Loneliness Awareness Week Activities

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Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Cullybackey

Maine Riverside Walk Dreen Road Cullybackey, Ballymena, United Kingdom

“We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and have a chat.” Chatty Benches are designed to help tackle loneliness and support positive mental health within the community, according to Mid and East Antrim […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Whitehead Railway Garden

Whitehead Railway Museum Garden Castleview Rd - Whitehead, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Portglenone Marina

Portglenone Marina Bannview Terrace Portglenone, Ballymena, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network.

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ballykeel Community Garden

Ballykeel Community Centre 20A Crebilly Road, Ballymena, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network.

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Larne promenade/Larne Community Fridge

Larne Community Fridge Tower Road, Larne, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Glenvale

Glenvale Glarryford, Ballymena, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ahoghill Park

Ahoghill Park 80 Cullybackey Link Rd - Ahoghill, Ballymena, United Kingdom

We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and have a chat.” Chatty Benches are designed to help tackle loneliness and support positive mental health within the community, according to Mid and East Antrim […]

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Sentry Hill Park

Sentry Hill Park Sentry Hill, Ballymena, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Harryville Motte

Harryville Motte Moat Road, Ballykeel, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network

Free

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ballykeel Memorial Garden

Ballykelly Memorial Garden 26 Main Street, Ballykelly, United Kingdom

We are realising more and more that connection matters. ‘Chatty Benches’ are a great way to break down that social barrier as they encourage us all to say hello and have a chat.” Chatty Benches are designed to help tackle loneliness and support positive mental health within the community, according to Mid and East Antrim […]

Free

AEL Lunchbox Cafe – half price tea and coffee

AEL Lunchbox cafe 32 - 34 Pound St, Larne, United Kingdom

AEL Lunch Box Café is also getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week by offering half price tea and coffee throughout the week - come and have a drink and a chat!

Chatty Bench – Northern Ireland Ballymena

Wellington Street Wellington Street, Ballymena, United Kingdom

The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on a bench and just have a chat. There’s also a plaque on the bench with a unique QR code on it, which residents can scan to access information on the Loneliness Network.

Free

“Pop Up” Chatty Cafes

Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network are marking this years Loneliness Awareness Week by hosting three “Pop Up” Chatty cafes in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus on Thursday 13th June between 10.30am – 2.30pm. The venues are: Carrickfergus – Pop Up Shop, High Street, Carrickfergus Larne –St Cedmas Parish Hall, Church Rd, Larne BT40 3EU Ballymena […]

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