A new 'friendly and inviting' Menopause Cafe has launched in Crewe - aimed at creating 'an accessible, respectful and confidential space.'

Everybody Health and Leisure, in partnership with Motherwell Cheshire CIO, have launched menopause cafes at local Everybody facilities - including Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

Other Cheshire East locations include Nantwich, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield.

Crewe Menopause Cafe is located at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Forge Street (Ryan Parker).

At the menopause cafe, the community can discuss menopausal symptoms, tips and worries in a confidential and inspiring environment.

Everyone is welcome to come and have a chat, grab a drink and talk about the menopause.

This is a great opportunity to discuss how you are feeling, your symptoms, ask questions and get support from others. 

Senior Manager at Everybody Health and Leisure, Donna Williamson said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Motherwell Cheshire CIO to provide these cafes across Cheshire.

"An accessible, respectful and confidential space, open for all, regardless of gender or age, with no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action.

"We look forward to welcoming the community at these sessions in our centres."

The menopause cafes launched in January at Crewe, Nantwich, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield Everybody facilities (Everybody).

The menopause cafes launched in January at the following Everybody facilities: 

• Crewe Lifestyle Centre, first and third Monday of each month, 10.15am – 11.45am
• Holmes Chapel Community Centre, first and third Wednesday of each month, 10.00am – 11.30am
• Macclesfield Leisure Centre, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
• Nantwich Leisure Centre, second and fourth Friday of each month, 12.30pm -2:00pm

Suzy Brett who joined Crewe Menopause Cafe when it first began, loves the facility.

She said: "I'm 48, perimenopausal, tried HRT, then herbal remedies and now back successfully on HRT.

"Prior to this I had not spoken to anyone else about it and didn't fully understand what it meant.

"The cafe was friendly and inviting, we all shared our experience, concerns and laughed, cried and best of all felt I was no longer alone.  

Crewe Menopause Cafe is at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, the first and third Monday of each month, 10.15am – 11.45am (Ryan Parker).

"I had found a safe place to talk and share how I was feeling without being judged. 

"I've been to every session, made friends, socialised and have since become a facilitator for two Crewe cafes.

"I am so passionate about empowering women through this journey.

"What an exciting opportunity which I wouldn't have had if I not joined Crewe Menopause Cafe ran by Motherwell [Cheshire CIO] and Everybody [Health and Leisure] Gym."

Everybody Health and Leisure, in partnership with Motherwell Cheshire CIO, have launched menopause cafes at local Everybody facilities (Motherwell CIO).

Motherwell Cheshire CIO founder and chief executive, Kate Blakemore, was delighted with the new menopause cafe.

She added: "Our aim is to facilitate as many people as possible talking about the menopause. 

"There's a lot of people who don't realise why they feel the way they feel. It's trying to make women aware and help them provide a support network.

"I would like to thank Everybody Health and Leisure who are helping to bring these relaxed menopause cafes to the heart of our local communities.

Motherwell Cheshire CIO founder and chief executive, Kate Blakemore (Motherwell Cheshire CIO).

"We encourage everyone to come along and join the conversation."

Last month, Sandbach Nub News revealed how a Sandbach nutritionist was throwing the spotlight on the menopause in a bid to help scores of women suffering from the debilitating symptoms

Read the story here: https://sandbach.nub.news/news/local-news/up-close-meet-the-sandbach-woman-whos-developed-an-innovative-course-to-help-menopause-sufferers-166552