WINTER 2026
Community Activity Calendar
USEFUL CONTACTS WE ARE SURVIVORS community@wearesurvivors.org.uk 0161 236 2182 SHOUT 85258 This is as 24/7 text service that supports people if they are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Free and confidential. SAMARITANS 116 123 (available 24 hours a day) jo@Samaritans.org.uk 24/7 SUPPORT LINE 0808 500 2222 www.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk MANKIND 018823 334 244 (Domestic Abuse Support) Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm www.mankind.org.uk DAD MATTERS 0161 344 0669 https://dadmatters.org.uk/
Supporting men’s mental wellbeing through community, activity and purpose. info@mandemmeetup.org www.mandemmeetup.org
now offer support outside of central Manchester through our Speaking Out LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LOCAL? We sites - come along and talk to our team. We recommend contacting community@wearesurvivors.org.uk in advance to confirm our availability. More locations opening soon. INTRODUCING SPEAKING OUT.
TAMESIDE
Tuesdays: 9am-12pm
The Anthony Seddon Fund,
12 George St, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6AQ
TRAFFORD Fridays: 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
WIGAN
BlueSci,
DIAS,
54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford, M16 0LN
Wed: 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm
38 Rodney House, King St, Wigan, WN1 1BT
0161 236 2182 wearesurvivors.org.uk
We run a range of support groups and social gatherings in and around our central Community Space every single day of the week: to learn more or find the right group for you, contact our team via community@wearesurvivors.org.uk.
WEEKLY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES MONDAY 2-6pm Drop In A great opportunity to meet our team and your fellow survivors
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
3.15-4.15pm
12-1pm Wellbeing Session 1.30-2.30pm Coffee Shop Contact us for the location or to let us know you’re attending. 3-5pm The Hangout For those aged 18-35: +1s and supporters welcome.
FRIDAY
12-2pm The Builder’s Yard (LEGO)
The Writing Room - I Wish You Knew Project An ongoing collaborative project to produce written or spoken word pieces based on the prompt ‘I Wish You Knew’. Available Online and Face-to-Face
2.30-3.30pm Coffee Shop Contact us for the location or to let us know you’re attending.
10:30-12pm The Art Room - Open Studio A new creative space for all facilitated by our art therapists Available Online and Face-to-Face 12.30-3pm The Garden at RHS - Nature to Nurture Project A new project combining creativity and cultivation. Contact in advance to attend; we provide taxi transport. Please be advised that the gardens may close in icy weather.
Our Safe Rooms are fortnightly peer-topeer support groups available both online and in-person. Sign-up is required: contact our team to join.
WINTER 2026 AT WE ARE SURVIVORS
FEBRUARY
JANUARY 20th - HOME THEATRE TRIP
5th - OUR 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY
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Come and join us for a day of shows and entertainment at HOME Theatre. Contact us to express interest.
Join us in celebrating the organisation’s 17 anniversary alongside the fellow survivors that make it special. 12-3pm
12th & 26th - MANDEM MEETUP TALKING CIRCLES
9th & 23th - MANDEM MEETUP TALKING CIRCLES
A space for survivors and their allies - 6pm start. Email: enquiries@mandemmeetup.org for more info th
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A space for survivors and their allies - 6pm start. Email: enquiries@mandemmeetup.org for more info th
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13 & 27 - THE HANGOUT: THEME NIGHTS
10 & 24 - THE HANGOUT: THEME NIGHTS
Our extended events for 18-35 year olds and +1s. 13th - ART NIGHT 3-7:30pm. A casual, creative space with art-themed games thrown in for good measure. 27th - BOARD GAME NIGHT 3-7:30pm. Feel free to bring your own favourites along too. Email: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk for details
Our extended events for 18-35 year olds and +1s. 10th - GAME & FILM NIGHT 3-7:30pm. Start the evening off with some videogames and finish it with a film of your choice. 24th - ART NIGHT 3-7:30pm. A casual, creative space with art-themed games thrown in for good measure. Email: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk for details
CLOSURES AND CHANGES
Monday 19th to Friday 23rd - Limited services Tuesday 20th- No Wellbeing or Hangout Wednesday 21st - Writing Room Online Only Safe Room D Hosted Off-Site Thursday 22nd - No Builder’s Yard Friday 23rd - No Art Room
CLOSURES AND CHANGES
MARCH THE BOOTCAMP The Bootcamp is coming back - join fellow survivors and professional fitness coaches in weekly sessions for all levels. More details coming soon. Email: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk to join.
9th & 23rd - MANDEM MEETUP TALKING CIRCLES A space for survivors and their allies - 6pm start. Email: enquiries@mandemmeetup.org for more info
10th & 24th - THE HANGOUT: THEME NIGHTS Our extended events for 18-35 year olds and +1s. 10th - BOARD GAME NIGHT 3-7:30pm. Feel free to bring your own favourites along too. 24th - GAME & FILM NIGHT 3-7:30pm. Start the evening off with some videogames and finish it with a film of your choice. Email: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk for details
GROUP A: THURSDAY 6pm-8pm JANUARY: 15th & 29th FEBRUARY: 12th & 26th MARCH: 12th & 26th GROUP B: THURSDAY 6pm-8pm JANUARY: 8th & 22nd FEBRUARY: 5th & 19th MARCH: 5th & 29th GROUP C: TUES 6pm-8pm (Online) JANUARY: 6th & 20th FEBRUARY: 3rd & 17th MARCH: 3rd, 17th & 31st GROUP D: WEDS 11.30am-1.30pm JANUARY: 7th & 21st FEBRUARY: 4th & 18th MARCH: 4th & 18th GROUP E: SAT 10am-12pm (Online)
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Thursday 5 - No Builder’s Yard
JANUARY: 3rd, 17th & 31st FEBRUARY: 14th & 28th MARCH: 14th & 28th