Centre 70 Wellbeing

20/02/2024

The Maternal Journal podcast is in the top 5% of podcasts with >2500 downloads!

Thank you to everyone who’s listened so far and sent such great feedback - and a huge thank you to the amazing guests, workshop leaders, designers, illustrators, musicians & podcast and workshop producers who’ve made it happen!

Have you listened yet?

Join us for a deep dive into m/otherhood, journaling, creativity and mental health hosted by Maternal Journal producer, artist, writer and midwife

You’ll hear from ten exceptional writers who share insights about their parenting journeys and discuss how creativity can positively impact mental health and well-being. Each episode also includes a new journaling guide designed by our guests for you to try at home.

So, grab your headphones, settle in and join us to explore these inspiring stories together.

Writers include: .mir

Funded by and in partnership with produced by

You can listen on all podcast platforms, search for The Maternal Journal Podcast or directly via the Maternal Journal website – link in bio.

05/02/2024

The Maternal Journal podcast is in the top 5% of podcasts, having launched last September with a series of 10 episodes which has reached >2000 downloads. Have you listened yet?

We'd love you to join us for a deep dive into m/otherhood, journaling, creativity and mental health hosted by Maternal Journal producer, artist, writer and midwife

You'll hear from ten exceptional writers who share insights about their parenting journeys and discuss how creativity can positively impact mental health and well-being. Each episode also includes a new journaling guide designed by our guests for you to try at home. Catch up with all nine episodes now, including our most recent one with amazing writer

So, grab your headphones, settle in and join us to explore these inspiring stories together. The Maternal Journal podcast is available on all podcast platforms, for free on our website and you can even ask Alexa to play episodes too! Link in bio.

Writers include: .mir

Funded by and in partnership with produced by

17/01/2024

FREE Wellbeing Day 25th January - Warm up your January!
* Free workshops
* Shared lunch
* Meet the community

Sign up for workshops - yoga, mindfulness, men's wellbeing group, bereavement support, and top it all off with a relaxing Sound bath

TO find out more contact wellbeing@centre70.org.uk or sign up and book your spot here: https://forms.office.com/e/5WKSbg7znf

20/12/2023

We are recruiting!

We have a post for a full time administrator for our busy Counselling and Wellbeing Service in West Norwood.

Salary: £27,626 per annum

Application deadline 12pm midday on Monday 15th January 2024

To find out more email counselling@centre70.org.uk or see all info and how to apply on our website: https://centre70.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

19/12/2023

Two years after losing her husband, Michael, Jane found solace in the Bereavement Help Point group at St Christopher’s.😇💙

The weekly sessions became a lifeline, providing love, care, and humor. Now, strengthened by this tight-knit community, Jane is embarking on a new chapter on the Isle of Wight, leaving London behind.

Jane acknowledges the group's profound impact on her life and encourages others to seek this unique and comforting therapy. 💙

A number of Bereavement Help Points take place each week across South London, including at St Christopher’s CARE every Thursday morning. Click here to see the full timetable: https://bit.ly/45KHYrr

13/11/2023

Today we are launching our Winter Warm Hub. Everyone is welcome every Monday from 11am - 3pm at Vida's 2b Saltoun Rd, London SW2 1EP. No judgement, no questions and no need to book. Come along for a free hot drink and meal and

09/11/2023

It's your last chance to register for this month's Menopause Support Group - this month's topic is Nutrition, Hormones and Sleep. 😴😴😴

Brought to you by Marcia Jones of Sister2SisterBU, and Pamela Windle Hormones, Health And Vitality, the group is ONLINE ONLY this month due to refurbishments at Streatham Library.

To register please email wellbeing@centre70.org.uk or complete our registration form here BY FRIDAY 10th: https://forms.office.com/e/gjUnBTNzMK

06/11/2023

Bereavement Help Points run across South London supported by St St Christopher's Hospice, an essential space for people who have lost a loved one to come together and share their experiences.

If you have experienced loss and bereavement and would like to support others, you will receive training and ongoing support as a volunteer - we run a group at West Norwood Library, Thursdsays 2-4pm, why not come along and see what it's all about.

We're looking for Bereavement Help Point Volunteers! 😊

Join our amazing team of volunteers and support bereaved individuals with their loss and grief.

Being a Bereavement Help Point Volunteer, you will:
• Engage with community members.
• Listen to visitors and help them to understand and ‘normalise’ the feelings they are having.
• Encourage visitors to engage with each other and form supportive groups and relationships.
• Signpost them about bereavement services within the local areas.

All training and support provided. 💗

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3SNtq4g

06/11/2023

We're looking for Bereavement Help Point Volunteers! 😊

Join our amazing team of volunteers and support bereaved individuals with their loss and grief.

Being a Bereavement Help Point Volunteer, you will:
• Engage with community members.
• Listen to visitors and help them to understand and ‘normalise’ the feelings they are having.
• Encourage visitors to engage with each other and form supportive groups and relationships.
• Signpost them about bereavement services within the local areas.

All training and support provided. 💗

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3SNtq4g

14/09/2023

Maternal Journal is an initiative that gives a positive outlet to navigate the unique jo… Ellie Blatchley needs your support for Maternal Journal Exhibition!

30/08/2023

Our new group for people who are bereaved starts next Thursday 7th 2pm at West Norwood Library.

We're looking forward to welcoming people to join together and share stories and memories, or just to listen and be in the company of others.

If you want to know more you can contact Centre 70 Wellbeing wellbeing@centre70.org.uk or just pop in to West Norwood Library next week.

15/08/2023

Supporting a key business in West Norwood: The Portico host a fundraising event for SRA on Saturday 19th August - SRA will provide the catering, Love TKO Sound System will provide soul, dance and rare grooves on vinyl in the relaxed surroundings of the Portico's garden.

Funds raised will go towards buying new much-needed equipment for SRA's work creating career opportunities and supporting people with mental health conditions.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-crew-presents-soul-4-charity-all-dayer-tickets-679324767667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&from=bb90de19266011ee8de7f26763b51ffe

15/08/2023

In the Support for Families Section in our directory you will find organisations that support families in many ways. We list food pantries, food voucher schemes, family grants and more.

👉 Today we are featuring Healthy Living Platform a legend in the sector running a few pantries some of them listed in our Support for Families Section.

👉 Find them and others on our website at https://www.lambethlarder.org/support-for-families

Thank you, Healthy Living Platform, for the amazing support you give to the community!

04/08/2023

We're looking past the rainy summer into September - when we have 2 brilliant new groups starting - Maternal Journal group for new mums to explore their experiences, and Bereavement Help Point for people who are bereaved to meet with others.

Also our ever popular Menopause Support Group starts again on 11 September at Streatham Library

All our sessions are FREE, refreshments provided.

Contact us to find out more or join

14/07/2023

Every Thursday throughout July Connect & Do are hosting a Free relaxation session and the best bit is you can join from the comfort of your own home!

https://www.certitude.london/what-we-do-2/connect-do/

10/07/2023

Read on to find out our new news, if you'd like to get our Newsletter straight to your inbox email us wellbeing@centre70.org.uk

We're excited to be bringing a new group focussed on Bereavement with Lambeth Libraries, and a week of creative and focussed activities on Wellbeing in September