Good Neighbours Network

Good Neighbours Network People helping people!

Good Neighbours Network supports groups across Hampshire run by local people for local people who offer a helping hand to others in their community.

Lively discussion about effective ways to recruit volunteers this afternoon at the café in Shallowmeads garden centre, L...
23/04/2026

Lively discussion about effective ways to recruit volunteers this afternoon at the café in Shallowmeads garden centre, Lymington - great to share ideas

27/02/2026

You can’t see it.
You can’t smell it.
You can’t taste it.

Carbon Monoxide is silent.

A working CO alarm is the only warning you'll get.

Today's Good Chat idea:

"Have you tested your Carbon Monoxide alarm recently?"

It takes seconds. It matters.

Carbon monoxide doesn’t shout.You can’t see it.You can’t smell it.That’s why one of the most important safety steps is… ...
08/02/2026

Carbon monoxide doesn’t shout.

You can’t see it.
You can’t smell it.

That’s why one of the most important safety steps is… talking about it.

A good chat might be:
“Do you have a CO alarm?”
“When was it last checked?”

No scare stories.
Just a calm conversation that helps people stay safe at home.

If you’ve had — or plan to have — a chat like this, it counts

caringconversations priorityservicesregister

05/02/2026

What’s a *Good Chat*?
It’s not one-sided.
It’s not about fixing somebody else’s problems.

It’s noticing, checking in, and listening. It’s a caring exchange.
Over the next few weeks, we at the Good Neighbours Network are counting good chats - simple conversations that show care, especially about:

• staying safe at home
• support with energy and utilities
• help to live well and independently

If you’ve had a good chat recently, or you have one this week, we’d love to hear about it.
No names. No details. Just the fact that it happened.

Some conversations don’t feel dramatic.They’re practical.Like asking:*“If there was a power cut, would you be OK?”*That’...
04/02/2026

Some conversations don’t feel dramatic.

They’re practical.

Like asking:

*“If there was a power cut, would you be OK?”*

That’s often the moment people realise they (or someone they care about) could be on the **Priority Services Register**.

The PSR means energy suppliers know if someone needs extra support — for health, age, disability, or other reasons.

You don’t have to fix anything.

You don’t have to be an expert.

A good chat is often the first step

Have you had a chat like this recently?

What’s a Good Chat? It’s not one-sided. It’s not about fixing somebody else’s problems.It’s noticing, checking in, and l...
01/02/2026

What’s a Good Chat? It’s not one-sided. It’s not about fixing somebody else’s problems.

It’s noticing, checking in, and listening. It’s a caring exchange. Over the next few weeks, we at the Good Neighbours Network are counting good chats - simple conversations that show care, especially about:

• staying safe at home • support with energy and utilities • help to live well and independently

If you’ve had a good chat recently, or you have one this week, we’d love to hear about it. No names. No details. Just the fact that it happened.

For a limited time only... or maybe not... BOOK HIM! No charge for bookings between now and end of March (or afterwards,...
22/01/2026

For a limited time only... or maybe not... BOOK HIM! No charge for bookings between now and end of March (or afterwards, come to that).

Stephen is an entertaining, inspiring and compelling speaker who will energise your event

The Good Neighbours Network’s ‘Positive Energy’ project shares three simple, practical messages enabling people to keep warm, save money and stay safe

He will tailor his ‘lightbulb moment’ talk to suit your group’s needs.

Email [email protected] for more info

08/01/2026

We've got a load more Lightbulb Moments coming up in January and February.

These are short online sessions covering three simple messages to help you and your neighbours keep warm, save money and stay safe this winter.

You can also watch a pre-recorded 15 minute session in your coffee break, if 30 minutes is too much.

Link in bio!

goodneighbours.org.uk/lightbulb

GNN’s Christmas Lightbulb Moments - #9Open your curtains during the day to let in natural light and warmth, then close ...
24/12/2025

GNN’s Christmas Lightbulb Moments - #9

Open your curtains during the day to let in natural light and warmth, then close them at night to keep the heat in, to reduce heating costs. “Frosty the Snowman stays cool - so can you!”

To find out three practical ways for you, your friends and family to keep warm, save money and keep safe this winter, visit https://goodneighbours.org.uk/lightbulb - watch our video during your coffee break, or sign up for an online session in January

GNN’s Christmas Lightbulb Moments - #8Use rechargeable batteries for toys and decorations. They last longer and reduce ...
23/12/2025

GNN’s Christmas Lightbulb Moments - #8

Use rechargeable batteries for toys and decorations. They last longer and reduce waste - better for both your wallet and the planet. “Recharge your joy!”

To find out three practical ways for you, your friends and family to keep warm, save money and keep safe this winter, visit https://goodneighbours.org.uk/lightbulb - watch our video during your coffee break, or sign up for an online session in January

Address

1st Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road
Portsmouth
PO28HB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442392899671

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