Latest news
The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
A special friendship
Naomi became a driver for her local tea party group two years ago. She struck up a friendship with Jean when she started making homemade cake deliveries during the pandemic.
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The tea parties became a lifeline for Kathleen
Karen and Kathleen are members of the West Lothian tea party group. They first met when Karen started driving Kathleen to and from the monthly tea parties. Today, Karen sees Kathleen as family.
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A weekly 30 minute phone call can change a life
Julia has been making weekly calls to her call companion Sharon since December. Sharon’s mental and physical wellbeing suffered following a cardiac arrest and speaking to Julia makes her feel good about herself.
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Volunteer views
As a charity we conduct regular evaluations in order to better understand the views and experiences of our guests and volunteers. We surveyed and interviewed volunteers our volunteers.
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Our tea parties are back
The Thurrock Re-engage tea party group 1 got together for their first tea party after eighteen long months apart during the pandemic. There were celebrations all around as the group toasted their sixth anniversary as well as the 99th birthday of one tea party guest.
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Our face to face activity groups in Wales
We have launched our free weekly face to face inclusive exercise sessions for those over 75 in Wales. The groups include: dance, chair yoga, tai chi and general activities and take place in a relaxed and friendly setting.
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