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"This community of older and younger neighbours... makes you want to celebrate": tales from 44 social clubs

Posted by South London Cares Thursday 11th January 2018

Emily's been volunteering with South London Cares since April 2015, and has been part of 44 social clubs. She shares what keeps her coming back, and how community and friendship help with perspective: "You can’t hear about how a neighbour met the love of their life age 64 at ballroom dancing and still be worried that you might have accidentally ‘replied all’ on your last email of the day." 

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Help us bag a share of Tesco’s fund!

Posted by South London Cares Monday 8th January 2018

Back at work? January blues? New Year’s diet already down the pan?     

We know the feeling… but we also have the antidote to that guilt you feel as you slip that sneaky bar of Cadbury’s into your shopping basket. 

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Winter Wellbeing: the connections we've made so far

Posted by South London Cares Thursday 21st December 2017

Only three months into our Winter Wellbeing project and, with your support, we've already connected with so many older neighbours to make sure they are keeping warm this winter. Here's a short run down of what's been going on.

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A thoroughly community Christmas

Posted by South London Cares Thursday 21st December 2017

Check out our latest blog celebrating the wonderful businesses who've gone above and beyond to make this December extra special for their older neighbours.

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Too soon? January social clubs

Posted by South London Cares Wednesday 20th December 2017

Help us to create cheer and joy beyond Christmas and the new year by joining your older neighbours at one (or two, or even three) of our 21 spectacular social clubs in January.

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