Loneliness Awareness Week Activities

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Walk(ies) West London & Free Day of Coworking

The Cellar Queen Caroline Street, London, England, United Kingdom

TogethernessFest is all about bringing people together and providing the spark for those spontaneous conversations and connections to occur – and in our experience pets make the perfect icebreakers. So, on Wednesday 12th, we’re taking the lead and heading out for a lunch time stroll around the local area with our furry friends and fellow […]

£7.21

Trowbridge Happy Cafe

Valeroso Lounge Saint Stephen's Place, Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom

A weekly meet up where people can come and have a chat and meet new people over a cup of tea.

Goldies UK Sing&Smile

Harlow Playhouse Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom

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 […]

£3

Stop and Chat

st albans church watchfield Watchfield, oxfordshire, United Kingdom

a warm safe space to relax and chat refreshments will be provided, eg hot drinks and biscuits This is usually an unpaid carers group but we invite you join us this week.

Free

Knit & Natter

Finaghy Library Finaghy Road South, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.

Free

Fancy a Cuppa?

Bluebird Care Southend and Rochford, 799 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, SS0 9SY London Road, Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom

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

Free

Tea & Newspapers

Tandragee Library Market Street, Tandragee, Armagh, United Kingdom

Meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.

Free

Gonjo’s Happy Cafe

c High Street, Melksham, England, United Kingdom

A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement. Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.

🙂Happy Café in Melksham☕

Gonjoo Cafe Bake House Melksham High Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

For more information see Rethink Mental Illness - Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service on Facebook or contact Stacey on 07570 920 363.

Free

Knit & Natter

Cookstown Library Burn Road, Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Come and have a chat and a cuppa. You can knit, crochet or just hang out! Everyone welcome.

Free

Let’s Go Walking

Randalstown Library New Street, Randalstown, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

A gentle walk, connecting with others and enjoying fresh air, nature and companionship. Booking essential

Free

Tasty Taster

Pennystone Court Blackpool Handsworth Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

The residents, staff and volunteers at Pennystone Court Dementia Care Home are holding an outdoor event. Music, karaoke and lots of food to try.

Tea @ 2.30pm

Want chat with others, meet people in your area, Join us every Wednesday for an informal chat, with lots of free tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. Everyone welcome

Free

Loneliness Awareness Session

katherine road community centre, 254 Katherine Rd, London, E7 8PW Katherine Road, London, England, United Kingdom

We will explore the impact of loneliness and discover practical ways to connect and support our community.

Free

Coffee Morning

Green Street Library, 337-341 Green St, London, E13 9AR Green Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Join us for a heart-warming Coffee Morning. Share warm drinks, delightful conversations and a chance to connect with our neighbours. Refreshments will be provided.

Free

Board Games at Spring Vale Library

Spring Vale Library, Bevan Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SG Bevan Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Play some classic board games and meet people in your area on Wednesday 12th June 3-4.45pm at Spring Vale library! Scrabble, chess and more – there’s something for everyone! All are welcome to come along and play some games. Part of the Know Your Neighbourhood project.

Free

Connection Café: Games & Good Company

Cafe Lido, Esplanade Road, Portishead, England, United Kingdom

Join us at the Connection Café: Games & Good Company during Loneliness Awareness Week for a uplifting gathering. The purpose of this event is to come together, play together, and connect together over delicious cakes and refreshing drinks. This event invites individuals of all ages to share smiles and create memories over an assortment of […]

Free

GigMate & GoodShip presents Random Acts of Connection through Music

81 Renshaw St, Liverpool. L1 2SJ 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool

GigMate and GoodShip* would like to invite you to their first record store meet up at 81 Renshaw for an evening of conversation about music, gigs and awareness on the Marmalade Trust National Loneliness Awareness Campaign Random Acts of Connection. We have chosen 81 Renshaw, one of Liverpool's best independent record stores as our venues […]

Free

Connection, Third Places, and Democracy

Zoom

In celebration of Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 💛, join us in making our shared loneliness visible. Discover its power to reconnect us through inner and outer well-being, real third places, citizen-led democracy, and connection skills. ​Meet our contributors: ​Parneet Pal, physician-educator, founder, Systematically Well ​Jordy van Bennekom, co-founder of The Offline Club ​Ieva Česnulaitytė, founding […]

Free

Quiz for Marmalade

pub quiz in Heineken London and Edinburgh offices to raise money for Marmalade Trust.