Battersea Befriending Network
@batterseafriend.bsky.social
Befriending people across the whole of the borough of Wandsworth in London, England, with social anxieties, phobias & long-term mental health conditions. Free training for volunteers! https://www.batterseabefriendingnetwork.org.uk/
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Happy #BritishCurryDay! Where better to celebrate than in Tooting's very own delicious curry houses. Pop in to Royal Mahal, Mirch Masala, Dawat, Spice Village or many other brilliant restaurants to support local businesses and have some great food.
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy #BritishCurryDay! Where better to celebrate than in Tooting's very own delicious curry houses. Pop in to Royal Mahal, Mirch Masala, Dawat, Spice Village or many other brilliant restaurants to support local businesses and have some great food.
Guarded by Buddha at Battersea Park Peace Pagoda, new volunteers and befriendees met for the first time on Sat at the BBN summer picnic. "Everybody at the picnic were shining stars....a communal ‘glow’ which was almost palpable and shared interest which was so encouraging", said one befriendee.
August 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Guarded by Buddha at Battersea Park Peace Pagoda, new volunteers and befriendees met for the first time on Sat at the BBN summer picnic. "Everybody at the picnic were shining stars....a communal ‘glow’ which was almost palpable and shared interest which was so encouraging", said one befriendee.
How do our befriendees feel about life in London and the challenges of going out and mixing with people in the street? What do volunteers and befriendees feel about their relationship?
Discover their individual viewpoints in a new series of interviews coming up originated by As it is Arts for BBN
Discover their individual viewpoints in a new series of interviews coming up originated by As it is Arts for BBN
June 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How do our befriendees feel about life in London and the challenges of going out and mixing with people in the street? What do volunteers and befriendees feel about their relationship?
Discover their individual viewpoints in a new series of interviews coming up originated by As it is Arts for BBN
Discover their individual viewpoints in a new series of interviews coming up originated by As it is Arts for BBN
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Battersea Park in London is a notable destination for public art enthusiasts, featuring a rich collection of sculptures that span decades of artistic innovation. #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #blueskygallery #london #streetphotography #urbanphotography #cityphotography #artgallery
May 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Battersea Park in London is a notable destination for public art enthusiasts, featuring a rich collection of sculptures that span decades of artistic innovation. #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #blueskygallery #london #streetphotography #urbanphotography #cityphotography #artgallery
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A night at the movies: #BatterseaPark 24/08/2025, Prepare to be swept away by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, as they take you on a journey through the most memorable, thrilling, and poignant silver screen soundtracks of all time. Culminating in a magnificent fireworks…
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A night at the movies: #BatterseaPark 24/08/2025, Prepare to be swept away by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, as they take you on a journey through the most memorable, thrilling, and poignant silver screen soundtracks of all time. Culminating in a magnificent fireworks…
www.vendst.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A night at the movies: #BatterseaPark 24/08/2025, Prepare to be swept away by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, as they take you on a journey through the most memorable, thrilling, and poignant silver screen soundtracks of all time. Culminating in a magnificent fireworks…
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Every London borough we have data for has a higher proportion of households in temporary accommodation than the England average.
And in seven London boroughs, the proportion of residents in TA is *five times higher* than in the rest of England.
And in seven London boroughs, the proportion of residents in TA is *five times higher* than in the rest of England.
March 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Every London borough we have data for has a higher proportion of households in temporary accommodation than the England average.
And in seven London boroughs, the proportion of residents in TA is *five times higher* than in the rest of England.
And in seven London boroughs, the proportion of residents in TA is *five times higher* than in the rest of England.
Free training for volunteers due to start shortly - do come along! We ask that all potential befrienders attend all three sessions but please do get in touch with any questions. The next dates for these training sessions are:
Friday 28th March (evening only)
Saturday 29th March
Saturday 12th April
Friday 28th March (evening only)
Saturday 29th March
Saturday 12th April
March 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Free training for volunteers due to start shortly - do come along! We ask that all potential befrienders attend all three sessions but please do get in touch with any questions. The next dates for these training sessions are:
Friday 28th March (evening only)
Saturday 29th March
Saturday 12th April
Friday 28th March (evening only)
Saturday 29th March
Saturday 12th April
Batterseafriends are of course friends of Battersea Park and go walking and picnicking there regularly
March 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Batterseafriends are of course friends of Battersea Park and go walking and picnicking there regularly
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At Paintings in Hospitals, we install co-curated art exhibitions across the UK. A recent highlight is a 10-piece installation at Lavender Hill Group Practice in Battersea, London, featuring works by renowned artist Brendan Neiland. His collection, inspired by mentors, brings joy to staff & patients.
January 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
At Paintings in Hospitals, we install co-curated art exhibitions across the UK. A recent highlight is a 10-piece installation at Lavender Hill Group Practice in Battersea, London, featuring works by renowned artist Brendan Neiland. His collection, inspired by mentors, brings joy to staff & patients.
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The workshop, led by artist Emma Douglas, allowed NHNN staff to explore emotions through art. Participants shared how it helped them relax, reflect, and de-stress.
Here's to another 65 years of creativity and healing through art! 🏥🎨
Here's to another 65 years of creativity and healing through art! 🏥🎨
January 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The workshop, led by artist Emma Douglas, allowed NHNN staff to explore emotions through art. Participants shared how it helped them relax, reflect, and de-stress.
