A place to come together
Surrey's Community Lounges are places where residents can meet other people in their area.
The social relationships and connections we make with other people are known to have positive effects on our health and overall wellbeing. Simply having a chat over a cuppa, being alongside other people, working together on activities or even playing a board game together can help reduce the isolation that many people in our communities often experience.
Our community lounges are relaxed, virtual or in-person spaces that can be used in flexible and creative ways. They can also be places where people share ideas and start working together to make their ideas happen.
A Community Lounge recently opened in Sheerwater, Woking and residents use the space just before or after popping into the local community shop, next door. Here residents have decided to introduce a clothing donation rail to help those who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.
How can I find out about the next lounge?
All our lounges will be publicised on the Surrey Community Lounge Facebook group.
You can also follow our Community Link Officer Facebook pages below. Our Community Link Officers are a link between the council and the local community, listening to the needs of residents and connecting with them to help make it happen. There are 11 Facebook pages in total, covering each district and borough across Surrey:
- Elmbridge
- Epsom and Ewell
- Guildford
- Mole Valley
- Reigate and Banstead
- Runnymede
- Spelthorne
- Surrey Heath
- Tandridge
- Waverley
- Woking
What's on
Spring Fun Day Saturday 18 May 12.30pm to 4pm
Join us at Leatherhead Community Hub Kingston Road Leatherhead KT22 7PX, for high tea, free crafts, and games. A chance to meet up with neighbours, friends and others in your community at this fun springtime event. It's a free event. To register your spot and so we can get an idea of attendance visit the Spring fun day eventbrite.
Cookalicious Community Event Wednesday 29 May 10am to 3pm
Come along to Blackmore Crescent, Woking GU21 5NZ and enjoy a day filled with cooking masterclasses, with Sally from GoodCooks, delicious food, fun activities, outdoor games, crafting, dance workshops, competitions and prizes, everyone is welcome. So whether you're a master chef or just enjoy eating, there's something for everyone at this event. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow foodies and explore the vibrant community scene here in Woking. We'll also be offering free bike repairs to make sure you are roadworthy for Spring cycling. Visit the cookalicious eventbrite web page.
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