Here's the Oldham edition of our wellbeing column for the months of February and March.
This edition we're talking The Big 40, getting into work, and trying new things!
Here's the Tameside edition of our wellbeing column for the months of February and March.
This edition we're talking The Big 40, getting into work, and Time to Talk Day!
We are excited to introduce our new Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
This course is accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) which is a nationally recognised awarding body specialising in the field of counselling. It is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
This qualification is for:
- Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor.
- Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles.
- Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.
- This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
It provides additional skills for those already in employment may increase opportunities for promotion and advancement.
This course will run regularly from April 2018. Please contact the Training Academy to register your interest.
Next Steps:
For more details on this course, please call 0161 330 9223 or email trainingacademy [at] togmind.org (subject: Level%202%20Certificate%20in%20Counselling%20Skills%20Enquiry) .
For more information on courses with Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind, check out our Accredited Courses page.
February 1st 2018 will be Time to Talk Day. Located at our Ashton office, it should be a great day for everyone involved.
You can learn more and sign up for the event here.
We have loads of stuff planned, such as:
- A walk & talk
- A mental health workshop and quiz
- A chance to meet the mayor!
- A wall of pledges
- A poetry competition
And plenty more than that!
The poetry competition will even feature a prize for the winner, so get your philosophy caps on! The prize will be a free meal for 2 at the Topaz Cafe! Try and come up with the best poem that you can and submit it to us at kellysmith [at] togmind.org (subject: Poetry%20Competition%20Entry) before the 26th of January for a chance to win!
Be Well Tameside will also be joining us on Time to Talk day, they will be offering free health checks from 8am and also will be delivering a Sleep, Stress, and Relaxation course from 2pm.
You can view our posters for this event below:
Over the festive season we have some advice and tips for you to help improve your wellbeing over the chilly festive season.
Each day for 12 days starting from the 25th December we will have a new bit of advice for you, so don't forget to check back!
Below you will find each day for easy access:
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It's been a great year for everyone here at Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind; and the year is finally drawing to a close. We hope everyone enjoys the rest of their year, and we wish everyone great luck going forward into 2018! May it be the best one yet!
Our centres will be closed over Christmas and the New Year from the 23rd December – 1st January with the exception of offering drop-in sessions to Oldham residents on the 27th, 28th, and 29th December from 10am - 3pm. These sessions are only available for adults aged 16+.
We will reopen as normal beginning on the 2nd January 2018.
Messages received during our downtime may have limited responses due to a majority of service closures until we reopen on January 2nd 2018. Once we reopen next year we will prioritise any and all messages received over our downtime. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you wish to contact us you can leave us a message on our Twitter, or on our Facebook. Alternatively you can leave us an email at office [at] togmind.org.
If you need to contact someone urgently, then you may want to check our emergency numbers page.
Here is our wellbeing column for the month of December, this month we have a very special festive edition.
Here is our wellbeing column for the month of December, this month we have a very special festive edition.
For the next three weeks Stalybridge rail station is being transformed into a community hub.
This is as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Platforms For All project, and Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind are excited to be a part of it!
We will be at the station between the 9th and 15th December with an array of fun activities for you get involved with. Platforms For All is part of Action Stations, a TfGM project that transforms the city-region’s stations into community hubs by connecting them to social enterprises.
The brand new community room at the station will be used for a range of free activities for the benefit of passengers and the local communities. Events across December include art exhibitions and classes, community gym classes, mental health awareness sessions, debt advice workshops, and Christmas stalls.
You can check our event here to see our timetable of exciting events and activities that we’ve got coming up! From reflexology sessions all the way through to craft activities and even badge-making. You will be able to pick up absolutely loads of information about the services we offer and what you can access in your local community.
TfGM believes this innovative partnership-based project will enhance the stations, stimulate the local pride, and create a sense of community ownership.
What can you expect from Platforms for All?
