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Check out blogposts from guests, stories from our members and volunteers and campaigns! 

The Real McCoy - What does Black History Month mean to me?

The Real McCoy - What does Black History Month mean to me?

Our Ambassador Jeff shares who has inspired him in his blog to mark Black History Month 2022. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2022

Author: Aroona Shaukat

Celebrating our amazing volunteers on Volunteer Week

Celebrating our amazing volunteers on Volunteer Week

On June 7th we had an awards ceremony to recognise volunteers who have made specific notable contributions over the past couple of years.  But  there are no losers in this game - everyone who has given their invaluable time to support our members is very much seen by the Opening Doors staff, with all your contributions being celebrated! Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Laura Benin

On this Mental Awareness Week we celebrate our new Telefriending Service in West Yorkshire

On this Mental Awareness Week we celebrate our new Telefriending Service in West Yorkshire

Here Mike Goldberg, Befriending Support Officer, talks about importance of our Befriending Service that has just expanded to West Yorkshire this Mental Health Awareness Week, which is focusing on loneliness. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Laura Benin

Group Highlight - Hackney Art Group

Group Highlight - Hackney Art Group

The Hackney Art Group is a regular informal art group that welcomes aspiring artists of all abilities! We asked Philippa, the volunteer who runs the group, and some of our members to tell us a bit more about their experience. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2022

Author: Laura Benin

Mental Health at Christmas

Mental Health at Christmas

Read more

Published: 21st December, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Telefriending for one year

Telefriending for one year

We asked one of our volunteers to talk about her journey being a telefriender for one year. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

“I couldn’t have managed without the Rainbow Carers group” – a dementia carer’s story

“I couldn’t have managed without the Rainbow Carers group” – a dementia carer’s story

One of our members talks about their journey as a dementia carer and participating on our Rainbow Carers Group. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Group Highlight - Women's Film Club

Group Highlight - Women's Film Club

This time we are highlighting Women's Film Club, a group that started on xx. Our members meet every third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8:30pm to watch a film, chat and have some snacks. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Our befriending journey through 2020

Our befriending journey through 2020

To celebrate Befriending Week, we've invited our befriender volunteer Fiona to tell us a bit more about her experience with Dominic. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Out and proud as an lesbian woman over 50

Out and proud as an lesbian woman over 50

To celebrate Black History Month, we invited Ruth Miburi, one of our Ambassadors, to write a guest blogpost about her personal history of being a lesbian refugee in the UK. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2021

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Is anyone else out there? My experiences as an older bi woman Sue George

Is anyone else out there? My experiences as an older bi woman Sue George

Read more

Published: 21st September, 2021

Updated: 27th September, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Group Highlight - Sunday Lunch and Film Club

Group Highlight - Sunday Lunch and Film Club

Our monthly Lunch and Film Club has been going on for many years. It's a chance for our members to connect with other LGBTQ+ people in a safe space over delicious food. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Interview with our members to celebrate Pride Month

Interview with our members to celebrate Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, we’ve spoken with 2 of our members about the importance of being connected to the LGBQT+ community in later life, intergenerational support and advice for younger generations. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2021

Updated: 8th July, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Chat with Opening Doors' members about UK Black Pride

Chat with Opening Doors' members about UK Black Pride

To celebrate UK Black Pride our BAME/PoC Engagement Officer, Ravi Sharma, spoke with 3 of our members. Check the full interviews on our blogpost. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Updated: 1st July, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Navigating anxiety as a trans person by Freiya Benson

Navigating anxiety as a trans person by Freiya Benson

To celebrate Trans Pride, we've invited Freiya Benson, author of ‘The Anxiety Book for Trans People’, to write a guest post for us! Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Author: Laura Benin

Lockdown with David and Elmar

Lockdown with David and Elmar

David is a carer for his partner Elmar who lives with dementia. This is their story of lockdown to mark World Alzheimer's Month and National Dementia Carers' Day. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2020

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Deleted User

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