“tackling loneliness and social isolation in our communities”
BEFRIENDING LEWIS & HARRIS & ISLANDERS!
Befriending Lewis & Harris is a unique, essential project that supports hundreds of people every year, helping them feel better connected to others and their community.
The service includes:
Group Activities - a range of mutually beneficial, social events offered through our Islanders! initiative (see below for more details)
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Kindness Calls - for those in our community who are housebound, telephone befriending is a friendly call and check-in from a trained telephone befriender
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Face-to-face - a volunteer befriender matched with someone who might be experiencing loneliness and social isolation (no longer taking new referrals)
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The aim of Islanders! is to tackle loneliness and social isolation by providing a wide range of supported, social, group activities, with (hopefully!) something for everyone.​
​Our events are all about bringing people together, having fun and creating lasting memories.
Absolutely ANYONE living on the island can get involved. It is quick, easy and completely FREE to join and to come to any of our events. For more information on what we have to offer click here.​
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For more information please call 07960612947 or email: hi-aye@islanders.org.uk
OUR EVENTS
Going Places
Miles equals Smiles! There are no wrong turns, just new adventures when we head out in our minibus exploring some of the spectacular scenic spots our beautiful island has to offer. A free light lunch is included.
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All welcome and it's free, but booking is essential!
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When?
​Monthly on Tuesdays between 11am and 4pm
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How?
​For more information or to book your place, please call 07960612947 or email: ​hi-aye@islanders.org.uk
Queen Bees
Make new friends, relax, enjoy a free lunch together - come along and have a lovely sociable afternoon at our fortnightly ladies Queen Bees group. Opportunity to share hobbies, interests, favourite recipes, some crafting time and play quizzes/ games together.
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All ladies welcome and it's free, but booking is essential!
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When?
​Fortnightly, on Wednesdays between 1pm and 3pm
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How?
​For more information or to book your place, please call 07960612947 or email: ​hi-aye@islanders.org.uk
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Supper in the Snug
Settle down for a sociable evening where we enjoy a takeaway meal together, play board games, team quizzes or perhaps relax on the sofa. An enjoyable fun way to make new friends, pass an evening and have a catch up.
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All welcome and it's free, but booking is essential!
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When?
​Monthly, on Thursdays between 5pm and 7.30pm
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How?
​For more information or to book your place, please call 07960612947 or email: ​hi-aye@islanders.org.uk
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Game Changers
From Giant Jenga, Uno, Scrabble, Codename to Frustration, Connect4 or Chess. Whatever you like to play, we have something for everyone at our games afternoon. Just remember to bring your “Game Face”! Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
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All welcome and it's free, but booking is essential!
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When?
​Fortnightly, on Fridays, 2-4pm
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How?
​For more information or to book your place, please call 07960612947 or email: ​hi-aye@islanders.org.uk
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What Particpants Have Said
"What impressed me when I went along was that no one was intrusive and pushed me into doing anything. I was surprised at how inviting people were and slowly through attending subsequent events my confidence in social interaction increased.”
"Taking part in these activities, for me, makes my heart & soul smile"
" I have always found the support of staff and volunteers very caring and attentive to my needs. The group feels like an extended family and community where we all look out for each other."
“I'm very happy with your support and going to the Queen Bees group, it helped with me through the bereavement I had in my life. Everyone was very welcoming to me, I've greatly benefitted from the kind and caring friendship in the group.”