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𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 & 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁- 🄱🄻🄰🄲🄺🄱🅄🅁🄽~🄿🅁🄴🅂🅃🄾🄽

27/10/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟗𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛
𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐞𝐧

🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
Lead Facilitator: 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐈𝐃̀ & 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐚𝐤𝐚 Mark A Taylor
Topic : 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘

Sometimes, losing who we are is the beginning of discovering who we were always meant to be.
Life has a strange way of teaching us lessons. Sometimes, it takes us through darkness before we can appreciate the light. Sometimes, it breaks our hearts to open our minds.
We don’t always lose ourselves in one dramatic moment. Sometimes, it happens quietly, little by little.
We sacrifice our peace to maintain relationships, silence our feelings to avoid conflict, and abandon our dreams trying to meet others’ expectations.
Until one day, we barely recognise ourselves. We’ve forgotten how to laugh freely, enjoy life, and feel truly alive.
But what if losing ourselves is not the end of our story, but the beginning of a new chapter?
We accept others for who they are, yet punish ourselves for our mistakes, imperfections, and painful experiences.
Why do we deny ourselves the compassion we so freely give to others?
Finding ourselves again begins when we stop allowing our past to define our worth and start choosing ourselves without guilt.
Don’t restrict yourself to who you once were. Give yourself permission to heal, grow, and embrace who you are becoming.
Because finding ourselves again isn’t about going backwards. It’s about reclaiming our peace, recognising our worth, and finding the courage to live, laugh, and feel truly alive again.

Overall, the evening was filled with optimism, uplifting energy and plenty of banter.
The positive atmosphere continued after the session, as the lads came together to celebrate our very own team member Anas, who is preparing to begin an exciting new chapter in his life as he embarks on the journey of marriage.
A brilliant occasion marking Offload Northwest’s first ever stag celebration..
Massive congratulations to Anas from all the lads, and wishing him all the very best for the future ✨

A big thank you to 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐐 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 for preparing the fantastic chicken karahi and 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐘 for providing the fresh rotis. The food went down a treat and made the celebration even more special!

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍‘𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
🗓️ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟗𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐒𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡,
𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝟏 𝟏𝐃𝐇

26/10/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐀 & 𝐂𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 ☕

Rugby League Cares will be joining Offload Northwest every fortnight as part of our Men’s Tea & Coffee Mornings.

These relaxed sessions are a chance to get together over a brew, meet other men and take part in practical activities and conversations focused on men’s mental fitness and wellbeing.

We’ll cover things that affect everyday life including confidence, resilience, managing stress, relationships, social connection and dealing with everyday pressures.

There’s no pressure and no judgement.
Come as you are, have a brew, enjoy some good company and get involved as much or as little as you like.

☕ FREE to attend
👥 All men aged 18+ welcome
🤝 No referral needed just come along

Pop in, grab a brew and spend the morning with us at Offload Northwest.

26/10/2026

All Men 18+ are welcome to join us This Evening.
Every man has a story.
Every man faces battles and every man deserves a place where he can be heard without being judged.

Life can be tough.
The pressure, the stress, the responsibilities and the struggles we don’t always talk about.
But you don’t have to carry it all in silence.

OFFLOAD NORTHWEST brings men together every Monday for real conversations, connection and genuine support.

No judgement.
No pressure.
Just men supporting men.
🔒 A safe, confidential and supportive space.

19/10/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟖𝟗 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛
𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐞𝐧
𝟏 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞
🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
Lead Facilitator: 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐈𝐃̀ & 𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐄 (Idris Patel)
Topic : 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Compassion is one of the most amazing qualities a person can possess. It means understanding the feelings, pain, and struggles of others while showing kindness, patience, and care.
Compassion helps create a world where people feel loved, respected, and valued.
Being harsh, cold, or dismissive towards someone can make them feel isolated, rejected, and even punished.
Such behaviour can deeply hurt a person’s feelings, leaving them feeling unimportant, misunderstood, Empty and unworthy of care. Sometimes, the absence of warmth and understanding can cause more pain than words themselves.
We never truly know what someone else may be going through.
A person may be silently struggling with sadness, loneliness, or emotional difficulties. A simple smile, a gentle word, or a listening ear can make an enormous difference in their life.
Compassion teaches us to respond with understanding rather than judgment, patience rather than frustration, and kindness rather than cruelty. It reminds us that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and emotional support, especially during difficult times.
Showing compassion does not mean agreeing with everything someone says or does. It means recognising their humanity and treating them with sensitivity, even when circumstances are challenging.
In conclusion, compassion costs nothing, yet its value is immeasurable. Harshness can leave lasting emotional wounds, while kindness can bring comfort, healing, and hope. A compassionate heart can make someone feel less alone and remind them that they truly matter.

