Six Connections

14/09/2025

On't Turf this afternoon 🟣🔵

We've always said we wanted to be on the terraces every weekend.

That's where people are - so that's where we need to be.

Conversations about mental health can sit happily alongside a bene and hot before the game or a pie at half time.

If we talk about this stuff when we are ok, I am convinced it will be more comfortable if the challenges come in.

Grab a *other hot beverages are available and ask your mate how they are doing.

Thank you for starting the conversation. It is greatly appreciated.

Saving the 🌎
Starting in Burnley.

11/09/2025

This feels extra special this week ❤️

ALWAYS the why.
ALWAYS a listening ear.
ALWAYS a conversation.

09/09/2025

We did a THING!

To be honest it's taken a little time to unpack the opening of our new space.

Nº1 Slater Terrace /// has pushed and pulled in many directions 🎢

And I wasn't really sure how to express what it means to us or our thanks.

Then we got the photos ❤️

We could tell you about podcasting, co-working, a meeting space or a bar.

ALL of which are mint btw 👍

But that isn't what it's about.

It's not what we are about.

Nº1 Slater Terrace /// is ALL about people 👌

The people who showed up and laughed and smiled and talked together 💬

The people who helped build it (it really has been Powered By Mates) 🔨

The people who checked in and gave cuddles on the way 🥰

We'll talk more about the space over the next few weeks and how you can use it but for now all we want to say is come and see it because it's ACE!

And THANK YOU!

28/04/2025

FREE TO ATTEND EXPO 30 APRIL - MEET NEW CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS 💥

Secure your free delegate pass at https://lancs-expo-2025.eventbrite.co.uk

When you attend you can:

🎯 Meet exhibitors and hundreds of potential new collaborators, clients and suppliers from across Lancashire and the NW

⭐️ Access industry experts to discuss business support, scaling, funding, apprenticeships, upskilling and growth.

💡 Attend four expert seminars on hot topics - Cyber Security, AI, Mental Health & Imposter Syndrome - guaranteed to appeal to all sizes and sectors of business. View full topics below

💥 Make valuable contacts in a short space of time at our lunchtime speed networking

⏰ Come for an hour or the whole day from 9am-3pm, there's free parking and an onsite cafe

If you would like to showcase your business, we have a couple of Exhibition Stands remaining, message me to find out more.

This is our 10th annual exhibition. lovelocalexpo is supported by Event Partner East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Headline Sponsors NORi - HR and Employment Law and Venue Partner Life Church Lancashire Place Brand Partner Burnley.co.uk, Storytelling Partner Bigtank Productions, Image Partner Liz Henson Photography, Skills Partner Lancashire Careers Hub, Print Partner StopPress, Growth Partner Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub, Gold Sponsors Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort & Seriun and Silver Sponsors Bandicoot Limited BusinessGiftUK.com GrowTraffic Farnworth Rose Solicitors & Shout Connect

EXPERT SEMINARS, VIEW THEM ALL AT https://lovelocalexpo.co.uk/

💡 10AM SEMINAR LOVELOCALEXPO - 7 Ways to Get Cyber Secure - by Bryn Speed | Seriun 💡

Cyber threats are evolving and your business is a target. Bryn will cut through the jargon to show you how to protect your business, your data, and your reputation with seven simple, actionable security steps.

Reserve your seat at the link above

💡 11AM SEMINAR LOVELOCALEXPO - AI - The Service Sector Revolution by Dave Walker | Plus 24 💡

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for automation, optimisation, and enhancing customer experience. But how do you maintain authenticity? Join Dave for this jam packed session to find out.

Reserve your seat at the link above

💡 1PM SEMINAR LOVELOCALEXPO - Mental Health is for Muppets by Dave Scholes | Six Connections 💡

We can all be a bit of a muppet in the mental health space - but which of the loveable muppet characters best represents your approach to mental health?

Reserve your seat at the link above

💡 2PM SEMINAR LOVELOCALEXPO - The Imposter Advantage by Sarah Lynas | Sarah Lynas - Human Design Coach 💡

What if the dreaded imposter syndrome was actually an advantage? Join Sarah for this nugget filled session to find out how you can transform that imposter energy from draining to energising.

Reserve your seat at the link above

🎯 Don't forget to secure your free delegate passes, we'll see you on 30 April!

08/04/2025

If you've ever fancied getting involved with our training sessions now's your chance.

The amazing Splash at The Hub are donating two places for the next set of sessions that start in May.

Want to know more about mental health, how to start those tricky conversations and how best to support, friends, family and colleagues then look no further.

Follow the instructions in the post and we will see you next month.

