Loneliness Awareness Week Activities
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Get away from your desk or study space and bring your lunch to the Global Room and chat with others. Don't fancy a chat but don't want to eat alone? Bring a book and chill out in company - no pressure
Led by our friendly gardener, Jack, this group runs every Thursday (Spring-Autumn). No experience necessary. A great opportunity to meet new people, spend time outdoors, and learn new skills. All Welcome.
Building Bridges in the Community are an accessibility group, helping individuals get the support they want while supporting individuals in tackling loneliness and isolation as well as getting access to the support they want why creating friendships along the way, come and join us for an extended meet up at the Community Accessibility Hub, Chesterfield […]
We are putting on an extended meetup dedicated to helping in tackling loneliness, this takes place on the 11th of July from 12 pm to 2.30 pm at the Chesterfield Library room 2, we are an accessibility group to support individuals in getting the support they want while making friendships along the way, we are […]
Staff & students at the University of Dundee get a free tea or coffee at the Enquiry Centre
A free 30-minute micro-webinar hosted by Paul Kelly Let's talk loneliness. We all feel lonely sometimes. It’s a normal human emotion. It’s our body’s way of telling us we need more connection. Growing our understanding of loneliness helps ourselves and others manage the feeling. Taking place during Loneliness Awareness Week this micro-webinar is suitable for […]
Are you a budding writer or poet? Come along to our new group and meet like-minded people and share ideas. Whether it is your first attempt or you are a seasoned writer you will be prompted by new ideas each week.
Join in the chat, read the papers or simply relax. Everyone welcome.
Learning to scan QR codes and how to use the Connect North website to locate events in your area.
Come and celebrate music and movement of the Caribbean! Join Rosy May in sharing dance styles from different countries and learn original choreography from dance show: The Islands. Have fun and get creative! Creative Socials are monthly creative workshops for people aged 50+. Activities change month-to-month and range from dancing and music, to arts, crafts […]
Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.
Why not try your local Goldies Sing&Smile group and join us for a fun and friendly sing-along. Goldies is not a choir, you don’t have to be able to hold a tune. No need to book. Just turn up sing, chat, laugh, meet old friends and new. Enjoy singing along to popular hits from the […]
We will be hosting a community gathering in New Canaan, Connecticut (United States) to create flower arrangements for attendees to gift to fellow community members who can benefit from the uplift and the "Random Act of Connection." We have realtors from the William Pitt team, their clients, other companies from around town, State officials, and […]
Whether you're a neighbour, colleague, or community member, we warmly welcome you to join us. Feel free to bring a friend or family member along to amplify the spirit of togetherness. Together, let's embrace the opportunity to spread kindness, compassion, and understanding. Dates: 11th, 12th and 13th of June Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Why not try your local Goldies Sing&Smile group and join us for a fun and friendly sing-along. Goldies is not a choir, you don’t have to be able to hold a tune. No need to book. Just turn up sing, chat, laugh, meet old friends and new. Enjoy singing along to popular hits from the […]
Happy Cafes are a welcoming space where people can get together over a drink and learn about the techniques for living a more positive and happier life. Happy Café’s provide a warm welcome for anyone feeling isolated, lonely or anxious about meeting others.
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. […]
Come and join us at our FREE wellness group, make new friends and learn more about how you can improve your health and wellbeing. All welcome! We will be adopting the theme of The Wildlife Trust's '30 Days Wild' campaign and getting involved with some tabletop nature activities
Tea and Chat (drop in for refreshments, always a bit of cake. Suggested donations of £2/3 with free refills available)
Join us for the launch of RHYME TIME at Wednesfield library on 11th June as we sing, dance, craft and discover through the magic of books! Bring your little ones and get to know other new parents in your area. Suitable for children aged 0-4, and older siblings are welcome to join in! Sessions will […]
