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✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Music, Movement & Meditation (Chakradance) workshop! ✨

It was wonderful to see so many people taking time for themselves, exploring creativity, mindfulness, and relaxation in a safe and supportive space.

We're delighted to share some of the fantastic feedback we received from attendees. Hearing how much people enjoyed the experience and the positive impact it had makes everything worthwhile.

A special thank you to Jackie for delivering such an inspiring session, and to the Merkur Community Fund for helping make this event possible. 💜

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✨ **Take some time to pause, relax and recharge...** ✨

We're delighted to be offering a beautiful **Sound Bath Experience** designed to help you step away from the stresses of everyday life and focus on your own wellbeing.

Let the soothing sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes and calming instruments wash over you, helping to quiet the mind, release tension and restore balance.

A Sound Bath offers a peaceful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and leave feeling relaxed, grounded and refreshed.

💜 No experience necessary
💜 A welcoming and supportive environment
💜 Time dedicated entirely to you

To help you get the most from the experience, please bring something comfortable to lie on, such as a yoga mat, blanket, cushion or anything else that will help you feel cosy and relaxed during the session.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

For more information and to reserve your place, click the link below:
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990960465347?aff=oddtdtcreator

It's Carers Week! 💛

So this one's for YOU.

The parent who packed the right snack, in the right pot, in the right order — because today that mattered.

The one who did the school run in the rain, made it look easy, and only had a little cry in the car park afterwards. 😅

The one who learned what a SENCO is, what an EHCP is, and roughly seventeen other acronyms nobody warned you about.

You don't wear a badge. You rarely get a thank you. But what you do, day in and day out, is the quiet, brilliant, unglamorous work that holds a whole family together.

So consider this your badge. ✨ You're doing far better than you think.

Pop the kettle on — you've earned five minutes. ☕

👉 Tell us one little thing you're quietly proud of this week. Big or small, we'd love to hear it. 👇

🌿 Aromatherapy & Wellbeing Workshop 🌿

When was the last time you took a little time for yourself?

Join us for a relaxing and uplifting Aromatherapy & Wellbeing Workshop, where you'll discover how essential oils can support relaxation, wellbeing and self-care.

During the session you'll:
✨ Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy
✨ Create your own personalised aroma blend to take home
✨ Enjoy a calming guided relaxation activity
✨ Spend time in a welcoming and supportive environment

Life can be busy, and it's easy to put your own wellbeing to one side. This workshop is an opportunity to pause, unwind and focus on you for a change.

No experience is necessary – just come as you are.

💜 Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

For more information or to book your place, please click the link below:
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990956989952?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨ Still a few spaces available! ✨

When was the last time you took a couple of hours just for yourself?

Join us for our Music, Movement & Meditation (Chakradance) Workshop on Monday 8th June and enjoy some time to slow down, recharge and focus on you.

Through guided meditation, gentle movement and creative activities, you'll learn practical ways to support your wellbeing in a welcoming and supportive environment.

💜 No experience needed
💜 Just bring yourself, comfortable clothing and some water

Places are limited, so book today - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990795485889?aff=oddtdtcreator

We'd love to welcome you. 😊

Let's hear it for the small wins. 🌟

You know the ones. The shoes that went on the right feet (first try!). The "thank you" that came out without a single reminder. The morning where everyone got out the door and nobody cried — including you.

The big milestones get all the fuss, but honestly? It's these little everyday victories that keep us going. The brave wave at the school gate. The new food that got tried instead of pushed away. The cuddle that arrived exactly when you needed it most.

Parenting doesn't come with a scoreboard, so today we're making one. ☕

So go on — brag a little. We're all friends here.

👇 What's one small win you've had this week? Big or tiny, it all counts. We'd love to celebrate it with you.

💜 Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is take a little time for yourself.

Our Friday Morning Club recently enjoyed a beautiful Sound Bath Experience with Zoe from The Harmonious Healing Hubs, and it was wonderful to see parents and carers taking a moment to pause, relax, and simply switch off from the demands of everyday life.

The feedback says it all:

✨ “It was lovely to be able to switch off and enjoy the sounds.”
✨ “Absolutely love these sessions. I find them so calming.”
✨ “Really good workshop – definitely worth doing.”

As parents and carers, we’re often so busy looking after everyone else that we forget to look after ourselves. Sessions like this provide a safe, welcoming space to slow down, breathe, and recharge.

A huge thank you to the Merkur Community Fund for making this event possible through their funding support. Their generosity helps us continue to offer wellbeing activities that make a real difference to families in our community.

And thank you to everyone who came along and shared the experience with us. Seeing people leave feeling calmer, more relaxed and connected is exactly why we do what we do. 💜

Mental Health Awareness Week always feels like a good nudge to slow down and notice the little things — the ones that quietly hold us together on the busier weeks.

So we'd love to know: what's made you smile lately? 🌼

It can be anything at all. A toddler proudly announcing they've "invented dinosaurs". A teenager actually saying thank you without being prompted. The first proper cup of tea while the house is still asleep. Bluebells on the school run. Finding both shoes. A hug that lasted three seconds longer than usual.

None of these little moments fix a hard week. But noticing them stitches a bit of softness back into the day — and parents and carers deserve that softness too.

Pop yours in the comments, however small. We'd genuinely love to read them. ☕

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

If you're a parent or carer reading this on a Monday morning, chances are your own mental health hasn't had much of a look-in lately. The school run, the packed lunches, the appointments, the worry that hums quietly in the background — it all adds up.

Here's a gentle reminder: looking after yourself isn't selfish. It's not a luxury you've not earned. It's the thing that keeps you upright for everyone leaning on you.

Self-care doesn't have to mean a spa day. It can be a proper cup of tea before the chaos starts. Five minutes in the garden. Saying no to one extra thing this week. A quick text to a friend who truly gets it.

You're doing far more than you give yourself credit for. Please don't forget you.

💬 What's one small thing you'll do for yourself this week? Even the tiny things count.

Our Walk For Us has started… but it’s not too late to join us 💛

You don’t have to have started on day one.
You can begin anytime this month, at your own pace.

Whether it’s a quick 5K or a bigger challenge, every step you take helps support families who may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of someone who understands.

👉 Walk anywhere
👉 Walk anytime
👉 Do what works for you

It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up and start fundraising.

We’d love to have you walking alongside us this May 💛

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walkforus