Café, Pub or Group: Join the Chat About Scheme

Calling all Milford on Sea cafés, pubs, coffee mornings, social groups or community activities.

Chat About is a free scheme organised by Hampshire County Council, where any Milford on Sea business or organisation wishing to play a role in improving wellbeing and social connection in the community can get involved.

Covid-19 has resulted in many people in our community feeling lonely, isolated, or struggling with their mental wellbeing. We know that feeling lonely or down can affect our physical as well as our mental health.

The Chat About Scheme is designed to encourage people to come out and chat about…well, anything really! Connecting with others is one of the five proven ways to boost our wellbeing.

If you run a café, pub, coffee morning, social group or community activity; free membership of the scheme will demonstrate your commitment to customers and the wider community.

When you join you can put up a poster supplied by HCC, create a ‘Chat About Table’ or ‘Chat About Corner’ so that customers or members can clearly identify where to go to connect with others. You could also add crafts, puzzles or activities, or create a regular time slot.

Free training is also available for any volunteers or staff members.

To find out more or to register your business/organisation, please click here.