

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Befriending Bench: Monthly Drop-in with Age UK
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Take a seat, start a conversation, and help make a difference!

We are proud to welcome the Befriending Bench back to Cornmill Shopping Centre! In partnership with Age UK North Yorkshire &amp; Darlington, this designated space is here to tackle local loneliness by encouraging shoppers to stop, sit, and have a chat.

Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges facing older people today, and a simple interaction can brighten someone’s whole day.

On the third Thursday of every month, the Age UK team will be on-site to offer:

Friendly Chat: A moment of companionship for anyone feeling isolated.

Support Services: Find out about local support and companionship programmes.

Volunteering: Learn how you can make a difference by joining the befriending team.

? 2026 Drop-in Dates (10am – 2pm):
19th March | 16th April | 21st May | 18th June | 16th July | 20th August | 17th September | 15th October |19th November | 17th December

Whether you want to find out more about Age UK’s services or just fancy a natter, we’d love to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darlington/the-befriending-bench-monthly-drop-in-with-age-uk/200029765503959
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.cornmillcentre.co.uk/news-events/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=darlington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Darlington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cornmill Shopping Centre Priestgate, DL1 1NH Darlington, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.5257
- **long**: -1.55458
- **full address**: Cornmill Shopping Centre Priestgate, DL1 1NH Darlington, United Kingdom, 4 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NH, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cornmill Shopping Centre (https://allevents.in/org/cornmill-shopping-centre/23279580)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cornmill Shopping Centre Priestgate, DL1 1NH Darlington, United Kingdom, 4 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NH, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cornmill Shopping Centre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Befriending Bench: Monthly Drop-in with Age UK ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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