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The Music Train

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

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 who need the support of a carer to access events. Come along to listen to, and join in with, our talented musicians. Everyone is welcome!

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 focused on improving connection for others, we thought it important to connect with one another. We arranged an online meet up to start organising an […]

Lunchtime Food Market Walk & Talk

Bristol Bristol, United Kingdom

As part of Loneliness Awareness Week 2023, the lovely Claire & Oisin from Picocom will be leading a lunchtime food market visit for anyone who fancies a quick walk and wander round. 💙 Meet downstairs at DeskLodge House near front desk and get to know some of your fellow DeskLodgers*. *For DeskLodge members only

Free

The Tribe Work Hub

The Tribe Co-working 4 Castle St, Totnes, United Kingdom

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 picnic lunch - contact stacey@thetribecoworking.co.uk for further details

Private Event – Phone Club

North London Cares North London Cares, C/O Camden Collective 5-7 Buck Street, London, United Kingdom

📞 Phone Club: You Must Be Mistaken Where: On your mobile or landline phone. See below for how to join. Date: Thurs 15th June Time: 1.00-2.00pm Join this month’s phone club and tell us about your most mistaken, mixed-up, mortifying moments! It will be a chance to share stories, listen and laugh with others. You […]

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 for a cuppa, DM and I'll send the Zoom link #ConnectionMatters #ConSocSci #Conservation

Free
Event Series Talking Cafe- Frome

Talking Cafe-Frome (Thursdays)

Coffee#1 Frome 15-16 Westway Centre, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

Talking cafes are a place to meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community. They are facilitated by Health Connections Mendip, a social prescribing and health coaching team working with GP practices in the former Mendip district of Somerset. This group meet every […]

Online small business meet-up: South East London

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

The Maker’s House Fareham – Creative Cafe

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

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 the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy some pottery painting or bring your own craft and work with company. This session costs £3, refreshments are […]

£3

Wolfpack Walking Group

Wollaton Hall & Park Wollaton Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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 do a loop of the park & lake, do a couple of mindfulness exercises and finish by the cafe if people want to stay for […]

Free

Cuddle Party (Bristol)

Gasworks Studio

A cuddle workshop is an opportunity to explore and enjoy non-sexual physical connection in a safe, structured environment. This experience begins with a series of connection and communication activities that help participants arrive in the space and in their bodies. Through the activities, we get to know each other better, and learn how to communicate […]

Gyros (16 – 25yr olds) – Liverpool YPAS

YPAS Central Hub 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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 1976 making it one of the oldest LGBTQ+ youth provisions in the country (as far as we can see)! We have a group for secondary […]

Groovie Movers – Dancing & Fitness Session

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

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 from the shows, and a few classics too. The first session is FREE Contact Elaine to book your free session 07890 656552

Free

The Maker’s House Fareham – Yarn Club

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

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 and learn how to get those needles clicking. Held on the second Thursday of each month, this session is all about crafting in good company. […]

Ware Public Living Room – The Maltings

The Maltings The Maltings, 35 Watton Rd, ware, United Kingdom

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 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 […]

Online small business meet-up: West Yorkshire

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
Event Series Route to Grow

Route to Grow

Devonport Park Activity Centre Devonport Park Activity Centre, PLymouth, United Kingdom

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 everyone who is feeling lonely and isolated to these activities. If you like gardening and getting your hands messy, this is the group for you. […]

Tackling Loneliness Summit – Bromley

Bromley Civic Centre Stockwell Close, Bromley, United Kingdom

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 the field from across the UK to further explore and understand ways to support those experiencing loneliness. Robin Hewings, CEO at the Campaign to End […]

Free
Event Series Freelance Mum Netwalk Bath Hub

Freelance Mum Netwalk Bath Hub

Newton Farm, Newton St Loe Newton Farm, Newton St Loe, Bath, United Kingdom

Being a freelancer or business owner and juggling motherhood in the mix can feel isolating. In fact, it was one of the reasons Freelance Mum began! If you’re a mum, juggling motherhood around business come and join us on a netwalk. You never need to feel lonely when you’re at Freelance Mum.  Free trial for […]

Free
Event Series Talk and Tech

Talk and Tech

Tobacco Factory Cafe/ bar - Snug Raleigh Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

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 the Tobacco Factory, offer a free cup of coffee or tea! Aimed at the over 55s, the sessions are drop in, there is an opportunity […]

Free