BAC O'Connor Centres

07/11/2025

John’s Next Big Challenge – Trekking the Sahara Desert for Recovery! 🏜️

We’re so proud to share that John, a BAC graduate, is taking on an incredible adventure, a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert in Morocco this November to raise money for The O’Connor Gateway Trust.

No stranger to adventure, John has completed treks all over the world, including Mount Toubkal, but this will be his toughest and most inspiring challenge yet. Over eight days, he’ll face scorching days, freezing nights, and rugged terrain. All in the name of supporting people rebuilding their lives in recovery.

💬 John said this challenge is about “pushing myself beyond my limits while giving back to the place that helped me rebuild mine.”

Let’s show John our full support as he represents our recovery community in the desert! Every donation, no matter how small, helps change lives.

Follow along his journey on his page

👉 Donate and follow his journey here:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-emmerson-4

Let’s cheer him on every step of the way, from Burton to the sands of the Sahara! 💪🔥

06/11/2025

BAC Christmas Celebration of Recovery, Thursday 11th December at 6pm at Burton Town Hall

We are so excited to share that invitations are being sent out this week by email and post, so please keep an eye out for yours and let us know if you’ll be joining us.
This special evening will be filled with good food, awards, live music, dancing, and lots of joyful moments as we come together to celebrate recovery, connection, and community. It’s always a truly uplifting night and we can’t wait to share it with you.

If you think you should receive an invitation but haven’t had one by the end of next week, please get in touch. It may be that we don’t have your most up-to-date contact details or consent to contact you, we’ll be very happy to help.

Fill in the consent form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2vZC591zRZ
Email: reception@bacandoconnor.co.uk
Phone: 01283 537280

Please pass this message on to friends who may not be on Facebook so they can look out for their invitation too.

As numbers are limited it’s important that you let us know if you’ll be attending and whether you’ll be bringing a guest.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, share some festive cheer, and enjoy a really special evening together.

03/11/2025

It’s nearly that time of year again… our Annual BAC Christmas Celebration of Recovery is just around the corner! 🎉

We can’t wait to come together once again to celebrate the incredible journeys, achievements, and community spirit that make BAC so special. ❤️

But before we start sending out invitations, we need your help! 🙏
To make sure you don’t miss out, we need to ensure all your contact details are up to date, that includes your email, address, and consent to be contacted.

📢 Important reminder:
We’d love to invite everyone, but if we don’t have your consent, we legally can’t reach out with your invitation.

So please take a moment to update your information, it only takes a minute!
✅ Click the link or scan the QR code to complete the form and confirm your details.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2vZC591zRZ

💬 Please share this post with anyone who may have been part of BAC but might not see it online, we don’t want anyone to miss out on this special event!
Let’s make sure everyone who’s part of the BAC family has the chance to join us for this wonderful celebration.

We can’t wait to see you all there. It’s going to be another unforgettable evening filled with joy, connection, and recovery in action. 💫

28/10/2025

Langan's Tea Rooms isn’t just a place to grab a coffee and a slice of cake, it’s one of our proudest social enterprises. Providing real opportunities for people in recovery to rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and take positive steps back into the community.

For many of our clients, working at Langan’s is their first experience of employment after treatment. It’s where they rediscover routine, teamwork, and self-belief. From improving communication and customer service skills to simply learning to smile and engage again.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Langan’s Tea Room has been awarded the Good Food Award Gold Seal for the fifth year in a row! 🏆✨
Five years in a row is proof of consistent excellence, teamwork, and the passion that drives everything we do.

Our dedicated staff and volunteers create an environment filled with patience, encouragement, and genuine care. The kind of support that helps people grow, both personally and professionally. Every shift, every interaction, and every customer served contributes to someone’s journey of recovery.

A huge thank you to our wonderful staff, volunteers, and loyal customers who make Langan’s what it is, a place filled with warmth, purpose, and community spirit.
Your support doesn’t just keep the kettle boiling, it helps change lives, one cup of tea at a time. 💫

13/10/2025

Well done Adam! A great article in today's Burton Mail about the work we do to introduce people to art and support others to get involved too. Thanks for sharing your love of the arts with others 🙏🤩

A ONCE home­less man from Bur­ton has shared how the heal­ing power of art saved his life. Adam Sule­man, who spir­alled into alco­hol­ism in his 20s, has now been alco­hol free for a year, while reg­u­lar art classes provided through the Bur­ton...

07/10/2025

Save the Date! BAC Annual Christmas Celebration of Recovery 🎄✨

We’re excited to announce that plans are underway for our Annual Christmas Celebration of Recovery! 🥳 Invitations will be going out by mid-November, so please make sure we have your up-to-date contact details.

👉 If your email or phone number has changed recently, pop into Reception at BAC Burton or call us on 01283 537280—we don’t want anyone missing out!

And if you know any BAC graduates who aren’t on Facebook, please help us spread the word so they can join too. 🌟

It’s always a truly special event celebrating recovery, connection, and community—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all again this Christmas! 🎁💛

06/10/2025

We are absolutely delighted to announce that BAC Burton has been shortlisted for an Insight Award in the Listening Category!

Our nomination highlights how we listened to feedback about the early stages of our programme and adapted it to better meet the needs of people who have undergone a detoxification from opiates. These changes have already made a huge difference — with fewer people dropping out in the crucial first four weeks of recovery and making this journey more comfortable.

On 26th November, we’ll be attending the awards with some of our team. It promises to be an uplifting day celebrating organisations across the country who go the extra mile to support their communities.

Win or not, being named a finalist is an incredible achievement that reflects the hard work, commitment, and compassion of everyone involved.

A heartfelt thank you to our staff, volunteers, and clients. Your voices shaped this change, and together, we are making recovery journeys stronger.

01/10/2025

Our Recovery Awards, held in partnership with We Are With You, brought together the community to honour both current and past graduates, recognising their courage, dedication, and success. 💛 We heard inspiring stories of resilience and hope, each one proving that recovery is real and that with strength and support, lives can be rebuilt.

It was a day filled with connection, celebration, and recognition. The teamwork from our staff and group members in making this event possible was outstanding 👏, and we were truly touched by a kind gesture from one of our Concerned Others group members who donated personalised chocolate bars and love heart sweets as favours. 🍫💝

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this celebration so special and together, we continue to show that recovery thrives through unity and community. 🌟

24/09/2025

23/09/2025

Lace Up for Hope and Healing 💚⚽

This World Mental Health Day we’re bringing the community together for a special Football Tournament – raising awareness and shining a light on men’s mental health.

📍 William Foster Playing Fields, 55 The Grove, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2BU
🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm

It’s more than just football – it’s about connection, support, and breaking the stigma. On the day, we’ll have teams from our Stoke, Burton, and Wigan services taking part – so come down, cheer them on, and show your support! 💪

Together, we can stand strong, lace up, and kick off conversations that matter. 🖤💚

17/09/2025

As part of Recovery Month, CDAS and SRS brought people together in Stoke for a fantastic bowling event!

It was more than just strikes and spares – it was about connection, laughter, and creating memories as a community in recovery. The atmosphere was full of smiles, encouragement, and fun, reminding us that joy and togetherness are powerful parts of the journey.

💬 “I had such good fun, connecting with peers.”
💬 “A brilliant day out… connected with some new people.”

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special. 💜