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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust®
Aug 2, 20203 min read
Tackling loneliness one email at a time
"I do believe it has encouraged a lot of people to stop in their busy lives and consider loneliness, just a small little prompt"
Jul 22, 20201 min read
Bringing people together with dance
To mark the beginning of Loneliness Awareness Week 2020, Life Dancers Bristol gathered for a socially-distanced performance full of joy!...
Jun 30, 20205 min read
Friendships blooming in lockdown
We set up an interim telephone companionship project during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of our wonderful volunteers, shares her experiences.
Jun 10, 20202 min read
How Panion is tackling loneliness with connection
As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, Panion share how they are tackling loneliness by connecting like-minded people.
Jun 9, 20203 min read
How Frolo is helping single parents tackle loneliness
Frolo, proud supporters of Loneliness Awareness Week is an app and community for single parents. Here's why they're getting involved.
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Spring newsletter
Having been catapulted into responding to an emergency situation, it didn’t take long for our tiny team to come together and devise a plan!
Mar 13, 20203 min read
Social connection in lockdown
Our need for social connection is at the heart of being human. But the coronavirus pandemic threatens those connections.
Mar 2, 20201 min read
Christmas stories - Sylvia & Alison
86-year-old Sylvia has joined us on Christmas Day for the past two years. “I couldn’t do without it, I really couldn’t! Although I could...
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Sarah’s tips – Supporting older people with loneliness
Writer, editor, care volunteer and supporter of Marmalade Trust, Sarah Anderson, has written some excellent advice for supporting older...
Feb 2, 20202 min read
Christmas stories – Fiona & Marie
Last Christmas, we invited more than 170 people out for Christmas lunch who would have otherwise spent the day alone. But with 10...
Jan 29, 20202 min read
How to feel less lonely on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day can feel like one of the loneliness days of the year. Here's our ideas for turning it on its head.
Jan 2, 20202 min read
Christmas stories - Sarah & Elaine
Sarah and Elaine both volunteered at a Christmas Cheer event, and have since become good friends!
Dec 4, 20193 min read
5 ways to help stop loneliness this Christmas
Christmas is a time when it feels like everyone we know is busy at social gatherings, spending time with friends and family, or shopping...
Dec 2, 20191 min read
Thank you Frameworks!
We’ve been so fortunate to be hosted by Framework, a vibrant co-working space in a beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Bristol.
Oct 27, 20191 min read
Why Halloween can be stressful for older people
Halloween is supposed to be fun and spooky. But, as well as going all out on your outfit and letting your kids bounce around in...
Oct 22, 20192 min read
5 ways to support Marmalade this Christmas
First of all, thank you for reading this – you’re amazing! Without our dedicated community of volunteers and supporters donating time or...
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Give As You Live
Donating to Marmalade Trust doesn’t have to cost you a penny! With Give As You Live, every time you purchase something from most online...
Aug 1, 20192 min read
Loneliness Awareness Week 2019
Here at Marmalade Trust, we have been on cloud nine for the past week as we watched in awe at the amazing response we received to...
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Loneliness – where did the stigma begin?
According to a survey by the Red Cross, one fifth of the UK population are always, or often, lonely. When it comes to voicing our...
Jun 6, 20191 min read
Be Together Bristol at Colston Hall
Loneliness is a common emotion that we are all likely to experience at some point in our lives. To help raise awareness and change the...
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