Riverside Support Service

17/10/2026

💜🏳️‍🌈 Riverside at the Cornwall Pride Inclusion Conference 2026! 🏳️‍⚧️💜

We were really pleased to attend the Cornwall Pride Inclusion Conference at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, bringing together people, businesses, organisations and services from across Cornwall who share a common goal: creating a safer, more inclusive and welcoming community for everyone.

It was a brilliant opportunity to share ideas, listen, learn and connect with some truly incredible individuals. We heard personal stories, explored the challenges still facing our LGBTQ+ community and talked about how we can continue working together to make meaningful change.

We always come away from these events feeling inspired, but more importantly, fuelled by the voices and stories of individuals who remind us why this work matters so much. 💜

At Riverside Support Service, inclusion isn't just a box to tick or a statement to put on a website. It's about making sure people feel safe to be themselves, are treated with dignity and respect, and know they will be welcomed without judgement.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued and accepted for exactly who they are. That means continuing to listen, challenging discrimination, learning from lived experiences and standing alongside our LGBTQ+ community - not just during Pride Month, but every single day.

We know there's still work to do, and we're committed to being part of those conversations, building meaningful connections and continuing to fight for a Cornwall where everyone belongs. 🏳️‍🌈💜

A huge thank you to Cornwall Pride for bringing everyone together and creating space for these important conversations. We left feeling motivated, hopeful and even more determined to keep pushing for positive change.

Because inclusion isn't just about being invited into a space. It's about knowing you belong there. 💜

To name a few amazing individuals we met:
Cornwall Pride
Perish-A-Pest
WILD Young Parents
CHAOS Digital
Transparent Presence CIC
Unity Trust

15/10/2026

🤠💛 Our wonderful friends at Falmouth Friends of Children's Hospice South West have been busy planning this amazing night, and we absolutely cannot wait to get our cowboy boots on and join in the fun! ☺️👢🎶

These incredible people do such amazing work supporting Children’s Hospice South West, helping to make a real difference to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The love, dedication and community spirit they show is truly something special. 💛

We’re so lucky to have people in our community who give so much of their time and energy to such an important cause. Supporting families when they need it most is priceless, and we’re always proud to celebrate the amazing things they do.

Bring on the boots, the music, the dancing and, most importantly, a brilliant night supporting a wonderful cause! 🤠✨

Who else is getting their cowboy boots ready? 💃🕺

Don't forget, next Saturday we are at Falmouth Rugby club next weekend with the amazing Rosevilles Ceilidh Band.

Sara has ordered some extra pasties from Pips Pasties so get your tickets now and come and join us having fun and raising oney for a fantastic cause......🤠🐄🚪🕺🕺

14/10/2026

Falmouth Carers Group 💙

Join Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly for a friendly, informal carers group where you can meet others who understand, share experiences and access support in a welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesday, 20th October | 10am - 12pm
📍Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR

Whether you're looking for advice, a listening ear or simply a chance to enjoy a chat over a cuppa, you'll be warmly welcomed. ☕

For more information, contact:

📞 01326 316880
📧 [email protected]

14/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ella! 🎂🎉
Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Ella, one of our amazing Support Workers here at Riverside Support Service! 💜
Ella, thank you for all the kindness, care, compassion and dedication you bring to your role. The support you provide and the positive difference you make to the people we support is truly appreciated. 🌟

We hope your special day is filled with lots of laughter, happiness, love and, of course, plenty of birthday cake! 🥳🎂
From everyone at Riverside Support Service, we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Ella! 💕🎈🥂✨

10/10/2026

🧠💗 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 10 OCTOBER 💗🧠

You wouldn’t ignore a broken leg and expect someone to simply carry on as normal. So why do we sometimes expect people to do exactly that when they’re struggling with their mental health? 💭

Your mental health deserves the same care, compassion and attention as your physical health. Full stop. 💜

Mental health struggles aren’t always visible. Sometimes, the person smiling the brightest is fighting battles you know nothing about. Sometimes, the person who is always there for everyone else is quietly struggling to hold themselves together. And sometimes, simply getting out of bed, answering a message or making it through the day takes every ounce of energy someone has.

Not every struggle looks the same. Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, loneliness, burnout and overwhelm can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstances. You don’t have to reach breaking point to deserve support, and you don’t need to justify how you feel to ask for help.

💗 A little reminder for today:

✨ Prioritise yourself. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to take a step back without feeling guilty. Looking after yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary.

✨ Protect your mental health. Set boundaries, take breaks, spend time doing things that bring you joy and distance yourself from situations that continually drain you. You cannot pour from an empty cup.

✨ Talk about how you feel. You don't have to have the right words or understand exactly what's going on in your mind. Sometimes, saying "I'm not okay" is the bravest first step you can take.

