

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 […]

Event Series Route to Grow

Trinity Lunch Club

Holy Trinity Church, Clifton Vale, Hotwells, BS8 4ST Clifton Vale, Hotwells, Bristol

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 […]

£6.50

Shared Reading for All Ages with Noel Park Big Local

Noel Park Hub Russell Park, Maurice Ave, London

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

Lordship Hub Café Lordship Recreation Ground Higham Rd, London

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

Christ Church, Downend Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5UF Downend Road, Downend, Bristol

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 […]

Free

Social prescribing link worker catch up

Zoom

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 Work Hub

The Tribe Co-working 4 Castle St, Totnes

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 […]

Virtual Tea Break

Zoom

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 […]

Free

Online small business meet-up: South East London

Enterprise Nation UK Office Enterprise Nation 133 Whitechapel High Street, London

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 […]

Free

The Maker’s House Fareham – Creative Cafe

The Maker's House Fareham 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham

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 […]

£3

Wolfpack Walking Group

Wollaton Hall & Park Wollaton Road, Nottingham

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 […]

Free

Gyros (16 – 25yr olds) – Liverpool YPAS

YPAS Central Hub 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool

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 […]

Groovie Movers – Dancing & Fitness Session

Parish Rooms (Wingerworth) New Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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 […]

Free

The Maker’s House Fareham – Yarn Club

The Maker's House Fareham 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham

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 […]