Positive Minds BWD

Short informal learning courses in Blackburn and Darwen aimed at helping adults to find ways to improve wellbeing & cope better with low mood and stress/anxiety

[Positive Minds BWD @positivemindsbd]

Website and newsletter now live full of ideas and things which can help with coping during the current situation #bwdbc #wellbeing we will continue to update with more content

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Our fantastic tutors have been working hard to put together some resources to help you survive your time in lockdown. Check out some of their videos - including Chris and Lynette’s ‘Top Tips for Wellbeing During Lockdown’ https://t.co/OpF6QO4gce

[Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Nature and Wellbeing @LWTwellbeing]

Thanks to everyone who has shared and donated to our new Greenhouse Project in Witton Park, #Blackburn🌱 Please help us reach our target➡ https://t.co/s0R0y7OWx5 #PleaseRT #Donate

@blackburndarwen @Lancswildlife @FoodBwD @Bburnfoodbank @lancstelegraph @BBCLancashire @Shigufta1

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Join us online on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay to create messages of hope and love to display around your home and garden.
📅 Thursday 10th September
⏲️ 09:30AM or 11:00AM
🖥️ Microsoft Teams Online
Book on through Eventbrite https://t.co/8UqRUX430t or call us on 01254 581175 📞

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Taking community gardens to the next level - who would be interested in joining us and showing that people do care about the plants and sustainability?

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Hello!👋
We are busy planning our next set of courses for the new term & we are interested to find out what courses you would like to see from September. Let us know in the comments below or complete this survey https://t.co/Uqeu2rByia with your ideas of new or existing courses💡

[arts2heal @arts2healUK]

New online art project starting this week. Please 📧 contact@arts2heal for further info. Resources are ready to distribute thanks to #LancsCOVIDFund @Lancsfoundation @NatEmergTrust #reduceisolation #COVID__19

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🥳#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starts today! Let’s get the nation talking about kindness & mental health📣

🌍At times like these, when the world feels upside down🙃Kindness can be the key to turning things around💚

👉Visit https://t.co/HcU7s9gCGv & join in! #KindnessMatters

[refresh BwD @refreshbwd]

You can turn a simple walk into a great game with this great BINGO Game!

It's a fabulous way to get exercise with the kids, without them even noticing!!

#ActiveBwD - Always follow social distancing guidelines

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Sneak Preview: Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year is Kindness. We will be sharing ideas for how everyone can take part here, over on Facebook at BWD BC Adult Learning and on our website https://t.co/zMvqsKcUG7 please like and re-tweet to get involved

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Lockdown getting you down?

@Rethink_ can help you with some advice👉 https://t.co/4qfhYI3eP0

Or try free online counselling at @BigWhiteWall1 👉 https://t.co/dc87HCrmXW

Every Mind Matters are here for you with some great info too👉 https://t.co/SoKlgS4h7d

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

So important for us all to support at this time. Our tutor Lynette really misses delivering the Dementia Friends sessions and supporting those affected to get the help they need. Please share

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new weekly themed Family Learning activity sheets. If you are a parent/carer looking for learning ideas or support with school work we can help.
Details are below along with some great activities to get you started. #familylearning

[Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Nature and Wellbeing @LWTwellbeing]

We love this beautiful piece made by one of our participants during some mindful group art in an online ecotherapy session with us🌷🌻🌿Think you or someone you know could benefit from our free online Myplace sessions? Visit our webpage to find out more https://t.co/jAez6OpDwV

[Positive Minds BWD @positivemindsbd]

Our May newsletter is out now with an update from our service, lots of wellbeing activities, quizzes and articles including VE Day and an insight into Ramadan whilst in lockdown https://t.co/QiNrv2fjPv… don’t forget our website https://t.co/Lh2txoZLeD continues to be updated

[refresh BwD @refreshbwd]

Our Wellbeing Hub Advisors are able to take referrals or self-referrals by:
• Calling us on 01254 682037
• Emailing us at [email protected]

Our Wellbeing Hub opening hours remain the same; 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday!

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Useful information if you or someone you know is struggling in the current situation. https://t.co/DokKNIwIQq

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Are you struggling under the weight of lockdown?

The @WeAreLSCFT helpline is free and confidential for those who need emotional support - for themselves or someone they know.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

📞0800 915 4640

Their website 👉 https://t.co/xPSDU1D4pY

[Positive Minds BWD @positivemindsbd]

Thought for today #dontjudge #bekind

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Now more than ever it is important to look after ourselves including getting sufficient vitamins such as vitamin D to help keep us healthy. https://t.co/vsCWkUOhDm have produced this information sheet to help

[#MHFECrowd @MHFECrowd]

Friday 1 May 2020 at 11 am we invite #FESkillsLifelongLearning to join us online on to co-produce a rapid sector-wide response to concerns about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on learners' and staff mental health—now and as restrictions change https://t.co/IIEdWINEUG