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A-Z
Prospectus
13 September – 3 December
2021
Introduction
The past 18 months have been a difficult time for a lot of people. Independence Trust
have had to deliver services in a very different way and cease face to face contact. We
have been following government guidelines closely and are very pleased that we have
now had all restrictions lifted.
The staff are now meeting people face to face and we are in a position to at last start
groups again. We will be starting these in September and running until December with a
limited number, but we hope that there is enough variety to interest most people.
We are so looking forward to a full programme from January 2022 onwards. So, if you
have suggestions and want to look at facilitating an activity we would love to hear from
you. The Peer team are always looking at ways in which they can offer support to help
you get involved in the A-Z programme. Please feel free to contact them if you want more
information or to discuss anything A-Z.
Simon Price: 0771 805 1368 / simon.price@independencetrust.co.uk
It will just be great to get people together again to socialise, network and join in
meaningful activity. We will still be requesting that, as far as possible, social distancing
and mask wearing where appropriate is adhered to. If in doubt speak with one of the
team who will only be too happy to discuss it with you.
So, do come along and join in a group or activity that interests you - we look forward to
welcoming you back.
Cynthia Kerr
Senior Operations Manager
These groups and activities are not an exhaustive list of what is going on peer support wise across the county.
So much great community action and so many positive peer support initiatives have sprung up over the past year.
If you want support with running and developing these (or want help to build your own peer support group or
project from scratch) then please contact the Independence Trust Peer Support Team of experienced workers and
volunteers through Simon Price at:
simon.price@independencetrust.co.uk
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Contents Page
Zoom, Podcasting & Online Groups 5
Central District 8
Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, North Cotswolds
West District 12
Gloucester, Forest of Dean
South District 15
Stroud, Cirencester, Dursley, Tetbury, Lechlade
Useful Contacts 21
Registration Form Enclosed
Registration
➢ Registering for your choice of course/s is easy. Simply complete the enclosed
registration form making sure you fill in all the information required. When you
have completed the form, please give it to your Support Worker at your centre or
post it to:
Independence Trust, Conway House, 31 Worcester Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AJ
We will then be in touch to confirm your place on the course/s as quickly as we
can.
➢ You must commit to the full course and if the course is paid for in advance,
refunds will not be available.
➢ Please see individual items for costs for each session.
3Topics
Family, Friends and other Supporters / Carers
Understanding Mental Health issues
Developing Knowledge and Practical Skills
Living Well and Enjoying Life
Getting Involved
4ZOOM, PODCASTING &
ONLINE GROUPS
FACEBOOK COFFEE MORNING
• Meet with others who struggle with mental health difficulties to support each other, have a coffee together
and ease our feelings of isolation.
• Online peer support that helped many during Lockdown.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Contact Lewis if you would like to join us Tuesdays 10am Various Peer 15 N/A
ZOOM
by zoom and would like a zoom invite. Led
lewis.saunders@independencetrust.co.uk
OWN MY LIFE COURSE
• Helping women gain ownership of their lives.
• Own My Life is a hopeful, safe and educational 12-week online course specifically for women who have
had relationships with abusive and controlling male partners. The course will run from mid-October and
will take place 2 hours a week at a time to be agreed with participants.
• Please refer to the Independence Trust Bridge Building service and mention to your Bridge Builder that you
would like to attend this course. Self-refer to Bridge Building at:
https://www.independencetrust.co.uk/CALMHS/referrals.
Alternatively, you can ring 0345 863 8323 and speak to a member of the team.
• For more information about the course visit www.ownmylifecourse.org
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
For further information please contact See See Peer Volunteer 8-10 Donation
Sara Ackrill, Facilitator. above above Sara Ackrill to 'Wired
sara.ackrill@wireddifferently.co.uk Differently'.
ZOOM
'Pay it
Forward' if
you would
like to do
so.
5PEER VOLUNTEER SUPPORT & GROUP SUPERVISION SESSIONS
• Come together and join with other volunteers who are setting up peer support groups, workshops and
projects. The aim is to support each other, share ideas and develop our individual peer practices.
• Enjoy a drink and relax with others who are passionate about using their interests, journeys, coping
strategies and stories to help others.
• Discuss what we are doing with our peer projects and interventions, share resources and connect with
others who are on their own mental health recovery journeys.
