Do you want ideas for a thoughtful Christmas present which supports a good cause too? Look no further…The Campaign to End Loneliness 2026 calendar is an ideal gift. There are useful tips each month on how to enhance your connections, alongside inspiring images, and all proceeds support the Campaign’s charitable work . Buy your copy…
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This Silver Sunday, we’re bringing generations together over soup and other activities! Join us at Hillsborough Park Bowling Pavilion on the 12th of October 2025 at 11 am-3pm for a Soup-Making Social hosted by Age UK, Sheffield Hallam University Centre for loneliness studies, Campaign to End Loneliness ,U3A and Oma’s Soep 🍲🧑‍🍳 Intergenerational friendships matter…
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Loneliness & holistic activities The power of holistic activities to mitigate loneliness is becoming ever more widely acknowledged. Be it getting out in nature, exercising at the gym, gardening, cookery, visiting the allotment etc, it can be a great way of managing loneliness. I propose, therefore, to run a monthly newsletter section that highlights and…
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July’s Loneliness Tips Join a Summer Reading Challenge at Your Local Library Libraries across the UK run reading programmes for all ages in July. It’s a great way to meet others, especially if you’re a parent, carer, or book lover. Attend a Local Festival or Outdoor Event July is packed with village fêtes, food festivals,…
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June’s Loneliness Tips Take Part in Loneliness Awareness Week Activities (10–16 June) Hosted by the Marmalade Trust, this year’s theme ‘reducing stigma’ by ‘Meeting Loneliness Together’ encourages everyday connection. Look for local events, workshops, or social media campaigns using #LonelinessAwarenessWeek to join the conversation. Start a Small Conversation A quick chat with a neighbour, barista,…
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