Spread joy this winter
Winter feels warmer when we come together – lifting our spirits, reducing loneliness and brightening up the darker days. From baking with a neighbour to litter picks for the whole community, it’s easy to spread some joy and keep our communities connected and cosy this season.
3 simple ideas to warm up your community
1) Share festive food
Whether it’s a wintery Big Lunch, a neighbourhood bake-off or popping next door with a plate full of biccies – sharing food is one of the easiest ways to bring people together.
2) Organise a winter walk
Wrap up warm and head outdoors for a dose of nature. It’s a great way to boost moods, explore your local area and people of all ages can join in too!
3) Carry out small acts of kindness
Start a ripple of positivity throughout your community. Just one small gesture can make someone’s day and inspire them to pass it on too.
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“We always look forward to our carol singing event – it gets everyone in the festive spirit and brings the whole community together. It’s a team effort, with the independent coffee shop providing free coffee and electricity for our local musician, and neighbours baking mince pies and stollen to enjoy.”
Marilyn
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Warm Welcome Spaces
We know that the cold, dark months can be a challenging time for many, especially with the high cost of living making it harder to stay warm, comfortable, and connected.
Our friends at Warm Welcome are ensuring everyone has somewhere toasty and friendly to go this winter. Their map lists thousands of Warm Welcome Spaces across the UK where communities can gather and make meaningful connections.
Why not explore your local Warm Welcome Space, it’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends, or if you happen to run a local community space, then pop it on the Warm Welcome map for others to enjoy too!
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Free and affordable events
The Government’s Help for Households campaign have put together a list of free and low cost England-wide activities this winter.
Winter inspiration
More ways you can spread joy over the darker months.
