We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery Community Fund for a 3 year programme.
Thank you to everybody who buys Lottery tickets for making this possible.
The funding for our 3 year 'Preston: Healthier Together' programme expands our capacity to meet demand for opportunities for diverse people facing diverse challenges to come together and build strong relationships across our community.
Year One Report
Download our Year One report of the National Lottery funded Preston Healthier Together project.
Stronger Communities
This funding will enable us to:-
1: Add more Creative Wellbeing sessions including a monthly events programme so that we can bring together the diverse people we work with across the city so they all meet together to enjoy each other’s company and learn about each other’s experiences to create friendships, reduce loneliness and create stronger community.
2: Strengthen our ability to work with partners to reach harder to reach communities and amplify each other’s impact.
What we will deliver
In year one we will deliver:-
96 new creative wellbeing sessions at Mandala
288 accessible creative wellbeing sessions across the city
96 specialist chair yoga/aerial yoga classes
10 monthly Mandala Friends socials
Who is the programme for?
The programme has been designed and continues to be co-designed with members of the Preston community experiencing a diverse range of challenges. These include chronic pain, mobility challenges, loneliness, additional sensory needs and trauma.
What sessions are available?
Arts & Craft Socials
Tuesdays at Preston Community Hub
No booking required, just drop-in
Thursdays at Mandala: 5-7pm
Booking on the Mandala website timetable
Wednesdays at Sahara 1:30 - 2:30pm
Women only Contact Sahara in Preston for details
Yoga for MS
Wednesdays at Mandala 11:30-12:30
Contact Emma for details, [email protected]
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sahara 1-2pm
Women only Contact Sahara in Preston for details
Yoga for Stress-Relief
Saturdays 11:15-12:15
Booking on the Mandala website timetable
Hammock Yoga & Relaxation for Pain Relief
Fridays 11:15-12:05pm
Booking on the Mandala website timetable
Family Yoga
At the Foxton, this session is funded by The Foxton Centre Saturdays 1-2pm
Booking on the Mandala website timetable