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Christmas 2020
A Christmas period full of companionship and joy for those on their own across our region. "It means everything to know someone cares....
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THE BLOG
What's new...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Understanding loneliness toolkit
We're delighted to connect once again with The Great Together to produce an Understanding Loneliness Toolkit.
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Connecting this Christmas
At Marmalade Trust, we're determined to bring joy and companionship to those experiencing loneliness. Here's some of our winter plans...
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
7 ways to combat loneliness whilst WFH
Almost overnight, 49% of the UK population began working from home (1) and we’re still figuring it out to say the least. Whilst some of...
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Cheer design competition!
Create a beautiful design for the lids of our Connection Advent Boxes!
- Sep 9, 2020
- 8 min
Carer loneliness
A guest blog from A Carer's Heart exploring the unique loneliness experienced by many carers.
- Sep 1, 2020
- 4 min
Recognising loneliness in friends and family
A guest blog from supporter Ruby Clarkson all about spotting the first signs of loneliness in your family and friends.
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
What a difference a friend makes...
Marmalade companionship case study Margaret, aged 97 yrs old, lives in Bristol, she has no family and usually manages with support from...
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Loneliness Awareness Week | 2020
Hosted by Marmalade Trust, our annual campaign in June raises awareness of loneliness and gets people talking about it. Here's what we...
- Aug 31, 2020
- 1 min
Summer party!
We were delighted to be able to host a physically distanced tea party for some of our most isolated Marmalade Trust members in August....
- Aug 3, 2020
- 3 min
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 23, 2020
- 1 min
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!...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
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 11, 2020
- 2 min
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 10, 2020
- 3 min
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 30, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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