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑
Offoad were delighted to welcome Lian from Shine Coaching as our guest speaker.
Lian delivered an insightful and informative session, highlighting the confidential coaching support available to men across East Lancashire.
The session focused on important topics such as managing anger, understanding emotions and finding healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.
It was a really positive evening, giving our members the chance to gain valuable knowledge and learn more about the support available to them.
A huge thank you to Lian for giving up her evening to join us, share her expertise and support the work we do at the Men’s Hub.
Your time and contribution were greatly appreciated

Overall, lads were in great spirits this evening, with plenty of laughter, smiles and positive conversations.
With the colder, darker evenings drawing in, staying connected and looking after our mental health is more important than ever.
Recovery is a journey, and having the right support around you makes a real difference.
It was brilliant seeing everyone come together, support one another and take positive steps forward.
We also celebrated two birthdays, including our very own DJ Jahfar , a valued team member.
A big thank you to Jahfar for volunteering and supporting the Hub.
Wishing you an amazing birthday this Thursday 🎉

A big thank you to 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐙 & 𝐊𝟐 𝐓𝐀𝐉 for preparing the phenomenal Kebab Rolls & Chips.

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍‘𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
🗓️ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟗𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐒𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡,
𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝟏 𝟏𝐃𝐇

14/10/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
with The Hub At Shadsworth
𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝟗 𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑> 𝐌𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐒
𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂: 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐘

What a fantastic feeling to be back at The Hub at Shadsworth after a break.
The lads were absolutely made up to see the doors open again. Familiar faces, a brew, laughter and genuine friendship reminded us exactly why OFFLOAD exists.
Sometimes you don’t realise how much somewhere means until you’ve been away.
Tonight was about something incredibly important: choosing those who choose you.
Every man carries a story.
Some are battling loneliness, grief, relationship breakdowns, family problems, financial worries or pressures nobody else sees.
Too often, men put on a brave face, smile and say, “I’m fine,” when inside they’re struggling.
Tonight we reminded the lads:
You don’t have to be strong every day.
You don’t have to pretend everything is okay.
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒.
We spoke about surrounding ourselves with people who genuinely care.
People who check in when you’ve gone quiet.
People who listen without judgement.
People who celebrate your victories and stand beside you during difficult times.
Choose those who choose you, especially when life gets tough.
But remember to be that person for somebody else too.
A simple message, phone call or “Are you alright, mate?” could make an incredible difference.
You never know what the man sitting beside you is carrying behind his smile.
𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄.
YOU MATTER.
YOUR STORY MATTERS.
YOU BELONG HERE.
We’re not here to fix each other.
We’re here to listen, encourage, support and remind one another that nobody needs to struggle in silence.
Sometimes the strongest words a man can say are, “I’m struggling, mate.” And that’s absolutely okay.

A huge thank you to The Hub @ Shadsworth for providing such a welcoming space, and to Mighty Fresh for keeping everyone fuelled with delicious sandwiches.

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
🗓️ 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇
⏰ 𝟕𝐏𝐌 - 𝟗𝐏𝐌
📍 THE 𝐇𝐔𝐁 @ 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇
ROTHESAY RD, BLACKBURN BB1 2RH

14/10/2026

A huge thank you to Community Harmony Project for inviting Offload Northwest to be part of today’s amazing Mental Health & Wellbeing Day in Blackburn.

It was a fantastic event, bringing people and organisations together to raise awareness, share support and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

It was lovely to connect with so many wonderful people who are passionate about making a difference in our communities.

A big thank you to everyone involved for the warm welcome and for organising such a meaningful event.

Together, we are stronger, and together, we can make a difference✨

14/10/2026

No man should have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re struggling, feeling isolated, on a recovery journey, or just fancy a brew and a chat, our door is open to EVERY man aged 18+.

