Category: News
Posted on: May 18, 2023
Category: News
Having a mental health problem can increase your chance of feeling lonely. Some people may have misconceptions of what it means to suffer with your mental health, and this can make us apprehensive about opening up to people about how we feel in fear of feeling judged or misunderstood. This …
Posted on: May 5, 2023
Category: News
Manchester Community Central Manchester Community Central supports the volunteering sector, and on their website there’s a whole range of volunteering opportunities for whatever you are interested in doing. Greater Manchester Green City This is the place to look if you’d like to put your time into helping the environment and …
What’s on in the local community
Posted on: May 4, 2023
Category: News
It’s spring time, and the world is waking up again! At House of Books & Friends we recognise the importance of feeling connected to the community around us in helping to prevent feelings of loneliness. Looking for literary events to get involved in this month? Here are some of our …
Hosting Your Own Book Club: Guidelines
Posted on: February 28, 2023
Category: News
With the first meeting of our very own book club fast approaching, we’re sharing some guidelines on hosting your own book club for those not able to make it and fancy having a go at their own reading group. Quite a lot of thought goes into preparing for a book …
Loneliness and Volunteering at Christmas
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Category: News, Uncategorized
Loneliness during the Christmas period is an issue that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, with many people catching the virus and having to isolate on Christmas Day in the last couple of years. This year, the cost of living crisis may mean that people spend less time with their …
Posted on: November 28, 2022
Category: News
We have some wonderful news: we have an official opening date of Monday, 12th December! We are so excited to confirm that our bookshop will be open just in time for Christmas, and we will be there for all of your gifting needs in the run up to the …