Hackney Brocals

Award-winning community group based in Hackney, East London. Drop-ins, trips, minibus driver training and buddying for men aged 50+. 🍻

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

#loneliness #hackney #community #men #dalston #eastlondon #hoxton #shoreditch #nonprofit #charity #volunteer #support #local #man #male #gentleman #mens #gentlemen #over50 #over60 #50plusstyle #lonely #hackneybrocals @connecthackney

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

What an excellent idea! we shall share it with the bros - some of them live nearby.

[Ali Sadek @AliHenrySadek]

We're hosting a breakfast on Saturday for men in the community. Join us at St. John's Hoxton to build friendship over a fry up 🍳🍽️⛪️

Sign up at: https://t.co/8lZqx37DJc

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

A little informercial for our bronliness-busting project for men aged 50+. Meet-ups at Mondays 2pm at @WellSpaceE9. Try it!

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Today the Bros made a “visionary spiral” at @WellSpaceE9 with wonderful @engage_here - read all about it: https://t.co/vvjzDYaGic

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Mondays, 2pm @WellSpaceE9. Bro-Meet for men aged 50+ at risk of isolation. Arts activities by @engage_here - all materials provided. Join us!

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

All bros resident in #hackneywick are invited to the community lunch at @StMaryOfEton church on the Eastway. 12pm every Friday, free hot lunch. Head over for some bro-bantz and good times and save some £££ while you’re at it.

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Free arty meet-ups for men age 50+! This week the bros made experimental artworks with new materials, taking inspiration from the artist Kiyoji Otsuji - shown here in 1956 hurling glass bottles of paint against a canvas. The bros meet every Monday, 2pm at @WellSpaceE9 - join us!

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

we’re currently fundraising - (we = @chairdisco and @engage_here) - to keep our art sessions for isolated men age 50+ at @WellSpaceE9 going. watch this space for updates! #brocals #hackneybrocals #men

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

We're looking forward to our regular bro-meet tomorrow at 2pm at @WellSpaceE9. We'll also spend some time reflecting upon the role the Queen played in our lives as Hackney residents from diverse backgrounds.

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

@DonaldHutera Heavenly!

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here’s this summer’s #hackneybrocals line-up! it’s a mix of arty shiz with @engage_here + singalongs with world harmony orchestra. chuck in teas, coffees, amazing turkish biscuits and some top quality bro-bantz + there’s no better way to pass a sunny monday afternoon. join us!

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

@DonaldHutera did you know your story is now in the @hackneymuseum archive? https://t.co/e4cOxKvmYd

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

The Brocals art wallpapers created during lockdown now have a permanent place in the Hackney Museum archive! They can be viewed online here:

https://t.co/J8BcucJHoI

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Head to wonderful Well St this Sunday for a festival! @WellSpaceE9 will be showcasing some of the art the bros have made with @engage_here over the last year. Don’t miss it! #bronliness #isolation #hackneybrocals #MentalHealthMatters

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Our exhibition at @HackneyMuseum is now over, but if you're curious about the beautiful artwork 'Out of the ManCave' created about the group by artist @anggroundwater, check her website: https://t.co/W1QPfjUX14

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Our Hackney Brocals meet-ups are set to continue over the summer in order to help battle bronliness +build social connections between men at risk of isolation. We meet at @wellspacee9 to do creative activities designed to boost mental health... and it's RAD. Info: 020 8533 0951.

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

Thanks for the retweet @NHS_CityHackney! We did indeed get together again on 25.07.22 for a knee-slapping East End singalong at @WellSpaceE9 😁🍻🎶🎤🙋‍♂️

[City & Hackney Carers Centre @HackneyCarers]

The inimitable Anne-Marie, aka AMP, is the driving force behind the beloved @hackneybrocals and @ChairDisco. She brings her comms, project management, and fundraising prowess to bring energy and engaging activities to CHCC.

#carers #hackney #wellness #community #wellbeing

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

CANCELLED - Bro-Meet at Wellspace
Monday, 18th July 2022
2pm–3:30pm

As it's going to be so scorching hot today we've decided to cancel the Bro-Meet. Please stay as cool and hydrated as possible. Next meet-up is next week, 25.07.22, when Romain will be hosting a singalong.

[Hackney Brocals @hackneybrocals]

We’ve taken the decision to cancel in-person activities this week on Monday. So please note that there will be no Bro-Meet at @WellSpaceE9 on Monday 18th July. See you again on 25.07.22.

[City & Hackney Carers Centre @HackneyCarers]

Due to the high temperatures forecast for Monday, we have taken the decision to cancel our in-person activities. So no @hackneybrocals meet-up at @WellSpaceE9 at 2 and no Chair Yoga and Mobility at #gascoyne2communityhall at 4. Please stay cool and remember to hydrate. 😎😎😎