Crohn's & Colitis Support Lancashire

26/01/2026

We are delighted to be supporting this project 💜

🫶 Do you know or use a local business that makes living with a disability easier?

🫡 Are you a carer and want to share an accesible place that gives you a safe space?

🤓 Can you help us organise an event to showcase these great businesses?

This is a small project to share safe spaces, inclusive venues and say thank you for supporting the community. It aims to be inclusive of all disabilities (visible and invisible).

If you want to get involved but not sure how you can help, please contact Kelly.

Or if you want to post ideas below please feel free 🙏

24/01/2026

Sunshine, fresh air and a great walk up Rivington Pike today 💜

21/01/2026

A quick reminder about our wellbeing walk this Saturday afternoon and our first meeting of the year next Wednesday evening.

Please see our events tab for further details. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

We look forward to seeing you 😊

19/01/2026

A huge thank you to the Rishton Knit and Natter group for their incredibly kind £100 donation to our organisation 💜

I met with Alison on Friday and we shared our IBD stories, a reminder of how powerful connection and communication really are 💪

12/01/2026

Feeling the January blues?

Some people find January a bit flat after the colour and excitement of December. Or maybe you've been in a flare. We thought of some tips to boost your mood and energy this winter (you might have more):

🚶‍♀️Move – 20 mins of brisk walking or dancing can lift your spirits. We have an event in a couple of weeks too!
🛏 Sleep well – Aim for 6-8 hours, limit screens before bed.
🍉 Stay hydrated & eat well – Water and balanced meals make a big difference for us.
💡Light & warmth – Try a dawn alarm or SAD lamp, cosy blankets help too.
💜 Connect – Social time is vital for wellbeing. Our meetings are back at the end of the month.
🎶 Music & plans – Uplifting playlists and dates in your diary can keep you positive.

If you need mental health support there are some useful resources from the MH foundation:

Our publications are used by businesses and organisations across the UK, helping thousands of people manage and maintain their mental health.

09/01/2026

Hoping 2026 is kind to you ✨

Living with IBD can feel isolating, you don’t have to do it alone.

Join our IBD Walk & Talk at Rivington Pike on 24th January for fresh air, shared stories, and community support 💜

IBD Walk & Talk 💜
📍 Rivington Pike - meet at Rivington Barn
📅 24th January 1.30pm
Walking, talking, supporting together 💬🚶‍♂️

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 💜

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us🎄

Christmas isn’t easy for everyone. Some of us are managing flare-ups, recovering from surgery, caring for someone, feeling alone, missing loved ones, unable to eat/drink what we want, worrying about finances, or dealing with people who don’t understand what we’re going through.

We get it. It’s okay to take things at your own pace. Whatever your christmas looks like, do what feels right for you - whether that’s resting, reaching out, or just getting through the day.

From all of us at Crohn’s & Colitis Support Lancashire, we’re wishing you strength, comfort, and a few moments of peace this Christmas. 💜

Please feel free to drop a festive photo of your lovely selves below and we will add it to the post to celebrate our wonderful community 🥰 🙏🎄🎅☃️

16/12/2025

What are we up to now 👀

You don’t always see what goes on behind the scenes of our community group, especially in terms of governance, administration, planning, time spent in meetings and the effort required to run our monthly meetings and events.

Hopefully all our determination, time, energy, and resource pay off in 2027 to achieve our end goal 💪

Watch this space!