We are celebrating the opening of our new Wellbeing Centre and Café in Middleton! We are delighted to announce that we now have two Community Cafes, one based at Nye Bevan House in Rochdale and a new Wellbeing Centre & Café on Wood Street in Middleton. Some of the Middleton communities may remember our old […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 9th March 2022

We’re very excited to share the news with you that we are opening a new Wellbeing Centre & Cafe in Middleton! We’ve found the perfect building right in the town centre on Wood Street. It may not look much now but this building is going to be transformed.    Many of our Middleton communities will […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 4th February 2022

Blue Monday Wellbeing Event On Monday 17th January we are joining together with Thinking Ahead to hold a wellbeing event at Rochdale Riverside (opposite Boots). The third Monday of January is known as Blue Monday and is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. 1  in 6 people will experience depression in […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 14th January 2022

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Join us on Tuesday 7th December 2021 and get crafty and creative making your very own Christmas Wreath!  The workshop starts at 10.30am – 12.30pm at our Growth Project Allotments in Rochdale. It’s FREE to attend and refreshments are included. If you would like to take your wreath home with you […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 26th November 2021

We are excited to share that we have a new wellbeing group starting this month!  On a Tuesday evening at our Wellbeing Centre on Drake Street, we are inviting people from our communities to come along to our new Rhythm Circle.  In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 25th November 2021

North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of sexual violence and the support services available to survivors. It takes place from 8-14 November 2021. The phrase sexual violence is an umbrella term that refers to crimes like sexual abuse and assault. It refers to any unwanted sexual act or activity such as […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 8th November 2021

Britain in Bloom 2021 Award We are pleased to announce that our Growth Project won OUTSTANDING again at the Britain in Bloom 2021 awards!   Britain in Bloom is the UK’s longest running gardening competition. It provides a regional and nationwide platform for community groups to brighten up their town or city. Many groups that […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 5th November 2021

It’s #TrusteesWeek and what a great time to announce that we have an exciting opportunity here at Rochdale and District Mind! Rochdale and District Mind are looking for the next Chair of our Board of Trustees. The chair is responsible for presiding over Board Meetings, directly supporting the CEO and having the passion and drive […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 4th November 2021

Wednesdays have changed at Rochdale and District Mind… Our Wednesdays are known as Women Only Wednesdays. Feeling safe is important. We are creating a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing. Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 3rd November 2021

The 1st – 5th November 2021 is Trustees Week! Trustees’ week is an annual event to showcase the great work trustees do and how the dedication they give to charities truly makes a difference. We’d like to take this week to thank all of our Trustees for playing a vital role, volunteering their time, and […]

Author: Hayley Price
Posted on: 2nd November 2021