Throughout April 2024, the Oakham-based mental health charity, Pepper's- A Safe Place, will be hosting a range of activities open to all.

Pepper's- A Safe Place runs friendly and welcoming drop-in sessions and wellbeing activities for any adults who may be struggling with their Mental Health.

All adults are welcome to come and take a break, socialise, combat isolation, have fun and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Development Manager, Pippa Gorman, said: "Loneliness is something that I'm sure we have all struggled with, especially throughout the pandemic. But many live with it everyday. We want to bring the community together, with a shared, safe and welcoming space for all, to chat, socialise, have fun and be less alone." 

Pepper's - A Safe Place have been open for four years, offering drop-in sessions for any adults struggling with their mental health or loneliness. 

Pippa said: "Our sessions are open to all adults, you can take some time out in a relaxed environment, chat with others, have fun or just relax with a cup of tea.

"We encourage anyone in the community to come and have a chat with us during our market stalls or to pop into one of our sessions during the week. Even if it's not for you, it may be that a friend or family member would benefit from that social, relaxed and safe space that Pepper's can provide." 

Pepper's- A Safe Place has hubs based in Oakham and Melton that are open to the public to support mental wellbeing. Image credit: Pepper's- A Safe Place.

Pippa concluded: "We had some fun crafty sessions in March (with lots of new faces at Willow Weaving). Coming up in April, we have got wet felting, pressed flower art work, bug box making and rag rugging along with our usual activities. We'd love to see you there."

To find out more, pop into their hub at 2A Oakham High Street, visit their website or follow them on social media @peppers.asafeplace.

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