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Tea and cakes at the Imperial War Museum
The Re-engage Southwark 3 and 4 tea party groups were invited to stage one of their free monthly tea parties at the world-famous Imperial War Museum, where guests and their volunteer helpers were welcomed with cake and sandwiches during a two-hour visit.
By Re-engage
Meet Sheena, long-term member of the Jolly Fifers tea party group
Sheena has been part of the Re-engage family for 15-years, first as volunteer host and driver, and now as a guest.
She explains that the companionship and the opportunity to meet up with people of all ages is something "we all look forward to it a great deal."
By Re-engage
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