Charlie and Judith find more in common than they ever thought
Judith, a care home resident has rekindled her connection with Maxi’s Mates Rescue and Rehoming Centre for dogs after meeting teenager Charlie through Crafting Connections.
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Paris’ Songs & Smiles journey
I stumbled across The Together Project’s Songs & Smiles after seeing a Facebook post in my local community group. I was intrigued and after a little research I immediately signed up me and my son, Ajani.
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Florence and Joyce's blossoming friendship
In November’s Crafting Connections pack we celebrated the friendship between Florence and Joyce.
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Arthur's heart-warming new friendships
Arthur was 91 years old when Songs & Smiles started, he was very reluctant to join as he was the only male participant. After the first few sessions he came away from Songs & Smiles with a smile on his face and talked about how the children had brought that sparkle back into his life, and gave him a new lease of life as his great grandchildren were now grown up.
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As we celebrate Trustee Week, let's acknowledge the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the trustees who work tirelessly to make a positive impact. The Together Project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when dedicated individuals come together with a common purpose.
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From colourful scarves and shakers to bubble machines and action songs, there's plenty to stimulate the imagination and senses. Our sessions are informal and relaxed, they have been designed by specialists to make them engaging and interactive for the youngest through to the oldest members of the group.
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Spread the word about the transformative impact of social connections and intergenerational activities on mental health and wellbeing. Let's create a world where we support each other across generations!
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Loneliness is a silent epidemic that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It's a problem that can't be solved by one person alone, but together, we can make a world of difference.
Songs & Smiles is an initiative dedicated to brightening lives and reducing loneliness through the power of music, laughter, and intergenerational connections.
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Are you ready to bring boundless joy into the lives of your residents and staff?
Songs & Smiles London is embarking on a heart-warming journey of expansion, and we invite YOU to be a vital part of this transformative experience.
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Are you ready to make a difference in your community while having a blast? Look no further because Songs & Smiles is expanding in London, and we're on a mission to spread joy and combat loneliness like never before!
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Are you ready to be a ray of sunshine in someone's day? Songs & Smiles is gearing up for an incredible London expansion, and we need your help to make it happen. Join us in our mission to combat loneliness and spread boundless joy in the heart of London!
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Songs & Smiles is gearing up for a huge London expansion, and we're on the lookout for inspiring session leaders to join us in spreading happiness like wildfire!
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We’re celebrating National Activity Providers Association NAPA’s Arts in Care Homes Week 18-24 September culminating in the National Day of Arts in Care Homes.
The aim is to champion, promote and encourage arts engagement in care settings and highlight the health and wellbeing benefits for all involved.
We feel Crafting Connections - is a perfect fit!
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You could help us to win one of six JoJo Maman Bébé ‘Helping Hands’ Community Grants.
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We were shortlisted to have the chance to secure funding of up to £40,000 but we needed your votes - as you got to decide how the funding should be put to good use. You decided - we won!
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They say no news is good news but we say good news is fantastic!
Our good news is we have been awarded GrandNanny’s 2023 Intergenerational Innovation award, in recognition of our hard work to reconnect communities across the generations.
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We all thrive on connection, it is what makes us human. The chat over the fence with a neighbour, a wave hello on the school run or a friendly exchange in the shops. These small everyday connections help us to feel happier and less lonely.
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At The Together Project we have various intergenerational activities all designed to bring together at least two different age groups who might not normally come into regular contact, with a focus on fun and friendship.
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