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    Bereavement, LGBTQ+

    New LGBTQ+ Suicide Bereavement Support Group

      SoBS is very pleased to announce that it is opening a new group to support members of the LGBTQ+ community who have been bereaved by suicide, SpeakOUT is a free & confidential online peersupport group for anyone who… more…
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    Free Animation Club Coming To St Helens

      A free animation club for young people in St Helens . Participants will take part in a variety of animation activities. Date and time: Wed, 5 Feb 2025 16:00 - Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00 GMT Location: Park Farm Community Centre, 54… more…
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    Social Housing, Food Security And Population Health (Cheshire & Merseyside)

      Date & time: Thursday 27th February (10.00-15.00) Venue: Liverpool Quaker Meeting House (22 School Ln, Liverpool L1 3BT) Health Equalities Group will be hosting a cross-sector workshop that is bringing together stakeholders… more…

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    Animation | Digital Creators Club | St Helens

    Free

    A free animation club for young people in St Helens . Participants will take part in a variety of animation activities.

    Date and time: Wed, 5 Feb 2025 16:00 - Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00 GMT
    Location: Park Farm Community Centre, 54 Kentmere Avenue St Helens WA11 7PG

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    Animation | Digital Creators Club | St Helens

    Free

    A free animation club for young people in St Helens . Participants will take part in a variety of animation activities.

    Date and time: Wed, 5 Feb 2025 16:00 - Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00 GMT
    Location: Park Farm Community Centre, 54 Kentmere Avenue St Helens WA11 7PG

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    LGBTQ+ Suicide Bereavement Support Group

    Meeting (virtually) The last Monday of the month 7pm - 9pm | Free

    SoBS is very pleased to announce that it is opening a new group to support members of the LGBTQ+ community who have been bereaved by suicide,

    SpeakOUT is a free & confidential online peersupport group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ who has lost a loved one to suicide. They…

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