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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
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
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.
By Re-engage
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.
By Re-engage
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.
By Re-engage
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.
By Re-engage