Would YOU like to stop smoking? Face-to-face clinics are now available at the following locations:
Kingswood - Patchway - Stoke Gifford - Yate
Receive personal support through regular 1-to-1 sessions with a trained stop smoking advisor. We can provide free guidance and support across a 12-week programme and help you access e-cigarettes and Nicotine Replacement Therapy to help you quit smoking for good.
TO BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION:
- Text your name and the word “READY” to 80011
- Phone 01454 865337
- Click the link below for more information
Bluebell provides services for mums, dads and families experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and up to 2 years after birth.
We offer both group and 1:1 support in Thornbury and the surrounding BS35 area. The Mums’ Comfort Zone group is held on Friday mornings in Thornbury Baptist Church, with free crèche provision.
Mums’ Comfort Zone is a structured, 11 week, therapeutic, group programme for mums experiencing ante and post-natal, depression and/or anxiety and can be accessed by completing a referral form and having an initial assessment with the Bluebell Buddy.
Group sessions last for 2 hours and are term timely during school hours. Courses usually run 3 times a year with start dates in January, April and September.
Our Bluebell Buddies have lived experience of managing depression and anxiety related to pregnancy and birth and can offer 1:1 support in the community or at another local convenient community venue.
Support is available for dads from our ‘Dads in Mind’ peer support workers, who can meet for a 1-2-1 chat.
Tel: 0117 922 0746
www.bluebellcare.org/index.php?pa...
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The group aims to provide support for patients with pituitary disorders, their families and carers.
The South Gloucestershire Support Group for people with breathing problems is now in Yate.
Meetings are held 2.15-3.15pm normally the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Coffee Bar and lounge at the Armadillo - free refreshments provided.
The support group is run by members, with talks and advice from health professionals. It can be easy to feel you are on your own with your condition, you will find others who understand. We also have other speakers, so far we have had a visit from the Police to talk about how we can keep ourselves safe and a wonderful man from Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve with ideas of places locally where we can go for a walk with ample parking facilities.
If you require any further details please call Christine on 07973 637273 or 01454 882151 or email below.
Armadillo Youth Venue and Cafe, Station Road, Yate BS37 4FW
www.blf.org.uk/support-in-your-ar...
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Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. We meet Thursdays at 7.30pm.
Meeting at the YMCA, Station Road, Yate BS37 4PQ
Tel: 07760 632986
casw.co.uk
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Cranleigh Court Community Hub is a space for the community, offering support and information. You can pop in to any free session or in opening hours. We have free wi-fi, computers, printing, books, games, toys and lots of things going on every week, so please drop in soon!
Coffee Morning - Wednesdays 10am - 12pm.
FREE Community Bingo Session - 1st Wednesday of the month, during coffee morning. Bingo from 11am.
Open Hub - 1st Wednesday of the month, 1 - 5pm. Come along and chat to your community worker about whatever's on your mind. Need advice? Want to know more about the area? Interested in volunteering? Come and speak to Alex.
Community rooms available for bookings, contact Alex.
Tyndale Primary School, Tyndale Avenue, Yate BS37 5EX
Tel: 07780 188146
www.facebook.com/cccommunityhub
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Make it Mentoring helps young people reach their goals in life through one to one and small group work. MiM also offers family support, independent living skills, jobs coaching and counselling. Specialising in supporting SEN and NEET young people.
St Nicholas Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate BS37 4LG
Tel: 01454 880229
Tel: 07722 911902
www.makeitmentoring.co.uk
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PWD is a Yate-based group supporting those with disabilities who are interested in photography. We meet on Tuesday afternoons in Room 4 at Ridgewood Community Centre where we have an accessible studio. We run regular photoshoots, Photoshop tutorials and lessons on basic camera operations.
Tel: 01454 317754
www.photographerswithdisabilities...
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Re-engage is a national charity dedicated to connecting people to their communities. Our activity groups bring people over 75 together in local communities across Bristol and the South-West, to keep people active through exercise sessions, tai chi, gardening, boules, carpet curling and dancing.
Tel: 0800 716543
www.reengage.org.uk/join-a-group/...
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Our Yate group runs every week on a Tuesday afternoon. Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a wide variety of familiar and new songs.
There are currently spaces available for people with Dementia and their carers. It is a closed group, due to fixed group spaces and so please contact us for more information.
Tel: 0117 9610693
www.alzheimers.org.uk
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For more information on how to join the choir contact Indigo Craig by phone or email. For information on support available to carers in South Gloucestershire call 01454 868007 or visit the website below.
Parish Hall, Station Road, Yate BS37 4PQ
Tel: 01761 410559
www.southglos.gov.uk/carers
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CTR have always had a heart for mission work, at home and abroad. The Candle was developed to be able to reach into the local community of Yate and Chipping Sodbury. As a Church we believe we have the potential to transform communities and deliver social action projects and missional outreach within the local community. Where appropriate there will be a close collaboration with the local statutory agencies, charities and societal groups.
88 Station Road, Yate BS37 4PH
Tel: 01454 326395
www.ctr-yate.org/the-candle
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We organise activities, social events, meals and craft activities to give South Gloucestershire Carers time out from their caring role.
Tel: 07597 278204
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We offer free, unbiased support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or needing help after a miscarriage, still birth or abortion. We support women and their partners as well as other family members.
We are based in Yate, but arrange appointments for people in different locations, including Thornbury. Please call our 7 day a week helpline for confidential support: 01454 324080, or click below to visit our website.
We aim too ensure every road in Yate, Sodbury and surrounding areas has a verified point of contact to serve local residents in case of self isolation.
Yate Parish Hall, Station Road, Yate BS37 4PQ
Tel: 07847 306735
www.yatemensshed.com/
Email:
@myyate