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Jack Watkins — Solo (Song release date)

Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon etc

Solo was written when Jack was at a low point, struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation. The song begins with a single piano chord to introduce a heart-breaking vocal that tells the story of someone who appears to be functioning normally, but inside is feeling hollow and disconnected as they go through the motions […]

Free

Colleague Connections

ATS UK Virtual Workspace ATS House, 59a Coton Rd, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Colleague Connections is a voluntary social initiative at ATS UK where colleagues can be paired up each month with a colleague to have a 15-30 minute chat. The initiative aims to help alleviate loneliness, especially for remote workers, help others make connections and provide a short break in the working day so colleagues can rejuvenate […]

Free

OOt Launch Party

Deloitte 8 Adelaide Street W, Toronto, Canada

You go to work, school or events, but you feel like you’re in a room full of strangers. You don’t know how to start conversations, and you end up feeling lonely and left out. OOt changes all that by making it easy for you to see who’s at the event, connect with them instantly, and […]

Free

Newsletter article

Southern Brooks Community Partnership Coniston Community Centre, Patchway, Bristol, United Kingdom

We will include a short piece in our newsletter, which highlights LAW and the importance of moments of connection. We send out various newsletters targeted at the voluntary sector in South Gloucestershire and the priority neighbourhoods of Yate, Kingswood and Patchway.

Event Series The Lunch Club

Taunton Public Living Room – Monday

The Albemarle Centre The Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton, United Kingdom

We’re the public living room people. Where: Albemarle Centre When: Monday 12th 9am - 4.30pm 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. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or […]

Event Series Sit & Knit with Hurd & Co

Sit & Knit with Hurd & Co

Highbridge, SOMERSET The Purplespoon Cafe, Highbridge YMCA, Somerset, United Kingdom

Join me live in person every Monday 10-11.30 at The Purplespoon Cafe in Highbridge, Somerset for a free cuppa, some love, some laughter and occasional knitting 😁 If you can't make the face to face session you are welcome to join the Facebook group where we go live every Monday evening from 7pm we knit […]

Free
Event Series Warhammer Alliance

Chatty Crafts Oldham

Oldham Library Greaves Street, 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! Whether it’s your regular barista, the friendly librarian, or the shopkeeper down the road, everyday moments of connection matter. They allow us to make connections […]

Free

Rhythms At Home With Rest Less Events

Rest Less Events 47 Butt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Drumming is good for your health and will make you happier. Rhythms at Home will introduce you to drumming. You will need drumsticks and a practice pad to get started. If you don’t have a practice pad you can learn like Dave Grohl did on cushions. You will learn how to drum in a fun […]

Creative Space (Tottenham Talking)

Tottenham Talking Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, Tottenham, United Kingdom

Reach Out event focusing on why connection matters. Prior booking is required. Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, N15 5BN Call: 07392193430 for more details, information or any questions! Follow us on Instagram @Tottenhamtalking and on Twitter @TTTweets_

Friendship Picnic

Sheffield Botanical Gardens Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield

Join us for our Women's Wellbeing Café Friendship Picnic as part of Loneliness Awareness Week. We will be meeting at Sheffield Botanical Gardens (Clarkehouse Road entrance) at 12pm. Please bring a picnic blanket and some nibbles.

Free

Age UK South Gloucestershire: Volunteering Afternoon Tea

Manor Hall, Coalpit Heath Henfield Rd, off Roundways,, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, United Kingdom

If you would like to explore the possibility of volunteering for us then please come and join us for afternoon tea on Monday 12th June at 1.30 pm at Manor Hall, Coalpit Heath, where you can meet the staff and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you then.

Free

Women’s Group (Tottenham Talking)

Tottenham Talking Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, Tottenham, United Kingdom

Reach Out event focusing on why connection matters. Prior booking is required. Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, N15 5BN. Please call: 07392193430 for more information or any questions you may have! Follow us on Instagram @Tottenhamtalking and on Twitter @TTTweets_

Thrive Online – Liverpool

YPAS Central Hub 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

We are currently offering all our group delivery online via a digital platform. Please email: support@ypas.org.uk. You will be invited to a one to one virtual meeting to register before you attend the group. For secondary school age young people. Thrive project provides a safe and supportive space.

Private Event – Creative writing

South London Cares South London Cares C/O 3Space International House International House Canterbury Crescent, London, United Kingdom

👫 Monday 12th June, 6-7:30pm: Creative Writing – Brixton Explore poetry, short story writing and find your voice at our Creative Writing club. Absolutely no writing experience is necessary! Contact us for more info including location for venue: https://southlondoncares.org.uk/contact For more info on us and who we are! https://southlondoncares.org.uk/home

The ‘L’ Word

online

What is The ‘L’ Word? I have the pleasure of holding The ‘L’ Word where we will be exploring loneliness in aid of Loneliness Awareness Week! We all experience loneliness in different ways and it’s great to explore this in an interactive way while connecting with others! Talking about loneliness can help you feel less […]

Free

Online small business meet-up: Solihull, Coventry & Warwickshire

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

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 all sectors to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another. Running a small business needn’t be lonely. Register for the local […]

Free

Freelance Mum – Netwalk Somerset

Langport , United Kingdom

Child-Friendly Business ‘Netwalk’ in Somerset Award winning Freelance Mum, has a hub in Langport, Somerset! The netwalk is run by Vicki Ivins-Jones, and Abi Ava. It’s a great way to focus on you and your business. Come and join us for fresh air and fresh thinking, for you and your little ones! We will meet […]

Free

Wootton Bassett Public Living Room

Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall Wootton Bassett Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, United Kingdom

We’re the public living room people. Where: Memorial Hall When: Tuesday 13th 10am-12pm 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. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to […]

Aylesham Community Trust Public Living Room

Be Change Commuity Hub Ackholt Road, Aylesham, United Kingdom

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. Then imagine you’re with people who listen, who treat everyone the same, who don’t judge or try to fix you. That’s a public living room. […]

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