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03/10/2025

22/09/2025

✨Just another reminder for Wednesday ✨

10/09/2025

💚 Today is ‘World Su***de Prevention Day’ 💚

The Samaritans have created a powerful video along with some really useful information and resources to learn more about how together we can make a difference.

The video takes two minutes to watch and will show you how the smallest conversation or gesture really can save a life.

The link is below ⬇️

✨ Thank you ✨

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about su***de prevention.

12/08/2025

🚶‍♂️ Walking, Talking & Looking Out for Each Other in Haverhill 🚶‍♂️

Across our town, we’re lucky to have some incredible community groups making a real difference to people’s lives – for men, women, and young people alike – and I’m always grateful for the work they do. Today, I want to shine a light on one that’s new to me: MenWalkTalk.

This group was just brought to my attention and I cannot stress enough how much I value initiatives like this. For many men, feelings of isolation and loneliness can quietly build up. Often, they try to deal with things alone – bottling up thoughts and carrying the weight without telling anyone. For many, it’s a reality that can affect mental health and wellbeing more than we realise.

That’s why community initiatives like MenWalkTalk are so valuable. They create a relaxed, welcoming space where men can simply walk side by side, share what’s on their minds if they wish – or just enjoy the fresh air and good company in silence. Sometimes, just knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference.

Next Haverhill Walk:
📅 Friday 30th August 2025
🕙 10:00am
📍 East Town Park, Coupals Road, CB9 7UW (Meet outside the Visitor Centre)

I certainly wish this new group every success in establishing itself.

It says that there’s no booking, no cost – just turn up and join in. Whether you want to share what’s on your mind or simply enjoy good company, you’ll be made very welcome.
Visit Chris MenWalkTalk Haverhill for more details.

Support networks like this one or indeed one like Mens Shed Haverhill or Open Mind -meaningful support. can make a huge difference to mental health and wellbeing. If you know someone who might benefit, please pass this on.

More info 👉 https://menwalktalk.co.uk/

17/05/2025

I used to think God was waiting for me on the other side of the mess… after I got it together, after I figured it out, after I could talk about it without crying. But the longer I walk with Him, the more I realize that He never stood at a distance.

He came close right in the middle of it.

It wasn’t in the tidy testimony or the polished ending. It was in the tears on the bathroom floor. The overwhelmed prayers. The silence that felt like failure. That’s where grace showed up, not as a fix, but as a presence.

God didn’t wait for me to be okay. He met me when I wasn’t. He sat with me in the ache, held what I couldn’t hold, and whispered truth when I forgot how to believe it.

2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” I always thought weakness disqualified me. But it turns out, it’s the place where He begins to work.

If you're still in the middle of your mess, grace is already there. Not waiting for your breakthrough. Meeting you in the breakdown.

- Little Sparrow Loved 🤍

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it together to be close to God, come sit with me at www.littlesparrowloved.com You don’t have to be fixed to be fully loved.

18/02/2025

📆 Every Wednesday
🕰️ 10am-12
📍 Haverhill Methodist Church Hall
📋 No appointment necessary

04/02/2025

How many of us can relate to this?

Remember Open Mind runs sessions every Wednesday morning for anyone who needs a listening ear.

You don’t have to put on a smile for us.
Life is hard, but staying quiet is harder.

📆 Every Wednesday
🕰️ 10am-12
📍 Haverhill Methodist Church Hall
📋 No appointment necessary

The hardest bit is walking through the door but one of our fully trained and amazing team will be there to welcome you and support you.

We are here for you ✨
You matter ✨

For more information please message us on our page.

18/12/2024

As we close our doors for the last time in 2024, the team at Open Mind would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year.

Today we said a sad farewell to our amazing Open Mind ‘Mum’ who is emigrating to Australia in January. Charmaine has been the inspirational driving force behind Open Mind- we will all miss her enormously and know you will join us in wishing her all the very best in her new adventures.

Open Mind will be back open on Wednesday 15th January from 10am-12 but should you need support over the Christmas period please reach out to-

NHS 111 option 2
Samaritans on 116 123
or text SHOUT to 85258

Wishing you all a gentle Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2025.