CONNECTING OLDER PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY
DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE / NEIGHBOUR / FAMILY FRIEND WHO WANTS TO BE INVOLVED IN THINGS? ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO LEARN THINGS?
We meet twice a month online to smile, learn and connect.
“Wonderful speakers… the joy of meeting people… it couldn’t be a better way of spending a Thursday morning.” Ann K
Fill in the form below to let us know you would like to join us
SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY GROUP
Learn something new each week either from a wonderful guest speaker, or from the group itself. Smiles guaranteed!
“Gives us a centrepoint for the week… no pressure, just pleasure… Ashley is the tops.” Michael A and David C
CONNECTING, LEARNING AND SOCIALISING
Come and meet interested and interesting people, share your week and hear something new.
“I was sceptical… but over the weeks it’s been a joy. The speakers always give us something.” Fran B
WHAT IS CAFE CONNECTIONS?
Café Connections was born on 23 April 2020 when Ashley realised that our lovely clients were missing out on all their usual in person social activities with no clue as to when these would start again. It is an online meeting, held on Zoom. When things started to open up again in summer 2020, Ashley suggested we stop and everyone was aghast. So we are still going! A weekly meeting for two years, we now meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, at 10am.
The format of the meeting is relaxed but informative. As well as taking it in turns to talk about how we've been getting on during the week and anything we've been up to, we hear from a speaker or have a discussion topic. And if anyone has any questions about anything to do with organising or connections to professionals they need, or problems to solve, they can ask them as well.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The group is aimed at anyone who is retired, no matter what their age, whether it be 50s, 60s or more! And don’t worry, we don’t check passports or birth certificates. It is for interested and interesting people who want to connect with like minded people who are building their own support community, both now, whilst meeting up is harder, and in the future when sometimes connecting from home is just easier.
Many of our attendees also attend lots of other online clubs, but particularly like this one and are keen we keep it going. So if you know others who may be interested, do please let them know about it.
"I do lots of zooms, and this is my favourite one of the week.” Jon J
What does it cost?
Your first two meetings are totally free, so you can get an idea if it is for you. After that it is just £35 per quarter, payable by standing order.
What do you need to join us?
You will need a laptop or computer with a speaker, camera and microphone (either internal or plugged in by USB) or you can use a phone or tablet. We recommend using a laptop or computer where possible as you can see more people on screen.
We are more than happy to do a test meeting with you if you want to find out if it works.
Click below to download instructions on accessing Zoom from a PC.
Fill in the form below to let us know you would like to join us.
Past speakers
Amanda German https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/
Rachel Ederle https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Susan Gregory https://turnersoak.co.uk/
Julia Finlay https://www.juliafinlayosteopath.co.uk/
Ben Colenutt https://www.legalstudio.co.uk/
Aswini Weereratne www.doughtystreet.co.uk
www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/james.oleary
Kirsty Gray www.family-wise.co.uk
Alyson Baker French Farm and accommodation
Nigel Grimes www.thebreathingstudio.com
Martin Haughey www.haugheyelectrics.london
Amanda Littlecott www.clearbubble.co.uk
Kayane Watson www.coachingwithk.co.uk
Lee Sherman www.theartofquality.co.uk
Annette Earl www.annetteearl.com
Lynette Cox www.facebook.com/istoriaresear...
Alice Mayers www.thestorykeepers.co.uk
Lawrence Broome-Young http://www.chessingtonzoo.info...
Hannah Xu https://www.360kick4mentalheal...
Lucy Courtenay https://www.facebook.com/lucyc...
Simon Ferrar https://www.clandonwood.com/
Valerie Boggs https://taxvol.org.uk/
Natasha Edge https://appandatt.com/wp/
Charlotte Notley www.taylorinvestigations.co.uk
Rebecca Thornton www.thorntonlee.co.uk
Molly Collard www.royaltrinityhospice.london
Stacey Shepherd www.improvingcareconsultancy.co.uk
Amy Szott www.poppysfunerals.co.uk
Timothy Blinko http://www.tjblinko.com
Katherine Caroll www.peacock-law.co.uk
Lynsey Rowley https://www.volksautos.co.uk/
Jill Finch www.Branchandbird.shop
Reuben Miller www.rmsurveyors.co.uk
Timothy Blinko https://tjblinko.com/
We have also had a number of speakers who orated about their previous job or profession, but don't wish to be named or have a website to share. We are grateful to them all.
If you would like to speak at one of our sessions, please get in touch via our contact us page.
Anna Jezuita https://jezuitatherapy.co.uk/
Diana Wilson https://www.physio-on-the-river.co.uk/
Caroline Romero https://www.grey-matters-consultancy.com/
Catherine Simmondswww.catherinesimmonds.co.uk
Dave Goodman Kewdos IT
Abigail Bird https://lauruslaw.co.uk/
Amanda Blunden https://www.amandablundenart.com
Jonathan Kemp https://www.gardenverve.co.uk/
Anthony Kingsley https://anthonykingsley.notjusttravel.com/
Bronwen Stephens-Harding www.rogueopera.co.uk
Laura Shimilli Mears https://shimilimears.com/
Jola Piesakowska www.saltandpepper.productions
Rachel Knight www.facebook.com/rachelknightsocialmedia
Claire Edwards https://eldercareconsultant.co.uk/
Lara Zimmern powerhousehealth.uk.lifevantage.com
Jon Jackson Security Consultant
Gill Perkins www.wandsworthoasis.org.uk
Phil Robinson www.paintthetowngreen.co.uk
Jo and Vicki https://www.twonaturalladies.c...
Fiona Fleming www.fjfnotary.com
Dru Jaeger www.joinclubsoda.com
Shilpa Reddy www.shilpa-reddy.com
Fiona Bell www.mydoterra.com/feebell
Amy Shields www.insurancetailors.com
Serena Bobowski www.bobowskimethod.com
Zoe Clews http://www.zoeclews-hypnotherapy.co.uk
Louise McCance-Price https://www.putneyrotary.org.uk/
Charles Shiplee Marketeer
Nicola Taylor www.design-penguin.co.uk
Timea Kadar www.franciscooper.com
Annika Lindskog www.ucl.ac.uk
Dominic Thorpe www.dt-training.co.uk
Matt Weyham www.aurahomes.co.uk
Jenny Mayor www.visiting-angels.co.uk/west...
Lucinda Peyton-Jones www.holistichealthlondon.co.uk
Kate T www.kateandkatecelebrants.co.u...
Sue Tinney www.worldvision.org.uk
James Newell www.clearsalesmessage.com
Mother Bernie https://www.stmarybalham.org.uk/
Clare Alder https://willowboughtearooms.com/
Claire Powell https://paradisecooperative.org/story/
AnnMarie Reynolds https://www.beginabook.com/
Neil White https://restorapic.com/
Bill Bailey http://www.floor-cleaning-surrey.co.uk/
“Discovering something new each week makes these sessions such a joy. Thank your again and especially for the warm and efficient way you bring everything and everyone together.”
Ann, West London
