Featured Activites
Events Calendar
Afternoon Tea Party St Andrews
Join us for a relaxed and joyful afternoon filled with tasty treats, fun quizzes, birthday celebrations and lively entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, make new friends and enjoy great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Creative Crafts
A welcoming, friendly craft afternoon bringing people together to enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing, card-making and other creative skills. Lots of tea, cake and chat included!
Afternoon Tea Party Court Bushes Hurstpierpoint
Join us for a relaxed and joyful afternoon filled with tasty treats, fun quizzes, birthday celebrations and lively entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, make new friends and enjoy great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Book Buddies
This brings together children and older people — our “Grandfriends” — to share stories, build friendships, and connect across generations through reading.
Intergenerational Book Buddies pairs children with older volunteers, known as Grandfriends, to read and share stories together.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Creative Crafts
A welcoming, friendly craft afternoon bringing people together to enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing, card-making and other creative skills. Lots of tea, cake and chat included!
Elvis Tribute 'How Great Thou Art'
Its now or never to book your tickets
Come and join us for a fabulous Elvis night on 28th November at Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint. Book your tickets today to avoid missing out on a brilliant night.
All proceeds supporting Befriended email Ryan to book a table ryan@dockerills.co.uk
Afternoon Tea Party Gateway Baptist Church Burgess Hill
Join us for a relaxed and joyful afternoon filled with tasty treats, fun quizzes, birthday celebrations and lively entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, make new friends and enjoy great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Book Buddies
This brings together children and older people — our “Grandfriends” — to share stories, build friendships, and connect across generations through reading.
Intergenerational Book Buddies pairs children with older volunteers, known as Grandfriends, to read and share stories together.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir Christmas Carol Concert
Join us for a great morning singing Christmas songs with our intergenerational choirs.
Featuring Befriended Community Choir and Brighton College Prep Handcross Chamber Choir and special guest Jonnie Besley, Headmaster of Brighton College Prep Handcross.
Festive refreshments served afterwards.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Creative Crafts
A welcoming, friendly craft afternoon bringing people together to enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing, card-making and other creative skills. Lots of tea, cake and chat included!
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Befriended Christmas Lunch
Join Befriended friends and volunteers for a special Christmas celebration at The Hassocks, Station Approach, Hassocks.
Enjoy a delicious two-course Christmas lunch, with festive entertainment from Ira Thomas and Susan Fleet, as we come together to celebrate the season, share friendship and enjoy the joy of Christmas together.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Cafe Neuro Christmas Carol Concert & Party
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Festive Fun afternoon
Join Befriended for a festive afternoon of fun, with games, quizzes and plenty of laughter!
Christmas is a time for friendship, connection and togetherness, and no one should feel alone.
Bring along a friend or neighbour and enjoy good company, make new friends and help Befriended tackle loneliness and isolation across Sussex this Christmas.
Everyone is welcome!
Tinsel Table Tennis
Brett will be hosting a fun afternoon of Tinsel Table Tennis! 🏓🎄
No experience is needed, just come along for some festive fun! It’s a lovely opportunity to get together, build friendships and enjoy good company.
Refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!
Christmas Day Community Lunch
Bringing people together for a day of friendship, good food and festive fun.
Everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued and connected, especially at Christmas.
Would you or someone you know like to join us this Christmas Day? To find out more or book a place, please email office@befriended.org.
Bingo afternoon
Who doesn’t enjoy a good game of Bingo! 🎱
Come along for a fun afternoon of bingo, good company and plenty of laughter. It’s a lovely opportunity to get together, make new friends and enjoy some friendly competition.
Everyone is welcome!
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Befriended Afternoon Tea Dance
A Befriended fundraising Afternoon Tea Dance with a Scottish theme on Burns Night weekend, including haggis, needs and tatties!
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music, dancing, food and friendship, with special guest dancers Tafrina and Martin.
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Vicki Lee & Susan Fleet present 'Together in Harmony'
An afternoon of music, friendship and fun, with a musical tribute to Dame Vera Lynn.
Creative Crafts
A welcoming, friendly craft afternoon bringing people together to enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing, card-making and other creative skills. Lots of tea, cake and chat included!
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Befriended Prayer Meeting
We’ll be gathering at the Befriended Hub in Ditchling for a special time of prayer.
We’ll be praying for our friends, volunteers, partners and funders, giving thanks for everyone who supports Befriended and the work we do. We’ll also give thanks for our new staff team and pray for our upcoming 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Above all, we’ll be asking God for His wisdom, guidance and direction for Befriended and all that lies ahead, trusting Him to lead us as we continue our journey together.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Afternoon Tea Party Court Bushes Hurstpierpoint
Join us for a relaxed and joyful afternoon filled with tasty treats, fun quizzes, birthday celebrations and lively entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, make new friends and enjoy great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Compassionate Conversations
A gentle three-week course offering a safe space to talk, listen and be supported. Refreshments provided.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Creative Crafts
A welcoming, friendly craft afternoon bringing people together to enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing, card-making and other creative skills. Lots of tea, cake and chat included!
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Balance
Move, stretch and groove your way to improved physical confidence, wellbeing and mental health. Refreshments provided.
Community Choir
A place where we come together to enjoy a sing-a-long of well known musical hits, favourite hymns and old-time classics.
Cafe Neuro
A drop in cafe offering support, signposting and a listening ear for carers, and the cared for living with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.
Afternoon Tea Party St Andrews
Join us for a relaxed and joyful afternoon filled with tasty treats, fun quizzes, birthday celebrations and lively entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, make new friends and enjoy great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Board Games
An afternoon of games, giggles and good company. The first and third Thursday of every month 2-4pm.
Tea and cake provided
Walk and Talk
A gentle walk at a comfortable pace for 1 hour followed by tea and cake back at the HUB.
Come and have great conversations and make new friends.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.
Bereavement Cafe
A safe place. Bereavement is something we all go through at some point in life, and it can leave us feeling lost and alone. That’s why we’ve created our Bereavement Café, a gentle, welcoming space where you don’t have to face grief on your own.
Everyone here has experienced loss, so you’ll meet others who truly understand. Some months we have a general discussion, other times people share their stories, but there's never any pressure. Just come as you are. A warm welcome awaits.