Loneliness Awareness Week Activities

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Freelance Mum – The Mother of all Coffee Mornings, via Zoom on Wednesday at 10:30am

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 networking events didn’t exist, then she would just have to create them! In the last 6 years Faye has been awarded Freelance Ambassador of the […]

Free

Chatty Crafts

Failsworth Library Manchester Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

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! Wednesday 14 June, 10.30 - 12.00 at Failsworth Library. Whether it’s your regular barista, the friendly librarian, or the shopkeeper down the road, everyday moments […]

Free

Burnley Buddies Coffee Morning

Burnley Central Library Burnley Central Library Grimshaw Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

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.

Free

Understanding and addressing barriers to participation through comms (FREE zoom workshop)

Age UK Camden 68 Parkway, Camden, London, United Kingdom

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 practical learning from the Age UK Camden, Ageing in Better Camden programme (one of 14 Ageing Better programme areas funding by the Lottery Community Fund) […]

Free

The Friends of All Saints Church

All Saints Church, Allhallows Hub Cafe. Board games; Puzzles; Talking Tables with free refreshments and cake.

Free
Event Series Carer’s Drop In

Carer’s Drop In

Sunlight Centre Cafe Sunlight Centre Cafe, United Kingdom

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.

Free
Event Series Women’s Creative Group

Community Choir

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 favourite tunes, the New Room Community Choir hopes to bring people together through singing in a safe and inclusive space. Wednesdays, 12pm – 1pm Summer […]

Have a YAKKA with Tiggy!

Outside Boots and Primark, Bracknell Town Centre, RG12 1DF O/S Primark, The Lexican, 25 Braccan Walk, Bracknell, United Kingdom

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 "YAKKA with Tiggy" event in Bracknell Town Centre, between Primark and Boots. Tiggy is our founder's friendly Pomeranian and loves meeting new people. Just like […]

Free

Lunch Club With Rest Less Events

Rest Less Events 47 Butt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

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 thoughts, discuss interesting topics, and enjoy a friendly and welcoming environment. Why lunch alone when you can have a virtual lunch date with Lunch Club? […]

Snipped Tales – Crossing The Tees

Seaton Carew Library Station Lane, Hartlepool, United Kingdom

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 Snipped Tales with Julie Kirk, you'll learn how to use reclaimed book pages to create your own collection of collaged microfiction! Book your free space […]

Free

Page Turners

Twickenham Library Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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 poem and share our thoughts. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided. Everyone is welcome. There is no need to read anything in advance, just join […]

Cream Tea and a Chat

Parkland View Bath Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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. We live in an extra care home, so I’ve arranged people to help bring people down, and join in and not to feel isolated.

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The Maker’s House Fareham – Creative Cafe

The Maker's House Fareham 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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 made very welcome.

£3

Shared Reading Group – Read and Connect

Marcus Garvey Library 1 Philip Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 in

Event Series Men’s Health

Men’s Health

Sunlight Centre Cafe Sunlight Centre Cafe, United Kingdom

Providing men an opportunity to talk about their physical and mental health with other men, in a safe, welcoming environment.

Free

Community Afternoon Tea

Westbury Fields Retirement Village Sommerville Restaurant, Westbury Fields Retirement Village, Cricket Lane,, BRISTOL, United Kingdom

Do you feel isolated and would value the company of others? – Come and join us for Afternoon Tea. Booking required by Friday 9 June.

Free

Smarty’s – Primary Age

YPAS Central Hub 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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 activities including creative play, sport, fun and games etc. There is also a small snack provided during the group. How will this service help me? […]