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Do you feel isolated?
Are you lonely?
Would you like to be able to talk to other people in a similar situation?
Would you like the opportunity to make new friends?
Coming Together is one of our projects that gives people an opportunity to access social groups, training sessions or just to talk to each other. We want to connect people who live close to each other, who can support each other and develop friendships that will help them with tasks they find difficult. For example someone may find it difficult to get out to pay a bill. A group member may be able to do this whilst they are out shopping. That person may have difficulty replying to a letter that the other person may be able to help with. We aim to connect these people to support each other and develop new friendships. We are looking to help people of all ages with any disability, their carers, families and friends, older people and people who feel they could benefit in any way on participation.
Benefits of Joining
- Access to social groups and training sessions
- Opportunities to connect with others facing similar challenges
- Chance to make new friends and develop supportive relationships
- Assistance with tasks and activities that may be difficult alone
- Inclusive environment for people of all ages, abilities, and circumstances
Current Groups and Meetings
Children & Parents Group: (Temporarily suspended)
Tuesdays, 11am - 12pm
Basildon Library, Basildon Centre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE
Adult Groups:
Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 2:30pm .
St Martins Church Hall, St. Martins Square, Basildon SS14 1DX
Mondays, 10:15am - 12pm
South Ockendon Library, 57 Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5DX
Funding and Support
The Coming Together Project has received funding from The Peoples Health Trust and the National Lottery. This support allows us to arrange weekly meetings at locations in Thurrock and Basildon. While we welcome people from other areas to join us, please note that we are currently unable to hold groups in locations beyond Thurrock and Basildon.
The Peoples Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local neighbourhoods to help create a society without health inequalities. It works closely with each of the regional and county lotteries raising money through the Health Lottery and distributes grants. www.peopleshealthlottery.org.uk
Active Communities supports people to create and shape local projects that will help their community or neighbourhood to become even better. Active Communities projects aim to develop social links and ties and support residents to discuss and act on things that are important to them.
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