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Volunteer Driver Needed

Did you know that in order to keep our food bank stocked and running, our staff takes time out of their busy work days and weekends to collect from 6 different stores across Bolton? This includes Farnworth, Breightmet and Middlebrooke. 😲
With the increase in demand and taking on more collections to meet that demand our team has been struggling to meet all of these collections and keep up with our usual standard of work behind the scenes.
With this in in mind we’re asking for help. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated but we’re looking for someone who can take on the collections, even if all you can do is the Saturday pickups it would be a massive help to us. All you’d need is a valid UK drivers license, we have a van you can use if needed. 💙

If you or someone you know is able to volunteer your time please contact us to arrange a meeting so we can discuss the details, thank you 😊

The Picture House is now open as a Warm Welcome Space!

Our town centre office is one of thousands of #WarmWelcomeSpace all over the UK, opening their doors to communities, offering everyone a friendly space to keep warm, connect & make new friends. 👐

Our space is:
♨️Warm
🙂Welcoming
✅Safe
🆓Free
✅ Inclusive

👋You’re welcome to join us! Many people visiting Warm Spaces like ours say what they love about it is the opportunity to make new friends and connect with their community.

Warm Spaces are buzzing with energy, joy, and laughter. People come in for the warmth, stay for the welcome, and leave with a smile on their face.
Whatever your reason for coming to our space, you might be surprised by what you find, and who knows where it might lead.

Find out more about the Warm Welcome Campaign, and see our space on the website: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/space?l=23084
Or see which warm spaces are nearest to you this winter using their online map: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/#map

❗️Competition Alert❗️

🌍 Join our Climate Change Art Competition! 🎨
📅 Submit your recycle friendly artwork by January 15, 2024!
Harmony Youth Project, is hosting a climate change art competition as part of a larger project. Express your views on climate change using any recyclable materials you like (Examples: wood, cloth, tin). The winning art will receive a prize and be showcased in our upcoming exhibition.
Open to ages 5-16.
Prizes🏆 :
1st Place: £20 voucher
2nd & 3rd Place: £10 voucher each.
Get creative and make a difference with your art! 🌱

November is Mens Mental Health Month

Today is the first day of #mensmentalhealthmonth 💙 Mens mental health is so often overlooked in favour of being ‘strong’ and ‘tough’ that many men and boys grow up believing their feelings and emotions don’t matter or are shameful. We at Harmony believe that being soft and sensitive doesn’t make you less of a man, it makes you stronger💪

Let’s break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and start a conversation that can save lives. It’s okay to not be okay, and it’s even more okay to seek help and support when you need it. Remember, real strength is in talking, sharing, and supporting one another.

✅ Check-In: Ask your friends, brothers, and partners how they’re feeling today. A simple “How are you?” can make all the difference.

🗣️ Talk: It’s not a sign of weakness to open up about your thoughts and emotions. Share what’s on your mind with someone you trust.

🌱 Self-Care: Prioritise self-care and mental well-being just like you would physical health. Meditation, exercise, and hobbies are great outlets.

🤝 Support: Reach out to mental health professionals, counsellors, or helplines when needed. They’re here to help you navigate your journey to better mental health.

📚 Educate: Learn more about mental health to understand your own feelings and to support those around you. Knowledge is power.

💙 YOU MATTER: Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Don’t suffer in silence; you’re not alone on this journey. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

19 people fed this week

This weeks food bank has fed 19 people with 7 food parcels! 🎉 We’re so glad to have been able to support so many people during this increasingly difficult time 💙
If you or someone you know is in need of support like this please contact us to book in for your monthly collection 😊

New T-shirt Designs

We want to a say a huge thank you to our friends at @aztexdesigns for printing these amazing t-shirts for our team and supporters of The Picture House Project 💙 They look fantastic and their team was wonderful to work with, please support this local business and consider them for all your printing and embroidery needs 😊

Have Your Say!

With our Food bank and Parents group both running smoothly we’re looking to add another weekly activity to our schedule and we’d love to hear from you about it!
Comment down below from the following options for what you think the Bolton community needs most and we’ll see what we can do 😊 #yourvoicematters

➡️ Job Club
➡️ Caregivers Corner
➡️ Craft Club
➡️ Breakfast Club