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04/11/2026

A gentle reminder as Bonfire Night approaches: the loud bangs and unpredictable noises aren't easy for everyone. 🕯️✨

​Sharing this thoughtful post from Living Therapies Counselling & Wellness Centre. They offer fantastic mental health support right here on the Fylde Coast if you need a listening ear.

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Bonfire Night can be difficult when fireworks feel alarming.
You’re not overreacting—loud, unpredictable noises can bring up anxiety, stress or sensory overwhelm.

If you can, prepare a quieter space, close the curtains, use ear defenders or headphones, and play familiar music or gentle background sound.

Keep a grounding object nearby and remind yourself: I’m here, I’m safe, and this noise will pass.
Let someone you trust know what might help.

You don’t have to join in or explain why it feels hard. If fireworks bring up distress that’s difficult to manage, talking it through with a counsellor may help.

Living Therapies offers counselling in Lytham St Annes, across the Fylde Coast and online. 🌿

Text or telephone 07918 067053 for your free consultation.

Living Therapies. 31, Wood Street, Lytham St Annes. FY8 1QG.

03/11/2026

Andy's Man Club provides a brilliant, non-judgmental space for men across our community. 💙

​If you or a man in your life is going through a tough patch, or simply fancies a warm brew and a chat, these free peer support groups meet every single Monday from 7pm to 9pm (excluding bank holidays).

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Whether you’re having a bad day, bad month or just want to come along for a brew and a chat, our groups are here for you.

Every Monday 7-9pm (except bank holidays) for any man 18+.

NO bookings. NO fees. NO pressure to talk.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to [email protected] to join our online groups.

02/11/2026

Here is a great event coming up at The Intact Centre for anyone struggling with their sleep! 😴✨

​If you're finding it hard to get a good night's rest, check out this brilliant Sleep Workshop!

Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place early! Please feel free to like and share this post to help spread the word in our community 💜

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😴 Struggling with sleep? You're not alone.
Join our Sleep Workshop and discover practical tips to improve your sleep, boost your wellbeing, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Learn about healthy sleep habits, common barriers to good sleep, and simple techniques you can start using straight away.
📅 Monday 16h November
⏰ 1.30pm - 4pm.
📍 The Intact Centre
Spaces are limited, so book your place today!
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31/10/2026

Taking time out to look after yourself is so vital for your overall well-being. 💚
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​If you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed, the team at Living Therapies Counselling offer compassionate face-to-face sessions in Lytham St Annes, alongside telephone and online options across the Fylde Coast.

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🔋 What are you doing to recharge?

A walk, music, quiet time, or a chat with someone who listens—find what helps you feel like yourself again.

Even batteries need recharging. You deserve rest before you’re running on empty.
Let's discuss a way forward, ways to avoid overwhelm and ways to manage and cope with stress. 💚

Face to face counselling available in Lytham St Annes, supporting the Fylde Coast.
Telephone and online counselling is also available.

Living Therapies, 31, Wood Street, Lytham St.Annes. FY8 1QG
📞 07918 067053 — free, no-obligation telephone consultation.

30/10/2026

Mark your calendars for the Health & Wellbeing Event at The Grange Community Centre on Friday 6th November, 10am–2pm!

​It’s a fantastic opportunity to pop in, meet brilliant local organisations like Active Blackpool, Macmillan, Trinity, and Citizens Advice Bureau, and get free advice and support for you and your family.

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💚 HEALTH & WELLBEING EVENT AT THE GRANGE 💙

📅 Friday 6th November | 10am–2pm

Come along to The Grange Community Centre for our Health & Wellbeing Event! 🌿

We’ll have lots of fantastic local services here to offer advice, information and support to help you and your family stay healthy and well.

You’ll be able to chat with representatives from:

🚭 Stop Smoking
🏃 Active Blackpool
💜 Trinity
🎗️ Macmillan
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Hub
💬 Healthwatch
⚖️ Citizens Advice Bureau
💷 Clevr Money

…and many more!

Whether you’re looking for health advice, support with your finances, family services or simply want to find out what’s available locally, there will be something for you.

Pop in, have a chat and discover the support available right here in your community. Everyone is welcome! 💚

📍 The Grange Community Centre
🕙 10am–2pm on Friday 6th November

Please share with friends and family who might find this useful! 😊

29/10/2026

Here is a powerful reminder from The Mental Wellbeing Club about listening to what our bodies are telling us.

Take a read of their post below, drop them a message if you’d like to find out more! 💙

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝘂𝗲𝘀

Your body has been trying to tell you something:

That tight chest.
The restless night.
The way your shoulders creep up towards your ears without you realising.

