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We are a registered charity now.

Hello Everyone, We have some great news to share: Happy to Chat is now officially registered as a non-profit organization in the UK (Charity number: 1209938)! You can find us on the Charity Commission website (https://www.gov.uk/gover…/organisations/charity-commission). 😁 Our mission is simple: we promote conversations and communication

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Spring is Here, Summer is around the Corner!

Hey there, fellow weather watchers and social butterflies! Can you feel it? That subtle change in the air that signals the transition from spring to summer in the UK? It’s like nature’s own way of saying, “Hey, let’s switch things up a bit!” Here at Happy

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The #ConversationTable organisers #JohnLewis #Kingston

Embracing Connections: A Community Gathering at John Lewis Riverside Cafe

Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the Conversation Table organised by our wonderful advocates of social connections, Robin Jarvis and Anthony Gray, at the charming Kingston John Lewis Riverside Cafe. The event was a delightful gathering of around 20 individuals, all eager to embrace

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Celebrating a Year of Connection: Happy to Chat Badge 2023 Highlights

An reflection of the milestones achieved by the Happy to Chat badge movement in 2023.

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Smile and Say Hi

In a world where loneliness has become a prevalent concern, communities all over the world are stepping up with initiatives to foster human connection. Recently, LuleĂ„, a Swedish city, launched a heart-warming campaign encouraging locals to combat loneliness simply by saying “hi.” You can read more

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Happy to Chat in different languages?

Since our launch of Brunel is Happy to Chat, we’ve given away over 500 badges on campus. Please do let me know if you’ve seen our Happy to Chat badges being worn around campus!  To make Brunel a friendlier, kinder and more inclusive community, we’ve introduced

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Brunel is Happy to Chat

As the leaves begin to turn fiery shades of red and gold, this morning I noticed the air carried the crisp scent of autumn. Autumn also means that the university is getting busier again. There are a lot of fresh new faces on campus, looking both

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What to talk about, when chatting to strangers?

Some of you asked what are the best topics are to talk about when chatting to strangers? Here are some of our suggestions...

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Happy to Chat in different language

Exciting new updates!

We’ve got some great news to share with you this week. Our Happy to Chat initiative is picking up steam, and we couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities ahead. Suffolk Libraries Joins the Conversation We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Suffolk Libraries is hopping on

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