WIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team

07/11/2025

🎄🎁 Christmas Food Drive Boxes: Locked, Loaded & Ready for Action! 🎁🎄

Our festive fleet of food drive boxes are all wrapped up and ready to make their grand debut across the GP practices! From 12th November to 17th December, we’re collecting all your non-perishable goodies — tins, treats, and maybe even a little Christmas magic.

These boxes might look empty now… but not for long!

💚 Drop off your donations and help us spread a little joy this season.

05/11/2025

National Stress Awareness Day

We all experience stress - it’s a normal part of life —-but it’s important to take time to check in with ourselves and others. 💚

✨ Take a few minutes today to:

Breathe deeply and slow down 🧘‍♀️

Go for a short walk outside 🚶‍♂️

Chat with a friend or colleague ☕

Do something that helps you relax 🎶

Let’s make looking after our mental health part of everyday life. 💬

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Support is available through:

👉 Mind – https://www.mind.org.uk/

👉 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)

💚 Take a moment for your mind – you matter.

29/10/2025

🎄🎁 CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE 🎁🎄

Between 12th November - 17th December we are supporting our local food banks by donating non-perishable food items to help families in need during the festive season.

Things you can donate -
🥫 Tinned foods
🎁 Non-perishables
🐱 Pet food
🎁 Cereals
🫙Jar sauces
🎁 Toiletries
🍼 Baby items
🎁 Pasta/rice
🍬 Chocolate/sweets

Donation drop off points: Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys Lockwood GP Surgery, Queensway Medical Centre, The Village Practice There will also be a final collection happening the Winder Wellness Fair on 17th December.

26/10/2025

❄️ Join us for our Winter Wellness Fair! ❄️

Come along and discover ways to boost your wellbeing this winter with support from lots of different local organisations and groups — plus enjoy entertainment, activities, and the chance to get an NHS Health Check. 🌿💙

🗓️ Date: 17th December
📍 Location: Poulton Community Hall
⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm

Hosted by the Social Prescribing Team, this free event is all about keeping our community healthy, happy, and connected this winter. Don’t miss it!

18/10/2025

🍂 Nature Craft Sessions – Spaces Still Available! 🎨
Looking for something creative to do this October half term? Join us at Wyre Estuary Country Park on Thursday 30 October for our fun-filled Nature Craft Sessions, perfect for children aged 5–12!
Kids can get hands-on making their own Halloween or nature-themed decorations to take home. Choose from:
🕙 Morning session: 10am–12pm
🕐 Afternoon session: 1pm–3pm
💷 £3 per child
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/guardians must stay with their children during the activity.
🎟️ Spaces are limited, so book now and let the autumn crafting begin!
👉www.wyre.gov.uk/events

18/10/2025

14/10/2025

Thank you to everyone at Lockwood GP Surgery and at The Village Practice who turned out on Friday for World Mental Health Day. It was fantastic to see everyone dressed in green and showing their support!

09/10/2025

Don't forget to join us at Lockwood GP Surgery tomorrow morning and at The Village Practice tomorrow afternoon for World Mental Health Day!

Join us for World Mental Health Day on 10th October. We will be at Lockwood GP Surgery 10am - 12pm and then at The Village Practice 2pm - 4pm

06/10/2025

Join us for World Mental Health Day on 10th October. We will be at Lockwood GP Surgery 10am - 12pm and then at The Village Practice 2pm - 4pm

06/10/2025

28/09/2025

Its our first plant sale, our volunteers have been working hard growing and potting up some lovely plants/
Join us in market place on Monday 6th October to grab a bargain and support your local community garden

26/09/2025

Don't forget to pop into Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys this morning for a slice of cake 🙂🍰🧁

We're hosting a Macmillan CAKE morning here at Beechwood Surgery 🥳

🧁WHERE? Beechwood Surgery
🍰 WHEN? Friday 26th September
🎂 TIME? Pop by between 9.30am-12.30pm

We will be hosting a raffle on the day with some fabulous prizes! 🎁

If you'd like to bring a cake/cakes/biscuits please contact our lovely Wendy or simply bring one along! ❤️