🗓️ TONIGHT – Wednesday 14th October
⏰ 7PM – 9PM
📍The Hub At Shadsworth
Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2RH

☕ Free brews and refreshments
🤝 Peer-to-peer support
💙 Safe, welcoming and non-judgemental
🔒 Strictly confidential

No pressure to talk, no judgement, no expectations. Just turn up, grab a brew and be yourself.

Whatever your background or what you’re going through, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

📢 PLEASE SHARE .. YOU NEVER KNOW WHICH MAN MIGHT NEED THIS.
YOU’RE NOT ALONE. LET’S TALK.

12/10/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟖𝟖 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛
𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐞𝐧
🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
Lead Facilitator: 𝐌𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐉𝐄𝐄𝐁
Topic : 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌

Triggers are things that cause strong emotional reactions, such as anger, sadness, fear, or anxiety. They can be words, memories, situations, sounds, or other people’s behaviour. Everyone has different triggers because of their personal experiences.
For example, someone who has experienced bullying may feel upset when others make negative comments. Understanding triggers is important because it helps people recognise their emotions and control their reactions.

How to Manage Triggers
The first step is to identify what causes the reaction. Recognising warning signs, such as feeling angry, tense, or overwhelmed, can help someone respond calmly.
Taking deep breaths, counting slowly, listening to music, or going for a walk can help reduce stress. Taking a short break from difficult situations can also prevent arguments.
Talking to someone trustworthy can provide emotional support. Writing in a journal can help identify patterns and understand feelings.

Getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and relaxing can also improve emotional wellbeing. Although triggers cannot always be avoided, learning healthy coping strategies helps people manage difficult emotions more effectively in everyday life.

Overall, it was another rewarding session, with the lads showing great engagement, enjoying each other’s company, and contributing to a positive atmosphere throughout.

A big thank you to 𝐊𝟐 𝐓𝐀𝐉 for preparing the phenomenal Pizzas & for the Chips.

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍‘𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
🗓️ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟗𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐒𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡,
𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝟏 𝟏𝐃𝐇

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 💚
Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change

Today, 10th October, we come together to recognise World Mental Health Day and the importance of making sure every voice is heard, every experience is valued, and every story matters.

Behind every mental health journey is a real person, with real experiences, real challenges, and a voice that deserves to be listened to.

Lived experience is not just a story to be shared. It is knowledge, strength, insight and a powerful force for change.

When we truly listen to those who have experienced mental health challenges, we begin to understand what support really looks like, what needs to improve, and how we can create services and communities that put people first.

💚 Listen without judgement.
💚 Respect every individual’s journey.
💚 Create safe spaces for honest conversations.
💚 Empower people to share their experiences in their own way.
💚 Turn listening into understanding, and understanding into action.

Real change happens when people are not only heard but included, respected and involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Because lived experience matters. Every voice matters. And everyone deserves to be heard.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s do more than raise awareness. Let’s listen, learn, challenge stigma and work together to create lasting change.

07/10/2026

All men aged 18+ are welcome to join us for our monthly Offload Northwest Men’s session at The Hub At Shadsworth

📅 Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Wednesday 16th December 2026
Wednesday 13th January 2027

⏰ 7PM – 9PM
📍 The Hub @ Shadsworth
Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2RH

Our Men’s Hub is a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space for all men aged 18+, regardless of background, culture, ethnicity, faith or life experience.

There’s no pressure or expectation to speak. Come along for a brew and a chat, listen to others, share what’s on your mind, or simply spend some time around people who understand.

At Offload Northwest, we believe every man deserves somewhere he can feel heard, supported and accepted. Whether you’re struggling, recovering, feeling isolated, or simply looking to connect with other men, you are welcome.

☕ Free refreshments provided

✔️ Peer-to-peer support
✔️ Mental health, wellbeing & recovery support
✔️ Safe and non-judgemental environment
✔️ Confidential conversations
✔️ Practical support for your recovery journey
✔️ Open and inclusive to all men aged 18+

🔒 Anything you share is kept strictly confidential.

Please share this post. You never know who might need a friendly space, a listening ear, a brew and the reassurance that they’re not alone.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE LET’S TALK.

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