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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
A shared love of music
Call companions Joan and Zoe share a love of music. Joan has sung as a tenor for The Big Sing Choir since 2014 and Zoe is a gifted young soprano whose reputation has been celebrated worldwide.
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The power of a good chat
Recent analysis of our call companions service shows older people are happier, less lonely and more satisfied with their lives after receiving the calls.
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Meet our award-winning volunteer
Last year Re-engage volunteer, Bev Owen, was awarded the Marsh Award for Volunteering in Support of Older People.
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Time for tea?
After more than year since our tea parties were suspended, we share our plans for restarting these much-loved events.
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A match made in lockdown
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve matched almost 2,000 older people with Re-engage call companions. Here, Sheila and Lily talk about their weekly chats.
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Online Chair Yoga classes for older people
We caught up with Margaret Hudson who's been teaching Chair Yoga to older people across Wales as part of our online exercise programme.
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