Frome Menopause Cafe

09/05/2024

🌸 BYE FOR NOW 🌸

Since starting the Menopause Cafe in April last year, it's been wonderful to meet and support many women who have attended our monthly sessions at the Good Heart. I have always hoped to grow the group into a community that can self-support but this has not been possible so far. This was always a voluntary initiative that I started and has remained so. For that reason the menopause cafe will stop for now: like everyone else I have significant work, family, health and study commitments... and my cup is a little empty right now.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this group, who has attended, spread the word and offered such kind feedback. This experience has taught me that beyond a doubt, safe and supportive spaces for women in menopause are VITAL. If anyone is interested in picking up the running of the group I'd be happy to discuss and provide advice.

If you're looking for menopause support in the meantime, The British Menopause Society is excellent for information and advice.

If you need a beautifully held space I can highly recommend Yoga with Cecilia in Frome.

If you need someone to listen, remember that Samaritans is always there.

With love and gratitude,
Kate 🌼

09/04/2024

If you're wondering about your options in menopause, this is a great place to start!

If you're perimenopausal or menopausal and considering taking HRT for the first time then you might find coming along to one of our Menopause Discussion Groups really helpful.

The groups are led by one of our female GPs and mean we can cover so much more about the menopause and HRT than we can in a normal appointment. If you decide you'd like to go ahead with trying HRT we can sort that out for you at the group too.

Feedback on these sessions is overwhelmingly positive so please get in touch if you'd like to come along to one. Our next session is on Tuesday 23rd April (6-8pm)

If you'd like to come along, we need you to fill in our online form. More details and the online form are available on our website. Search for 'menopause group discussion' or click the link below:

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/menopause-group-discussion

29/03/2024

Here's a great article shared by our lovely member Violetta. Did you catch it?

Trying to learn about menopause has been disorienting, but Angela Garbes has also experienced ‘a softening, an openness’

15/03/2024

Might be interesting for anyone who fancies finding out more!

Navigating Menopause: Small Tweaks for Supporting SymptomsAre you experiencing menopause, post or peri? Are you seeking ways to regain control of your health with simple yet effective adjustments?Join Dr Rebecca Hiscutt. PhD. Registered Dietitian and Practice Manager for a One Hour webinar that will

15/03/2024

Happy Friday!
Complete this sentence: "Menopause has taught me..."

08/03/2024

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY to all the amazing women who work, volunteer and support the work we, and the many other Frome charities, do! As the saying goes,
“If a job needs doing, ask a busy woman” ❤️ ( but yes doesn’t have to be the answer!!)

07/03/2024

Come and join us at The Good Heart this Saturday! We will be joined this week by herbalist and naturopath Caroline Evans, founder of Heaven on Earth Herbals, who will be sharing some of her vast and varied knowledge of how herbal approaches can support all stages of menopause - whether or not you are taking HRT. Please do come along and meet Caroline, as well as having the opportunity to chat and share with other like-minded people.

Don't forget, it's time for our Menopause Cafe again this Saturday. Please drop by to this free, warm and welcoming space. ❤️

15/02/2024

Need information about menopause? Considering HRT? This is great place to start....

Our next menopause group takes place on 27th February from 6pm - 8pm at the practice, hosted by one of our female GPs.

If you're considering taking HRT for the first time this group is for you. We will discuss the many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, how we can try and manage symptoms, treatment options and the pros and cons of HRT.

You'll need to register to come along and we will be in touch to confirm your place. Find out more and register via our website, either search 'menopause group' or click the link below.

And if you can't make the date this month more dates will follow - so please feel free to register and we can hopefully schedule you in for another session.

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/menopause-group-discussion

10/02/2024

See you later! Here at The Good Heart from 110-1130 today!

09/02/2024

Tomorrow is the February meet up of Frome Menopause Cafe! We'll be The Good Heart from 1000-1130 - if you've never been to a session before ans are curious, come and say hi! It's free to attend to a warm welcome is guaranteed.

No need to book: just show up! See you there 🫶

06/01/2024

Just in case you needed to hear this (and a reminder that if you want to move, have a laugh and feel great, Mojo Moves Comedy Aerobics is a perfect place to start) 🫶

In an effort to protect our mental health and wellbeing, we are often advised never to compare ourselves to others. Yet the good old advertising industry relies on just that, creating unrealistic expectations and goals for us mere mortals.
Not to mention the photoshop, 6 figure plus income and laser focus on presenting a well balanced and “perfect” persona to the world (oh and to sell a s**t load of subscriptions too).

Don’t fall for the January hype.
Barry White and myself love you just the way you are ###x

05/01/2024

We're starting the year with some great news! Frome Menopause Cafe has been awarded some funding to make the next few meet ups at the Good Heart 100% free to attend (as usual for TGH, donations for drinks are always welcome)! This is a massive step forward to realising the dream of making this resource available to all, regardless of means. Huge thanks to Vicki at The Good Heart for her help in making this happen, and to Somerset Community Foundation for the funding!

So come and celebrate with us next Saturday, 13 January! The wonderful Violetta will be hosting, and all are welcome. If you haven't made it to the menopause cafe yet, this is a great chance to come and see what it's all about. A warm welcome is guaranteed 💛

18/12/2023

Good news for women struggling with hot flushes!

Veoza, also known as fezolinetant, is prescription-only and will be available privately from January

08/12/2023

Hello! There will be no menopause cafe meet up this month, but we'll be back in the new year. Keep tuned for dates and details!

18/11/2023

It's a bit miserable outside but The Good Heart is always cosy! Come along and join us today from 1030-1200 for a warm welcome, great chats, support and a chance to try out breathwork (which can help with menopause symptoms!) 💛

All welcome. Suggested donation £4/£2.50 according to means.

14/11/2023

This Saturday we'll be meeting at The Good Heart for chats, support and a breathwork taster session with wonderful Sookhi.

All welcome! Check out the details in the event post and come and join us, no matter what stage of menopause you're experiencing 🩷

14/10/2023

The sun is shining, the kettle is on, and a warm welcome awaits! Join us today from 1030-1200 at The Good Heart ❤️