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Friendship at first sight

Posted by South London Cares Friday 17th June 2016

We introduced Herne Hill neighbours Angela and Dorothy 5 months ago. Their friendship was almost instant, and we've caught up with them to hear about the positive impact it's had on them both.

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Richard runs 5k!

Posted by South London Cares Tuesday 7th June 2016

5km. 3 miles. It’s a distance that for many people feels like a fitness hurdle. So how did 82 year-old Richard fare?

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Spades at the ready...

Posted by South London Cares Wednesday 1st June 2016

Do you have a few spare hours going, fancy getting outside and helping your older neighbours? Read on to hear more about our summer gardening project...

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Watch out: June Social Clubs!

Posted by South London Cares Wednesday 25th May 2016

It's nearly time for another fun filled month of Social Clubs! Over June we've got 19 wonderful ways for you to spend time with your older neighbours, including some exciting new activities and locations.

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A marathon of cake

Posted by South London Cares Wednesday 18th May 2016

It's been an amazing week of fundraising fun with 7 Days to Raise. Read on for the lowdown...

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Winter Wellbeing 2015/16 – the final report

Posted by South London Cares Monday 9th May 2016

The Winter Wellbeing project has become a core part of South London Cares' work, and a key aspect of how we identify and connect older neighbours to our Social Clubs and Love Your Neighbour programmes and to other community activities and services. Check out Rosa's blog, see the key stats and read the full report about the vital work here.

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Michael and Jenny - Brixton neighbours, now friends

Posted by South London Cares Saturday 7th May 2016

Our Love Your Neighbour programme brings together older and younger south Londoners for friendship and company. Michael and Jenny are one of our Love Your Neighbour matches in Brixton. Read on to find out how their friendship is helping them both so far...

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The new face of community

Posted by South London Cares Friday 6th May 2016

In today's incredibly fast paced, gentrified and automated capital city, it's heart warming to see businesses in south London who are doing all they can to make their older neighbours feel welcome and included. They're quietly creating an intergenerational community in their own new way.

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Spring cleaning with meaning

Posted by South London Cares Tuesday 26th April 2016

South London Cares volunteer Iana gives back to the community she loves with a fundraising clothes auction and it has even better results than she bargained for...

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