Remember the awesome Gemma who is training for the Triathlon at the end of August? She is still going strong raising funds for TTTB. We are so grateful for the effort Gemma is putting in to support our work. Could you help cheer her along by donating?

💜A truly heartwarming message from a valued member of our community. 💜 If you're looking for a way to connect, grow, and potentially change your own view of life, consider getting involved with TTTB.

With International Friendship Day on the horizon, we would like to do a big shout out to Friend of the Charity, Sheridan Voysey. Sheridan is the Founder and CEO of the Friendship Lab, an exciting new project to help friendships thrive.

Here is Fiona, TTTB’s Outreach Worker, enjoying a beautiful bunch of flowers at our King’s Award Volunteer Celebration in June. 🌸 As you can tell by her smile, it was a marvellous event, and you can read more about it in our latest newsletter here: tttb.org.uk

✨Interested in volunteering with us? ✨ Our Senior Befriending Lead Sarah is going to be at the Lancing Market in the Lancing Community Hub on the 7th August from 10.30 am. Pop along for a chat and a cuppa. Sarah would love to see you! 🥰💜🥰

The members of our community really do make a difference, not only to others but also in their own lives. There are many different ways of becoming part of our community. If you would like to find out more, there is lots of information on the website. tttb.org.uk

Did You Know About Library Home Delivery? Every library offers a free home delivery service for members who can't visit in person! And this vital service is mainly run by volunteers! Read about it in our Summer newsletter available online: tttb.org.uk

We are sub-contractors for the recently re-commissioned Brighton & Hove Ageing Well Public Health Commision. The partnership offers a wide range of activities, information and advice to support local people aged 50+. ageingwellbh.org

Our volunteers' experiences of befriending at TTTB have led to this.... ⭐Helping someone feel seen, cared for and remembered ⭐Feeling needed by someone ⭐Making a lot of new friends How GLORIOUS! Want to get involved? [email protected]

Plot 22 is a peaceful garden space where older people, carers, and those living with dementia can connect, share stories, and enjoy the simple joy of growing and eating together. 🌱💬🥗 To join in or find out more check out: plot22.org/joinus

Here are Natalie and Barbara enjoying each other's company. Barbara told us ‘I enjoy her company. She is very talkative, and I have no family, so I rely on Natalie for company and a chat.’ Could you spare an hour once a fortnight for a chat that means a lot?

Befriending is “something I love doing”. 🤝🥰🤝 If you would like to do something rewarding, then get in touch. We are always looking for more volunteers, but particularly in the Lancing and Adur area currently. We would love to hear from you: [email protected]

✨In our Summer issue of the TTTB Newsletter, we celebrate volunteering across our community. ✨ If you would like to contribute to any future issues, please drop a message to [email protected] ✨💜✨

Being part of a community is proven to give you a sense of purpose and increase your wellbeing. At TTTB we value every member and experience firsthand the benefits of bringing people together. Our community is big and ever-expanding, but we always have room for more. Join us?!

Gemma is still going strong, raising funds for TTTB and clocking up ‘miles for meaning’. We are so grateful for the effort Gemma is putting in to support our work. Could you help cheer her along by donating? donorbox.org/swim-bike-run-…

‘It matters to them and makes me valued’ That’s Befriending at TTTB. This volunteer has beautifully described the impact of a befriending connection. Want to get involved in the TTTB Community? Find out more online tttb.org.uk

⭐ An Update from our Founder, Emily ⭐ “That’s a wrap! My final surgery on 31st July marks the end of a long journey, one that has hopefully prevented future cancer caused by a rare gene. It feels like a full factory reset… and I even have hair again!

Tom and John love getting together to discuss current affairs. You can tell by their cheeky smiles, they have plenty to share and lots of fun! 📰⭐😁📰⭐😁📰 Could you spare an hour once a fortnight to make someone grin?

We are no longer active here, but you can find us over on Bluesky. Come and join us there! @tttbcharity.bsky.social ✨💜✨ We are also active on Facebook: Facebook.com/timetotalkbefr… Instagram: @tttbcharity LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/tttb-c… We look forward to connecting 💜🌟💜