Just for Women Centre Stanley

Just for Women Centre Stanley All profits made from our Tea Rooms and Shop are reinvested into the Just For Women Centre to help keep this service going.

Just For Women ensure every women, child and their family, in our community, has the support, tools and opportunities they need to live safely, gain financial stability and lead enriched lives. Just For Women sure every every women, child and their family, in our community, has the support, tools and opportunities they need to live safely, gain financial stability and lead enriched lives. We provi

de a service that empowers and supports women, children and their families to move beyond the constraints of mental health, poverty, domestic violence and worklessness. What we do:

Health and wellbeing support
Personal development
Support into employment
Training
Upskilling
Creative therapy
Counselling
Raising aspirations

If you would like to find out more about us please give us a call. We sell a range of handmade and unique home wear and gifts. Because all our products are handmade, we can offer a bespoke service. We make alterations to garments, bespoke size and style cushions and made to order products. Please visit us in-store or on-line to view what we have to offer and help a much needed service within our community.

30/05/2026

Your 11:11 daily reminder that here at Just for Women, we aspire to motivate, empower and inspire self care.

30/05/2026

🌿 Looking After Your Mental Health: The 8 Natural Doctors 🌿

At the Just for Women Centre, we know that caring for your mental health doesn’t always require big changes — sometimes it’s the small, everyday habits that make the biggest difference.

Here are the 8 Natural Doctors that can support your wellbeing, especially on the tougher days:

🧘‍♀️ 1. Doctor Quiet
Give yourself permission to pause. Even five minutes of stillness can calm the nervous system.

🚶‍♀️ 2. Doctor Movement
Gentle movement — a walk, stretching, dancing in the kitchen — helps release stress and boost mood.

🌞 3. Doctor Sunshine
A few minutes outdoors can lift energy levels and support better sleep.

💧 4. Doctor Water
Staying hydrated helps with focus, mood and overall wellbeing.

🥗 5. Doctor Nutrition
Nourishing meals don’t have to be complicated. Small, balanced choices support both body and mind.

😴 6. Doctor Sleep
A consistent bedtime routine can make a huge difference to emotional resilience.

👭 7. Doctor Connection
Talking to someone you trust, sharing a cuppa, or joining a group can ease feelings of isolation.

🌿 8. Doctor Fresh Air
Opening a window, stepping outside, or spending time in nature helps reset the mind.

✨ Gentle Tips for Today:
• Take one slow, deep breath before you start your next task
• Step outside for two minutes of fresh air
• Drink a glass of water
• Reach out to someone who makes you feel safe
• Remind yourself that you’re doing your best

You deserve care, calm and compassion — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💛

29/05/2026

🌿🌸 How Indoor Plants Support Your Mental Health & Wellbeing 🌸🌿

At the Just for Women Centre, we’re always exploring simple, nurturing ways to support your wellbeing — and indoor plants are one of the gentlest tools you can bring into your home.

Caring for plants isn’t just about keeping something alive… it’s about creating calm, colour and connection in your everyday space.

Here’s how indoor plants can help your mental health:

🌱 They reduce stress
Studies show that being around greenery lowers stress levels and helps your body relax.

🌼 They boost your mood
Plants bring colour, life and a sense of growth — all of which can lift your spirits on difficult days.

💚 They improve focus & clarity
Having plants nearby can help you concentrate, feel grounded and stay present.

🌿 They create a calming environment
Soft greens, natural textures and gentle scents help soothe the nervous system.

🌸 They give a sense of purpose
Watering, repotting and caring for something living can bring routine, pride and gentle motivation.

✨ Simple tips to get started:
• Start with easy‑care plants like spider plants, pothos or peace lilies
• Place plants where you spend the most time — your desk, kitchen or bedroom
• Water little and often (most plants prefer less than we think)
• Wipe leaves occasionally to help them breathe
• Celebrate new growth — even one tiny leaf is a win

Indoor plants remind us that growth takes time, care and patience — just like our own wellbeing. 💛

🌼 Half‑Term Tips for Keeping Little Ones Busy 🌼Half‑term is here, and we know it can be a juggle keeping children entert...
27/05/2026

🌼 Half‑Term Tips for Keeping Little Ones Busy 🌼

Half‑term is here, and we know it can be a juggle keeping children entertained while still finding a moment to breathe. Here are a few simple, low‑cost ideas to help make the week a little easier:

✨ Nature Treasure Hunt – A walk becomes an adventure when children have a list of things to find: a feather, a smooth stone, something yellow, something heart‑shaped.

🎨 Craft Table Time – Old magazines, cardboard boxes, glue and crayons can keep little hands busy for ages. Let them create their own “mini museum” of artwork.

📚 Story Hour – Build a cosy reading corner with blankets and cushions. Take turns choosing a book or making up your own stories together.

🍪 Easy Baking – Simple recipes like fairy cakes or biscuits are perfect for little helpers and make a lovely afternoon treat.

🌧️ Rainy‑Day Forts – Chairs, blankets and imagination can turn the living room into a castle, spaceship or secret hideout.

Half‑term doesn’t need to be expensive or stressful — small moments of connection make the biggest memories. 💛

Wishing all our families a fun, gentle and creative week ahead.

REMINDER - PROM SEASON! Please Like & Share🌸 Prom Season at Just for Women Centre! 🌸Our wonderful volunteers have been b...
27/05/2026

REMINDER - PROM SEASON! Please Like & Share

🌸 Prom Season at Just for Women Centre! 🌸
Our wonderful volunteers have been busy creating these beautiful handmade prom accessories, perfect for adding a soft, elegant touch to any outfit.
We have:
✨ Sets for £7
✨ Single wrist corsages or brooches for £5
Every piece is lovingly made here at the Centre, and every purchase helps support the work we do with women and girls in our community.
If you know someone getting ready for prom, please share this post to help us spread the word. Your support means the world to us 💗
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25/05/2026

🌸 Women’s Matters Workshop 🌸

Our Women’s Matters group is a safe, welcoming space here at the Just for Women Centre where women come together to talk, learn, share and support one another.

Each week, we explore topics that matter to women’s everyday lives, confidence, boundaries, relationships, wellbeing, and the challenges we often carry quietly. It’s a space filled with understanding, compassion and connection.

💛 Why Women’s Matters is so important:
• It gives women a voice and a place to be heard
• It helps build confidence and self‑belief
• It reduces isolation and brings women together
• It offers gentle tools for emotional wellbeing
• It reminds every woman that she is not alone

If you or someone you know would benefit from a supportive group like this, please share this post. You never know who might need it today.

Address

St Josephs House Thorneyholme Terrace
Stanley
DH90BL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441207281145

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