Supporting the lives of those experiencing the effects of isolation and loneliness
Registered Charity 1200790
Current Projects
Friendly Fellas
Staffed by volunteers and meeting 4 times a month at the popular Light House Coffee Shop in Sheerness. A place where men can come together to share their experiences, seek advice from their peers, and find support. Providing a variety of opportunities for men to build a sense of camaraderie and enjoy each other's company.
Book N Brunch
Our popular Book n Brunch Club at the Wellbeing Hub in Rushenden on the last Tuesday of the month, is on temporary hold at the moment. We are hoping to restart the Club again soon, or incorporate the book discussion into our regular monthly Friendly Spaces sessions. Please check back as details will be updated as soon as we have more information.
Digital Skills Sessions
Volunteers, Nick and Peter, from the Digital Kent team join us regularly, at all our groups to offer help and advice to enable our members to get the most out of their phones and digital devices. Bring along any of your digital devices or questions to our regular Friendly Spaces
Craft Club
Get your creative juices flowing at our new Craft Club at the Wellbeing Hub in Rushenden. Suitable for all abilities. Sessions to include decoupage, model making, sewing, yarns and wool projects, jewellery making, mosaics, beach crafts and more! There will be a small charge to cover supplies.
Coffee Morning
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a coffee morning with our friends at Infinity Age UK Sheppey. Meet new friends, chat over a cuppa and join in with some fun games. The perfect way to pass the morning.
Gardening Club
Services
Friendly Voice Calls
A service for those experiencing the effects of loneliness due to being housebound or for those feeling disconnected and isolated from their community. Delivering regular welfare phone calls to help sign post to local activities and support within the local area.
Pedometer Challenge
Small Pod Walks
Join Alisha for our hugely popular six week Pedometer Challenge. Meet up together with other participants for short fun walks, to remain active, maintain your daily steps and feel physically, as well as mentally, stronger.
Sharing Library
Reading has been proven to reduce stress, aid relaxation and boost mood. With a huge volumn of books to suit all tastes we regularly drop off selections directly to our members to read at home. Jigsaws and DVDs also available to borrow.
Inclusive Book Club
Borrow one of our tablets and receive free books if you find yourself having to isolate due to Covid. Join in our online virtual book club. Access to this service is through a referral from the Citizens Advice Bureau
Kindle Loan Service
Access to our Book Club even if physically unable to attend, with the loan of a Kindle and books for up to 6 months. Funded by Medway Voluntary Action. If you're housebound, and feel that you could benefit from this great project, to help you keep connected, get in touch.
Mini Bus
COMING SOON
Free pick up service for our members to attend activities and walks. Ensuring that even those living in remote areas or without transport, can stay connected. Use as a mobile library and hub when distributing PPE kits and latest COVID advice.
In Person Activities
Friendly Spaces
Within a safe and welcoming environment, members are encouraged to socialise and build confidence through shared activities, coffee mornings, demonstrations and visits from guest speakers
Community Walks
Join us, with our friends from Stepping Out, for scenic, sociable, rejuvenating walks at beautiful venues throughout the county, from stately homes and gardens, country parks, lakes, National Trust properties, Coastlines and festivals.
Book Clubs
Borrow a free book each month to read at home. Then join us in person on the last Tuesday of each month from 10.45am for a fun quiz and some lively discussion, followed by a group activity related to the books theme/subject matter.
Friendly Spaces Activities Venues & Dates
Teynham
1st Monday of
each month
10am until 12noon
Teynham Community Hall,
Station Road
Teynham
ME9 9DU.
Sheerness
1st Thursday of each month
10am until 12noon
Trinity Church Hall,
Broadway,
Sheerness
ME12 1AF
Sittingbourne
2nd Thursday of each month
10am until 12noon
Methodist Church Hall
High Street
Sittingbourne
ME10 4PB
Sheerness
Friendly Fellas
1st 4 Wednesdays each month
6pm until 8pm
Light House Coffee Shop
Hope St. Centre
Sheerness
ME12 1AJ
Sheerness
Coffee Morning
2nd Tuesday of each month
10am until 12noon
Rosemary House
43 Trinity Road
Sheerness
ME12 2PF
Regular Facebook Group Activities
Catch Up Monday
Catch up after the weekend with Rose. Full of conversation starters, chatter, fun and getting to know each other a little better. Member discussions and feedback.
Challenge Tuesday
Get involved with 3 different weekly challenges with Laura, suitable for all abilities.
With inspiration to:
- Connect with Others
- Be Active
- Keep Learning
- Give to Others
- Take Notice
Wellbeing Wednesday
Follow along exercise videos, challenges and posts on health, physical and menatal wellbeing throughout the day with Alisha. Pedometer Challenge updates, support and Zoom meetings.
Connected Thursday
Get involved and remain connected as we Live Stream directly from our Group Settings to our online members and those at home. Follow along Zoom tutorials, with free recourses so that no one has to feel left out.
Festive Food from 2pm
Feedback Friday
All the news from the week's activities, quizzes, growth information, new projects, quotes and messages from members. Feed back and photos from our members and news from the Focus Group
Virtual Book Club
Online session of our popular Book Club on the last Tuesday each month from 2pm to discuss your thoughts and feedback. Includes interactive quizzes and fun games.
Virtual Activities
Let's Cook Together
Follow-along with Cheryl, with inspiring cooking sessions, delicious recipes and health advice. Available to view on our YouTube channel.
Arts & Crafting
Explore your creativity with some fun crafting. Sessions suitable for all abilities. Regular FREE workshops including all the materials you need to follow along at home. Available to view on our YouTube channel.
Virtual Garden Tours
Join Mick as he takes us on a guided walk through some of Kent's most beautiful and historic gardens, castles and places of local interest. Filmed thoughout Summer 2020 and available to view on our YouTube channel.
Mindfulness
Let Lesley bring a little peace and calm into your busy life with gentle meditation, breathing techniques and visualisation. Available on our YouTube channel
Yoga & Chair Exercise
Regular sessions of gentle stretching and exercise with Jacqueline and Emma. Suitable for all abilities and available to view on our YouTube channel
Gardening
Advice on your garden, allotement or house plants, from our RHS qualified gardener. Seasonal hints and tips throughout the year. Available on ourYouTube channel
Poetry Corner
Finding just the right words. Inspirational quotes and poetry read by Alisha. Available to view on our YouTube channel
Radio & Podcasts
Catch up with all the latest news about Friendly Faces of Kent, online and in the media.
