Near Neighbours

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Want to help someone who's got the January blues? #PlacesOfWelcome might be able to help. Get connected, feel a sense of belonging, and get involved. And not just in January - open all year round #Community

Are you getting outdoors at the moment? It's often harder to get outdoors and enjoy green and blue spaces when the days are shorter, but many #PlacesOfWelcome offer ways to be active all year round. Or you could just go for the friendly faces.

Just say 'Eh up!' Nigel Adams @transformnotts shared what #PlacesOfWelcome is all about on BBC Radio Nottingham today: 'a listening ear...opportunity to join in and support each other' buff.ly/3WsMbx2

Are you trying something different to beat the blues this year? Local #PlacesOfWelcome offer all sorts of activities and ways to get involved. And there's usually a hot drink to hand as well. Find your place in your local space: buff.ly/3Bm0LfU #Community

Tell us what you're doing to keep connected in the shorter, colder days. #BlueMonday might be over, but we all know that mental health doesn't take any notice of the calendar #PlacesOfWelcome #Community

How are you feeling on #BlueMonday? January can be tough, but you can connect, belong & get involved at every 1 of the blue spots on this map. Find #PlacesOfWelcome near you, or share with a friend who needs it. Open every day of the week, all year round: buff.ly/3Bm0LfU

The @faithbelieforum is launching a nationwide consultation to shape the future of Inter Faith Week. Inter Faith Week has been a cornerstone of interfaith engagement in the UK. With support from MHCLG, we’re inviting YOU to share your insights, to ensure it continues to thrive.

Happy #Hanukkah. The 8 night & days festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The lighting of each of the eight candles symbolises the miracle of a single olive jar blazing in the temple for 8 whole days.

Wishing a joyful and blessed Christmas to our #Christian brothers and sisters celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. May this season bring comfort, peace, and the good news of hope to all. #MerryChristmas #Christmas #JoyToTheWorld #JesusChrist #NearNeighbours

Our Director of Partnerships Liz Carnelley was lucky enough to be invited to an #InterFaithWeek meal last night. Thank you Building Bridges in Burnley for having us

We're marking #InterFaithWeek by sharing our impact report for 2023/24. Truly inspirational projects building stronger, more cohesive communities in which people of all backgrounds can belong, connect and get involved. Find out more buff.ly/4hKUYDy

Congratulations to Revd Dr Richard Sudworth, NN Trustee and Chair of our Interfaith Advisory Panel, on his appointment as Director of Faith and Public Life for @churchofengland buff.ly/3UHpqEH

Happy Diwali! The festival of lights celebrates new beginnings and symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Gift giving, rangoli, lights & firework displays are some of the ways people celebrate #Diwali.

Attention! The #Windrush25 grant applications are open. Get your submission in now and secure funding for your project. Don’t wait! #NearNeighbours #ClosingSoon Apply at:buff.ly/4eKiRsu

Chag Sameach to our Jewish friends! #Sukkot

Looking back at the energy and joy of Windrush Day! The community came alive with celebrations that we won’t soon forget.

Happy Dussehra to all our friends on this celebration of the power of unity, goodness, and the ultimate defeat of darkness. #Dussehra

The clock is ticking! #Windrush25 grant applications will close soon. Don’t miss your chance to fund your community project—apply now! #NearNeighbours #DeadlineAlert buff.ly/4eKiRsu

May this Durga Puja light up your life with happiness, health, and joy. Have a blessed celebration! #DurgaPuja2024 #DurgaPuja