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We’ll be marking anniversaries, special occasions and memorable dates here at the Virtual Village Hall with themed sessions and events. Keep an eye on social media and this page for latest details and updates.

Mindspace Week 2022

Explore the NHS 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing and take some time for a little self-care with Mindspace Week.

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Men's Health Week 2022

Men’s Health Week which is dedicated to supporting men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Find a varied and supportive programme of content to tap into, with inspiring stories from men who have faced major life and health challenges.

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Upcycling Week 2022

Upcycling Week at the Virtual Village Hall is all about living more sustainably. Join upcycling influencer Shayna Alnwick (The Flipped Piece), TV designer Max McMurdo, BBC Great British Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker and a team of expert tutors for a week of practical workshops, tutorials and top tips, or catch up later at a time that suits you.

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Get Moving Week 2022

Get Moving Week at the Virtual Village Hall is a great place to set some healthy intentions to be more active in 2022. Why not join in with our free gentle exercise and dance sessions at home.

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Virtual Village Hall Christmas Concert

Royal Voluntary Service hosted a free Christmas concert at the Virtual Village Hall in the run up to Christmas to wish our volunteers, staff and supporters, NHS Volunteer Responders and Virtual Villagers a Merry Christmas with a joyful programme of festive music and dance performances, seasonal readings and messages.

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Mindspace Week

Mindspace Week at the Virtual Village Hall was dedicated to mental wellbeing. Catch up with TV GP Dr. Zoe Williams, Mental Health First Aider Emma Hackett and a team of expert tutors for advice sessions, gentle exercise classes and mindful craft and other activities.

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Cheers for Volunteers

A nationwide THANK YOU to the 12.4 million volunteers who have stepped up to support communities during the pandemic and to help keep us safe. We hope you’ll join us in raising a glass or cuppa to volunteers in recognition of their incredible effort.

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Volunteer Takeover

Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June 2021) is an annual UK-wide celebration of the contribution that millions of wonderful people make through volunteering. To mark the week, we handed over the keys to the Virtual Village Hall to volunteers and NHS Volunteer Responders to showcase their fantastic skills and talents.

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Eat Well Week

Eat Well Week at the Virtual Village Hall is the perfect place to find simple, flavoursome, healthy dishes to make at home. TV chef Phil Vickery and a top team of talented professional chefs joined us to demonstrate every step. Whether you cook along live, ready for a tasty lunch, or catch up later with a delicious dinner in mind, you’re sure to enjoy some exciting new recipes.

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Get Moving Week

Get Moving Week is a great place to start some healthy habits. Come along and exercise, dance, be active and have fun. It’s free and open to all, with expert instructors, friendly chat and a wide range of classes to try.

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Make a donation

We hope you have enjoyed taking part in some of the sessions at the Virtual Village Hall. If you have had a positive experience, please share it with friends and family. You might also like to consider making a donation to Royal Voluntary Service. Your generous donation will support the Virtual Village Hall and other services that the charity provides in local communities.

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