The Vital Network

18/06/2026

🎨✨ Looking for a way to slow down and unwind? The Intact Centre have a few spaces left on their Mindful Doodling workshop this coming Monday, 22nd June!

​It’s a wonderful, pressure-free taster session designed to help you relax, destress, and just enjoy being in the moment.

​📆 When: Monday 22nd June, 09:30 - 12:00

📍 Where: The Intact Centre, Ingol, Preston

💡 Cost: FREE for Lancashire residents aged 19+

​Check out their original post below to find out how to enrol or scan the QR code to book your spot! 👇

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✨Mindful Doodling ✨There are still a few place on the Mindful Doodling work shop on Monday 22nd June.
Why not join us and take a moment to slow down ...Let you pen move without pressure, without judgement - Every line is a shape, every shape a pause 🖊.

17/06/2026

No one should have to fear for their safety because of a football match. While the game itself doesn't cause abuse, data and lived experiences show that domestic abuse incidents drastically spike on match days. Abuse is always a choice, and there is absolutely no excuse for it.

​If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please know that you are not alone and support is out there.

​Ways to get help:

​📞 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24/7)

​✉️ Behind Closed Doors (Wyre & surrounding areas): [email protected]

​🚨 Always dial 999 in an emergency.

​Let's support our teams, look out for one another, and stand together against abuse. 🤍

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Behind Closed Doors -The Match Changes.

No one should have to measure their safety against the outcome of a Football Match⚽️

Whatever the Final Score- She loses every time!

Whilst Football does not cause abuse, we know from lived experience that existing abusive behaviour often intensifies during Match Days and beyond.

Our team Empower and Support Women who are at risk or experiencing Domestic Abuse in the Wyre and surrounding areas.
Ongoing support available.

You are not alone
[email protected]

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel-0808 2000 247

Always dial 999 in an Emergency

16/06/2026

Sharing this brilliant post for Men’s Health Week. 💙

​As we go through different stages in life—whether it's balancing career stress in our 30s and 40s, dealing with an empty nest, or navigating retirement—our relationship with alcohol can easily change without us realising.

​Our bodies change too, meaning the way we process a drink isn't the same as it used to be. Swipe through the original post to spot those life "tipping points" and see how to take back control.

​If you or a bloke you know needs a safe space to open up, ANDYSMANCLUB offers free, weekly peer-support groups across the UK. No pressure, no judgements—just a brew and a proper chat with guys who get it. Find a local club at andysmanclub.co.uk. ☕️

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15/06/2026

📢 TICKETS ON SALE NEXT WEEK! 📢

​The Empowerment Charity are busy working behind the scenes to bring together this year's annual Lancashire Let's Talk About Su***de Conference.

​This year’s theme is "The Ripple Effect: Navigating the complexities of su***de with HOPE and collaboration." 💚

​It promises to be a powerful day dedicated to learning, connection, remembrance, and hope—bringing together professionals, advocates, community leaders, families, and those with lived experience to explore su***de prevention, bereavement support, and community resilience.

​📅 When: Wednesday 30th September 2026

📍 Where: Village Hotel, Blackpool (FY3 8LL)

​Whether you are a professional or someone impacted by these experiences, this is an incredibly important event for our community. Keep an eye out for ticket releases next week!

​📞 For more information, you can contact the team directly on 0300 32 32 100 (option 1).

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TICKETS ON SALE NEXT WEEK!

We are busy working behind the scenes to bring together our annual Let’s Talk About Su***de Conference.

Join us for a day dedicated to learning, connection, remembrance and hope.
Bringing together professionals, advocates, community leaders, people with lived experience and families, the conference will explore meaningful approaches to su***de prevention, bereavement support, mental wellbeing and community resilience.

For more information, give us a call on 0300 32 32 100 (option 1)
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13/06/2026

Such an incredible and vital service right on our doorstep! Standard waiting lists can be so long, but The Wellbeing Hub offers face-to-face support within 7 days, starting at just £20. If you or someone you know is feeling a bit overwhelmed or exhausted lately, please take a look at their post below.

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🌿 Ever considered accessing some counselling? Don't wait until you're at breaking point to choose you. Only £20.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just completely exhausted? You don’t need to be in a total crisis to reach out for support.

At The Wellbeing Hub, we offer a safe, confidential, and trauma-informed space right here in Blackpool where you can step away from daily noise, talk openly, and unpack your thoughts at your own pace.

Standard NHS waiting lists can take up to 12 months, but by prioritising your mental health today, we can match you face-to-face with a professional therapist within 7 days, with sessions starting at only £20.

How Counselling Helps You Move Forward:

💚 Zero Judgment: A completely confidential space where you can speak with absolute freedom.
💚 Emotional Relief: Expert guidance to navigate anxiety, stress, depression, or heavy grief.
💚 Break the Cycle: Identify unhelpful thought loops and change behaviors that no longer serve you.
💚 Process the Past: Safely untangle difficult life events and trauma at a speed dictated entirely by you.
💚 Reclaim Your Peace: Rebuild your emotional resilience and reconnect with who you truly are.

