Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre

24/10/2026

🌸☕ 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙛𝙚 - 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 ☕🌸

Fancy a cuppa, a slice of cake and a friendly chat?

Join us for our Menopause Café, a relaxed, welcoming space to talk about menopause, share experiences, listen to others and enjoy some lovely conversation. 💬💕

Whether you’re going through menopause, approaching it, or simply want to learn more, everyone is welcome!

Tea, cake, crafts & conversation 🍰

Come along to: Share experiences and stories, Chat openly about menopause in a friendly, supportive space, Enjoy a warm drink and a slice of cake.

📅 𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 27𝒕𝒉 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓
⏰ 6𝒑𝒎 – 7𝒑𝒎
📍 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂, 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆

Come as you are, share a story or simply come for a cuppa and a chat. No pressure, no judgement – just a warm welcome! 🥰

Please spread the word and bring a friend! 🌷

23/10/2026

🎃👻 Calling all Aspull families! 👻🎃

Come and join the Family Hub team at Aspull Library for a fun-filled Halloween craft session! 🎨🕸️🦇

Aspull Library
26th October
13:30-15:00

We'll have lots of spooky crafts and creative activities for children to enjoy, as well as a chance for you to meet the Family Hub staff and have your say about activities and support in your local area.

💬 We'd love to hear from you! What would you like to see happening in Aspull? Whether it's groups, activities, workshops, or family support, this is your opportunity to share your ideas and help shape future services.

🎃 Halloween crafts 🦇 Meet the Family Hub team 💬 Share your views 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

We can't wait to see you there and hear your thoughts. Together, let's make sure Aspull has the activities and support that local families want and need! ❤️

🎃👻🕸️

23/10/2026

Most new parents feel tearful and overwhelmed around day 3 to 5 after the birth.

This is known as the baby blues and caused by the hormonal crash after delivery.

Now this can be a difficult time but it usually passes within the first two weeks.

Postnatal depression is different because it doesn’t pass.

It starts any time in the first year and it stays or gets worse. You might feel persistently low, lose interest in things you used to care about, struggle to sleep even when the baby sleeps, or feel like you are failing when everyone around you seems to be managing.

It affects around 1 in 10 mothers. It affects fathers too, though it often looks more like irritability, withdrawal, or numbness than sadness.

Postnatal depression is treatable through talking therapies and sometimes medication.

Your GP can refer you, or you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies directly without needing an appointment.

If you’re experiencing confusion, hallucinations, or extreme mood changes that feel out of character, call 999 or go to A&E.

For more clinical guidance on this topic, the Anya app is available 24/7 and there to support parents.

Enter your [AREA] postcode to unlock full access to Anya for free: www.anya.health/download

22/10/2026

📢 DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR PLACE! 📢

Our November and December Family Hub activities are now open for booking, and some sessions are already filling up!

📅 Take a look at our timetable to see what's coming up.

📱 Scan the QR code on the timetable or use the link below to view available sessions and book your place.

🔗 Booking Link: https://wigan.cxmflow.com/OABS/GetByKey/e5772194-6a1c-442b-bad9-108990113017/EVENTLISTING_Wigan/LIST

✅ Please note: Booking is essential for many activities.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Family Hub sessions over the coming months!

22/10/2026

Winter viruses can be serious if you have a long-term health
condition. If you’re at higher risk, getting vaccinated will help keep you safe.

You can book your vaccines with your GP practice.

For more information visit
www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/people-with health-issues

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻

A course delivered by the MHST Team

📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
🕕 𝟲:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁

Learn more about how young brains develop and gain practical strategies to support children and young people's emotional wellbeing.

👇 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inside-the-young-brain-a-workshop-for-parentscarers-in-wigan-tickets-1999106592633?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*5vgktj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTEyODU5ODU5My4xNzkwMDg1NDE3*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTAwODU0MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTAwODU0MTYkajYwJGwwJGgwJGR4d0E4d05vaUNNWUthU2M0c21Jd0J2OXlxalZZcDg3MkhR

20/10/2026

‼️ Due to popular demand, our Halloween Party is now FULLY BOOKED ‼️

20/10/2026

✨ ✨ DON’T FORGET ✨ ✨

📢 Our Family Hub Booking System is Now Live! 🎉

We're delighted to announce that our new Family Hub booking system is now live!

Families can now browse and book sessions online at a time that's convenient for them, making it easier than ever to access support, activities, and services across Wigan's Family Hubs.

✅ Book onto Family Hub sessions quickly and easily
✅ View activities and events across our hubs
✅ Explore the range of services available for children, young people, and families
✅ Access information all in one place, anytime

Start exploring and booking today by visiting:

https://wigan.cxmflow.com/OABS/GetByKey/e5772194-6a1c-442b-bad9-108990113017/EVENTLISTING_Wigan/LIST?unit=1063

We look forward to welcoming you to our sessions!

AllBookingTimes: 02 Nov 09:30 - 09:30, 09 Nov 09:30 - 09:30, 16 Nov 09:30 - 09:30, 23 Nov 09:30 - 09:30, 30 Nov 09:30 - 09:30, 07 Dec 09:30 - 09:30, 14 Dec 09:30 - 09:30

19/10/2026

You’re back at work after paternity leave and you’re still grasping the basics.

Then your out-of-office switches off.

Everyone asks how the baby is. You say great.

Everyone asks how you are. You say fine.

Because what else do you say? “I left my crying two-week-old this morning and I sat in the car park for five minutes before I could walk into the building”?

Most dads don’t say that. It feels wrong to complain.

You didn’t give birth. You aren’t physically recovering.

So the assumption is that going back to work is going back to normal.

But it’s not normal. Everything at home changed and nothing at work did, and you are supposed to bridge that gap.

This settling in phase usually lasts a month or so. But whilst the new routine holds, here are three things that actually help:

Spend some 1-1 time with your baby before you leave for work and do the same once you’re back home. Skin contact, eye contact, just being close. It anchors the day for both of you.

When someone at work asks how you are, try answering honestly. Saying “It’s harder than I expected” can help and you will quickly find out that other dads felt the same way.

If you notice your concentration is gone by mid-morning, that is probably sleep deprivation. Remember, it’s not permanent and try walking outside for ten minutes at lunch. Daylight resets the same chemicals that broken nights disrupt.

If you think things aren’t improving or you feel unable to cope with daily life, talk to your GP. Perinatal mental health support exists for fathers too.

The Anya app also has support for parental wellbeing 24 hours a day.

Enter your [AREA] postcode to unlock full access to Anya for free: www.anya.health/download