The Vital Network

03/09/2026

Please share and support this wonderful local event happening this Saturday, 5th September! 🤍

​Unite for Hope is a free, family-friendly event hosted by Empowerment to bring people together in remembrance, compassion, and hope. It’s a space to honour loved ones, support those affected by su***de loss, and promote hope for the future through shared stories, music, and community activities.

​📍 Where: Stanley Park Bandstand
⏰ When: Saturday 5th September | 12pm – 4pm
🎟️ Details: Free, no booking needed — just pop along!

​Let’s come together as a community and support one another. Please share to help spread the word! 👇

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We're gearing up for our annual Unite for Hope event; a day to remember, connect, and support one another 🤍

Join us for this free family-friendly event, bringing people together in remembrance, compassion and hope.

Through shared stories, supportive conversations, music and community activities, we honor loved ones, support those affected by su***de loss, and promote hope and prevention for the future.

Everyone welcome.

No need to book, just come along and get involved, as little or as much as you want to.

📅Saturday 5th September
🕐12pm-4pm
📍Stanley Park Band Stand

02/09/2026

💜𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲.💜

​Please join Blackpool Salvation Army today for a short Overdose Awareness Day service to honour the lives lost and offer support to all those affected by substance use. Everyone is warmly welcome to come together in remembrance.

​📍 Where: The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, Blackpool (FY1 4EL)

📅 When: Today, Wednesday 2nd September at 12 Noon

​Please share to help spread the word!

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💜 Remember. Reflect. Hope. 💜

Join us on Wednesday for a short Overdose Awareness Day Service as we honour lives lost and support those affected by substance use.

📅 Wednesday 2 September | 🕛 12 Noon
📍 The Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, Blackpool

Everyone is warmly welcome. Please share. 💜

01/09/2026

A brilliant addition to our local community space! 💙

​Having someone approachable to talk to can make all the difference. Anna from NHS Talking Therapies will be dropping into The Coastal Community Hub's family sessions over the coming months.
​Whether you need a bit of guidance, a listening ear, or just a quiet, supportive chat over a cup of tea, it’s completely informal and entirely at your own pace.

​When: Select Wednesdays & Thursdays (September through December), 9:00am – 11:30am
​Where: The Coastal Community Hub

​Check out the full dates in the original post below and help spread the word by sharing—you never know who in our area might need to see this today! 👇

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✨ Exciting News! ✨

Anna from N.H.S. Talking Therapies will be joining our Family Drop-In sessions over the coming months! She’ll be there to chat, offer advice, and just be a friendly face - no pressure, just support at your own pace.

📅 Upcoming Dates:

🗓10th Sept
🗓23rd Sept
🗓1st Oct
🗓15th Oct
🗓28th Oct
🗓12th Nov
🗓25th Nov
🗓10th Dec

🕘 Family Drop-Ins: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 9-11:30am – a relaxed space to connect and chat.

Got questions? Drop us a message or find me in person! 💙 Jx

The Coastal Collective St. Annes on the Sea Town Council

31/08/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 📣

​The wonderful team at Counselling in the Community are reopening the doors to their newly renovated Waterloo Road Hub! Pop along to show your support and check out the fantastic new space.

​🗓️ Tuesday 1st September
⏰ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 15 Waterloo Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1AD

​Please share to help spread the word! 💛

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29/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is acknowledge that you don't have to carry everything alone. Healing isn't a linear journey, and reaching out for support is never a sign of weakness, it's a powerful step towards honouring your well-being.

​Take things one day at a time, be gentle with yourself, and remember that brighter days are ahead. 🌊💛

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28/08/2026

Looking for fantastic bank holiday plans with the family? 🎟️✨

​Check out this brilliant Family Fun Day hosted by Andy's Man Club! Head over to their website to find out full details and see what’s in store for the weekend. Let’s get together, support a wonderful cause, and enjoy a great day out!

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27/08/2026

A fantastic local initiative from The Wellbeing Hub! 🩵

​If you're looking to get out of the house, relax, and meet new people, pop along to their Friday Brunch Club from 10:30am – 12:00pm.

​🥪 Hot breakfast sandwiches (bacon or sausage barm) need to be pre-ordered by messaging their page direct by Thursday 5pm.

​Otherwise, feel free to just turn up, grab a warm drink, and enjoy some friendly company. Spread the word! ☕✨

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Hello. How is your week going? If you are looking to get out and make some new friends, then why not join us at Friday Brunch Club.

We meet from 10.30am-12pm and you can just turn up. We offer a hot breakfast sandwich (bacon or sausage barm) but that needs to be ordered (just message our page) by Thursday 5pm.

Come and join us! You know you want to 💙

26/08/2026

The team at Waterloo hub have faced an unbelievable battle over the last 10 months, but their incredible dedication means the wait is finally almost over! 💚

​Even when storm damage forced the hub to close overnight, they worked tirelessly to ensure people still received support, extending hours at Bispham and Cleveleys, moving sessions online, and fighting through months of insurance delays to rebuild.

​Please share to show your support for this incredible team and the vital community service they provide!

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25/08/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘆𝗹𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗔𝗶𝗱

​The Safe Haven team at Fylde Coast Women's Aid does incredible, life-changing work for young people and families right across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre.

​Whether it's therapeutic support after online trauma or specialist domestic abuse help, their team offers free, tailored guidance. Best of all, anyone can make a referral directly, parents, carers, or young people themselves don't need a professional to do it for them.

​If you or someone you know could use their support, self-referrals can be made directly on the FCWA Referral Form.

​Please share to help ensure no child or family in our community has to go through tough times alone. 💜

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FCWA's Safe Haven specialist team supports children & young people (CYP) across the Fylde Coast.

Anyone can refer into Safe Haven, you do not need to be a professional: parents, foster parents, guardians, carers and young people themselves can refer into FCWA Safe Haven via our website:

https://fcwa.co.uk/children-young-peoples-referral-form/