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Sarah retiring as FAN Manager

8 May 2025

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to making my leaving my paid role at FAN, such a lovely occasion.

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In a FAN Group you can…

Make friends
Meet new people
Feel less lonely
Practise your English
Connect with your local community and the wider world
Talk about interesting topics

Virtual FAN Groups

FAN groups are now meeting face to face and on Zoom, Monday to Saturday and offer anyone friendly a warm welcome.

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Support FAN

All FAN Groups are free to attend but we are a charity and rely on funding to continue our work. If you feel you are able to give, your help will mean that we can host FAN Groups for free, for everyone.

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FAN Groups are free to attend, non-political and non-religious

Introduction to FAN

Welcome to the FAN Charity Website. FAN stands for Friends and Neighbours. Here is everything you need to know about the Charity and its FAN Groups and how you can participate.

What does the FAN Charity do?

The FAN Charity puts its adopted mission into practice. It supports and promotes the development of sustainable FAN Groups.

Find a FAN meeting

Find a FAN Group. All our FAN groups are now virtual - taking place on line using Zoom. So no matter where you live, if you have access to the internet on a PC, phone or tablet, you can join any group. Just find the perfect day and time for you.

Farewell to Sylvia

30 June 2025

This morning in the Grange Pavilion FAN group, we shared memories of our friend Sylvia who died ten days ago. ....

FAN Plus Walks visit to Howardian Nature Reserve, (Cardiff).

26 June 2025

FAN Plus Walks participants, enjoyed meeting up with old friends and making new ones on their most recent walk exploring the beautiful Howardian Nature Reserve! ....