Chat & Change, North Manchester Menopause Peer Support Group

08/10/2026

Tonight as part of our Health Creation programme, The Renewal Years, we were joined by Heidi, mental health practitioner and registered HRT prescriber who our ladies know and trust.

No jargon, no sugar-coating. Just honest talk about HRT and the benefits for heart and bone health, and real answers on coils, patches, gels and tablets — giving our women the confidence and information they need when speaking to their GP.

This is what community health looks like. Women supporting women.

Huge thank you to Heidi and to all our amazing ladies.

07/10/2026

💗 OCTOBER IS WORLD MENOPAUSE MONTH 💗

With World Menopause Day coming up on October 18th, we wanted to share something beautiful we learned about how menopause is seen in other parts of the world.

So many of us have said it, in perimenopause we lose our identity. We forget who we are. It feels like a downwards change and we stop looking forward to what's ahead.

But it doesn't need to be that way. It can be the beginning of a new era for you.

Look at this bunch below 👇

In the UK we call it "the change".

In Japan they call it KŌNENKI (更年期) which translates to "Renewal Years" and "Energy Renewal Years".

Isn't that beautiful? Not an ending, but a renewal.

These amazing ladies at our weekly Strength Training sessions are not saying menopause is the end of them.

They are living their renewal years. Stronger than yesterday. Phenomenal. Enough. Supporting each other every single week.

I know I'm strong. I know I've got this. Because I've had it all along

Let's change the conversation this World Menopause Day. It's not about fading away, it's about coming back stronger.

We are so proud of you all. ❤️

05/10/2026

Let's Talk HRT 💗

Join us this Thursday at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project for an open, honest session with Heidi

We're talking all things HRT & Alternative Remedies, what it is, what your options are, and what's right for YOU.

No judgement, just real talk and support.

📍 Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project
🕕 Thursday | 6pm - 8pm
👩‍🏫 Led by Heidi

All women welcome — come along, bring a friend!

30/09/2026

WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY - AFTERNOON TEA & GAMES

North Manchester Menopause Peer Support Group invites you to celebrate World Menopause Day!

Come and join us for a day of sharing and learning through fun and interacting.

📆SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER | 1-4PM
📍 FC UNITED, M40 OFJ
☕ AFTERNOON TEA & GAMES

Booking Info:
Spaces must be booked.
A donation of £5 will be required on booking.

All proceeds will go towards our Christmas Support Appeal, where we like to give a small gift to people in our community that have not been having the easiest of times. 🎁

For more info & to book:
[email protected]

Unfortunately no children allowed, adults only

29/09/2026

We was pushed out of our comfort zone tonight!!! 😂💪

That’s what they told us after class tonight — and I’ll take that!

Because look at them. Absolute little POWERHOUSES every single one.

This is such an important part of our Renewal Years - Health Creation project.

Watching ladies walk into the gym 4 weeks ago, quiet, not confident, saying “I can’t do that”...

To now — pushing themselves, lifting heavier, laughing, encouraging each other and smashing PBs they never thought possible.

It’s not just about the weights. It’s about what happens when a woman realises she IS strong. That confidence walks out of the gym with her and into every part of her life.

That’s health creation. That’s renewal. That’s why we do it.

We are so proud of you all our Tuesday powerhouse gang. Out of the comfort zone is where the magic happens! ✨

25/09/2026

Heart health tonight ❤️

Why menopause changes our heart risk, how arteries block (straws & blue tack demo!), checking BP & small swaps that make a big difference.

Knowledge not fear. Prevention not panic. Women supporting women.



Morrisso Health F.C United of Manchester

23/09/2026

What a Tuesday night! 🔥

There was no way I was getting many videos last night… this perky bunch were on a MISSION to lift heavier!

We were aiming for a 2.5% to 5% increase… and they absolutely SMASHED IT.

Listen to this lot:

✨ “I want a PB before my birthday this week”
✨ “I love Tuesdays, I sleep so well after being here”
✨ “I cannot believe I’ve just lifted that”
✨ “Do you think I should go up to the next weight? Hell yes you little powerhouse!”

This is what strength looks like in midlife. No egos, just women cheering women on and surprising themselves.

Same again tomorrow, followed by our peer support session talking all things to keep our hearts healthy ❤️

Our menopause strength & wellbeing group 🩷 where lifting weights lifts everything.



Morrisso Health F.C United of Manchester

22/09/2026

This is why so many women suffer in silence.

Dismissed. Too young. Just anxiety.

We see you. We believe you.

We are here to listen, signpost support & help you advocate for better health 💜

You don’t have to do this alone.

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21/09/2026

Granada Reports this week covering all aspects of menopause and the lack of support for women…

From misdiagnosis to su***de, due to lack of outdated research

Watch the latest from ITV News - Women say they are being failed by the NHS on menopause, it comes as ITV News reveals a "postcode lottery" in medical training, with some given just an hour.

17/09/2026

mind. body. soul ✨

What a beautiful soundbath tonight.

Lovely to welcome new ladies to the group 💜

As we go through hormonal changes, taking time to relax and support our wellbeing means everything.

Thank you to Manchester City Council for supporting us and helping us contribute to Moston’s Health Week