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Reach and Connect Engage Local Community At Holcombe Market

The stall is just one activity in the lead up to this year’s inaugural Age Well festival.

Older Haringey Residents Create Vibrant Headpieces for Upcoming Age Well Festival

On 20th August at Chestnuts Community Centre, some of Haringey’s older residents showcased their creativity ahead of Haringey’s inaugural Age Well Festival by spending a day with renowned fashion stylist and photographer Donald Waugh.

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