Knock, rather than posting a leaflet
Leaflets reach people who are already connected. The person most worth inviting needs someone at the door.
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Community events are advertised through channels that select for existing participation — the group chat, the noticeboard, the school gate. Someone who is isolated is by definition outside all of them, and a leaflet through the door is easy to read as not really meaning you. A knock and a direct invitation from a named person is a different proposition entirely.
How
Knock, introduce yourself, and invite them personally: “I'm at number 12, we're doing this on Saturday, I'd like you to come.” Offer to call for them on the day, which removes the hardest part — walking in alone.
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