Supporting Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June)

Small moments of connection really do add up! Why not join in a friendly activity at one of our Community Hubs? Whether you want to try a new craft, play a game of bingo, or simply have a chat over tea and toast, everyone is welcome.

Here is what is happening at our hubs:

Carrbrook Community Hub: Flat 1 Broadbent Close, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3LJ

When: Every Monday and Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What's On: Tea n Toast, Bingo, Craft sessions, and Luncheon Clubs. 

Bramhall Community Hub: 84 North Park Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3HS 

When: Every Monday and Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

What's On: Coffee mornings featuring social activities like craft, knitting, crochet, and sewing.

Jean Byers Community Hub: The Highgate Centre, Bents Avenue, Bredbury, SK6 2LF 

When & What's On: Every Tuesday: Coffee Morning | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Every Thursday: Chat N Craft | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

(Please note there are no craft sessions until Thursday 2nd July due to holidays)

Last Friday of the Month: Chat n Snack | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Find out more about our community hubs here

To find out more about loneliness and it's impact visit the Marmalade Trust's website 

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek 

Our new Bee Friending Service

Loneliness Awareness Week is a reminder that a small conversation can make a massive difference.

To help bring people together, we are launching a befriending service to support customers who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. But we can’t do it without you!

We are looking for amazing volunteers to become part of the MSV Bee Friending Family. Are you compassionate, a good listener, and looking to volunteer in your community? By giving up just a little bit of your time each month for weekly phone calls, you could help improve someone's mental and emotional wellbeing.

Looking for a friendly chat? If you are an MSV customer who is feeling isolated, or if you simply miss having a regular catch-up, we are here for you. We can pair you with a wonderful volunteer for a weekly phone call to brighten your day.

Whether you want to give your time as a volunteer or would love to receive a call yourself, please get in touch with our MSV Befriending Coordinator, Sophie O'Neill.

• Email: involvement@msvhousing.co.uk

• Call: 07802 416351