Crossways Community

10/10/2026

It's good to talk. It's even better to be heard.
Today is World Mental Health Day and this is the theme.
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World Mental Health Day takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026. This year, our theme focuses on the power of being heard and how feeling heard can help us feel understood, less alone and better able to cope with life’s challenges.

05/08/2026

🌿🪴🌺 At the Flourish allotment, much of the activity at present is watering! The lack of rain is taking its toll. There is one stunning corner of the polytunnel, though - pots have been gathered presumably to facilitate easy watering, but together they make a splendid display! 🪴🌺🪴

08/07/2026

❄️ Another reminder that our cafe is a cool place to be ❄️
We now have a special "Wrap of the Week", not to mention new, bigger, baps!! 🍔

25/06/2026

As well as being a "good place to chat", The Kitchen Table is a good place to cool down!! Stay safe in the heat.

15/06/2026

Men's Health Week is here! From 15-21 June, let's celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of men's health. This year's theme is all about men and pharmacy, highlighting the crucial role pharmacies play in supporting men's wellbeing. Let's come together to prioritise our health, both mentally and physically!

09/06/2026

You'd have to go a long way to beat the prices at our cafe, the The Kitchen Table at 19 Camden Road! 🍳🥓🍰☕️

Today we put up our prices ever so slightly, just on some items - BUT we still believe that we're the best value in town! And money can't buy our warm welcome!

05/06/2026

We appreciate our volunteers at Crossways Community! At the end of this Volunteers week, we now celebrate our volunteers at the The Kitchen Table, our café in Camden Road, pictured here enjoying an evening out together.
Pam, who is a long-term Thursday team member, says, "I love being a volunteer at the Kitchen Table. Very nice managers, Rosie and Lorraine. Customers when I work are nice to talk to. It inspires me to enjoy my life."
If you would like to join the team of Crossways volunteers, you can apply here: https://crosswayscommunity.org.uk/volunteering/

03/06/2026

Today in Volunteers Week we celebrate those who help out at Flourish, our allotment. With Kate in our first picture are volunteers Liz and Amanda, and the second picture has Liz, Louise and Mary with Keith and Kate, plus visiting PSCO.

Amanda says: “I chose to volunteer at Flourish as I enjoy communal gardening and loved the idea of combining it with helping people in my local community with their mental health, something that I feel society has not generally placed enough value on.
Attending the open day and meeting Keith and Kate convinced me that this was the right decision- their warmth, positivity and knowledge are what make Flourish the special place it is and ensure that everyone feels welcome whoever they are and whatever is going on in their lives.”

And Lizzie also appreciates how special Flourish is: “I volunteer at Flourish because instead of being cared for, I can help other people who need support. It is the highlight of my week!
The people are incredible, particularly Keith and Kate and being part of the community there is very uplifting. A tranquil space for friendship, support and laughter.”

If you would like to join the team of volunteers, you can apply here:
https://crosswayscommunity.org.uk/volunteering/

01/06/2026

This Volunteers Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who generously give their time to support our community projects. Thank you for all that you do!
Interested in volunteering with us? Find out more at https://crosswayscommunity.org.uk/projects/

15/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness week - day 5 - TAKE ACTION. See the MHAW website to find eight sustainable mental health actions to build into your daily or weekly routine.https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-04/MHAW%202026%20-%20Tipsheet%20Long-term%20actions.pdf