• Co-produce, co-design and co-deliver the Independence Trust Peer Training and Peer Services.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Roots Coffee and Community Cafe 3rd Friday 12:30 Simon Price 15 + Refreshments
69 Alvin Street of every pm - 15 on available
Gloucester. month 2pm Zoom
ZOOM
GL1 3AG
Contact Lewis if you would like to join us
by zoom and would like a zoom invite.
lewis.saunders@independencetrust.co.uk
POETRY AND WRITING WORKSHOPS
• Get involved in therapeutic writing sessions facilitated by published poets and those interested in using
language and words to promote wellbeing.
• Perfect for those thinking about setting up their own therapeutic writing groups (and arts and health
sessions) to enable them to learn from & experience different exercises, ideas and styles of facilitation
from acclaimed and experienced poets.
• The idea is that we learn from these sessions in a way that helps us to develop our own writing groups
and practises, but also that we have a good time and revel in the joys of poetry.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Further enquiries & to request a zoom link Thursdays 3pm - Various poets 15 N/A
ZOOM
to attend, contact Simon Price 5pm and word
simon.price@independencetrust.co.uk lovers
6WALK & TALK PODCAST
• Are you interested in talking about your personal journey to wellbeing? Would you be willing to tell your
story to help others? Well here is your chance. Be part of a podcast family of professionals, leaders,
mentors and clients.
• Maybe you'd like to Walk and Talk about what works for you. In a place of your choosing. In a space that’s
been important to you in recent times.
• ‘What is essential is to be alive and present to all the wonders of life’ - Thich Nhat Hanh.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Further enquiries to Wednesday Afternoon Tony Waiting list N/A
PODCASTING
avbergonzi@rusberg.plus.com (time to be Bergonzi dependent
confirmed
by
interviewee)
7Central District
Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Moreton-in-Marsh
ART FOR ALL
• To learn new or develop existing drawing and painting skills.
• Visit exhibitions and exhibit work.
• Be part of a group where you can socialise and relax in a creative environment with like-minded people.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Gas Green Contact the Contact Shelley 8 £30 for 5
Cheltenham
Community Centre Peer team at the peer Winnett sessions
simon.price@indepe team for
6 Baker St
ndencetrust.co.uk available
GL51 9HQ
spaces
and
current
groups
running
BEADING GROUP
• Making beaded jewellery.
• Lose yourself in the flow and support each other whilst getting into a relaxing activity.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Gas Green Wednesday 1pm - Peer 10 Contribution
Cheltenham
Community Centre 3pm Volunteer towards the
6 Baker St Bill Shearer beading
GL51 9HQ (Mobile: materials you
0759209077) have used.
8CRAFT GROUP
• This group covers a varied range of craft activities, including papercraft, gift tags, card making, sewing and
much more.
• New craft ideas welcome.
• This promotes the ability to learn new crafts, gain confidence and trust and to have a good time.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Gas Green Wednesday 10am- Peer Volunteer 10 Contribution
Cheltenham
Community Centre 12pm Claire towards any
6 Baker St Bradshaw materials that
GL51 9HQ (Mobile: you have
07507760407) used
FOCUS ON ART
• To learn new skills and build on existing skills.
• To explore different styles of art and artists’ work.
• To gain self-esteem and improve confidence alongside developing new skills.
• To gain confidence and self-esteem through self-expression.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Gas Green Tuesday 1pm- Peer Volunteer 10 £2
Cheltenham
Community Centre 3pm Carolyn
6 Baker St Ward
GL51 9HQ Jamie Eden
(Mobile:
07727238063)
9GARDENING & ALLOTMENT
• The main focus of the group is about Keeping Fit and Peer Support.
• Activities can be taken at your own pace, but the main concept is to keep heart and muscles active.
• You do not need to have any experience as regards gardening skills or equipment, however, you will need
to wear old, loose, protective clothes for outdoor work.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Community Allotment Wednesday 10am- Peer Volunteer 8 No charge
Moreton-
in-Marsh
White House 12:30pm Mike Brooks
Resources Centre
Stow Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
GL56 0DW
PEER TALKING
• Meet with a member of our peer team.
• Find out about peer support and peer volunteering. This is a space to discuss how we could work together
towards building, co-producing and co-delivering the Independence Trust Peer services.
• A space to find out about and register for the peer support groups that you would like to attend.
• A space to speak up about what is important to you about your mental health support and how you would
like to see peer services develop (but also a space to plan how we might act together to make this
happen).
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
The Sober Parrot Friday 9.30am- Peer Team 6 + whatever Must
Cheltenham
7 St James' Square 12pm other space is purchase a
Cheltenham available in the drink from
GL50 3PR cafe on the day the café.
10PEER WALKING
• Walk and talk with others who have lived experience of recovery and mental health difficulties.
