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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
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
Could you leave us a gift in your will?
Re-engage provides free, vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people across the UK.
Perhaps you can consider leaving Re-engage a gift in your will to help fund our work and to help to reach more lonely and isolated older people.
By Re-engage
"None of us get out of here alive and I’m thankful for every day that I have on this earth.”
82 -year-old Jane is a member of our West Yorkshire online activity group and has an inspirational approach to life.
She shares her story, from running away to become a nurse to being the oldest person to donate an organ at Leeds Hospital.
By Re-engage