Befriended warmly invites you to tea in Hurst

By Sally Allison

If you’re looking for a friendly afternoon out or know someone who would enjoy a little company then Befriended warmly invites you to our popular monthly tea party, held on the third Sunday of every month from 3pm to 5pm at Court Bushes Community Hub, on Willow Way.

Befriended is a local charity with the mission of ending loneliness and isolation among older people across Sussex. Our tea parties are a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, enjoy good conversation and become part of a welcoming community.

Each afternoon includes a fun quiz, delicious homemade afternoon tea, birthday celebrations for those marking their birthday that month and live entertainment to keep everyone smiling. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you’ll receive a warm welcome.

There is a suggested donation of £5, which helps us continue providing these much-loved community gatherings and supporting older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

We would love to welcome you. Come along, share some laughter, enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea, and experience the joy of friendship in your local community.

New Befriended choir and tea party in Hurst

By Gail Millar

Befriended have launched a choir and tea party in Hurstpierpoint, starting in September. Singing is proven to be good for you physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and cognitively. At our choir we have lots of fun singing together songs from the musicals, old time songs and well-known hymns. Our wonderful choirmaster, Ira, encourages everyone to sing with joy, gusto and enthusiasm. Our choir is inclusive and accessible to all.

As with all Befriended activities, we enjoy tea and cake whilst building friendships. The choir will take place on three Tuesday afternoons each month at the village centre 2-4pm starting on the 17th September. Come and let’s make music together.

Befriended, in partnership with Holy Trinity Church, are delighted to launch a new monthly tea party on the third Sunday of each month, 3-5pm at Court Bushes, Willow Way. The tea parties will include quizzes, useful information, birthday celebrations, a scrumptious afternoon tea, a variety of entertainment and most of all the opportunity to meet and make new friends. Our tea parties are renowned for being places of joy, happiness, fun, enjoyment and connection. Befriended is committed to ending loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in our community. We will do this through addressing the causes of loneliness and isolation, bringing people together, having fun and making meaningful friendships.

We launch our first tea party on 15th September. We look forward to seeing you there. If you want to know any more information email office@befriended or call 0300 7727703.