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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
BBC presenter, Sara Cox, supports our campaign to launch 200 new tea party groups
Our tea parties are a vital source of companionship for older people. For many, they are the only social reason they have to leave the house.
Sara Cox said “I’m encouraging anyone who can help start a group to do so. They won’t regret it.”
By Re-engage
Re-engage and Parkinson’s UK announce new partnership
We are looking for volunteers to join our new telephone befriending service for those aged 60+ living with Parkinson's, and their carers.
As a call companion you will help someone living with Parkinson's to feel less lonely and isolated.
By Re-engage
International Day of Older Persons
October 1st is International Day of Older Persons and our CEO, Meryl Davies, reflects on this year's theme of the resilience of older women.
By Meryl Davies
Rainbow call companions service selected for national health award
We are thrilled that rainbow call companions, our free telephone befriending service for older LGBT+ people who are lonely, isolated or in need of companionship, has been selected for a National Advisor for LGBT Health award.
By Re-engage
One year since the launch of our first in-person activity groups in Wales
We celebrated this milestone with 30 of our older guests at the home of Newport County AFC and Dragons Rugby. There was the chance to take part in various gentle activities, followed by refreshments and a quiz, with the winning team being awarded free tickets to a Dragons Rugby match - come on you Dragons.
By Re-engage
"You can’t go wrong with a cup of tea, can you?”
Louise would certainly know, as she's been a tea party volunteer with Re-engage for 16 years, first as a host and now as a group coordinator as well.
The group's current guests and volunteers look forward to the monthly get-togethers and, like many group coordinators, Louise is hoping to attract more members after the group was dormant during the pandemic.
By Re-engage