Throughout May 2024, Pepper's- A Safe Place will be hosting a range of activities open to all, with additional sessions and workshops taking place to mark May's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Pepper's- A Safe Place is a mental health and wellbeing charity that runs friendly and welcoming drop-in sessions and 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 over 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.

Pipa added: "We are ready for Mental Health Awareness Month this May and will be celebrating with a series of new activities and workshops.

"Please take a look at our What's On guides and 'Have a Go' series:"

Join the 'Have a Go' series this Mental Health Awareness Month. Image credit: Pepper's- A Safe Place.

Pippa concluded: "The sessions are all free and open to all adults. We hope they'll provide an opportunity for locals to try something new in a safe and friendly environment, learn new skills and have fun!

"If you are interested in coming along we are open to drop-ins as usual. However, if you're able to give us a heads up it always helps us to better estimate numbers for our workshop providers."

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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