Are you interested in tabletop roleplaying games, wargaming, or supporting young people and inclusive community spaces? Do you want to build your skills, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact?

Dawnstar Gaming CIC are expanding their team of volunteers to support the delivery of their growing programme of community gaming sessions across Halton. Volunteers play a vital role in helping to run safe, welcoming, and engaging events that inspire creativity, build confidence, and promote teamwork.

Whether you can help with session support, setup and packdown, player mentoring, or admin and promotion, they would love to hear from you.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies.

Currently, there are ten separate policies for Cheshire and Merseyside, which means that eligible people have varying access to NHS-funded fertility treatment, depending on where they live.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, the organisation which is responsible for planning local health services, is proposing to replace these policies with a new, single policy. This would mean that in the future, people across Cheshire and Merseyside would get the same access to NHS fertility treatment.

Halton Borough Counci now have a number of schemes that are available to help you, this is due to funding from the Household Support Fund whish has come via Central Government.

These schemes will run from April 2025 until March 2026. 

St Helens Council are carrying out a survey about St Helens Wellbeing Service, who provide a range of healthy living and wellbeing support in St Helens Borough.

Whether you have used the service before or not, they would like to get your views.

Are you a woman based in Widnes? Would you like to support women and girls in your local area and globally.

Then now is a great time to join Soroptimist International of Widnes and find out more about the many projects they are currently involved with.

The Autism Wellbeing Project are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting autistic adults in Halton and the surrounding areas.

Their latest newsletter (June) can be found in the news item.

Mental Health is important, looking after ourselves and supporting those around us can be hard.

Halton Health Improvement Team can offer training that can help, from spotting the signs that we may be struggling, to tips on talking about mental health and where to get support from.

No role playing, just practical activities, case studies and videos.

The training is free of charge to anyone living or working in Widnes and Runcorn.

Delivered in person at your organisation or online via teams. For smaller organisations, they also have Community dates 3 times a year

The Halton Business Awards are proud to announce that broadcaster and journalist Roger Johnson will host this year’s prestigious event.

Roger is a familiar face to many as the anchor of BBC North West Tonight a role which he has performed since 2011, he is also a regular face on BBC Breakfast and other national broadcasts. His experience, credibility, and connection with the North West community makes him the perfect choice to lead this highly anticipated awards evening.

The 2025 Halton Business Awards will take place on Friday 13th June 2025 at the DCBL Stadium, where businesses from across Widnes and Runcorn, will be recognised for their innovation, resilience, and outstanding contribution to the local economy.

St Helens’ Chrysalis Centre for Change is excited to announce the launch of a new Human Book Club, a unique female-only community group supported by the Community Foundation for Merseyside.

The club is designed to bring women together to share stories and traditions, exchange inspiring moments, and enjoy crafting in a welcoming environment.

Whether you want to connect with others, learn from diverse backgrounds, or simply enjoy some creative crafting time, this club offers a space to craft, connect, and create — together.

County Lines Awareness sessions via the NCLCC, will be running on the dates below.

These sessions provide a brief overview of the County Lines model of drug supply,

Including a summary of the local picture, examples and typical indicators of exploitation, and some signposting to available resources for professionals.

Hosted by DI Adam Norton/DS Sarah Gannon (National County Lines Coordination Centre / North West Regional Organised Crime Unit).

Dad's are invited to a special Dads Afternoon event on Saturday 14th June from 1pm to 4pm at St Berts Church, Runcorn.

This fun-filled day is completely FREE and designed to celebrate dads in a relaxed and activity-packed environment.

Come along to St Helens Town Hall on Thursday 12th June between 10am and 3pm when over 30 agencies will be on hand to give you information and advice about their services.

A chance for Carers to meet local services.

Halton Disability Partnership are holding a Summer Fayre to celebrate their 15th Anniversary on Thursday 31st July from 11am to 3pm at St Andrew's Church, Runcorn.

Entry is free and all are welcome.

There will be a Bouncy Castle, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Soft Play, Games, Sweet Stall, Refreshments, Prizes, Local Emergency Services

The Northwest Cancer Care Conference 2025 is officially open for registration - and YOU’RE invited!

When: Sunday 13th July 10am-3pm
Where: Mercure Hotel, St Helens, 

Free Entry. First 50 attendees get a FREE goodie bag!

This incredible day is designed just for you - whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer, or supporter.

Registered Office: St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DB