Looking for something to do with your time?
Are you going through a difficult time mentally or emotionally? Do you have ongoing mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or OCD? Perhaps you are facing a life crisis such as bereavement or divorce? Or maybe you’re just experiencing a growing feeling of isolation and loneliness?
You’ll be glad to know that The Fed runs a number of regular groups for adults offering a safe, welcoming space to meet other people and get access to advice and support.
Walk & Talk Group
Facilitated by a sessional worker and volunteer, our walks take place in Heaton Park, Prestwich on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am – 1pm. There is a WhatsApp group to keep people up-to-date.
Six months membership – £12
Annual membership – £24
Booking is essential, via advice@thefed.org.uk or by leaving a message with a member of our Customer Services Team on 0161 772 4800.
Mental Wellbeing Group
Our Mental Wellbeing Group is a closed group and members must have a formal mental health diagnosis or a mental health need. It meets on Thursdays from 3.30pm – 6.30pm.
Before you first come along, you will need to be assessed by someone from CAST (our Community Advice and Support Team). This gives us an understanding of your specific mental health support needs, networks, triggers and warnings signs.
Members enjoy a hot meal together in our Purple Room Community Centre at Heathlands Village. Activities are offered throughout the year such as karaoke, bingo, film evenings, quizzes, art, themed events, exercise and mindfulness, sports nights, parties and guest speakers. However if you prefer, you can just sit and have a quiet chat or play games with other members.
Staff are on hand to provide a confidential, listening ear.
£5 per session
Please book in advance by leaving a message with Customer Services on 0161 772 4800 or email advice@thefed.org.uk
Winter Warmer
On Monday mornings from 10.30am – 1pm our Summer Social offers a weekly get-together. Come along for tea and toast and a friendly chat, and if you fancy, take part in our activities. You can do some arts and crafts, go on our computers, enjoy a board-game, play some table-tennis or pool, or discuss current affairs. This group meets in The Purple Room Community Centre at Heathlands Village and staff from The Fed are on hand if you could do with a listening ear.
There is no need to book but if you’re coming for the first time and feel a little shy or would like further information, please get in touch.
£3 per session.
After the group you’re more than welcome to pop over to The Village Coffee Shop in Heathlands Village’s main building for a discounted lunch? Lunch discount tickets are available from staff members.
Rummi-Klub
On Wednesdays from 1-3pm we offer a chance to meet others and enjoy the popular game of Rummikub. Come and meet up in the Library in the main building at Heathlands Village followed by tea and biscuits in the Sunny Lounge from 3pm.
Suggested donation of £3 for this group.
Ladies’ Pilates Class
Do you want to keep fit and flexible? The Fed runs a ladies-only Pilates class at Heathlands Village. This is held on a Monday night in the Purple Room Community Centre at Heathlands Village.
£4 per session.
Support for Carers
Unpaid carers can access our adult groups and activities (as above). When possible, during National Carers’ Week we offer a day-trip, theatre outing or other special activity solely for carers. There is usually a small charge for this.
Courses
From time to time, we offer short-term or one-off well-being, exercise, art or training courses. There is usually a small charge for this.
Coffee-Stops
As well as the groups listed above which are run by CAST, The Fed’s Volunteer Services Department holds ‘Coffee-stops’ for its clients. These are a wonderful way of meeting other people. These regular social get-togethers are held at different venues in and around the community. Volunteers help with transporting clients to and from Coffee-stops and help break the ice and introduce people to each other.
