Voices for Mind Event with The Chorus of Others

Event update…

We had a fabulous day at the Wheatsheaf raising awareness, money… and the roof!

Thank you to everyone who gave us a donation and to the wonderful choir The Chorus Of Others… they truly filled the Wheatsheaf with their fantastic voices and made our event very special!

Our tombola was very popular and lots of people went away with great prizes!

We were asking people to sign up to RED January by pledging to get active their own way, every day throughout January… With January less than a month away there’s still time to take part and become part of our RED community. For more information and to sign up please click here 

The Chorus of Others have done fantastic performances across our Mind In Greater Manchester Network and are passionate about supporting mental health. Their main focus is about having fun, and we had lots!

We were so happy and grateful for the amount we raised at this event, every penny makes a difference for Rochdale and District Mind. 

Come along to our FREE event at The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre
Saturday 30th November 2019 10am-3pm

Rochdale and District Mind and Chorus of Others have joined together to fill the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre with music and fun!  

Join us and enjoy:

• Singing by The Chorus of Others
• Fun Activities
• Fundraising
• Treats
• Red January Activities
• Information stalls

About The Chorus of Others…

The Chorus of Other are a diverse group of men, mainly from the Greater Manchester area, who get together to rehearse and perform in a range of venues and events, and to support each other and to raise awareness of men’s issues including mental and physical wellbeing. Their main focus is about having fun! Their members are from all age groups, cultures, sexualities and socio-economic backgrounds. Everyone is treated with respect. Everyone’s voice is heard. Everyone is equal. https://www.chorusofothers.org/

We look forward to seeing you at The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, Baillie St, Rochdale OL16 1JZ

For more information call Paula at Rochdale and District Mind on 01706 752 338 or email [email protected]

Author: Paula Hall
Posted on: 18th November 2019

International Men’s Day 2019

Event Update…

We had an amazing day yesterday celebrating International Men’s Day 2019! We saw over 80 men gather together and create a wonderful, supportive atmosphere to openly talk about mental health. The Mayor of Rochdale, Cllr Billy Sheerin welcomed everyone and shared the importance of men’s health issues and encouraged men to access regular health checks and support. Darren Bee the NW Time to Change Lead for Communities and Equalities spoke about the Time to Change campaign. Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. For further information please visit www.time-to-change.org.uk or contact Darren directly on [email protected]

We’ve loved reading through all the lovely, positive and supportive comments from the day…

Some of our favourites!

Thank you

Thank you to everyone that attended from our community and shared their story and support for helping tackle these statistics.

Special thanks to the Mayor of Rochdale, Cllr Billy Sheerin and Mind (Time to Change) in London, Macmillan, Allied Health Diabetes, Community Connectors, Rochdale HealthWatch, Stroke Society and Thinking Ahead for your support.

We exist to ensure that people do not face mental health issues alone and can lead their lives free from stigma and discrimination. We promote and protect good mental health and wellbeing for everyone in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Bury and N.E. Lancashire.

If you would like support from us to improve your mental health and wellbeing please visit our self-referrals page here 

We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.

On Monday 18th November 2019 we will be celebrating          International Men’s Day and we would love to see  you there!

Come and join us at our FREE event and enjoy…

Health checks
Wellbeing Information Stalls
Refreshments
Indian head massage

…and lots more!

This event will be held at

Apna Ghar, KYP, Belfield Road, Rochdale OL16 2UP

The doors will be open between 12:30pm – 3:30pm, we look forward to seeing you there.

For more information please contact Shagufta on 01706 752 341 or 07837 805 205

Author: Paula Hall
Posted on: 28th October 2019

RED January registration now open!

Support your mental health this January by doing something active every single day

If it’s running 5k, or walking to work a new way, a morning swim or just taking the bike for a spin – join the thousands of people around the UK kick-starting their 2020 in the most positive way

RED January is a free community initiative, encouraging people to get active every day to support their mental health. You can walk, run, swim, cycle (whatever you fancy!) the aim is to get moving daily, whilst raising awareness and support for mental health. It gives people a focus during a characteristically tough month and supports ‘REDers’ through its online community.

Those taking part in RED January can choose to raise funds for Rochdale and District Mind and other local Mind centres. Rochdale and  District Mind have been providing mental health services for people living in the Borough of Rochdale for over 30 years and all sponsorship money will go to keep it going.

