Preston Community Network

Mental Health Awareness Week 🩵

When people hear about Ladies Circle, they often think of friendship, fundraising and fun nights out, and yes, we absolutely love all of those things. But Circle is so much more than that.

Behind the socials, coffee catch ups and events are real women supporting each other through some of life’s hardest moments.

Several of our members have experienced postnatal depression, and Circle became a place where they felt seen, supported and understood. A place where they could laugh again, talk openly without judgement, and know they weren’t facing things alone.

Another member joined us after suffering domestic abuse. Through Circle, she found friendship, confidence and purpose again. It helped her rediscover who she was beyond her trauma and rebuild her identity surrounded by women who genuinely cared.

Sometimes the biggest difference comes from the smallest moments:
🩵 A message checking in
🩵 A cup of tea and a chat
🩵 Someone noticing you’re struggling
🩵 A room full of women reminding you that you matter

That’s what Circle really is.

Not just friendship. Not just fundraising. But a community where women lift each other up, especially when life feels heavy.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re proud to be part of something that truly makes a difference to women’s lives, one little moment at a time.

We have now set a date for the first meeting of our next consultation group which will be entitled ‘Social Prescribing & Health.’ 😁
This will take place from 10am-Noon on Friday, May 1 at Preston Town Hall.
As we have previously mentioned, this will be a ‘round table’ type discussion group with only a loose agenda for guidance and we will be guided by any issues the attendees see fit to bring up
There’s still time to get involved if you wish to do so.
Just drop us an email to [email protected] and we will provide further information.

An opportunity for anyone wanting to gain knowledge and understanding about child sexual exploitation including the different forms of abuse, the grooming process, what prevents a child or young person from disclosing and positive strategies, helpful resources and information.
This training day is offered at a reduced of £60 per person which includes a CPD Certificate and Resource pack.
No Whispers CIC
Tuesday 19th and 26th May 6.00 - 8.30 p.m.
OneCoWork, Winkley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ

Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training (CPD Accredited). This is a 2-session course. Your booking covers Tuesday 19th May AND Tuesday 26th May.CONTEXTThe Government’s Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Progress Update, April 2025, identifies how the scale of child sexual abuse is truly staggering as children make up only 20% of the population but are the victi...

Opportunity to use costumes for community group sessions 🌟
Jackie Haynes will be exhibiting costumes from her former fancy dress hire shop between 8th and 30th May at Birley Studios.

If you run a community group and would enjoy access to the costumes, you are invited to run one of your group sessions at Birley Studios. During the session, the gallery will be closed to the public and Jackie will facilitate use of the costumes.

The exhibition will feature the costumes, new artwork and an archive telling the story of Jackie’s fancy dress hire shop, House of Haynes.

For more information, please email [email protected]