We have our second CLC Community Heroes Opportunity scheduled for the 2nd June 2025.

As part of the 5 ways to wellbeing model this project is designed to focus on Giving Back. By helping others we can support our community, help others, have fun, interact and learn new skills. So, if you are a member of the CLC, come and help with our next event to cook a meal for Prestwich Street Kitchen. Book your place with reception

We have an open session on Friday 16th May 2025 for anyone who is interested in finding out about volunteering with the Creative Living Centre. The session will take place with Anne our volunteer coordinator from 11am - 12.30pm. Interested in volunteering? Come on down and see what we do!

Dates for your Diary!
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This year, Mental Health Awareness week takes place from the 12th to 18th May 2025 and the theme is 'community'. The Creative Living Centre has been part of the community for 28 years and have built our own community of staff, members, volunteers and partners to create a person-centred welcoming space for those facing mental health and wellbeing challenges.

Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense purpose.
As always, for Mental Health Awareness week, we open our doors to the community. People can access the sessions on the attached timetable free of charge. If you have ever wondered what we do, this is your chance to find out more. We look forward to meeting you.

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We are very happy to welcome Matt to the CLC team. He will be taking over from Anne as the Office and Reception Administrator when she moves into her new role as Volunteer Coordinator. Welcome to the team Matt!

FREE COURSE: Open to the community.
Starts: Thursday 24/04/2025 - 29/05/2025 10am - 12pm (6 sessions)
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Location: Creative Living Centre, Prestwich
IT skills are an essential part of daily living. You will be given the opportunity to develop the digital skills that are needed in everyday life. On this course you will learn how to:
· Communicate using messaging apps/services and video tools, post photos/videos on social media sites.
· Create a document using Microsoft Word, amend, copy and paste, and have an introduction to formatting
· Implement security measures for your smart phone and device.
· Use Cloud/Drive to store and access documents/photos.
· Stream music/videos
· Use Google maps.
· Use Advanced Settings on your device.
· Use price comparison sites to find best deals (insurance/travel)
· Utilise QR Codes
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Please contact the CLC reception to reserve your place.
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We are so proud of our members who participated in their first CLC Community Heroes Initiative project and made a huge Vegetarian Cottage pie and a fruit crumble for Prestwich Street Kitchen to share with their community.

Members helped to pick rhubarb for the crumble from the CLC allotment an then spent time prepping and chopping all the ingredients to make 2 delicious recipes.

This initiative has been designed so that members of the CLC can access both short and longer term volunteering opportunities as part of the 5 ways to wellbeing model with the central theme of giving back.

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental wellbeing. ​The 5 Ways to Wellbeing model focuses on:

Connecting with other people.
Being physically active.
Learning new skills.
Giving to others.
Paying attention to the present moment (mindfulness).
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Here at the Creative Living Centre, we have a varied timetable of support available for members. This provides an opportunity to explore what activities each person may feel supports with their mental health and wellbeing journey with this model being central to the support we offer.

If you are interested in finding out more, please speak with your support coordinator

If you are a local charity or community initiative who would like to help our members get some volunteering experience, please contact [email protected]