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Haringey Reach and Connect partner staff Juliet, Filiz (The Reader), Margaret (vol), HRC partner staff Paul, Helen (vol), Joanna (vol)

Celebrating partnership with The Reader at Loneliness Awareness Week 2024

The event marked a celebration of community achievements and efforts to combat social isolation.

Volunteers receiving awards from Haringey Mayor and Reach and Connect

Haringey Loneliness Awareness Week launch recognises groups and volunteers

Haringey Reach and Connect were delighted to see more than 70 guests at the launch of Loneliness Awareness Week on Friday 7th June at The Pavilion in Bruce Castle Park.

A woman working with bicycles

Unemployed and over 50: What did we not realise employment gave us in addition to income?

By Polly Frayne, Programme Manager at Public Voice

Bob Brown sitting down, working as a Hub Host at bingo

Local Hero Bob Brown Receives Loneliness Awareness Award

Bob received the award on Friday 7 June at the launch of Loneliness Awareness Week.

People posing for a photo at the Xmas Conversation Cafe

Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 Launch and Awards

Loneliness Awareness Week 2024 is being launched with awards for volunteers who build social connection

Forest Walkers

Overcoming loneliness

Get advice on practical steps you can take to improve your situation.

Information and Advice

Haringey Parks launch ‘Happy to Chat’ benches to combat loneliness

Happy To Chat benches are being piloted in four Haringey parks across the borough in an initiative being led by Haringey Reach and Connect and Haringey Council.

Members of the Conversation Cafe talking to each other

One Year Anniversary of the Conversation Cafe

The Cafes offer over 50’s in the borough a chance to practice their English conversation skills and connect with other local residents.

The Mayor of Haringey posing with all the attendees of the exhibition

Art exhibition by Artful Codgers challenges ageism

The exhibition, a part of the Age Without Limits Action Day, took place at Shaftesbury Hall.

Art Class

Haringey 'Artful Codgers' art group host FREE exhibition

Haringey Reach and Connect are showcasing works from the 'Artful Codgers' art group at an exhibition on Saturday 23rd March

People posing for a photo at the Xmas Conversation Cafe

Festive cheer at the Conversation Café

The weekly social group for over 50s celebrated the holidays with a Christmas party.

Photos of Patricia, Kuldip and Richard from the video.

Stories of connection from The Antwerp Arms, N17

We recently spoke with members of our community about how Reach and Connect supports over 50s to make new social connections through food.