Tea Parties

It is a known fact that Sunday afternoons are the loneliest time of the week. So Befriended has filled that space inviting older people to come and join us.

Our tea parties are welcoming and inclusive. You can come with a friend or come on your own. The team of wonderful trained volunteers are at the door to welcome you and a table host will look after you all afternoon.

• Provide a welcoming first point of contact into Befriended

• Reduce anxiety about joining new activities

• Create a safe and friendly introduction to the community

• Encourage connection and conversation

• Support people to take the next step into other activities

This is ideal for people who:

• Are new to Befriended

• Feel unsure about joining activities

• Would like a gentle introduction

• Are looking for a friendly, welcoming space

• and for all our current ‘friends’ who enjoy our Sunday tea parties

• Informal social gathering

• Quizzes and birthday celebrations

• Tea, coffee, and full afternoon tea all freshly home made

• Warm welcome from all our trained volunteers

• Opportunity to chat and get to know others

• Information available about other Befriended activities

People who attend often:

• Feel welcomed and at ease from the start

• Gain confidence to join other activities

• Begin building connections and friendships

• Feel part of the Befriended community

• Take positive first steps towards reducing isolation