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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 […]

Ware Public Living Room – The Maltings

The Maltings The Maltings, 35 Watton Rd, ware

We’re the public living room people. When: Friday 16th morning The Maltings What’s a public living room? Imagine the feeling you get when you sit down somewhere you love and […]

Online small business meet-up: West Yorkshire

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
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 […]

Tackling Loneliness Summit – Bromley

Bromley Civic Centre Stockwell Close, Bromley

Bromley Council’s loneliness work continues in 2023 with a Tackling Loneliness Summit to be held on Friday 16 June, at the Bromley Civic Centre. This will bring together experts in […]

Free
Event Series Talk and Tech

Talk and Tech

Tobacco Factory Cafe/ bar - Snug Raleigh Road, Bristol

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 […]

Free
Event Series Talk and Tech

Talk and Tech

Tobacco Factory Cafe/ bar - Snug Raleigh Road, Bristol

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 […]

Free
Event Series Talk and Tech

Talk and Tech

Tobacco Factory Cafe/ bar - Snug Raleigh Road, Bristol

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 […]

Free
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Inspired Villages Time for Tea and Talk – Tattenhall

Gifford Lea Retirement Village Frog Lane,, Tattenhall, Chester,

Come along for a hot drink, biscuit and chat. Gifford Lea Village – Friday 16th June at 10:30am, The Restaurant T: 01829 773645 A: Frog Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 […]

Free

Sky Cricket LAW Event

Bringing older members of the community together for a special Sky Cricket event in Leeds, in line with the start of the Ashes. Broadcasting coverage of the play, a pub […]

Free

Online small business meet-up: West 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
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Strawberry Tea Dance

Medway Adult Education Centre Eastgate, Rochester Kent

Loneliness Awareness Week Activity - Strawberry Tea Dance - Free Ballroom and Latin Dancing for beginners. With tuition and strawberry tea. - Friday 16th June from 1pm.

Free

Codford Public Living Room

Wylye Coyotes Club Cherry Orchard, Codford

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. […]

Get Singing Again With Rest Less Events

Rest Less Events 47 Butt Road, Colchester

Get back into the joy of singing with this easy and accessible online workshop. Your host, Julia, will start by taking you though a short, tailored warm up, to brush […]

Charity Tea

Sandford Station Retirement Village Darlisette House, Hapil Close, Sandford Station, Sandford

Come along for a cuppa and cake. All proceeds go in to our charity pot, to fund friendship lunches for local older people in conjunction with the Churchill & Langley […]

£3