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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
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.
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Why Re-engage?
Leigh moved to the UK from South Africa just over seven years ago and she has been a call companion for almost two years. She explains why she chose to volunteer for Re-engage and how the older people she has been matched with continue to inspire her.
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Using evidence to develop and deliver activity groups
Re-engage impact and evaluation manager Georgina Everett was invited to speak at a webinar organised by the National Academy for Social Prescribing about how the charity uses evidence to develop and deliver activity groups for older people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
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New activity groups for older people in Birmingham
Last month older people and organisations from across Birmingham attended a launch event to hear more about the free activity groups that Re-engage will be setting up in the area, thanks to a £105,000 grant from Warwickshire Freemasons.
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West Yorkshire activity group guest, Audrey
80-year-old Audrey was referred to the chair yoga activity group in Heptonstall, West Yorkshire, by her daughter Sue. Audrey had not been very active during Covid and Sue wanted to find a gentle physical activity for her that would also give her the opportunity to make friends and socialise.
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A life lived
Great grandmother Gladys was born in Islington, north London, during the First World War - the eldest of eleven children. She and her youngest sister, Christine, are the only survivors. On Christmas Day last year, she celebrated her 106th birthday and marked the occasion with a little burst of Abba.
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