👥 Healing Happens Face-to-Face
Step into our modern, quiet, ground-floor therapy suites. They are intentionally designed to be a calm sanctuary where you can focus entirely on your recovery without the distractions of home.

👇 Take Your First Step Today
Professional support doesn't have to be out of reach. Reach out to our team to book your initial in-person assessment.

📍 Visit Us: Ground Floor, Klassiker House, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool, FY4 2DP (Near Blackpool Airport)

☎️ Call Direct: 01253 708060

📧 Email: [email protected]

✨ Counselling • Coaching • Education

12/06/2026

Looking to try something a little different to help relax your mind? 🧘‍♂️✨

​Lancashire Adult Learning is hosting a fantastic Creative Wellbeing: Mindful Doodling taster session, and there are still a few places left!

​When: Monday 22nd June, 09:30 - 12:00

​Where: The Intact Centre, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YP

​Cost: FREE to anyone living in Lancashire aged 19+

​This session is all about taking a few minutes to slow down, breathe, and let your creativity flow. There is absolutely no pressure and no perfection required—just simple lines, shapes, and a calm mind.
​Give it a try! You might be surprised by how grounding it feels. 💭🖊️

​👇 How to enrol:
Pop into Reception at The Intact Centre or scan the QR code on the flyer below to secure your spot before it fills up!

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Wanting to try something a little different, that will help to relax your mind! The Mindful Doodling could be just what you need - there are still a few places left on this taster session - book on now as not to miss out.
Taking a few minutes to slow down, breathe, and let creativity flow. No pressure. no perfection - just simple lines, shapes. and a calm mind.
Give it a try - you might be surprised how grounding it feels 💭🖊

11/06/2026

Looking for a great way to connect with fellow veterans in the community? 🤝

​Tia's Crown is hosting their next Veterans Community Breakfast! It’s a wonderful opportunity to build connections, share support, and enjoy a subsidised breakfast for just £5.

​📅 When: Friday 10th July at 9:30am

📍 Where: Burnside Garden Centre

​Places need to be booked in advance so they can manage numbers, so please
secure your spot using the link below or by scanning the QR code in the image.

​👇 Book your place here:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GNGM

​Please share this post to help spread the word to any veterans who might like to attend!

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𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁

Our next Veterans Community Breakfast: Strengthening bonds and building community, one meal at a time.

Please use the link below to book your place so that we are aware of numbers.
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GNGM

10/06/2026

Looking for a way to unwind, find your balance, and boost your wellbeing? 🧘‍♂️✨

​Our friends at The Wellbeing Hub have a couple of spaces left for their brilliant Tai Chi class this Wednesday from 6pm - 7pm! It includes meditation and relaxing music, perfect for all ages and abilities.

​💰 Cost: Only £5 if you pre-pay today (or £7 on the night, if spaces are left!)

📍 Location: Klassiker House, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool, FY4 2DP (Just behind Morrisons)

​Drop them an email at [email protected] or call 01253 708060 to grab one of the last remaining spots. Let’s support local wellbeing! 💙

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There's only a couple of places left for our fabulous Tai Chi class this week. Places must be booked and it's only £5 if you pre-pay (by today). Payment on the night is £7 - if there is still room. Don't miss out 💙 Wednesday - 6pm-7pm

09/06/2026

🌿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌿

​Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is admit we don't have to carry everything on our own.

​If you or someone you know has been feeling overwhelmed lately, Living Therapies Wellness Centre in Lytham St Annes offers a beautifully calm, safe space to talk, explore, and heal. You don't have to wait until you are at breaking point to reach out for support.

​From processing difficult emotions to building self-awareness, taking that first step toward counselling can be life-changing. Let’s support local services that help our community thrive. ❤️

​👇 Get in touch:

📍 31 Wood Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1QG

☎️ 07918 067053

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💭 Have You Ever Thought About Counselling?

You don't have to wait until you're at breaking point to ask for support.

Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and begin moving forward at your own pace.

🌿 Feel heard without judgment
🌿 Process difficult emotions
🌿 Break unhelpful patterns
🌿 Build resilience and self-awareness
🌿 Heal from past experiences
🌿 Reconnect with yourself

At Living Therapies, we're here to walk alongside you on your journey.

📍31, Wood Street, Lytham St Annes. FY8 1QG
☎️ 07918 067053

Talk • Explore • Heal

08/06/2026

Amazing work being done by the team at Andys Man Club Blackpool 🙌

​If you or a man you know needs a safe, judgment-free space to talk, offload, or just listen, their doors are open tonight. No pressure, no fees, and no booking required—just a warm welcome (and a proper brew ☕).

​When: Tonight (Monday) from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

​Who: Any man aged 18+

​Let’s help break the stigma. You don’t have to carry it all on your own. 🖤

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No matter which of our groups you attend, friendly facilitators will always be there to welcome you at the door, explain how the sessions run, and make sure you know where to find the brews and biscuits. ❤️

Our groups are running this Monday 7-9pm for any man 18+. 👌

There's no booking, no fees and no registration needed. Just turn up.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or email [email protected] to join our online groups.