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It was an exciting evening at this month’s Musical Bingo, neighbours cut some impressive shapes on the dance floor and older neighbour Anne and younger neighbour Syed were neck and neck with one square left to win, however, Anne walked away with the grand prize 🥳

“Joyce was dozing in her chair when I arrived. She opened her eyes, & said: "Emma?" A big smile spread across her face, then an even bigger one when I pointed to my daughter napping in her buggy.” Emma (38) and Joyce (97) met on our Love Your Neighbour programme 4.5 years ago!

At last month’s Karaoke Club we were treated to songs by The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and older neighbour Cecilia, a former professional performer, serenaded us with Doris Day’s Whatever Will Be, Will Be 🎤

Last week The Old Red Lion Kennington (New Account) we had a full house! Older neighbour Addy shared stories of how she travelled around the world as a child by yatch, seeing waves as high as tower blocks. Chatter and laughter filled the air on what can only be described as a Pub Club to remember 🍻🥂

“I feel really secure with Guy (36) and he makes me feel so comfortable with him.” Domingas (69) These Elephant and Castle mates have been hanging out for a year and a half now! Enjoying meeting at a local juice bar taking a stroll through one of South London’s beautiful parks.

🙋‍♀️ We need more younger neighbours in Southwark and Lambeth who want to make a new friend to go out, or stay in with! 🙋‍♂️ Join us: southlondoncares.org.uk/get-involved-1

Happy 1-year friendship-anniversary to Felia (25) and Addis (73)! “It’s incredible to be able to get to know my new friend.” Felia “Having someone to talk to… she makes me happy. She is such a sweet girl and she is so funny - she makes me laugh…we get each other.” Addis

Happy 1-year friend-a-versary to Valerie (83) and Ruth (35)! Celebrated with a feast at a local restaurant... “I have gained insights into the life of a woman who has led an incredibly independent and impressive life.” “It’s having someone with compatible ideas to speak with.”

3-generational friendship incoming! "It's been very lovely, we get on so well. She brings her baby with her and we sometimes sit in the garden or go to the park"Babs (81) about her friendship with Tara (36)

We are devastated to share that The Cares Family charities have closed due to financial difficulties. We’re fiercely proud of our staff, our communities, and all we’ve built together over the past 12 years. More here: southlondoncares.org.uk/blog/announcin…

🖼️ A photo on a desk 📕 A chat about a book 💻 Online networks Whether we work in an office, at home, or some other place, this article contains some useful tips on how to tackle loneliness and build social connections at work: msn.com/en-us/money/ot…

Loneliness is a personal crisis, a public health crisis, and a political crisis. But there is strong evidence on how it can be tackled, and how a thousand flowers of connection can bloom. Learn about the impact of our work via Shorenstein Center: shorensteincenter.org/commentary/lon…

"How are you today?" is a simple question that can be a route to empathy, connection and belonging. This year, it's a question at the heart of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. Find out more and be part of it: lonelinessawarenessweek.org

Thanks to Marmalade Trust, #LonelinessAwarenessWeek has grown into a global movement. 5,000 activities are scheduled in the UK, the US, Estonia and Malaysia to help people talk about this ‘normal human emotion that signals a need for social connection.' www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co…