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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.

Art Class

A new series of art sessions for over 50s, focusing on wellbeing.

Forest Walkers

'Men on The Move' - Over 50s male walking group

Community Connector Paul will be leading a weekly walking group for men over 50 in Haringey.

Smart meter event 2 October 2023 with speaker and 4U2 banner

Smart Meter information session hosted by Haringey Advice Partnership and 4U2

The session welcomed 25 Haringey residents to talk about energy saving measures at the Chestnuts Community Centre.

Haringey assessment with older man

Co-working helps isolated Haringey pensioner

We hear from a Community Connector on how, through working with other organisations, isolated individuals can get the support they need.

Actors performing in a LegalAliens production

Social prescribing and the power of theatre

Lind, an asylum seeker, improved his mental health and language skills through a theatre company for migrants and refugees.

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Haringey Advice Partnership to run session on Smart Meters

Smart Meters can help you to see what you’re spending on gas and electricity. Join Haringey Advice Partnership to find out more.

Woman and man gardening

Improving mental and physical wellbeing through green skills

Growing Together is a six-week social prescribing program that aims to improve wellbeing through supporting participants to develop their green skills.

Connection Matters Conference view of attendees

Connection Matters Conference

On Friday 16 June 2023, Public Voice and Haringey Circle held the Connection Matters Conference, as part of a week-long programme of events for Loneliness Awareness Week.

A male speaker talking to the crowd

We all get lonely. It’s time to talk about it.

Haringey Reach and Connect proudly joined an annual campaign to raise awareness around loneliness, organising a special conference to discuss the issues.

Smiling Black Man

How weak social connections boost wellbeing

We all know the importance of family and close friends. What is less talked about, but possibly as important, are our ‘weak ties’. By Nick Herrick, Community Connector.