What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

BAND

BAND is a Bolton based community adult mental health project. We are a Family Action project

21/04/2026

Last Wednesday, our women’s group took part in a Level 1 Tai Chi session 🙅‍♀️

The movements gently worked the body while still feeling calm and relaxing. What really helped was pairing each movement with simple, memorable phrases like “hug a tree” which made it easy for everyone to follow along and feel more confident.

A lovely way to slow down, connect, and try something new together 💚

Our women’s group sessions run every Wednesday 10am - 12pm.

20/04/2026

Thank you, Shafina!

We were honoured to be invited to the Anna Sukoon event at the Willow Centre. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the many ways organisations are supporting mental health across Bolton, and to see firsthand the incredible work Shafina is doing for the community.

We truly enjoy working with her and look forward to collaborating on many more initiatives together in the future.

19/04/2026

Join us for a chilled Monday morning social! ☕

Last week, we had a fun and competitive game of dominoes, a few rounds of Scrabble, and some relaxing colouring to wind things down. There’s something for everyone. Whether you’re feeling competitive or just want to unwind.

Come along, connect, and start your week on a positive note! 💚

17/04/2026

✨ Throwback Friday ✨

Looking back at our fantastic Easter celebration at BAND! 🐣💚

On Good Friday, the room was full of energy, laughter, and connection as we got stuck into some bingo fun. Huge congratulations to Connah and Ian for winning Easter eggs!

We also welcomed a new member who had an incredibly lucky first visit. Winning an egg in our Easter quiz and scoring a full house in bingo! Not a bad start at all! 🍫👏

With music playing in the background, everyone got creative decorating eggs, adding even more colour and joy to the day. It truly was a packed session full of smiles, creativity, and shared moments.

Moments like these remind us how important connection, inclusion, and community are for our mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s laughter over a game, trying something new, or simply being together, everyone is welcome and valued here 💚.

16/04/2026

Our first Wear Your Recovery session went really well 💚

These sessions are all about creativity, self-expression, and meaning. Each person creates a personalised piece of art that reflects their understanding of mental health, recovery, or a positive message they want to carry forward.

The most special part? The artwork will be transformed into wearable art. Something the service users can keep, carry with them and wear with pride.

We’re so proud of everyone who took part and shared their stories through art.

14/04/2026

Some feedback from our service users about our Wednesday afternoon sessions 📝

13/04/2026

Join us at 1pm for our quiz today!

Congratulations to Keith for taking 1st place 🥇at the last quiz and Connor for coming in 2nd 🥈 both did an amazing job and won yummy prizes! 👏

We also had a bonus draw where everyone who took part had their name put into a hat, and James was the lucky winner of a £10 Asda gift card 🎉

Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it such a fun and positive session 💚.

Will you be today's winner? 🏆

12/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Monday quiz!

11/04/2026

A big congratulations to our quiz winners, Dan and James! 🎉

They both did brilliantly and earned themselves a well-deserved prize. A packet of delicious biscuits each 🍪

Who’s ready to challenge them on Monday? 👀

10/04/2026

Great feedback from the March Out and Abouters trip! 🎳

The group enjoyed ten pin bowling, shopping, and a visit to Bury Market. Huge shoutout to Ian, who won both bowling games and even scored a double strike in game 2! 👏

Lunch at Wetherspoons was a hit, with spicy pizzas that packed a real kick. 🌶️

The market didn’t disappoint either. Purchases included a delicious lemon cake and plenty of sweet treats ready for the next trip! 🍰

Sounds like a fantastic day all round!

The next trip is Tuesday 14th April to Blackburn Museum Art Gallery and Shopping Mall. Please ring the office for more information.

09/04/2026

Start your Friday the calm way 🌿

Join our chilled Friday morning group at BAND for relaxed chats, mindful colouring, and a friendly, welcoming space. 💚

Come as you are and ease into your day with us ✨

08/04/2026

🌱 Join Our Greenhouse Project 🌞

Come enjoy the spring sunshine, meet new people, and take time for your wellbeing.

🌿 Relax
🤝 Connect
💚 Feel better

📍 1 Quebec Place, Bolton
🕚 11am – 3pm every Thursday

Address

YMCA, 125 Deansgate
Bolton
BL11HA

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://family-action.org.uk/services/band-mental-health-support/

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