What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

BAND

BAND is a Bolton based community adult mental health project. We are a Family Action project

26/11/2025

❄️ Greenhouse Project Update! ❄️

With the cold weather settling in, we’ve moved our activities into the cosy warmth of the social room.

We swapped our gardening gloves for tools and got stuck into some woodwork. We’ve officially started making our very own Christmas decorations and the creativity is flowing. 🎄

We can’t wait to share the finished pieces with you all! Why not come along and make your own?

25/11/2025

16 Days of Activism:
25 Nov – 10 Dec 2025

We stand with women and girls, and with all genders, during the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence.

This year’s theme is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.”

Let’s make our online spaces safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.

Digital and gender-based violence can have a real impact on mental health. Affecting confidence, wellbeing, and the ability to feel safe day to day. If you're feeling overwhelmed or impacted in any way, your feelings are valid.

To all our service users - we are here for you. 💚

24/11/2025

We had a busy and enjoyable Friday morning at our peer support session!

We played Scrabble and had lots of laughs along the way. Well done to Daniel for winning!

The group also spent time colouring and chatting about the exciting music sessions happening on Friday afternoons.

Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped make the morning such a positive one ✨️ 😊

23/11/2025

The decking is declared open! 🎀

22/11/2025

Greenhouse Project Update!

The finishing touches are now complete on the decking at the greenhouse project! 🌿

A huge well done to everyone involved!

Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication really shine through. You should all be incredibly proud! We are! 👏

21/11/2025

Friday Afternoon Sessions are being revamped! 🎶

Our Friday revamp is well underway, and the group have been fantastic in helping shape what these sessions will look like. Music is becoming a big part of our afternoons. Not only does it boost mental wellbeing, it lifts spirits and brings us together.

We ended last week with a brilliant round of Kazoo, and the room was full of laughter!

The group have decided that afternoon they’d like to try seated exercises to music. Think sit-down Zumba! 💃🪑

It’s all about having fun, moving together, and finding new ways to improve wellbeing.

We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us! Join us today 1pm -3pm for musical movements 🎶.

19/11/2025

Last week Mick donated a fabulous new Ryobi battery jigsaw to the Greenhouse project! It is terrific and will come in very handy on our woodwork projects. Many thanks Mick!

18/11/2025

Chilled Friday Morning Vibes 🧘‍♀️

Last Friday morning’s peer support session was just what we all needed. Calm, creative, and full of good energy.

We spent the morning listening to music, making friendship bracelets, and colouring beautiful pictures.

A simple reminder that slowing down and creating something with our hands can be so mindful and grounding.

We were feeling relaxed, connected, and grateful for the supportive space that is created at BAND. Why not join us this week for that feel good Friday Feeling?!

17/11/2025

Monday Fun at BAND! 🎲

Our Social/Recovery Peer Support group had a great time playing Scrabble last week. Lots of laughs, friendly competition, and some creative wordplay!

Big shoutout to Connah for taking the win! 🏆

Well done everyone. We can’t wait to see what games (and words!) we come up with today! 💬

16/11/2025

Big cheers for James! 🥳

He absolutely smashed Monday’s multiple choice quiz, scoring an amazing 23 out of 25!

His prize? A well-deserved pack of jam tarts!

Well done, James - our jam-tastic quiz champion! 😄👏

14/11/2025

Even the Mayor got involved in painting the Unity Tree! What a great show of community spirit. 🌈🌳

Address

YMCA, 125 Deansgate
Bolton
BL11HA

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://family-action.org.uk/services/band-mental-health-support/

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