Wellbeing Hub – A place to connect, belong and find support

Everyone is welcome at the Wellbeing Hub at Fairhaven Methodist Church.

The Hub is a friendly, welcoming community space where you can come along for a cuppa, a chat, practical support, or simply the opportunity to meet other people.

Sometimes we all need a little help. Sometimes we just need somewhere to go and people to talk to. The Wellbeing Hub is here to provide both.

When is the Wellbeing Hub open?

Tuesdays: 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursdays: 12.30pm – 6.00pm (Citizens Advice available 12.30 – 2pm )

You can drop in during these times. There is no need to make an appointment.

What is the Wellbeing Hub?

The Wellbeing Hub has been created to help strengthen our local community and build resilience.

It provides a welcoming place where people can:

• Meet others and make new friends
• Enjoy a free cuppa and a chat
• Find out about local activities and opportunities
• Access information, advice and practical support
• Get help to find the right organisation or service
• Talk through concerns about finances, housing, health and wellbeing or other challenges
• Meet local charities, community organisations and support services
• Find out what support is available locally
• Come together as a family and build connections with others

You don’t need to be experiencing a crisis to come along. We want to support people before difficulties become overwhelming, as well as being there when life gets tough.

Support from local organisations

The Hub also provides a space where local agencies, charities and voluntary organisations can connect directly with the community.

Organisations such as Citizens Advice, alongside other local support organisations, will be able to offer information, guidance and practical assistance.

This means you don’t have to know exactly where to go or who to contact. Come and talk to us and we can help you explore what support might be available.

Bereavement Cafe

On the last Tuesday of the month from 3:00pm The Bereavement Cafe is open.

It does not matter what or who you lost or how long ago it happened grief is hard to go through. Come and join us hear other people’s stories and share tea coffee and refreshments. We offer this space to heal, talk about those you have lost and share ways to work through it.

Thursdays – a space for young people and families

Our extended Thursday opening, from 12.30pm until 6.00pm, provides an opportunity for young people and families to come along after school.

We are particularly keen to welcome families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Hub provides a relaxed and supportive environment where parents, carers and children can:

• Meet other families
• Make new friendships
• Spend time together
• Find out about local support
• Share experiences
• Enjoy a welcoming community space

There is no expectation to take part in anything or to explain your circumstances. Come along, have a drink, meet people and see what the Hub is about.

🍂✨ TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS AUTUMN ✨🍂

Fancy a change of scene? Want to learn something new, get creative, meet people — or simply have a couple of hours to yourself?

Come along to our Autumn Wellbeing Craft Sessions at Fairhaven Methodist Church.

🎨 Drop in • Have a go • Make something • Take some time for YOU

No artistic experience needed. No pressure to be “good at crafts”. Just come along, pick up a paintbrush, a stamp, some colourful materials — and see what happens!

🍁 WHAT WILL YOU TRY?

💌 Card Making – Occasions 10/9/26
Create beautiful, personalised cards for family, friends or neighbours. Make someone’s day with something made by you.

🪟 Glass Painting 17/9/26
Transform a glass object with colour and creativity. Lose yourself in the process and see what you can create.

🎨 Watercolours on Canvas 24/9/26
Paint a favourite place, an imaginary scene or simply follow your imagination. Slow down, pick up a brush and give yourself some time.

🔖 Stamps & Stencils 1/10/26
Experiment with inks, shapes and patterns. Mix, layer and create. You might even contribute to a collaborative piece of artwork!

🪵 Mosaics & Wood Craft 8/10/26
Cut, arrange, build and create using tactile wooden pieces. Keep it natural or add colour and make something completely your own.

💡 Light & Reflections 15/10/26
Explore light, colour and mixed media as we finish our autumn series. Create something inspired by the changing light of autumn — and the darker evenings.

🌿 MORE THAN JUST CRAFTS

Sometimes we all need permission to stop, breathe and do something just for ourselves.

These sessions are an opportunity to:
✨ Try something you’ve never done before
✨ Meet new people
✨ Discover a creative side you didn’t know you had
✨ Build confidence

Tackling loneliness and isolation

Loneliness can affect anyone.

You might have recently moved to the area, be living on your own, be caring for someone, have lost a loved one, be struggling with changes in your circumstances, or simply find it difficult to meet people.

The Wellbeing Hub is one way we can help build a more connected community.

We believe that wellbeing isn’t just about getting through difficult times. It is also about friendship, belonging, purpose and knowing that there are people around you.

Sometimes a cup of tea and a conversation can be the first step towards something more.

Building community resilience

The Wellbeing Hub has been made possible through UK Government Crisis and Resilience Funding.

The project has been developed in response to the need for stronger community connections, accessible support and opportunities for people to build resilience.

We want to create a community where people know where to turn when they need help and where people are encouraged to support one another.

By bringing residents, community organisations, charities and support services together in one place, the Hub aims to strengthen the networks that help our community flourish.

A place for everyone

The Wellbeing Hub is part of Fairhaven Methodist Church’s commitment to serving the wider community.

You don’t need to be a church member to come along.

You don’t need to be religious.

You don’t need to have a particular problem.

You don’t even need to know anyone when you arrive.

Just come through the door.

Have a cuppa.
Have a chat.
Meet someone new.
Find out what’s happening locally.
Ask for help if you need it.

We’d love to welcome you.

Wellbeing Hub

Tuesdays | 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Thursdays | 12.30pm – 6.00pm

Fairhaven Methodist Church

A place to connect. A place to belong. A place to find support.