The most important part about booking a room with CLC, is that you're supporting a small charity and the work we do in Mental Health.
All rooms are rented at very reasonable rates. ​
You can call us on 0161 696 7501 or email admin@creativelivingcentre.org.uk for more details.

When booking a room with CLC, you can expect to receive free tea and coffee, access to free parking, a location next to the metrolink and disabled access toilets. We always have a staff member onsite to open and lock up our centre.

We have a variety of groups and organisations that book our rooms. These can include professionals offering therapies, talking groups, dance classes, to businesses needing to hold a meeting in a great location with easy to use transport links.  A nearby free car park, a short walk from the bus stops and around the corner from the Metrolink, CLC is perfectly placed for all types of commuters. 

​The sunflower room is perfect if you require a space to host a small/medium sized meeting, class, lecture or Interview. This room seats up to 10 comfortably. Located on the ground floor, this room can be set out in a number of ways.  

Tell me a little about yourself & what has brought you to the centre?
I lived alone and isolated in Radcliffe and suffered anxiety, depression and psychosis.  I had suffered mental health problems all my life and came to the centre out of desperation.  I was receiving NHS support.
How were you dealing with your situation before starting to attend CLC?
I was self medicating, taking prescription drugs and using up NHS resources.
Activities attended:

• Yoga
• Reiki
• Gardening
• Meditation
• Acupuncture

What has helped since becoming a member?
The CLC has transformed my health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  I was assessed and given courses of reiki and massage which pulled me out of my immediate hell and allowed me to slowly find my feet and explore other therapies/groups
What would you recommend to others?
I would recommend all forms of therapy and groups that promote wellbeing which is most of the groups.
What would you say to others about CLC?
That it is an oasis from the madness of society and promotes well being on all levels for all exhausted by society's madness.
What have you achieved since you became member of CLC?
I have become a qualified yoga teacher, reiki master and manage my illness much better so I can now volunteer.
Has coming to the centre helped prevent you needing other services?
Absolutely- it has reduced my attendance at mental health services, A & E, doctors and drop in centres.

Tell me a little about yourself & what has brought you to the centre?
My mental health has been on and off for around twenty years, I live in the local area.  I lost both my parents within a short time of each other. I was very down, withdrawn and isolated.  I was hiding from everything.
How were you dealing with your situation before starting to attend CLC?
I wasn't dealing with my issues at all.  I had become very isolated and numbing myself with diazepam.
Activities attended

• massage
• bereavement counselling
• reiki
• acupuncture

What has helped since becoming a member?
The classes and counselling have helped a lot.  Also being able to socialise with other people has helped me.
What would you recommend to others?
I would recommend the Centre as a whole - all the classes and activities.
What would you say to others about CLC?
I would say just try the classes/activities/therapies because they do work.  You do have to want to make the change though - but they do work.  You can get better.
What have you achieved since you became member of CLC?

• My wellbeing/mood has improved.
• My confidence has improved.
• I'm getting out the house and meeting new people. 
• I have a job interview.

Has coming to the centre helped prevent you needing other services?
I was refused bereavement counselling through the GP as I did not
meet the criteria at that time.

​Tell me a little about yourself & what has brought you to the centre?
I had depression for 35 years and just dealt with it and I just had a major depressive episode
which led to psychosis. Which led to a suicide attempt and a 2 month hospital stay. At the
hospital I eventually started to join in sessions and realised it was good to tackle my
depression. I was employed but off work for 6 months.
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How were you dealing with your situation before starting to attend CLC?
I wasn't dealing with it- just putting up with it. I had a negative attitude and I felt no point
and just stayed in bed.

Activities attended:

• Boost your confidence – 6 week course
• Challenge negative thoughts workshop
• Stop worrying technique workshop
• Eat Well Feel Good course – 6 week course
• Meditation
• Acupuncture
• Mindfulness
• Zumba
• Sat night group
• Support sessions

What has helped since becoming a member?
The support sessions have helped me, giving me someone to talk to. It's somewhere to go
to talk about solutions. The CLC doesn't feel clinical. As soon as I walk in here I feel safe and
I feel normal. The courses/activities. It has given me a better understanding of depression.
What would you recommend to others?
Just to come along and try anything, see what there is.

What would you say to others about CLC?
It's not clinical - feels like its people helping people. The CLC is a lifeline. It's a break from
everyday life and also helps me long term with everything I have learnt here.

What have you achieved since you became member of CLC?
I now feel okay to just sit and talk to new people which I wouldn't have done before. I don't
cook at all but since doing the Eat Well Feel good course I have made quite a few meals at
home. I've used the circle of excellence if I'm struggling with something. I have learnt from
others, hints and tips. I am now able to break negative thoughts and patterns. I have
improved confidence. I am now more able to talk to people in general and about my mental
health. I am coping better with my depression. I attend courses outside of the centre
because of coming here. Originally I was convinced that I was not able to go back to work
but I am now back in work and approach work with a better attitude and less worry.

Has coming to the centre helped prevent you needing other services?
Yes, it has saved me going to the GP and asking for anti-depressants. it has also helped stop
me asking for far more psychiatrist appointments because I couldn't cope.