New Community Coffee Morning Launches in Ripley to Help Tackle Loneliness
Residents across Ripley and the surrounding villages are being invited to enjoy good company, conversation and cake as a new monthly Friendship Group launches this August.
Organised by local home care provider Avanti Homecare, the free community coffee morning has been created to bring older people together in a warm, welcoming environment where new friendships can flourish.
The first event will take place at The Brown Bear Café, Ripley, with guests invited to drop in for a friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy a complimentary slice of cake.
The event has been established in response to the growing issue of loneliness and social isolation among older people, providing a relaxed space where everyone is welcome whether they come with friends or on their own.
Annabelle Johnson, Marketing & Community Engagement Officer at Avanti Homecare, said:
"As a home care provider, we see first-hand how much of a difference simple conversation and community connections can make to someone's wellbeing. This Coffee Morning Group isn't about care it's about creating opportunities for people to get out of the house, meet others and feel part of their local community. We hope it becomes something people genuinely look forward to each month."
Alongside tea, coffee and conversation, future sessions will include light activities, games, guest speakers and helpful information from local organisations, helping attendees stay connected with both their community and local support services.
The initiative is open to anyone aged 50+, carers, family members and anyone who may benefit from meeting new people.
Event Details
Avanti Coffee Morning Group
- The Brown Bear Café, Ripley
- Wednesday 19th August 2026
- 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Complimentary Tea, Coffee and a slice of cake for everyone attending.
There is no charge to attend, but organisers would love to know if people are planning to come. Residents can register their interest by contacting Avanti Homecare on 01773 477444, emailing hello@avanti.care, or adding their name to the sign-up sheet at The Brown Bear Café.
The organisers hope the event will become a regular fixture in the local community, helping older residents build lasting friendships and reminding people that no one should have to feel alone.
More News From Amber Valley Info
| A New Chapter Begins: National Tramway Museum prepare to launch pioneering Access Tram The National Tramway Museum is set to make history on Saturday 12th September, as it officiall read more | |
| Innovative road repairs cut Derbyshire pothole backlog by more than 90% to record low Derbyshire County Council has made significant progress on reducing the number of potholes in t read more | |
| Full line-up announced for the Darley Park Concert 2026 Excitement is building for the traditional Darley Park Concert, the grand finale of The Darley Park Weekender 2026. read more | |
| Model Tram and Railway Exhibition at the National Tramway Museum The popular Model Tramway and Railway Exhibition returns to the National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village on Sa read more | |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital invites members and public to Annual Members Meeting Members of the public, patients, colleagues and community partners are being invited to attend Chest read more | |
The Amber Valley Info Noticeboard
| Food waste recycling is coming to Amber Valley From June 2026, Amber Valley Borough Council will introduce weekly food waste recycling across the borough as part of a phased roll-ou read more | |
| Stallholder Bookings Now Open For The Tansley Big Day Out We're excited to announce that Tansley's Big Day Out 2026 will take place on 6th & 7th June 2026! read more | |
| Christmas and New Year bin collection dates Over the festive season, bin collections will operate on revised schedules. Some collections may take place up to two days earlier than u read more | |
| Launch Of WOMBLE MANIA! At the Heights of Abraham, Opened by Marcus Robertson, Son of Wombles author, Elisabeth Beresford, officially launched WOMBLE MANIA! at the Heights of Abraha read more | |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Closed Today Due to a significant water leak, resulting in the water being turned off at school, we unfortunately have to close the school today. read more | |
