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Meet Charles and Kelly
Find more out about call companions and stars of our BBC Lifeline appeal, Charles and Kelly.
By Re-engage
BBC Lifeline appeal
TV personality and tea party host Sara Cox is presenting our BBC Lifeline appeal at the end of April. But she won’t be the only star of the show.
There will also be interviews with; ‘dyed in the wool Geordie’, Jane, 87; former journalist and newspaper proprietor Charles, 91; call companion and ballroom dancing enthusiast Kelly, 46 and avid traveller Ginny, 77.
By Re-engage
Activity groups
Two years ago, we launched our first activity groups. We have since supported hundreds of older people who take part in a variety of gentle activities from chair yoga to walking tennis. Older people who attend these sessoins have become more active, experienced improved wellbeing and have built social connections within their communities.
By Laura Joplin
Amani's marathon magic
Company executive Amani Kessi has entered the London Marathon to raise funds for Re-engage and, within days of setting up his donations page, he raced past his target of £2000.
By Re-engage
A surprise visit
A tea party group in Carnoustie was recently entertained by a surprise visit from a bearded dragon belonging to Khalid, son of volunteer host Dorothy. For Dorothy, who enjoys involving her family in the tea parties she hosts, volunteering fits well with her other commitments and has the benefit of bringing generations together.
By Re-engage
Healthy living as we age
Re-engage CEO Meryl Davies talks about what we can do as individuals and as a society to try to improve our health in older age. She explores how we can build a society where we all commit to health and what small steps might make a difference as we age.
By Meryl Davies