✨ Ask for help when you need it. Reaching out isn't weakness. It takes courage to admit you're struggling, and you deserve to be met with understanding, not judgement.

✨ Check in on the people around you. Don't just ask, "Are you okay?" and accept "I'm fine" every time. Make space for honest conversations. Listen without trying to fix everything. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can say is, "I'm here, and you don't have to go through this alone."

✨ Give yourself the same kindness you give others. You wouldn't tell a friend they were weak for struggling, so please don't speak to yourself that way either. You are human. You are allowed to have difficult days.

💜 And please remember this: healing isn't always linear. Some days will feel easier than others. Asking for help doesn't mean you've failed, and taking a step backwards doesn't erase all the progress you've made.

You don't have to wait until you're at breaking point. You don't have to earn rest. You don't have to pretend you're okay to make other people comfortable.

Not someday. Not when things get worse. Not when you finally feel you deserve it. TODAY. 💗

📞 If you're struggling and need someone to talk to:
💚 Samaritans - Call 116 123 for free, any time, day or night, in the UK and Ireland.

💚 You can also speak to your GP or reach out to someone you trust. You don't have to face everything alone.
And if you're reading this and quietly struggling, please know that your life matters, your feelings matter, and you matter - even on the days when you struggle to believe it yourself. 💜

Let's keep talking. Let's keep listening. Let's break down the stigma and create a world where asking for help is met with kindness, not shame.

Because mental health matters every single day, not just on 10 October. 🧠💗

Be kind to yourself. Be kind to each other. You never know what someone is carrying beneath the surface. 💜

10/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Emily! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Emily, one of our fantastic Support Workers here at Riverside Support Service! 💜

Emily, thank you for all the care, kindness, patience and positivity you bring to Riverside. The support you give and the difference you make to the people we support is truly appreciated. 🌟
We hope you have a fantastic birthday filled with laughter, happiness, love and, of course, plenty of cake! 🎂🥳 You deserve a brilliant day.
From everyone at Riverside Support Service, we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Emily! 💕🎈

09/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Jodie! 🎂🎉
Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Jodie, one of our fantastic Support Workers here at Riverside Support Service! 💜
Jodie, thank you for all the kindness, care, patience and support you bring to the people we support. Your dedication and the positive difference you make every day truly means so much to us. 🌟
We hope your birthday is filled with plenty of happiness, laughter, love and lots of cake! 🥳🎈 You deserve a fantastic day.
From everyone at Riverside Support Service, we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Jodie! 💕🎉

03/10/2026

This October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we're sending love to:

💙 Those diagnosed late and still learning about themselves
💙 Those who can't access assessments or support
💙 Those who mask their struggles to fit in
💙 Those who were misunderstood as kids
💙 Those still waiting to feel "enough"
💙 Those figuring out what works for their brain

At Riverside, we see the person behind the label. Every brain works differently, and finding what works for you deserves patience, kindness and the right support.

You are not too much. You are not "not enough." You are exactly as you are, and that's more than enough. 👻💙

30/09/2026

Yesterday’s Mawnan Lunch Club was a little bit special. 💜

We had our biggest turnout yet - 30 people! 🎉 And honestly, what a lovely bunch it was.

As always, the legendary Paul from CJ’s was cooking up an absolute storm, and the food was AMAZING. 🍽️ There’s definitely something about sitting down together over a good meal that brings people together.

We were also joined by some of our Riverside clients and staff, which made it even more special. Seeing everyone chatting, laughing, eating and simply enjoying being together is exactly why we started the Lunch Club in the first place. 🥰
And because yesterday wasn’t already lovely enough… we also celebrated Riverside turning 5! 🎂💜

Five years of Riverside. Five years of supporting people, building friendships, creating opportunities and being part of our amazing community.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, to Paul for keeping us so well fed, and to everyone who helps make the Lunch Club what it is.
Want to join us next time?
Our Mawnan Lunch Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at Mawnan Memorial Hall.

Everyone is welcome - come along for good food, good company and a good old natter. 💜

📞 01326 330350
📧 [email protected]

Here’s to many more lunches, lots more laughter and hopefully even more than 30 of you next time! 💜

29/09/2026

Today, on World Heart Day, we're reminded that looking after our hearts is one of the greatest investments we can make in our health and wellbeing. At Riverside Support Service, we encourage everyone to take small, positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle—whether that's staying active, eating a balanced diet, taking time to manage stress, or checking in with loved ones. A healthy heart supports a healthier life, and even the smallest changes can have a lasting impact. Together, let's inspire one another to make heart-healthy choices, raise awareness about cardiovascular health, and create a community where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Every heartbeat matters, and every positive step counts. 💙