17 Butcombe Group pubs across the South of England (Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Worcestershire, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and London) have launched a new initiative this week – Butcombe’s Big Table Talk.
In a bid to combat loneliness, encourage connections and bring people together, Butcombe’s Big Table Talk is a weekly invitation to those who may be looking for company – alone or with friends – to come along and enjoy a free tea or coffee and conversations with other members of the local community, in a warm and friendly environment.
Jamie Queen, Chief Growth Officer, Butcombe Group says: “Pubs are the original social network, somewhere at the heart of communities for people to come together and socialise. No one should feel alone, so here at Butcombe, we are launching Butcombe’s Big Table Talk where everyone is welcome, to encourage genuine connections and conversations which, hopefully, will make a big difference.”
“We’re encouraging those looking to meet and make connections to come along to one of our participating pubs, meet others and get chatting. Let’s build a stronger, more supportive community, one conversation at a time.”
Butcombe’s Big Table talk launch week coincides with Blue Monday, often cited as the most miserable day of the year which can exacerbate loneliness and isolation for some people. According to The Campaign to End Loneliness, loneliness is one of the largest public health challenges in the UK. In 2022, 25.9 million people (49% of adults) in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always.
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