Offload Northwest

15/06/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟕𝟏 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛
𝟐𝟎 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲
🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
Lead Facilitator: Bash Ahmed
Topic: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐈𝐍

Think of a difficult decision you’re facing.
Now imagine flipping a coin.
Heads for one choice. Tails for the other.
As it spins, pay attention to what happens inside you.
Before it lands, you’ll often find yourself hoping for one outcome.
And that’s where the real answer begins.
Maybe it’s a career move, a relationship, a new opportunity, or a dream you’ve been afraid to pursue.
Perhaps you’re deciding whether to stay or leave, forgive or let go, take a risk or play it safe. Maybe you’re choosing recovery over addiction, hope over fear, or putting your wellbeing first.
As the coin spins, many people suddenly realise what they truly want.
Why?
Because the coin never makes the decision.
It simply reveals what was already in their heart.
We often think we need more advice, certainty, or time before making a choice.
But sometimes the answer is already there.
We’re just afraid to trust it.
The value of flipping a coin isn’t that it decides your future.
It’s that it reveals how you feel about your future.
When the coin lands, ask yourself:
“Am I relieved or disappointed?”
Pay attention to that feeling.
That emotion tells you more than the coin ever could.
A coin has no wisdom or understanding of your purpose.
You do.
So the next time you’re faced with a difficult choice, flip a coin if you want.
But don’t follow it blindly.
Pay attention to your reaction.
The coin doesn’t make the decision.
It reveals what your heart already knows.

Overall, the session was upbeat and positive, with the lads showing great support for one another. With FIFA World Cup fever in full swing, there was plenty of football talk, friendly banter, and good conversation throughout the evening. The Hub was full of laughter and peer support, creating a welcoming space for everyone to connect and check in with one another.

A big thank you to 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐙 for the phenomenal kebab rolls 𝐊𝟐 𝐓𝐀𝐉 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐘 for the chips.

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍‘𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
🗓️ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟗𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐒𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡,
𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝟏 𝟏𝐃𝐇

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY AT PRESTON CITY MELA 2026!

On Saturday, the team from Offload Northwest were proud to be part of the fantastic Preston City Mela, celebrating South Asian arts, culture, and heritage with the local community.

It was wonderful to see so many families, friends, and community members coming together to enjoy the music, dancing, food, workshops, and cultural performances throughout the day.

A huge thank you to the incredible Preston City Mela team for organising such a vibrant and welcoming event. Your hard work and dedication made the day a huge success and created a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

We would also like to give a special thank you to our amazing Offload Northwest volunteers and team members. Your enthusiasm, energy, and commitment helped us engage with so many people and share important conversations throughout the event. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us, learn more about what we do, and support our work. We were delighted to be part of this celebration and look forward to future community events together.

14/06/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑲, 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻
𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑴𝑬𝑵 18+

Join us Every Monday for a safe, welcoming space where men can talk openly, connect, and support one another.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, isolation, or simply need someone to listen, you are welcome here.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
• Open, honest conversations with men who truly understand
• Practical ways to manage mental health and emotions
• A space where you can share your journey or just listen
• No pressure, no judgement, only support
• Opportunities to build confidence, connection, and hope

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘, 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦,
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥
𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗞𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟.

11/06/2026

🌸 Offload NorthWest Women’s Hub 🌸

Every woman deserves a space to feel heard, valued, and supported.

Join us for our FREE Tea & Coffee Morning, where women aged 18+ can come together in a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment.

☕ Enjoy a cuppa
💬 Connect with other women
💖 Feel supported and uplifted

If you’re looking to make new friends, have a chat, or simply enjoy some time for yourself, we’d love to welcome you.

💕Together, we are stronger. Together, we rise, support one another, and build a community where every woman belongs💕

10/06/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
with The Hub At Shadsworth
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑> 𝐌𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐒
𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂: 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐓

What a great turnout at our second men’s session at The Hub At Shadsworth
We’re pleased to share that 11 men attended, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for everyone involved.