• Respond to isolation and loneliness by getting out, getting active and enjoying some fresh air with others.
• It’s up to you how far you walk or how long you join us for on each walk.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
The Neptune Fountain Fridays 1pm Peer Team N/A The cost of
Cheltenham
83 Promenade (Starting a drink at a
Cheltenham 24 local café (if
GL50 1PJ September) weather
drives us
indoors!)
POOL GROUP
• Develop your pool playing skills.
• Socialise with others.
• Pool Contests.
• Monthly trip to Snooker/Pool Club in Gloucester by arrangement.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Hollywood Bowl Wednesday 1:30pm– Peer Volunteers 8 £1 per
The Brewery (Last 3:30pm Jamie Eden, game
Cheltenham
Henrietta St Wednesday Dave
GL50 4FA of month – Peachey
(During school Trip to
holidays: snooker/ pool
Frog & Fiddle 313- 315 club in
High Street Gloucester)
GL50 3HW)
11West District
Gloucester, Forest of Dean
DUDES & DOGS
• Dudes & Dogs is a Community Interest Group created with one simple premise. To get men out in the
fresh air together for a walk and talk (with their dogs). We want men to understand that it's not just okay
to talk, it's important.
• Visit their website to find out about this amazing peer support project dudesndogs.co.uk.
• All walks (Stroud and Gloucester, amongst others) can be booked at
https://dudesndogs.co.uk/pages/walks
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Robinswood Hill Sunday 10am-11am Matt Selwyn N/A No charge
Gloucester
Reservoir Road
Gloucester Dog Dude
GL4 6SX from Dudes
and Dogs
HHPDA GROUP EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
• This Psychological Therapy is ground based, in other words NO riding is involved.
• A lot can happen in a session, so it is very important to manage the emotional and physical wellbeing of
clients and horses during sessions.
• We have 2 facilitators during sessions, an experienced Equine Specialist and a Mental Health
Professional.
• We are the ONLY Equine Therapy organisation who specialises in Anxiety and Depression.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Poplars Farm Friday’s 9:30am– Zeb Nawaz 6 £30
Gloucester
Lime Street (weather 11am 07923934457 refundable
GL19 4NX permitting) deposit
12PEER TALKING
• Meet with a member of our peer team.
• Find out about peer support and peer volunteering. This is a space to discuss how we could work together
towards building, co-producing and co-delivering the Independence Trust peer services.
• A space to find out about and register for the peer support groups that you would like to attend.
• A space to speak up about what is important to you about your mental health support and how you would
like to see peer services develop (but also a space to plan how we might act together to make this
happen).
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Roots Coffee and Thursday 9.30am- Peer Team 6 + whatever Must
Gloucester
Community Café 12pm other space is purchase a
69 Alvin Street available in the drink from
Gloucester café on the the café.
GL1 3AG day.
PEER WALKING
• Walk and talk with others who have lived experience of recovery and mental health difficulties.
• Respond to isolation and loneliness by getting out, getting active and enjoying some fresh air with others.
• It’s up to you how far you walk or how long you join us for on each walk.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Coleford Town Tuesday 1pm Peer Team N/A The cost of
Forest of
Clocktower (Starting 21 a drink at a
Dean
8AJ Market Place September) local café (if
Coleford weather
GL16 8AW drives us
indoors!)
13PEER VOLUNTEER SUPPORT & GROUP SUPERVISION SESSIONS
• Come together and join with others who are setting up peer support groups, workshops and projects. The
aim is to support each other, share ideas and develop our individual peer practices.
• Enjoy a drink and relax with others who are passionate about using their interests, journeys, coping
strategies and stories to help others.
• Discuss what we are doing with our peer projects and interventions, share resources and connect with
others who are on their own mental health recovery journeys.
• Co-produce, co-design and co-deliver the Independence Trust Peer Training and Peer Services.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Roots Coffee and 3rd Friday 12.30pm - Simon Price 15 +15 on Refreshments
Gloucester
Community Café of every 2pm Zoom available
69 Alvin Street month
Gloucester
GL1 3AG
TEA & CHAT
• These sessions offer an opportunity to work towards increasing confidence and social participation.
• Enables social interaction, mental wellbeing and the chance to enjoy peer support with others who have
experienced mental health difficulties.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Upstairs at Monday 12pm Peer 8 Must
Gloucester
Coffee #1 Volunteer purchase a
25 Northgate Hannah drink from
Street Latimer the café
Gloucester
GL1 2AN
14South District
Stroud, Cirencester, Dursley, Tetbury, Lechlade
The ARTISTS GROUP
• We are exhibiting at Nature in Art in February 2022.