Did you know that the last set of confirmed statistics showed that 19 people a day lose their life to su***de in the UK alone? This is a statistic that has touched Splash and the wider hub family over recent times. Su***de is one of, if not the most preventable cause of death in the UK, and this is a statistic that we would like to help to change.

In 2023, a number of hub colleagues took part in a 6-part workshop with 6-Connections around empowering us to have meaningful conversations with friends, family, colleagues and even strangers around mental health, well being and su***de. Not only this but recognising our own mental well-being and our ability to cope with difficult conversations.
These workshops were not only empowering, but extremely thought provoking and inspirational.

In Partnership with Six Connections , Splash is delighted to be able to offer 2 free places on this invaluable workshop. The sessions take place once a month from May through to November on the dates below.

Dates – 21st May, 18th Jun, 16th Jul, 17th Sep, 15th Oct and 19th Nov
In order to claim one of these free spaces, here’s what you need to do:
• Make sure you follow us Splash at The Hub and Six Connections
• Share this post
• Be available to attend the above sessions

In the event of more entries than spaces we will draw 2 names at random. We will make this draw on Friday 11th April at 12noon. and contact the successful entrants that afternoon.

05/04/2025

Did you know that the last set of confirmed statistics showed that 19 people a day lose their life to su***de in the UK alone? This is a statistic that has touched Splash and the wider hub family over recent times. Su***de is one of, if not the most preventable cause of death in the UK, and this is a statistic that we would like to help to change.

In 2023, a number of hub colleagues took part in a 6-part workshop with 6-Connections around empowering us to have meaningful conversations with friends, family, colleagues and even strangers around mental health, well being and su***de. Not only this but recognising our own mental well-being and our ability to cope with difficult conversations.
These workshops were not only empowering, but extremely thought provoking and inspirational.

In Partnership with Six Connections , Splash is delighted to be able to offer 2 free places on this invaluable workshop. The sessions take place once a month from May through to November on the dates below.

Dates – 21st May, 18th Jun, 16th Jul, 17th Sep, 15th Oct and 19th Nov
In order to claim one of these free spaces, here’s what you need to do:
• Make sure you follow us Splash at The Hub and Six Connections
• Share this post
• Be available to attend the above sessions

In the event of more entries than spaces we will draw 2 names at random. We will make this draw on Friday 11th April at 12noon. and contact the successful entrants that afternoon.

18/03/2025

Absolutely thrilled to be involved with this event.

The best way to start the day and everything that is all about.

Come and join a few fellas for a little stroll and a chew of the fat 👍

Putting the world to rights before the sun comes up ☀️

06/03/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 🫶We know that talking about mental health isn’t always easy - but sometimes, the best conversations happen side by side, not face to face.
That’s why we’re inviting you to the 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤, an 8km trek at Rivington to bring men together, break down barriers, and take on a challenge that’s about more than just the walk.
We're thrilled to be supported by Farleys Solicitors LLP and powered by Freshwalks and Six Connections.
𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞! And we've some rather awesome t-shirts available to purchase to mark the event. 👉 register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SunRiseWalk2025

11/02/2025

I've had an idea 💡

What if did mental health promotion.

Hear me out - this is actually very good 😂

Last week I had the privilege of speaking at event in Manchester.

I asked the audience - who was aware of Time to Talk Day (it was on that day).

Maybe 10 of 100 people raised a ✋

And who'd heard of Colin The Caterpillar 🐛

Unsurprisingly a full house 🏡

I've watched with interest the Aldi Valentines Day engagement ❤️

The amount of businesses and individuals who bought into a brilliant idea.

Absolute class marketing ✅

BUT

What if just a tenth of that budget 🪙

An ounce of the ideas space 🚀

Was put into mental health ❓

All we see currently is the same old stuff.

It's been DONE.

We need a new plan 📑

Why aren't we asking the most creative people on the planet to get the plant talking 🌎

About a subject that would save lives.

I love the campaign Aldi 🛒

But if you truly want my ❤️

Slide into my DMS

Ginger from Burnley 🫚
Blue eyes 👀
Seeks partner to save the world 🌎

03/02/2025

Stay HUMBLE!

Yesterday I had the...

Privilege
Joy
Pleasure
Rapture
Awesome feeling inside my tummy

to watch...

An 18 year old boy ❤️🤍

Teach a grown man (and me).

A valuable lesson 📖

Prior to a week of...

Award Nominations 🏆
Award Interviews 🗣️
A gig with IKEA and Specsavers 👓

I've stopped to reflect 💭

To think about ALL the people.
Who have been part of what we do.

Wherever you are on your journey 🚂

Remember the people on the way.

A wise person once said 🦉

The higher you climb 🌳
The more branches you belt on the way down.

Be successful.
Share your story.
Keep your people close.

You can't do it on your own 🩵🤍