Every day, we follow familiar routines, eat foods we enjoy, visit places that
comfort us, and repeat behaviours that feel natural. Most of the time, we do
these things without questioning why. But are these truly our choices, or simply
habits we have carried for years?
From childhood, our experiences shape us. Family traditions, cultural
influences, and emotional memories create patterns that become habits. A
favourite meal may remind us of home, while a daily routine may provide a sense
of safety and control.
As we grow older, we develop new habits to cope with life’s challenges.
Some are healthy, such as exercise, spending time with loved ones, or pursuing
hobbies. Others can become unhealthy coping mechanisms, including
emotional eating, excessive screen time, substance use, or other addictive
behaviours. What begins as a way to manage stress, sadness, or loneliness can
eventually become automatic.
Over time, these habits can shape our identity and influence the decisions we
make every day. Without awareness, we may continue repeating patterns that no
longer serve us simply because they feel familiar. This can prevent personal
growth and make it difficult to embrace positive change.
These patterns can affect our mental health, either supporting our wellbeing or
keeping us stuck in cycles that no longer serve us.
The key is self-awareness.
When we take time to reflect on our habits and understand where they came
from, we create space for choice. We can decide which behaviours still benefit
us and which ones need to change.
Maybe the most important question is not “Who am I?” but “Am I living by
choice or by habit?”
Every habit was once a choice. Every new choice has the power to change your
life.

Overall, the lads were upbeat throughout the evening, despite coming from different backgrounds and facing different challenges. The session brought people together through open conversation, shared experiences, and genuine connection.
These moments of support, understanding, and togetherness are what Offload Northwest is all about and why these sessions are so important.

A big thank you to The Hub @ Shadsworth for providing a welcoming space for these conversations, and to Mighty Fresh for keeping everyone fuelled with sandwiches.

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

08/06/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟕𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧‘𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛
𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝟒 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬
🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹🚹
Lead Facilitator: 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐈𝐃
Topic: > 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 : The Foundation of a Strong Community

Respect means treating yourself and others with dignity, kindness, and understanding, regardless of differences in opinions, backgrounds, or experiences. At Offload Northwest Men’s Hub, respect helps create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
A simple principle to follow is: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Respect is shown through listening without judgement, communicating positively, and respecting personal boundaries. Mindfulness encourages us to consider how our words and actions affect others. This is especially important when supporting those experiencing mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or wellbeing difficulties.
By showing empathy, maintaining confidentiality, and building trust, we create a community where men feel safe, connected, supported, and encouraged on their journey towards improved mental health, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

🎤 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑: Roderick West (Project Arise Trustee & Project Lead) joined us this evening and delivered an inspiring presentation.
Roderick shared how cycling, wellbeing, and positive lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on mental health, physical health, confidence, social connection, resilience, and recovery through Project Arise’s “Cycle for Life” initiative.
His insights highlighted the importance of staying active, building supportive connections, and finding positive pathways to improve overall wellbeing.
Thank you, Ricky, for taking the time to share your experience, knowledge, and passion with our group. Your contribution was greatly appreciated by everyone’s .

Overall, another positive and uplifting evening at Men’s Hub, with plenty of laughs, good conversations, and support shared throughout the session.
We were especially pleased to welcome four new faces to the group.
One of the highlights of the evening was an inspiring poem shared by Mons, encouraging us not to suffer in silence and reminding us that there is always hope, support, and a way forward. His powerful message resonated with the group and sparked meaningful reflection and discussion.

A big thank you to 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐘 𝐊𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐁 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 for the phenomenal pizzas, 𝐊𝟐 𝐓𝐀𝐉 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐘 for the chips & 𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 for the Doughnuts and pasty treats.

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍‘𝐒 𝐇𝐔𝐁
🗓️ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟗𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐒𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡,
𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝟏 𝟏𝐃𝐇

06/06/2026

All Men 18+ are Welcome to join us for our 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 with The Hub At Shadsworth

🗓 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 7PM – 9PM
📍 The Hub @ Shadsworth
Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2RH

Our Men’s Hub is a welcoming space for all men aged 18+, regardless of background, culture, ethnicity, faith, or life experience.
It’s a place where men can come together, find support, build connections, and be reminded that they are not alone.

There is no expectation to speak.
Come along for a chat, listen to others, share your experiences, or simply enjoy being around people who understand.

At OFFLOAD NORTHWEST, we believe every man deserves a safe space to be heard, supported, and accepted.

☕ Refreshments provided

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

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