Category Archives: Wellbeing
Launch of new Monday ChitChat Club
This coming Monday, 5th September sees the launch of a new initiative funded by Fratton Big Local. Every Monday morning from 10-12noon, you can drop in for a chat and a cuppa at the ChitChat Club held at the Community … Continue reading
Get creative this summer
During the summer holidays, we’re hosting creative activity sessions every Tuesday morning, open to women and men. Bring your own creative activity or ideas, or make use of our creative materials for choice of art work, collage, drawing, jewellery making, … Continue reading
Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing
Join us for an Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing on Wednesday 3 August from 11am to 2.30pm, at the Buckland United Reformed Church. Our free workshops on the day include art (11am), creative thinking with lego (12.15pm) and games (1.30pm) … Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness in May
Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 22nd year and runs from 9-15 May. Mark Rowland Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation said: “We hope this year’s theme of loneliness will strike a … Continue reading
April is Stress Awareness Month
The Good Mental Health Cooperative is able to offer direct support if you’re experiencing overwhelming feelings of stress, isolation or anxiety. We’re working towards good mental health no matter what your starting point, just as you would with physical health. … Continue reading
Pop-Up Wellbeing and Information events
Through our Solent Connexions project, we’ve teamed up with the Portsmouth Carers Centre to deliver a series of Pop-Up Information and Wellbeing events in local community venues across Portsmouth. Our first one is coming up on Wednesday 30 March at … Continue reading
International Women’s Day
For 2022 the campaign theme for International Women’s Day is: #BreakTheBias Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. … Continue reading
What does 2022 hold in store?
Could this be a year when we really get to grips with what is meant by mentally healthy communities? In the past two years, the experience of the Covid pandemic has surely highlighted the importance of neighbourliness, kindness, community action … Continue reading
More funding to continue Nexus Project
Great news from National Lottery Awards for All who have agreed to fund the continuation of our successful Nexus Project offering women support and wellbeing through creativity. The project was initially funded through the Tampon Tax but delayed due to … Continue reading
November events with Solent Connexions
If you’re concerned about an adult family member or friend because of illness, disability or emotional distress, you might be interested in one or more of these events coming up in November. Solent Connexions offers flexible online support with community … Continue reading