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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Older people power: every vote counts
Making sure older people head to the polls
By Meryl Davies
Hasan goes the extra 140 miles for Re-engage
Call companion Hasan fundraising for Re-engage by taking on the Iron Man challenge.
By Re-engage
Celebrating tea party groups old and new
Whilst continuing to encourage more new tea party groups across the UK, Re-engage is also celebrating that many of our tea parties have been taking place for a quarter of a century – and in some cases even longer.
These two ends of the spectrum are highlighted by the development of a new tea party group in Hale, and Inverness 1 marking its 25th anniversary with a special gathering on June 11th.
By Re-engage
Meet Ginny
Find out more about activity group guest and star of our BBC Lifeline appeal, Ginny.
By Re-engage
Celebrating 45 years of volunteering
Ann Godfrey, super volunteer, organised Re-engage tea parties for the Royal Wootton Bassett group for an extraordinary 45 years. The pandemic brought a halt to her plans for a 45th group celebration and very sadly she died before she could make the event a reality. Ann’s tea party group recently held a party to remember her long service and wonderful community spirit.
By Re-engage
Five years on from the first Minister for Loneliness
Since the UK government announced that Tracey Crouch MP would be our first Minister for Loneliness five years ago, loneliness has become a hotly discussed topic. Read our CEO Meryl's article for a snapshot of how the topic of loneliness is being discussed here and around the world.
By Meryl Davies