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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Community Christmas
Promote your festive event or activity on our community Christmas directory and help older people who might otherwise be alone this Christmas find an event in their area. Christmas can be a very lonely time of year for older people, but it doesn't have to be.
By Re-engage
Scams and fraud
Older people living alone are some of the most vulnerable to becoming victims of scams and fraud. One person who fell victim to scammers was a 78-year-old widow, Dorothy*. She was conned out of £100,000, although she was fortunate enough to get nearly all of it back.
*Not her real name.
By Re-engage
The impact of climate change on older people
When you think about climate change and the environment, do you think about older people? Perhaps not, but given that older people make up an increasingly large portion of the global population it’s perhaps not surprising that older people are also disproportionately impacted by climate crises.
By Meryl Davies
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
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
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