SocialSpaceBelfast

Our mission is to create space for social connections within local communities

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

What was the last change in your life that left you feeling disconnected and what helped?

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back into loneliness” ~ Maya Angelou

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#IveBeenThere

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

We all feel lonely yet rarely talk about it... do you view your social health in the same way as physical/mental health?

“Forget sex, politics or religion, loneliness is the subject that clears a room” ~ Douglas Coupland

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#IveBeenThere

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

What groups have helped you feel part of a community?

This week we’ll be busting myths on loneliness & sharing ideas that might be what you or a loved one has been looking for to feel more connected to your community.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#IveBeenThere #itsoktonotbeok

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Want to learn how to dance?
Join our Sunday Blues or Monday Swing social dance classes.
No experience or dance partner needed - suitable for all abilities.

DM for more information and how to join.

#danceclass #ormeau #Community #belfast #swing #blues

[Forward South Partnership Health & Wellbeing @forward_south]

One Week to Go! 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 is taking place on Tuesday 10th May 11am - 1pm in Holy Rosary Parish Hall with lots of community health and wellbeing organisations attending! Come along and Join us! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Let’s Talk Social Health - every day this week during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’ll be busting myths on #Loneliness & sharing resources on how to feel more connected to your community and get more socially active.
Follow us/comment to join the conversation!
#IveBeenThere

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

Great night watching #Juno, one of my favourite films, followed by a #LetsTalkAboutSex discussion to mark #SexualHealthWeek. Fascinating to chart how much has changed while so little has changed over the years. Thanks to @OurSocialSpace & @ICNI2019 for the invite. Time for #RSE

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

The Flicks Hut #Film screening night of Juno, panel discussion Chaired by @ICNI2019 is just getting started. With the theme #LetsTalkSex to mark #SexualHealthWeek

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

Thanks to @irish_news for covering our 'Circle of change' from which our members tell us they've gained every bit as much as the groups who benefited from the funds raised @AMcCracken_ @siofrah @Orla4cExecutive @OrlaBlack

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

Our ‘Circle of Change’ members have split the £45k they raised equally between 6 orgs focused on poverty, mental health & minority communities. Congrats @loveworks_coop @jigsawccc1 HomeplusNI, Social Space B'fast, Pl. of Victory for All Nations & #EducationalShakespeareCoLtd

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Explains why 79% people who completed our survey said they wanted opportunities for volunteering to help build #SocialConnections
https://t.co/5cuVkYdLSo

[Carrie Montgomery @CarrieMo_gomery]

New research finds “volunteering just once a week sparks more joy than any other activity” with “almost four in ten (37%) first-timers said their volunteering had made them less lonely”
https://t.co/IbbgY5KvO2
#SocialIsolation #Loneliness

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

A myth we were bought into, until our focus group challenged our thinking explaining how gaming events can help build #socialconnections ...
https://t.co/C5GIa88F7R

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

We’re delighted to be one of six amazing projects selected by #CircleOfChange
Supported by @CFNIreland a group of 12 people raised funds to tackle the social issues they identified as most impacting NI
https://t.co/uI2EVs32nL

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

Last night we held our final Circle of Change panel meeting at @loveworks_coop & were joined for a celebration by the 6 wonderful orgs the group chose to fund. It's been a huge journey for participants & we look forward to sharing some of their stories ❤

[Carrie Montgomery @CarrieMo_gomery]

In a study with over 20k adults, 40% said they lack meaningful relationships and feel isolated
#Loneliness
https://t.co/HKD07IfAJ5

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Thanks to everyone who gave their views on activities we could provide to help build social connections in our local community.
The results are out!
Read our report: https://t.co/krxvyHGD5k

[Cllr Áine Groogan @AineGroogan]

Please spare a few mins to take this survey! V.impressed with @OurSocialSpace plans for the Ormeau area & can't wait to see it in action!

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Please RT
We want to hear your views!
As we prepare to open our doors in Spring 2019, we want you to help design & shape our programme of activities
Take our 5 minute survey: https://t.co/jshcbAfjQQ
We're particularly interested in hearing from men in #Ormeau #SouthBelfast

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Thanks to @BredaghGAC1 Chair for taking time out to exchange ideas. Inspiring to hear the many ways the club have got involved with the local #Ormeau #Ballynafeigh community & how the club supports members off the pitch.
Good luck to all who are currently completing C25K!

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

“Making social connections are powerful: creating friendships, reducing #SocialIsolation, building self-confidence and helping people to exert control over their lives. Social contact, it seems, makes people happier, healthier and more resilient.
https://t.co/pVQajYWhs2

[VIEWdigital @VIEWdigital]

"Voluntary sector must stop chasing government contracts and go back to fighting for communities in need"
Charities risk becoming irrelevant, warns new report – https://t.co/xZG2xVt6g9

[SocialSpaceBelfast @OurSocialSpace]

Much appreciation @ClareBaileyGPNI for taking time to meet with us today to discuss ideas on how @OurSocialSpace can benefit Ballynafeigh/Ormeau community... creating space for social connections