Virtual Events
Virtual events
The series of virtual events which began during the pandemic continues today for those who are lacking in social contact and are looking to make connections. Our volunteers and team members also provide specialised IT support so our friends are able to connect to their loved ones as well as to our online events. If you’d like to find out more or know somebody that you think could benefit from this support, please get in touch.
What's on in August
This August will be all about travelling, we have prepared with several walking tours and a museum tour. We’re also going to immersing ourselves in other cultures with Rykiel and continue moving and exercising with professional physiotherapist, Scott. Join us! No need for a plane ticket, only a device to connect with and Wi-Fi connection.
Online knitting class with Betty
Learn how to knit a scarf from our lovely befriendee, Betty!
What do you need to do?
Donate the cost of a ‘caring cuppa’ and receive a Zoom link to join.
Have No.8 knitting needles ready
Get yourself some double knitting wool - any colour you want for your scarf.
What’s On in September
Our event calendar for September is out. Please get in touch if if you’d like to join one or more events! The fun is 100% guaranteed.
Cup of Friendship
Our legendary Cup of Friendship events return in virtual form, this week with an exciting murder mystery. How to find your first clue? Call Thomas, who can help you through the process of joining in!
Weekly social
This week, we’ll be having armchair exercises, a sing-along and some political debates led by a volunteer. Tune in on Zoom if you want to join!
Virtual Cup of Friendship
This week, we’ll be travelling virtually to Cambodia and Vietnam through a photo exhibition and commentary thanks to one of our volunteers. These events always include a great discussion, sharing experiences or travel and a lot more. All wecome!
Weekly social
This week, we’ll have our usual armchair exercises with our amazing volunteer, Scott, we’ll be reminiscing about different things from our childhoods and enjoy a bit of creative writing, to help clear our minds. Not to be missed! Get in touch with Thomas on 07535 361549 if you’d like to join.
IT Training (every Tuesday)
IT session on how to connect with others and how to join our virtual events. Everyone welcome!
Virtual Cup of Friendship
On our first virtual Cup of Friendship event we will be travelling to Canada… via an online photo exhibition on the most beautiful places in the US’ friendly upper neighbour.
Weekly social (every Wednesday)
Our virtual events series usually features armchair exercises, a good discussion, and another session led by a volunteer, such as mindfulness exercises, arts and craft etc, so you better join us on Zoom so you won’t miss any of this! Details and help on how to connect is available if you call Thomas on 0141 465 6998. You can also email us with any questions at info@befriend.org.uk.
Live readings (twice weekly)
Every Tuesday and Thursday live readings are available online on The Reader’s Facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/thereaderorg
First virtual social
The ‘pilot episode’ of our virtual events - but what a fun time! We had chair exercises with the lovely volunteer, Scott, we had a mindfullness breathing exercise session and a sing-along with Cup of Friendship-favourite Arthur. Looking forward to more in the coming weeks!