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The Grapevine is more than a community drop-in. It's a welcoming and informal space where customers in Greyfriars can connect with neighbours, access support, share ideas and get involved in their community.
Bringing together residents, bpha colleagues and partner organisations, The Grapevine aims to make support easier to access while creating opportunities for people to have their voices heard and play an active role in their community.
Whether you'd like advice, support, information about local services, or simply a chat over a cup of tea, everyone is welcome. We look forward to welcoming you.
No appointment is needed - just drop in whenever suits you.
The Grapevine - Community Drop-In at Greyfriars
A warm welcome awaits
The Grapevine is more than a community drop-in. It's a welcoming and informal space where customers in Greyfriars can connect with neighbours, access support, share ideas and get involved in their community.
Bringing together residents, bpha colleagues and partner organisations, The Grapevine aims to make support easier to access while creating opportunities for people to have their voices heard and play an active role in their community.
Whether you'd like advice, support, information about local services, or simply a chat over a cup of tea, everyone is welcome. We look forward to welcoming you.
We would love to hear what you think. Your feedback helps us shape better activities, events, and support for your community. It’s an important way for you to tell us what is working well, what needs improving, and how these drop-in sessions have impacted you, and your family. Every response helps us shape your community.
This survey takes around 2-3 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts.
By bringing services directly into the community, The Grapevine aims to make it easier for residents to access information, advice and support closer to home.
We currently have the Choose You Stop Smoking Service attending every session, alongside colleagues from our Housing and Regeneration teams, who are available to speak with residents, answer questions and provide support.
We're continuing to develop a programme of visiting services, activities and community opportunities. Our aim is to create a welcoming space where residents can access useful support, connect with others and take part in activities that matter to them.
Making a difference
The Grapevine is already helping residents improve their wellbeing and connect with valuable services.
Recently, residents who joined the Stop Smoking Service through The Grapevine successfully reached important milestones in their quit-smoking journey, demonstrating how local partnerships can help people make positive changes in their lives.
Get involved
We want The Grapevine to reflect the needs and interests of the Greyfriars community.
We're always interested in hearing your ideas for:
Community activities
Family events
Health and wellbeing sessions
Information and advice services
Seasonal celebrations and community projects
Your feedback helps shape future activities and ensures The Grapevine continues to meet the needs of the community.
