<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Uniting Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uniting Friends is a social inclusion project for adults with a learning disability.

]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:08:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to our new-look website!]]></title><description><![CDATA[To keep things fresh into our 30th year and beyond, Uniting Friends has launched an all new website!]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/welcome-to-our-new-look-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af46ad2d13f4848d5efe420</guid><category><![CDATA[UF News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:15:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_c147fe2898ff4ba5b5b2de1001a54977~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Fantastic Evening celebrating UF's 30th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate Uniting Friends' 30th Anniversary we put on a spectacular evening at Faces Nightclub in Gants Hill on 29th October. A sell-out event full of our favourite people - service users, families, friends, members of staff and UF supporters, the atmosphere was fizzing - and not just from the Prosecco! ]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/a-fantastic-evening-celebrating-uf-s-30th-anniversary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae87e1d2428d7bfb43e77e9</guid><category><![CDATA[UF News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_67bab830a83248ea9fed2f979d1c6dd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF Radio - Autumn 2026: "Me, You and AI"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The machines are taking over! AI is clearly part of the future, but are we ready for it, and do we even want it? We asked the UF Radio crew for their views on driverless cars, what they think about an AI-generated song reaching Number 1 in the USA, and how they feel about the growing role of technology in our everyday lives. As always, we got some very interesting responses! We also celebrated the life and music of Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away recently. Enjoy some of her songs in our...]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/uf-radio-autumn-2026-me-you-and-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acc996acdb1c9fee0dbdded</guid><category><![CDATA[UF Radio]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:34:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_3e6edf5723d5408880312ed63212e46d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_435,h_435,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF Radio - Summer 2026: "All We Need Is Love"]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all need a little love, especially at times when the world seems to bring us more news of war, hatred, and division. To help spread a little positivity, our summer theme is "All We Need Is Love." Join the UF Radio crew as they share their thoughts, stories, and views on what love, kindness, and friendship mean to them. You'll also hear some personal reflections, plenty of laughter, and a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. In this podcast, we also...]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/summer-2026-all-we-need-is-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ffd46b9a28249464458c4</guid><category><![CDATA[UF Radio]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:07:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_2a0e0c42c761496481cd601633692d49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_580,h_580,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filming has started for "30 Years of Uniting Friends - The Movie"!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filming started today for 30 years of Uniting Friends -The movie. Produced and directed by Disability Champion Isaaq Harvey MBE, it promises to be epic! It will be premiered at our celebratory birthday event at Faces in Gants Hill on 29th October 2026. Get your tickets now!]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/filming-has-started-for-30-years-of-uniting-friends-the-movie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a900243d2a5268a5fb81e41</guid><category><![CDATA[UF News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_3fb7d03e3b774d799e802c8468a2febd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf Day by the Wonderful Team at FORMA Raises £1,500 for UF]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge thanks to the team at FORMA who ran a golf day at Chigwell in July with their stakeholders . As their nominated charity we were delighted to receive £1500 raised from the day and raffle.]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/golf-day-by-the-wonderful-team-at-forma-raises-1-500-for-uf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9001458bec28748d3b9378</guid><category><![CDATA[UF News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_32066cf8e63f46b7afc01a04b7e5cdff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprout There! Open Day]]></title><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/sprout-there-open-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e885068b2f11ff8e5b7a12</guid><category><![CDATA[Sprout There!]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_5764a8e333c14ba59813735e98b20e88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF Radio - Spring 2026: "Right By Your Side"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has arrived and the UF Radio team is celebrating the new season. In this show we mark Mother’s Day and talk about how we support ourselves and the people around us. We also take a look at the latest  Out There! Evenings  Spring Planner and play our popular game  5 Words £5 . Inspired by the game made famous by Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston, but with a slightly smaller prize pot. Would you have been a winner?]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/uf-radio-spring-2026-right-by-your-side</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7649026bcdbcbc3d23d84</guid><category><![CDATA[UF Radio]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:54:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_2b2890e2a17a435c8622f9599dc9f4fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_580,h_580,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[£1000 donated to UF by the Ilford Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge thanks to the Ilford Lions for their incredible £1000 donation, with special thanks to Suran and Harry Claire who ran a fundraising tea party in their home to benefit Uniting Friends. We are truly grateful.]]></description><link>https://www.unitingfriends.org.uk/post/1000-donated-to-uf-by-the-ilford-lions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7630ce30ec41b7d0806f3</guid><category><![CDATA[UF News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13f9ab_a18a1f60f4f34b37bab49d50c9061cfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Thomas Lerner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>