The Autism Wellbeing Project are excited to share their October Newsletter with you.

It’s packed with updates, including highlights from their recent training sessions, brand-new timetable , and news about their Being Autistic course.

This project aims to deliver a support program for men aged 18-25. The program will consist of four 12-week cohorts per year, each supporting 8 participants.

The goal is to provide a structured, supportive environment where men can learn coping strategies, improve emotional awareness, and develop a strong support network. 

Are you a group who would welcome an inspirational and interesting speaker for your meeting, seminar, lesson or assembly?

Look no further! Margaret Trimby would love to share the remarkable story of the Neema School (Kenya) Trust, building and supporting the Kikambala Neema Community School. Mombasa Kenya.

You will hear about the journey to create a thriving school against the odds, in a community where the children once had very little opportunity to learn, or to progress to further education.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is excited to announce that, thanks to the generous donation of Widnes Rotary Club, they are now able to purchase a state-of-the-art A3 scanner.

This new equipment will greatly enhance their ability to digitize, preserve, and share important documents, and resources. The larger A3 format means they can now scan materials that were previously too large for standard devices, expanding both the quality and the scope of their work.

As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Age UK MId Mersey charity ensuring older people across Mid Mersey are supported, valued, and never forgotten.

This isn’t just about sitting on a board; it’s about using your expertise, passion and voice to make a real difference.

Whether you have skills in finance, HR, health, law, marketing, business, or lived experience of caring for older relatives, your voice and expertise can help shape the future of services for older people across Halton, Knowsley, St Helens & Warrington.

Get ready to celebrate the heartbeat of creativity across the Liverpool City Region as the Culture and Creativity Awards return in 2026 with FOUR brand-new categories shining a spotlight on even more of the incredible talent shaping our cultural landscape.

Nominations are now open, whether it’s a grassroots community project, a blockbuster production, or a game-changing innovation – one great nomination is all it takes. Quality counts, not quantity.

Right To Succeed are inviting applications from organisations interested in designing and delivering provision that supports young people in Parr who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET. Funding of up to £38,700 is available across three workstreams, each with a maximum of £12,900

The deadline for submissions is Friday 17th October 2025 at 6pm. 

Halton Housing Trust are celebrating their 20th anniversary this December, and to mark this special milestone, they're launching '20 for 20' — an exciting initiative designed to give back to the communities they serve.

They’ll be awarding £1,000 each to 20 inspiring community projects or initiatives that are making a real difference locally. 

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October

Will be opening on the afternoon of: Wednesday 15th October 2025 between 12noon - 3pm and hosting a Sunrise Ceremony Hall and between 5pm - 7pm Sunset Ceremony Hall For anyone wanting to visit, reflect or simply light a candle.

The team will be there to support you or someone you know, who has experienced baby loss.

The Bereavement Services Team and the Friends of St Helens Cemetery group will be available at the events.

Widnes Babyloss Awareness Group will be hosting 3 events in October.

Bandstand ribbon decorating will take place at Victoria Park Bandstand on Sunday the 5th of October at 1:00pm.

A Lantern Walk with take place on Friday the 10th of October.

A Wave of Light service with take place at St Luke's Church in Farnworth on Sunday the 12th of October at 6:00pm in remembrance of all babies lost, however old, and no matter how long ago.

We are pleased to announced the dates of our Winter Coat Project Pick-A-Coat-Days.

Join us to pick your coat, reduce waste to landfill, and have a chat with the VCA team.

Donations still being accepted throughout October.

We’re excited to be hosting our second St Helens Community Sports Network meeting.

If your organisation supports sport, physical activity, or community wellbeing in any way, we’d love you to join us

When: 1:00pm, Thursday 6th November

A new wellbeing initiative, Crisis Café 110, is inviting local residents to its upcoming open evening on Friday, 10th October from 4pm to 6pm.

The café, aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for people seeking support with their mental health. Visitors will be able to meet the team behind the project, learn more about the services available, and connect with others in the community.

Educate Your Plate CIC has been awarded £19,980 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a life-changing project right here in Widnes and Halton.

This two-year initiative will support up to 300 local women through free weekly sessions designed to improve health, wellbeing and longevity – not just for themselves, but for their families too.

The Halton Virtual School Conference will be held on Wednesday 22nd October, 8.45am-4pm, at the DCBL stadium.

The key note speaker will be Ashley John-Baptise. Some of you may recognise Ashley from BBC’s The One Show fame.

Alongside his role as an award-winning broadcaster and TV presenter, Ashley John-Baptiste is an inspirational speaker who shares his own story of navigating the care system, and is the founder of 'Be Inspired' events which aim to spark aspirations of people who have spent time in care.

Joy Free Job Training are a new CIC based in St Helens, their mission is to empower single mothers, Asylum seekers and refugee women, women with criminal records, and women facing barriers to employment by equipping them with professional tailoring skills, creative fashion technologies, and business knowledge that will enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the local economy.

They are holding an open day on 18th October at 3pm to 6pm to help to fundraise and raise awareness of their work in supporting women into skills and employment.

Would you like to know more about the menopause?

North West libraries health network has recently been given some funding to do some work on the menopause and as a result has programmed 5 online talks about the menopause.

Each talk looks at a different aspect of the menopause and perimenopause. Each talk will be recorded, so you can catch up later if you can’t watch it live.

Are you perimenopausal, menopausal or maybe you aren’t sure but would love to learn more about it, and experience the most unique and magical morning with Shaz, and Lisa at Angel Dust?

You’ll be surrounded by a bevy of beautiful like-minded ladies like yourself where you can share, discuss, connect and immerse yourself in the most amazing energy.

When: 15th November 2025 9am

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