• Be part of this exciting exhibition - an opportunity to show some of the brilliant work people have
created.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Different venue decided 5 October 11:30am Lisa 10 No
Stroud
within the group 2021 07812395319 charge
monthly
COMMUNITY WELLBEING SERVICE @ INDE CAFÉ
• First Tuesday of the month Community Wellbeing Service will be at the Trinity Rooms, Stroud to offer a
free and confidential service for anyone over the age of 16. The aim of the service is to connect you to
local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and meet
your wider social needs.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Trinity Rooms First Tuesday 11am - 1pm Kim and 10 No
Stroud
Field Rd in the month Suzie charge
Stroud
GL5 2HZ
15COMMUNITY ADVICE, LINKS & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE
(CALMHS) AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING SERVICE
• Do you feel isolated, lack motivation or experience difficulty coping with the stress and pressures of life?
• Would you like space to talk and be listened to, a chance to build new friendships?
• Community Advice, Links & Mental Health Support Service (CALMHS) and Community Wellbeing Service
will be at the venues below to offer a confidential service for anyone over the age of 17. The aim of the
service is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your
general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
The Bothy Last Tuesday 10am –12pm Lisa and Kim 8 No
Cirencester
12 Ashcroft Rd of the month 07812395319 charge
Cirencester
GL7 1QX
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
St Birinus Ct 1st Tuesday in 10am -12pm Linda 8 £2
Lechlade
Lechlade the month Jane
GL7 3FA 07980923649
Louise
Tel: (01452)
528491
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
The Keepers Thursday 10am -12pm Sue 8 £2
under-Edge
Community Hub Clare
Wotton-
Symn Lane Julia
Wotton-under-Edge Kate
GL12 7BD 07870 808629
16DUDES & DOGS
• Dudes & Dogs is a Community Interest Group created with one simple premise. To get men out in the
fresh air together for a walk and talk (with their dogs). We want men to understand that it's not just okay
to talk, it's important.
• Visit their website to find out about this amazing peer support project dudesndogs.co.uk
• All walks (Stroud and Gloucester, amongst others) can be booked at
https://dudesndogs.co.uk/pages/walks
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
The Grove Sunday 10am - Kieran N/A No charge
Stroud 11am Yarwood
Stroud
GL5 5LW
Dog Dude
from Dudes
and Dogs
GARDENING GROUP (Weavers Croft)
• You will not need to have any experience as regards gardening skills or equipment.
• An opportunity to be a part of this vibrant project getting back to nature.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Weavers Croft Tuesday 10am – 3pm Dave Walters Max 4 attendees £2
Stroud
Field Road and per 1½ session
GL5 2HZ Margarita due to Covid
07817866354 restrictions
INDEPENDENCE TRUST @ GL11
COMMUNITY ADVICE, LINKS & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE
(CALMHS)
• We're here to support people who are experiencing moderate to severe Mental Ill Health.
• The service can be tailored to help support you to build on your strengths and to make a positive change.
• For more information please call 07375 616890.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
GL11 Community Hub 1st Friday of 11am - 1pm Mary 8 £2
Dursley
Fairmead the month 07375616890
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5JS
17INDE ART @ THE CAFÉ
• Small friendly group a chance to create and chat.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Trinity Rooms Tuesday Session One Margaret 10 £2
Stroud
Field Rd 10am-11.30am 07980923649
Stroud
GL5 2HZ Session Two
12pm-1.30pm
INDE CAFÉ
• Join us at the Inde Café - a space to talk, be listened to and share a home cooked meal using the fresh
produce from our garden at Weavers, as well as a chance to build new friendships.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Trinity Rooms Tuesday 10am to John 10 £3
Stroud
Field Rd 1pm and
Stroud Linda
GL5 2HZ 07980923649
MEN’S SHED (Weavers Croft)
• A Safe Space to learn or share skills.
• A place you are able to speak as well as being listened to.
• A place where we Reclaim, Restore and Re-use.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Weavers Croft Friday 10am-3pm Dave Walters Max 4 attendees £2
Stroud
Field Road 078178663 per session due to
Stroud Covid restrictions
GL5 2HZ
18PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR ALL
• These sessions offer an opportunity to work towards increasing confidence and social participation.
• Enables social interaction, mental wellbeing and the chance to enjoy peer support with others who have
experienced mental health difficulties.