Here's to another 65 years of creativity and healing through art! 🏥🎨
Here's to another 65 years of creativity and healing through art! 🏥🎨
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The Rise and Fall of the Crystal Palace: London’s Forgotten Marvel
London has no shortage of architectural wonders, but few structures in its history have matched the sheer audacity and spectacle of the original Crystal Palace. A gleaming cathedral of glass and iron, it stood as a monument to…
London has no shortage of architectural wonders, but few structures in its history have matched the sheer audacity and spectacle of the original Crystal Palace. A gleaming cathedral of glass and iron, it stood as a monument to…
The Rise and Fall of the Crystal Palace: London’s Forgotten Marvel
London has no shortage of architectural wonders, but few structures in its history have matched the sheer audacity and spectacle of the original Crystal Palace. A gleaming cathedral of glass and iron, it stood as a monument to Victorian ambition, innovation, and sheer industrial bravado. Though its story ended in tragedy, the Palace left an indelible mark on British history and the world’s imagination.
londonopia.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Rise and Fall of the Crystal Palace: London’s Forgotten Marvel
London has no shortage of architectural wonders, but few structures in its history have matched the sheer audacity and spectacle of the original Crystal Palace. A gleaming cathedral of glass and iron, it stood as a monument to…
London has no shortage of architectural wonders, but few structures in its history have matched the sheer audacity and spectacle of the original Crystal Palace. A gleaming cathedral of glass and iron, it stood as a monument to…
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London has seen its fair share of ghostly happenings, but none quite like the Battersea Poltergeist.
#London
#London
The Battersea Poltergeist: London’s Most Famous Haunting - Londonopia
London has seen its fair share of ghostly happenings, but none quite like the Battersea Poltergeist. This was no fleeting spirit sighting or mysterious tapping at the window. What happened in Batterse...
londonopia.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
London has seen its fair share of ghostly happenings, but none quite like the Battersea Poltergeist.
#London
#London
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March 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Battersea Befriending Network case studies in this report measure the social return on investment (avoidance of monetary expenditure and prevention of healthcare) from the befriending.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Battersea Befriending Network case studies in this report measure the social return on investment (avoidance of monetary expenditure and prevention of healthcare) from the befriending.
www.biglocalsw11.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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The link between poverty & poor health is a well-known issue. Our long read shows that 49% of people in the most deprived areas report that the cost-of-living squeeze is impacting their physical health. Find out more: https://buff.ly/4gC5I5D
February 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The link between poverty & poor health is a well-known issue. Our long read shows that 49% of people in the most deprived areas report that the cost-of-living squeeze is impacting their physical health. Find out more: https://buff.ly/4gC5I5D
Battersea Befriending Network gathered in record numbers for our 2024 AGM last week! We were joined by the @soundmindslondon choir who treated us to a festive performance. BBN is running another free training course in spring 2025 with seven people already signed up. We'd love to see more of you!
December 10, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Battersea Befriending Network gathered in record numbers for our 2024 AGM last week! We were joined by the @soundmindslondon choir who treated us to a festive performance. BBN is running another free training course in spring 2025 with seven people already signed up. We'd love to see more of you!
All are warmly welcome!
December 2, 2024 at 9:22 PM
All are warmly welcome!
BBN’s AGM and Christmas Social is taking place this Friday (6th December) at All Saints Church, 100 Prince of Wales Drive SW11 4BD. The choir from Sound Minds will sing. Sound Minds helps people with lived experience of mental health problems using music and the arts. soundminds.co.uk
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December 2, 2024 at 9:06 PM
BBN’s AGM and Christmas Social is taking place this Friday (6th December) at All Saints Church, 100 Prince of Wales Drive SW11 4BD. The choir from Sound Minds will sing. Sound Minds helps people with lived experience of mental health problems using music and the arts. soundminds.co.uk
It's great that more people are now educating schoolchildren to recognise mental health problems. This would have helped so many people BBN works with.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
‘Resilience interventions do work’ – why coping strategies should be a staple of education
Early instruction that teaches young people how to recognise negative thought patterns and manage their mental health may help to avoid problems in later life
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM
It's great that more people are now educating schoolchildren to recognise mental health problems. This would have helped so many people BBN works with.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Delivered a short session of my Better Mental Health Training for Councillors to Wandsworth Labour Group away day yesterday- great discussions about improving personal and community wellbeing
September 30, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Delivered a short session of my Better Mental Health Training for Councillors to Wandsworth Labour Group away day yesterday- great discussions about improving personal and community wellbeing
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2/ Healthy life expectancy
The number of yrs you can expect to live in good health varies even more
Women in Wandsworth have a healthy life expectancy 12yrs longer than those in Tower Hamlets
Similarly men in Richmond have a healthy life expectancy of 70, 12yrs longer than in Barking & D'ham (58)
The number of yrs you can expect to live in good health varies even more
Women in Wandsworth have a healthy life expectancy 12yrs longer than those in Tower Hamlets
Similarly men in Richmond have a healthy life expectancy of 70, 12yrs longer than in Barking & D'ham (58)
November 22, 2024 at 3:44 PM
2/ Healthy life expectancy
The number of yrs you can expect to live in good health varies even more
Women in Wandsworth have a healthy life expectancy 12yrs longer than those in Tower Hamlets
Similarly men in Richmond have a healthy life expectancy of 70, 12yrs longer than in Barking & D'ham (58)
The number of yrs you can expect to live in good health varies even more
Women in Wandsworth have a healthy life expectancy 12yrs longer than those in Tower Hamlets
Similarly men in Richmond have a healthy life expectancy of 70, 12yrs longer than in Barking & D'ham (58)