looking for friends stoke on trent area

[clobug]

hi jimmirock, thanks for the response, i found another thread where they are organising a stoke-on-trent meetup:
http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthr...829#post324829

[thevoicewithinme]

Hi clobug, sorry only just seen your posting. Which part of the Abbey are you in?? Im literally right next to where they are building the new bungalows.

Kaz

[clobug]

i am further up the road, but we are very close.
thanks for your reply.
so have you had a local meetup yet?

[thevoicewithinme]

Nope not had a local meet up as of yet. I think Lynn (grannyprimark) is trying her hardest to get one arranged.

Do you know of any local support groups etc?

[Lilith1980]

There is "Changes" or "Brighter Futures" - I know Changes run group workshops in better mental wellbeing. They have ones which are mixed, men only or women only so you have a choice.

I've not been to one but I have heard they are good

Jo xxxxx

[CONS]

In Stafford there is a place called the "Chartly centre" where people can do group therapies of various elements and emotions.

You need a refferal from your GP though.

Cons

[thevoicewithinme]

Thanks for the advice. I am not sure where Stafford is, as I am not originally from around these parts...and if its too far, am not sure I could get there as have trouble going out.

[Lilith1980]

Stafford is about 30 mins from Stoke by car/train hun.

I have no idea where Abbey Hulton is (not from round here either!) so couldnt tell you if Changes or Brighter Futures are near you.

Jo xxxxx

[clobug]

i picked up a leaflet about changes from the library, aparently there is a meet at the community gardens in abbey hulton on thursdays at 7pm the website is www.changes.org.uk and phone is 01782 289592
I haven't been but i was thinking of going.

[thevoicewithinme]

Thanks for the info clobug...shall take a look at that myself. Now to find out where the community gardens are ...god I am hopeless I dont know anywhere lol