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The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
A volunteer on the challenges of supporting her group during lock down.
I remember my last tea party vividly – lemon drizzle cake, hot tea, loud chatter, laughter, plates being handed round, my toddler ‘entertaining’ people with what can loosely be described as singing. That was 14 months ago.
By Re-engage
The calls that opened the door to a lasting friendship.
Sylvia, who is 82, was matched with her call companion Nicola, who is 25, in January this year and from the minute they first spoke, they got on like a house on fire.
By Re-engage
'Isolation is seen by LGBT+ older people as the price they have to pay'
By Re-engage CEO, Meryl Davies
By Meryl Davies
Meet Lorraine, a volunteer for Re-engage for 17 years
During Volunteers' Week, we’re celebrating our volunteers. Meet Lorraine, who's a tea party host, as well as a local and area coordinator.
By Re-engage
Meet Lucy, our tea party coordinator for Cottingham Group
During Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our volunteers. Lucy, who's volunteered for Re-engage for seven years, is a tea party coordinator.
By Re-engage
Meet Naomi, one of our volunteer drivers
During Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our volunteers. Meet Naomi, who is a volunteer driver for Re-engage during non-covid times.
By Re-engage