This is the second year Rochdale and District Mind has taken part in RED January so get involved!    If you are interested in supporting/fundraising for us or would like more information, please contact us via email [email protected]

Want to register and set the ball rolling, do it here!

Author: Paula Hall
Posted on: 7th October 2019

World Mental Health Day 2019

This year’s World Mental Health Day will focus on “Mental Health & Suicide Prevention”

Date Thursday 10th October 2019

Time 10:00am until 2:00pm

There will be Information stalls from various organisations
Free Giveaways / Goody bags
Free health checks

Raising public awareness about mental health issues & suicide

Quiz: Test your mental health knowledge and  win a Prize

Tea & Talk

Please come and Join us at:

                                     Number One Riverside,

                                     Smith Street

                                     Rochdale

                                     OL16 1XU

CLICK here for  more details of the event: World Mental Health Day 2019

Author: Abdul Razzaq
Posted on: 16th September 2019

New Rochdale Mind Website

Welcome to the new Rochdale and District Mind website.

Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 7th January 2019

FREE SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training Now Available

Our free half day training helps participants to recognise person with thoughts of suicide, and connect them th resources who can help them to live. To access this training to you need to commit to the full half day session.  For further information, please contact Penny on  01706 752334.

Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 7th January 2019

Mind and EFL #OnYourSide Partnership World Mental Health Day

Mind logo to feature on all EFL football shirts next season

Rochdale Mind is proud to say that we have partnered with Rochdale Football Club to promote Mental Health.

Mind’s logo will appear on the shirts of all 72 EFL clubs next season as part of the new style names and numbers being launched for the 2018/19 campaign.

The iconic new design will for the first time in English football, incorporate a charity’s logo into the player name on the back of every EFL shirt across all 72 Clubs in the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One and Sky Bet League Two.

The squiggle part of Mind’s logo will be joined into the first letter of the player name – with the player’s name replacing the Mind wording – in a unique design to celebrate the new partnership which sees Mind become the EFL’s new Official Charity Partner from the start of the next season. 

In a ground-breaking new partnership the EFL and Mind will be joining forces from the beginning of 2018/19 to use the power of football to help improve the nation’s mental wellbeing.

With one in four individuals affected by mental health problems, the EFL will work with its network of 72 clubs and community trusts to promote Mind’s message and services to millions nationwide with four ambitions to promote better mental health.  The partnership will look to focus on the following areas:

• Support for EFL players, managers and staff 
• raise awareness about mental health with fans, clubs and staff 
• raise funds to deliver life changing support 
• improve the approach to mental health in the EFL, in  football  and in wider society

Mind were chosen to become the EFL’s Official Charity Partner from the start of the 2018/19 season on an initial two-year basis.

A full launch of the new names and numbers will take place before the start of the new EFL season.

Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 7th January 2019

Britain In Bloom 2018 Finalist

Rochdale in Bloom Scoops Prestigious Gold at National RHS Britain in Bloom Awards

Rochdale was named as a finalist in the North West region in the Small City category in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 2018 Britain in Bloom competition. Now in its 54th year, the nationwide competition pits rural villages, urban corners and city centres against one another across a range of criteria that includes horticultural know-how, community engagement, efforts to bolster biodiversity and climate change adaptation.

Finalists are put forward to the national final based on their progress locally and scored by a team of RHS national judges in the summer, this year the finalists competed across 12 categories.

A new awards category was introduced for town and city centres in 2018 in recognition of the vital role of green spaces in urban areas and their positive impact on health and wellbeing, flood prevention and wildlife. 

Chairman of the Britain in Bloom judging panel, Darren Share said: “The Britain in Bloom campaign galvanises communities and provides the driving force for thousands of gardening enthusiasts across the country. 

“Britain in Bloom groups work tirelessly throughout the year to tackle local issues and improve the place they call home. Everyone benefits from the work these groups carry out and I have seen first-hand the positive impact Britain in Bloom has in bringing communities together.” 

The RHS Britain in Bloom judges have visited the finalists in August with the winners of each category and finalists’ final score – ranging from Gold to Bronze – announced at an awards ceremony in Belfast on 19 October. 

Rochdale has obtained Gold Award in the small city category.  Well done to everyone involved in achieving this.

Please << CLICK HERE >> for some pictures relating to this prestigious award.

Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 7th January 2019