The Sock Mob
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Ever considered the impact a pair of socks can make? Come with us and see! We are a group of friends engaging with the homeless in London by cutting through the misconceptions, prejudice and fear that often accompany stereotypes of rough sleepers and other vulnerable groups in the city. We walk, sit and talk with them in a moment of mutual learning and trust, driven by the ethos of unconditional human contact and friendship. And a simple pair of socks is all it takes to break the ice. We meet usually once a week at a pre-arranged Central London location and follow a variety of routes for about an hour or so, bringing along any food, drinks and basic material goods we can to share with homeless people we meet. The main aim is to listen, talk and forge meaningful links with them in a completely non-judgemental and agenda-free way. The evening ends with a merry social and sharing of experiences. We are not a charity, or formal group of any kind; simply friends with a desire to put humane principles into everyday, effective action. Anyone with good walking legs, an open mind and the willingness to be challenged and step out of their comfort zone can join The Sock Mob!
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Our next meeting: None Scheduled
Recent Meetings
Wed May 7, 7:15 PM |
7 attended (est.) –
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Wed Apr 30, 7:15 PM |
4 attended (est.) –
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Wed Apr 23, 7:00 PM |
5 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"Announcing a new meeting for The Sock Mob! What: Sock Mob homeless walk When: Wednesday, May 7, 7:15 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Anyone who wants to make a..."
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"Pleasure :) Do you have an email address I can contact you via? Thx, Jennifer"
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"Cool, hope to see you - and it's wednesday, not thursday! Take care, Lidija"
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"Hi Jennifer! Wow, that would be fantastic, I'm so glad you feel inspired by it :) At the mo it's hard to say how many people there will be as the whole thing is pretty flexible, but we've been averaging 6 - 9 people per week since the meetup was set up so potentially there could be a crowd! I'd say watch this space and see, at any rate I'll make sure we set up the next meeting with plenty of notice to guarantee more walkers - hope that sounds ok. Look forward to meeting you! Lx"
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"Hi Lidija I am a writer with a weekly column in Metro, in which I feature different social clubs and groups around London. It's to encourage people to get involved and embrace new interests. I met Paul via his Scrabble club and he told me about your sock mob. It's a wonderful idea and I'd love to come along so I can write about it and spread the word. Do you think there'll be more than a couple of people this Weds? Take care, Jennifer "
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"Hi Paul it's Jennifer here - the Metro lady. You told me about this group a while ago. I thought then and still think now that it's a wonderful idea. I'd love to come along so I can write about it and spread the word. Do you think there'll be more than a couple of people this Weds? I hope life is treating you well and you're still scrabbling :) Jennifer"
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"Thanks Lidija, I did have a look around on the same spot when I was going home in the past few days, but I haven't seen him, I hope he's fine. I did receive an invitation for a meeting next Thursday, I'll try to be there. "
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"Welcome Augusto! It was wonderful to meet you on wednesday and I totally agreed with what you said about that poor man's situation... hope to walk with you soon."
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"i'm losing the bet so far...come on fulham...come on Birmingham...for Billy to win the bet, Bolton have to avoid relegation and Fulham have to go down...after last wee lolkends results im buggered"
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"Oh we should so take him for a curry!!"
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"That's great to hear Kirsty, welcome aboard! Hope to see you on a walk soon - kitty can come too :)"
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"Hi There! I am really looking forward to coming along - I have always wanted to do something practical to help the homeless, but have never known how. I live in North London with my Husband and our Naughty Tabby, Millie, who we adore !"
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"Hi, Im Sarah-jane, I think this is such a great idea as I often wanted to start talking to people after Ive given money or something but was didnt want to seem nosy etc so I would like to come along!"
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"hi i am peter, and I went on a walk yesterday thanks to Miriam, Olivia and Paul for inviting me "
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"Announcing a new meeting for The Sock Mob! What: 9th March walk: 'If I were homeless I think I'd want...' When: Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should..."
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"Hallo everyone. I have seen the photographs and heard a lot about walks, it is inspiring and so human. As with my patients, this is a rewarding bilateral process/communicatio n, we can give something good to them and get a new perspective of life, l"
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"Hi, I'm into dancing of all sorts, the arts, music of all genres, internet, gardening, Scrabble, & trying to become a better person! The Sock Club sounds like a great idea :-)"
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"Hi I am Lee Interest ae board games , foreign languags and culture of asian origin living in London, I am also avolunteer carer in my spare time"
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