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Distance befriending reduces isolation
November 3, 2020
When Joan found herself more isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, she found company in Ecas’ new Distance Befriending Service.
Read MoreOnline activity groups now open to new members
October 19, 2020
“I can still enjoy my art class whilst staying safe and not having to travel outdoors.”
Read MoreEcas activity groups resume with virtual meetings
August 11, 2020
In our 100-year history, Ecas has adapted to a lot of major world events, including the Great Depression and World War II. In the last few months, we’ve done it again. With the coronavirus pandemic making it unsafe for us to gather in person, we made t …
Read MoreThank you volunteers!
June 1, 2020
This year’s Volunteers’ Week comes at a time of social distancing, when many of us have struggled with uncertainty and loneliness. Our Ecas volunteer befrienders support isolated people with a physical disability, and their importance has never been cl …
Read MoreCreativity connects Ecas activity group members
April 28, 2020
The Reading and Creative Writing group finds novel ways to meet during social distancing By John Mackay, Group Leader What’s the similarity between E. M. Forster – author of the classic 1910 novel Howards End – and a piece of cheesecake? Well, leaving …
Read MoreBefriending in the time of coronavirus
April 14, 2020
“Once we got chatting again, we had periods of good laughter amongst the uncertainty.”
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