Bill Barton is a Samaritans supporter from Reigate, Surrey. The Samaritans provides free confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24/7, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. At the...Read more
Tanne Spielman is Acting Head of Engagement at The Ramblers. The Ramblers is a charity whose goal is to protect the ability of people to enjoy the sense of freedom and benefits that come from...Read more
Going for a walk is good for your head. And your heart. It’s also a great way to get out into nature, meet new people, and get to know your community. According to our recent...Read more
Jackie Nixon, originally from Manchester, moved to Roker in Sunderland six years ago. After her daughter moved out, and with her husband working shifts, she was on her own a lot. She wanted to feel...Read more
The Hildreds Shopping Centre in Skegness is a small seaside centre with a huge footfall of around 4.2 million visitors per year. When Manager, Steve Andrews, realised that many people were visiting Shopping Centre alone,...Read more
Polly Winn is one of the four founders of Cardiff Feminist Book Club. At 24, Polly moved back home after University and realised she was lonely. That’s when she met her co-founders, and the inspiration...Read more
Reading Friends is a UK-wide programme brought to you by The Reading Agency, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. They know that books can be a great way to make meaningful connections with...Read more
Phones have changed our lives. They help us keep in touch with friends and family. They give us our news, help us check the weather and give us directions. And we can watch cat videos....Read more