Loneliness

Staff say the free weekly event it is strengthening community spirit.

Young adults in Bath, Bristol, London and Cardiff are turning to new ways of making friends.

"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.

Liliyana Goodier says she felt cut off due to poor transport links and a lack of people her own age.

The local community hub focuses on helping people combat loneliness.

Michael Helps, who set up a letter writing service, wants strangers to feel they're not alone.

A cafe owner in Douglas opens his doors for evening sessions that aim to encourage people to talk.