Latest news
The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Meet our first impact volunteer
We’re currently looking for volunteers who can support the Re-engage impact team by offering their time to help us conduct interviews and surveys on a regular basis. We caught up with Jennifer, our first impact volunteer, to find out more about the role.
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Our online activity groups in Yorkshire
We caught up with Re-engage engagement officer Deb Meynell to chat about our new online activity groups, which will be available to anyone over 75 living in West Yorkshire from mid-February.
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A community comes together
The Young Christian Workers (YCW) Impact Youth Group in Ramsbottom have hosted an event for community Christmas for several years now, uniting the community to ensure that older people who are alone at Christmas are not forgotten.
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A chance to be with others
We spoke to Hazel about how her local tea party group was able to rally together to support her during lockdown and what a difference feeling connected to others can make.
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Age Concern Crosby
Age Concern Crosby, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has recently become part of Re-engage. As part of Re-engage, Age Concern Crosby will continue with its valuable work and the provision of its weekly lunch clubs at Waterloo United Free Church Hall, and flicks and friends, a monthly film showing at the Plaza Community Cinema.
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Meet Re-engage volunteer Gaby
We caught up with call companion coordinator Gaby about volunteering for Re-engage and what makes her get out of bed every morning. As a call companion coordinator, it’s Gaby’s job to ensure that the six older people in her group receive regular phone calls from Re-engage volunteers.
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