- Multi-use venues and facilities for rail users and the wider community
- We want stations that are not only used, but enjoyed. Working in partnership with local organisations and social enterprises we believe we can provide needed services and opportunities for development.
- Volunteering and pride in the local community
There will be a specific focus on creating opportunities for all. Activities will be free so they will be accessible to the whole community, confronting social deprivation and social exclusion.
Health and wellbeing
A wide range of health and wellbeing services can be run from the sites.
Improved quality of life
Stations can be used as cultural and artistic spaces. They can host art exhibits, concerts, performing arts and mini-festivals.
Activity Timetable
Sunday 10th December - 10am to 2pm.
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Monday 11th December - 9am to 1pm.
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Reflexology Sessions with Maggie Varey (book your 10 minute session here! or contact fundraising [at] togmind.org (subject: Reflexology%20Sessions%20Enquiry%20--%20Platforms%20for%20All) )
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Wednesday 13th December - 2pm to 6pm
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Reiki Sessions with Catherine Florence
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Friday 15th December - 1pm to 4pm
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Meditation with Patricia Lelorraine
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
We can’t wait to see you there!
We need your help this Christmas. As the winter season approaches and the days get darker, these colder months can really put a strain on people's mental health. For some, celebrating may just feel like one extra thing to juggle, as routines often change and the pace of life can suddenly feel a bit more rushed.
We all feel changes over the festive period in some way, but for some people, their mental health can really suffer because of this. We rely on generous donations from people like you to continue to support everyone who needs it, for now and for in the future.
There are loads of ways to do this. You can donate online or you can do this from your phone by simply texting TOGX01 £2 to 70070.
Text TOGX01 £2 to 70070 to donate to TOG Mind and make a difference this Christmas.
If you fancy getting involved with the charity this Christmas, or even want to support the charity by doing a bit of fundraising, we do have lots of events going on. Have a look below to see what might take your fancy.
Music with Mind
We are really excited to announce the first Music with Mind event at Topaz Cafe on December 7th, from 6pm. Join us for 5 incredible live acoustic acts, a tasty meal and chilled out vibes. An evening of music with your local Mind.
Click here to learn more about Music with Mind.
Saddleworth Santa Dash
Fancy donning your running shoes and a silly outfit? Run for us in the Saddleworth Santa Dash! We need a team of fantastic Santas to help us raise money on the 2nd December! Drop us a line at fundraising [at] togmind.org (subject: Saddlesworth%20Santa%20Dash%20Enquiry) to join our team!
Click here to learn more about the Saddlesworth Santa Dash.
Saddleworth Xmas Concert
Can you spare a few hours to help us hand out tea, coffee, and mince pies? It’s the perfect way to start December getting in to the festive spirit! The fantastic Saddleworth Musical Society will be holding their annual Christmas Concert in aid of TOG Mind. We are so grateful to be the chosen charity this year and we can’t wait to see the amazing performance from the orchestra!
Click here to learn more about the Saddlesworth Xmas Concert.
Ladysmith Shopping Centre Collection (9th Dec) or M&S Bag Pack (16th Dec)
Want to give back a little bit over the festive period? You could by volunteering with us. Come along and join the team at our collection at the Ashton Moss M&S or at the Ladysmith Shopping Centre. Volunteering just one hour of your time to don a Christmas hat and TOG Mind t-shirt could make a real difference to the amount of money we can raise.
Learn about our Ladysmith Shopping Centre Collection.
Christmas Raffle
Another year, another Christmas Raffle! This year with an amazing array of prizes to be won. We have a brand new printer from Brother UK, worth nearly £150; prizes from Boots in Ashton worth £100 including Ted Baker and No. 7 beauty essentials; a family ticket to see Dick Whittington at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre; 2 all-access passes to Jump Heaven in Hazel Grove; vouchers to our very own Topaz Café, and much, much more!
Contact 0161 330 9223 or email fundraising [at] togmind.org (subject: Raffle%20Tickets%20Enquiry) to reserve some tickets, or visit Topaz café to buy them.
