Little Bramingham Farm residiential care home in Luton launches free, new community initiative – Friends Connect
Friends of the Elderly’s Luton Care Home’s Friday Cuppa Club building on existing community connections and commitment to residents.
The care team and residents at the award-winning, Luton-based residential care home, Little Bramingham Farm, which is run by charity, Friends of the Elderly – are looking forward to the launch of their new, free community initiative – Friends Connect.
“To build on our promise to the residents that we are committed to keeping them engaged with, and part of, the local community, from Friday 10th April, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. will are launching Friends of the Elderly’s new - and free - community initiative – Friends Connect,” said Emma Lawrance, the Registered Manager at Little Bramingham Farm.
“Taking place on the first Friday of the month, Friends Connect will provide the perfect time for visitors to drop into Susie’s Tea Room - which is located on the care home’s beautiful grounds - for a tasty free Friday cuppa, have a good chat with friends and the residents and, it’s the ideal excuse to indulge and treat yourself to one of Susie’s tasty cakes, or may be even two,”added Emma.
“Friends Connect will be a free monthly coffee morning for older people and the people who support them, plus our neighbours, members of the local community and the residents to come together, enjoy each other’s company and make new connections,” added Karen Charity, the Activities Coordinator at Little Bramingham Farm.
“Friends Connect will bring additional benefits to the residents and the older people who come along and join us, as they will not only provide a great social interaction, which will enhance mental wellbeing, but also cultivate new friendships,”continued Emma.
“No booking is required to attend Friends Connect at Susie’s Tea Room at Little Bramingham Farm and we’ll be ready to welcome guests on the first Friday of the month with fresh coffee from 10 a.m.” added Karen.
“We are all looking forward to making new friends and acquaintances, seeing old friends, meeting members of our local community, our neighbours, and catching up with our residents’ relatives and loved ones on Friday 10th April at our first Friends Connect community event,” concluded Emma.
Friends Connect at Little Bramingham Farm
Friday 10th April 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
No Booking Required
Susie’s Tea Room at Little Bramingham Farm, Leamington Road, Luton,
LU3 3XF
Telephone: 01582 582433
Email: [email protected]
Free delicious warm hot drinks will be provided
Parking available on site
Forthcoming Friends Connect Community Coffee Mornings at Little Bramingham Farm will take place on Friday 8th May, Friday 5th June, Friday 3rd July, Friday 7th August, Friday 4th September, Friday 2nd October, Friday 6th November and Friday 4th December 2026.