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29/07/2026

Family Funday, Queen's Park, Saturday 8th August 2026, 10am-5pm 💚

We're looking for local charities, community groups, crafters and artisan makers to join us at our Family Fun Day in Queens Park, Heywood Saturday 8th August 10am to 5pm. If you'd like to showcase your charity, sell your homemade product (no food or drink stalls allowed) we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected]

28/07/2026

Free activity tomorrow Weds 29th July 2026! Co-Operative Heritage Trust

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12pm-3pm drop-in at Rochdale Pioneers Museum

TOMORROW! 🌟Join us for a FREE workshop where you can make friendship bracelets and keyrings! You'll learn all the skills to make super cool and fun accessories to take home and share with friends ❤️‍🔥

Join us any time between 12 and 3. Drop-in, no need to book. Accompanying adults do not need to pay the usual museum entry fee if you are visiting to take part in this craft!

28/07/2026

Some fantastic low cost family activities here to try, thanks to Home-Start UK

Does anyone have any further ideas they'd like to share to add to this list? 💚 Any fun rainy day activity ideas? Or any favourite parks or local outdoor activities? 🌧️🌞

Home-Start Rochdale And Bury

Some ideas for the school holidays ☀️

Share your ideas in the comments 🙂

27/07/2026

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de thanks so much for this important info! 💚

This myth stops people from having conversations that could save lives.

Talking about su***de does not make things worse. Evidence consistently shows that asking someone directly about su***de can reduce risk and help them feel less alone.

If you're worried about a young person, don't let this fear hold you back. Ask the question. Use the word. And if you need support in knowing how to start that conversation, HopeLine 24/7 is here for you too.

Call 0300 102 2470 / Text HOPE to 88247 / Email [email protected] / papyrus-uk.org 💜

27/07/2026

Tomorrow 9:30am. Parent/carer bereavement workshop at just turn up! 💚

26/07/2026

✨ Our workshop for parents supporting bereaved children is on this Tuesday (28th July) at 9:30am. Pop on down to the Croft Shifa Health Centre (1st Floor) to join us, no need to book ✨

This is an informal, non-judgemental, compassionate and safe space for parents and carers of children who have experienced a bereavement 💔 if you want to know more about how to support your child, including advice on how to talk about death and loss and what other services may be helpful, such as bereavement counselling for children, then this workshop is for you ❤️‍🩹

❗Please note, this workshop is not suitable for children and is for parents and carers only❗

We hope to see some of you there! 💚

23/07/2026

So thankful and proud that we've been shortlisted! What an achievement for our team 💚🥰

The Pennine Care People Awards shortlist is in!

Thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination. We had over 500 sent in and our judges have whittled it down to nine for each category (or in some cases less).

Three overall finalists for each category will be announced in September, with winners announced at a special sponsorship-funded ceremony in November.

You can see who made it by following the link in the comments. Good luck everyone 🤞

22/07/2026

❗Please note, due to unforseen circumstances there will be no same day assessments taking place tomorrow❗

We apologise for any inconvenience caused 💚

If people could please spread the word, we'd be very appreciative as our triage line will not be in use at all tomorrow 🌼

If your child is struggling and you require urgent mental health support, please call their GP or 111 for advice. If this is an emergency and you are unable to keep them safe, please attend your local A&E dept or call emergency services on 999 🚑🏥

Other helpful services that children can access if needed are:

💻 Kooth (online counselling support for 11-18 year olds)
☎️ Childline 0800 1111
☎️ Samaritans 0116 123
📞 HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 or text 07860039967

21/07/2026

We are so fortunate in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale to have some beautiful green spaces for walks 🌺🪻🌳 🐦

Has anyone tried incorporating a mindful walk into their daily or weekly routine? 🤔

Mindful walking is an evidence based activity recommended by the NHS to help relieve stress and improve mental clarity 😌

Going for a mindful walk starts by focusing on the physical sensation of your body moving. Notice the rhythm of your breath and expand your awareness to the sights, sounds, and smells around you. If your mind wanders, gently bring your focus back to the present 👀👂🚶‍♀️👃

16/07/2026

Check out this amazing "happy box", beautifully decorated by a young person in a session with our lovely bereavement counsellor, Julie 💚 such a talented young person, what a star 🌟