• To book onto a session, please phone Jim between 11am and 12pm on the day.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
The Bothy Tuesday 12pm – Peer 10 £2 to cover
Cirencester
12 Ashcroft Road 3pm Volunteer refreshments
Cirencester
GL7 1QX Jim
(Mobile:
07860705746)
PEER TALKING
• Meet with a member of our Peer team.
• Find out about peer support and peer volunteering. This is a space to discuss how we could work together
towards building, co-producing and co-delivering the Independence Trust peer services.
• A space to find out about and register for the peer support groups that you would like to attend.
• A space to speak up about what is important to you about your mental health support and how you would
like to see peer services develop (but also a space to plan how we might act together to make this
happen).
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
The Star Anise Arts Café Wednesday 9.30am -12pm Peer Team 6 + whatever Must
Stroud
1 Gloucester Street other space is purchase a
Stroud available in the drink from
GL5 1QG café on the the café
day
PEER WALKING
• Walk and talk with others who have lived experience of recovery and mental health difficulties.
• Respond to isolation and loneliness by getting out, getting active and enjoying some fresh air with others.
• It’s up to you how far you walk or how long you join us for on each walk.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of Cost
places
Sainsburys Café Thursday 1pm (to leave Peer Team N/A The cost of
Dudbridge (Starting at 1.30pm) a drink at a
Stroud
Stroud 23 local café (if
GL5 3HG September) weather
drives us
indoors!)
19WALKING GROUP
• Walk and talk with others who have lived experience of recovery and mental health difficulties.
• Respond to isolation and loneliness by getting out, getting active and enjoying some fresh air with others.
• It’s up to you how far you walk or how long you join us for on each walk.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Bank Café Tuesday 10am (to Peer N/A Must
Dursley
80 Parsonage leave the Volunteer purchase a
Street café by Kevin Hall drink from
Dursley 10.30am) the café.
GL11 4AB
WELCOME SPACE
• A safe space - somewhere to have a cuppa. Someone to talk to. Peer support.
• Limited spaces. Attendance only by pre-booking.
• Call from 9am on the day (01453) 767999.
Locality Venue Day Time Facilitator No. of places Cost
Wellbeing Centre Monday 10.30am - Jim 8 £2
Stroud
Parliament St 12.30pm
Stroud
GL5 2HL
20Useful Contacts
Below is a contact list that one of our support groups compiled, as they found these services useful for their recovery:
Barnwood Trust A charitable foundation that provides grants to people in 01452 614429
Gloucestershire with disabilities, mental health challenges.
Gloucestershire Carers A wide range of services, practical and emotional support to 0300 111 9000
Hub help in a caring role.
CGL Drug & Alcohol 01452 223014
Citizens Advice Bureau, Free, confidential & impartial advice to everyone on their 01452 527202
Gloucester / F.O.D. rights 01594 823937
Community Based Support for Housing issues
Support
-Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean 0300 365 2002
CCP -Stroud, Ciren, Dursley, Chelt, North Cots 0808 168 2443
P3
Community Wellbeing Extra support when coping with a short or long-term health
Service situation, or with other challenges of life.
Stroud & Berkeley Vale Independence Trust 0345 863 8323
Cheltenham & Tewkesbury CCP 0300 365 6463
01242 694534
Cotswolds (North & South) Gloucestershire Rural Community Council 01452 528491
Gloucester Home Group 0300 131 0024
Forest of Dean Forest of Dean District Council 01594 812447
01594 812399
Cruse Bereavement Counselling 01242 252518
FRED Reading and literacy support 0774 637 1353
FVAF Volunteering in FoD 01594 822073
Greensquare Support for Housing issues (Glos, Tewks, FoD) 01452 726951
Independence Trust Alan Grist – Senior Autism Worker 0787 081 0288
Simon Price – Peer Team Leader 0771 805 1368
Let’s Talk Support for mental health conditions e.g. depression, anxiety, 0800 073 2200
panic disorder, PTSD, phobias.
Mears Group Homeless support 01452 634634
National Autistic Society http://www.nas-gloucestershire.com/
Gloucestershire
National Autistic Society www.autism.org.uk 0808 800 4104
Email: autismhelpline@nas.org.uk
Powher Advocacy Information, advocacy and advice services across England. 0300 456 2370
Recovery College Recovery college provides courses and educational 01452 894204
workshops that teach people to become experts in their own
recovery and self-care.
Samaritans Confidential support for anyone who needs someone to talk 116 123
to.
Suicide Crisis Centre Offers a safe place where you will be supported and helped 07975974455
through your crisis.
Your Circle A directory to help you find your way around care and
support and connect with people, places and activities in
Glos.
https://www.yourcircle.org.uk/
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