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Autumn activities

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Carolyn Barber

Next week sees the start of our autumn programmes on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Buckland United Reformed Church. On Monday 4th September, our ChitChat Club will be starting up again after a break during August. We’re delighted to welcome … Continue reading →

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Drop in and be creative this summer

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Carolyn Barber

During August, our Monday ChitChat Club will be taking a break, ready to start the autumn programme on Monday 5 September when we welcome back Cycling without Age! We will continue with our Tuesday Creativity and Wellbeing sessions. These are … Continue reading →

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Launch of new Monday ChitChat Club

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Carolyn Barber

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 →

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Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Carolyn Barber

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 →

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Mental Health Awareness in May

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Carolyn Barber

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 →

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Welcome to the Good Mental Health Cafe – Wed 10 July

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Carolyn Barber

The Good Mental Health Cafe is based with the Lily&Lime Cafe on the 3rd Floor of Portsmouth Central Library, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Click here for more information about our next event on 10 July

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Emotions: Friend or Foe?

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Carolyn Barber

So what do we mean by emotions? Do we mean everyday feelings – like being fed up, bored, interested, excited? Or do emotions suggest stronger and deeper feelings like anger, sadness, despair, joy, happiness, elation? Do we mean the mood … Continue reading →

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Let the Genie Out of the Box

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Carolyn Barber

If you’re feeling lonely or socially isolated, it can be really hard to know where to start making connections with other people. There’s so  much information out there but how do you decide what’s the right direction for you, and … Continue reading →

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Free workshops at the Good Mental Health Drop-in Cafe 10 April

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Carolyn Barber

Join us for free workshops on Wednesday 10 April, at the Good Mental Health Drop-in Cafe. The Drop-in runs from 2 – 6pm at the Lily&Lime Cafe space on the 3rd Floor of Portsmouth Central Library. The workshops are: 4 … Continue reading →

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Free journal writing and mindfulness workshops

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Carolyn Barber

Join us for the Good Mental Health Cafe drop-in event on Wednesday 13 March. Open from 2 – 6pm, you can call in anytime at the Lily&Lime Cafe, 3rd Floor of the Portsmouth Central Library. There are plenty of friendly … Continue reading →

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