The Big Fandango

12/06/2026

We are huge fans of the amazing work Spectrum Gaming do. Its so important we have safe spaces for our neuro divergent young people.

We're so proud to be able to offer a space for autistic young people who have struggled with or been unable to access other social spaces.

Supporting our fundraiser helps secure our community for years to come :) !

We're now at £730 and almost at 25% of our target 💚💚💚 !

Key links in the comment below

12/06/2026

We will be holding a su***de prevention training sessions on Tuesday 30th June from 6pm- 7.30pm.

Our training will equip you with the skills and confidence to have a conversation that could save someone's life. Learn how to spot the signs, what to say and how you can signpost to appropriate help.

If you are an employer and would like us to deliver this training for your teams and help you create a su***de safer workforce, email us at:
[email protected]

See our website for a lunchtime session on the same day!

We have been delivering Su***de Prevention across Bury for 5 years to over 1000 attendees including, teachers, NHS staff, local councillors, community...

12/06/2026

***Peer Support***
If you are a parent or carer of young person who us suffering from suicidal thoughts or self harming, we arevholding our next peer support session on Monday 15th June at 10:00 am at The Big Fandango on 34 Bolton St, opposite the East Lancs Railway.
Its a chance to talk to other parents in a similar situation for support. Early Break services will be coming in so we can help signpost you to further help

06/06/2026

Our peer support group for young people bereaved by su***de meets on the first Saturday of each month and its a very special group where we all create fun memories in the face of incredibly difficult times.

We couldn't do this without the support of the community that supports us so a huge thank you😘 to our chums at East Lancashire Railway for so generously allowing us to hop aboard The Flying Scotsman this morning for a fabulous adventure - we had an amazing time❤️

If you have are interested in this group in the first instance you need to get in touch with us at: [email protected]

02/06/2026

Our Su***de Bereavement peer support group meets this Saturday - further details below.

If you are a parent or carer for a young person bereaved by su***de , our youth group usually meets at 3pm. This is not a counselling group but a safe space that is activity based where we can help create some happy memories with you. The youth group is on a referral only basis so do get in touch with us in the first instance at : [email protected]

01/06/2026

Watching your child struggle with their mental health can make you feel powerless and can be a frightening time.

Starting on Monday 1st June from 10am - 11:30 am we will be running our first peer support group for parents and carers who have a child that is struggling with suicidal ideation and/or self harm.

This is not a counselling service but an opportunity to meet with other parents for mutual support. We will have some of the Bury Early Break team here for signposting and to let you know about the services they offer.

No need to book just come along for a chat and a brew, we are at 34 Bolton Street Bury BL9 0LL, opposite the East Lancs Railway

31/05/2026

Good luck today Katie and Leah!!!

Tomorrow Katie and Leah take on Manchester 10k in memory of Lewis, Raising money for the amazing The Big Fandango

There is a raffle ongoing that will be announced tomorrow Sunday 31st at 6pm

Raffle tickets are £2 or £7 for a strip of five
Prizes:
• Bottomless brunch for 2
• £30 Bar voucher
• Roast platter for two at Olive Restaurant and Wine Bar that wasn’t claimed on our last raffle.

You can also donate by visiting the just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/katie-wood-101?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Anything you can donate is beyond appreciated ❤️

30/05/2026

Our friends at Sky Bar have been involved in some mega fundraising for us and all monies raised will go into a campaign of su***de prevention work here in Bury.

Katie Wood you are a superstar.....good luck tomorrow 🤩 and thank you for all your do to support us!!!

Tomorrow Katie and Leah take on Manchester 10k in memory of Lewis, Raising money for the amazing The Big Fandango

There is a raffle ongoing that will be announced tomorrow Sunday 31st at 6pm

Raffle tickets are £2 or £7 for a strip of five
Prizes:
• Bottomless brunch for 2
• £30 Bar voucher
• Roast platter for two at Olive Restaurant and Wine Bar that wasn’t claimed on our last raffle.

You can also donate by visiting the just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/katie-wood-101?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Anything you can donate is beyond appreciated ❤️

27/05/2026

We are running 2 su***de prevention training sessions on Tuesday 30th June. If you want to know how to support someone in crisis whether thats a colleague, a friend or family member, sign up for our trauma delivered by a lived experience, trauma informed trainer.

These are face to face sessions in Bury. Go to our website for more information
Www.thebigfandango.com/workshops