Your nervous system is giving you cues all day, every day.
Learning to notice them, and knowing what to do with them, is one of the most grounding things you can invest in for your wellbeing.

That's exactly what we do at The Mental Wellbeing Club.

Are you noticing the cues your body is sending you?

Come and join us at and learn how to notice them and what to do about it when you do...Together, in community, with warmth and no pressure.

𝘋𝘳𝘰𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴...

28/10/2026

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health, and this local initiative from Blackpool FC Community Trust is fantastic 🧡

​👉 Pop over to their website to find a session that works for you: https://www.bfcct.co.uk/programme/active-minds/

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27/10/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling with low mood or anxiety, you don't have to deal with it alone. Talking to a teacher, youth worker, or local support service is a great first step. 💙

​📞 Local NHS Youth Mental Health (CYPMH) Support:

• Fylde & Wyre: 01253 957 166
• Blackpool: 0800 121 7762
• Preston, Chorley & South Ribble: 01772 777 344
• East Lancashire & Blackburn: 01282 628 800
• Lancaster & Morecambe: 01524 550 650

​🚨 24/7 & Urgent Support:

• NHS Crisis Line: 0800 953 0110
• Text Support: Text SHOUT or YM to 85258
• Online Support: kooth.com (Free & anonymous)

​You don't need to do it alone 👇
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If you know a child or young person is experiencing low mood or anxiety, help
them reach out to someone they can talk to, or access online resources.

A child or young person may feel more comfortable opening up to a school nurse, teacher, youth worker or group leader.

26/10/2026

Please help spread the word!!!

Sometimes, the simplest act, like passing along this post or mentioning this group, could change a life.

ANDYSMANCLUB offers a crucial lifeline for men, but so many still don't know it exists.

You never truly know what someone is carrying behind a smile.

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CAN YOU DO US A FAVOUR?

Tell ONE man about ANDYSMANCLUB. ❤️

Do you know a man who could benefit from somewhere to talk?

You don’t need to be suicidal or at crisis point to come to ANDYSMANCLUB. We’re here for ANY man aged 18 and over.

Every Monday (except bank holiday’s) at 7pm, we open our doors to give men a free, safe space to talk, listen and feel less alone.

We want to reach as many men as possible, and YOU can help ❤️

Tell your dad, brother, son, partner, mate or work colleague. Share this post. Spread the word.

You never know who might need us.

Want some information: email [email protected]

Together, we can reach THAT ONE MAN. ❤️

24/10/2026

The Mental Wellbeing Club for female survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control is starting in Bispham on 5th November (10am–12pm).

​It offers a safe, trauma-informed space to process experiences, learn practical coping tools, and connect with other women who truly understand.

For more information, please see the original post.

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Our weekly Mental Wellbeing Club for female survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control starts next month…

This is a safe, trauma informed space for you to come as you and spend 2 hours getting to understand yourself better and your experiences, connect with others that have been through something none of us should have to go through.

You’ll walk away with tools to support you in everyday life as you navigate whatever part of your journey you are on.

I want you to thrive after trauma and abuse and this weekly mental wellbeing club is one of the ways I can support you to do that.

They start 5th November and run weekly for 12 weeks, this club is in Bispham (the location is keep private for safety reasons).

It’s £12 per session and you can pay as you go for the ones you’re able to attend.

If you are able to attend them all you can pay in full and receive a discount - £120

There is also the option to pay in 3 for all 12 sessions at £44 x 3 monthly payments.

Sessions are from 10am until midday.

These are the themes we will be exploring each week:

05/11/26 - Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control
12/11/26 - Coercive Control
19/11/26 - Fear, Compliance & Keeping the Peace
26/11/26 - Isolation & Loss of Self
03/12/26 - Gaslighting & Reality Erosion
10/12/26 - Hyper-vigilance & Walking on Eggshells
17/12/26 - Boundaries After Abuse
07/01/27 - Guilt, Shame & Responsibility
14/01/27 - Fear, Obligation & Contact
21/01/27 - Safe vs Unsafe Relationships
28/01/27 - Reclaiming Identity
04/02/27 - Integration & Moving Forward

You don’t need a referral to join us, the choice is yours, you may be wondering if you’re experiencing abuse or control, you may know you are, you may have escaped it recently or years ago - wherever
you are in your experience know you are very welcome to join us - you are not alone.

We heal together ♥️

Message me for more details or to book your place. Spaces are limited to keep the group a nice size.

If you want to come with a friend let me know and you can receive a discount.