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Leadership Programme Launch - We are proud to be launching our Community Leadership Programme, working with people with experience of the Criminal Justice System or those who are at risk of offending, to develop community projects that bring communities together, supported by theLancaster Cinema Continues to Thrive - Each week in Lancaster Library, there is an Open Cinema where the local community and individuals in recovery come together to watch a film. Just this week , another 34 people came to watch Fisherman’s Friend and have a brew and a chat afterwards. Volunteers Visiting HMP Wymott - Some of our Volunteers spent yesterday morning visiting some of the prisoners at HMP Wymott. Some of the prisoners had never had a visit before. One of the volunteers said “I’m pleased to give something back to a place that supported me&#Meet Ronnie - Ronnie talks about his volunteering with us, how he got here, what he’s gained and what he hopes to achieve in the future.Well-being Morning in the North (October 2019) - With the help of the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, we had another well-being morning for Red Rose Recovery members in Lancaster where they got the chance to go climbing and swimming. Gareth said “We would like to thank everyone that helped with theTackling Weeds & Stigma at the Same Time - Some of our guys were out in the community again helping with gardening at a Retirement Home in Buckshaw Village, Chorley. Fantastic work from all the volunteers involved, helping to break down stigma. Glenn, who lead the project, said “BrilliaLancaster Men’s Group Taking a Different Approach - Last Friday’s men’s group took a break from the normal format of their group and went to play some pool and snooker. Gareth said: “Lancaster’s Men’s Group wanted to run the group in a different way…they decided to go for aDiscussing the Approaches & Impact of Peer Led Services - Recently, Peter Yarwood and Emma Daggers represented Red Rose Recovery and the Lancashire User Forum at a gathering of peer led organisations from all across the UK, organised by a London University. The event was aimed at compiling a report that expMeet Some of the Individuals Who’ve Won BRIC Funding - Meet some of the previous applicants who’ve won BRIC funding through our Community Asset Fund to start up their own projects, groups and charities. If you are interested in starting your own group or business, that benefits people in or around Meet Hazel - After receiving her certificate for completing our Speaker Bootcamp training, Hazel shares some of her story at the Lancashire User Forum in Accrington, September 2019.Meet Wayne - Wayne shares his story at the Lancashire User Forum Accrington, December 2018. Video courtesy of www.tribalproject.orgAre they the key to fixing a broken system? - Peter Yarwood and Red Rose Recovery feature on BBC Radio 4 where Peter tells some of his life story to University Graduates looking to become prison officers. “Lucy Ash reports on the government backed Unlocked Graduates scheme, which trains univerHow Emma Daggers beat her addiction to form a support group ‘Families Matter’ in Lancashire - Emma tells us a little bit about her story and how the Families Matters group came about. “Be the change you want to see. You have to break your own cycle, break the rules and addicts will follow to reform.“Don’t let anyone tell you that you caWhat is Red Rose Recovery and the Lancashire User Forum - Red Rose Recovery and Lancashire User Forum offer the vital support and guidance needed by those who are dealing with their substance abuse issues. You can read the full story here.Duke of Cambridge’s praise for recovering drug addicts. - One of our current staff members and another staff member who has recently moved on to new pastures meet William & Kate. You can read the full story here.Morecambe Pride - After the success as Lancaster Pride, we were at Morecambe Pride last weekend promoting recovery and helping to bring communities together. “It was colourful and full of energy. Such a great way to bring communities together. Thank you to all the RAnother brilliant Wellbeing Event - Thanks to Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster for letting us use their facilities to host another Well-being Event! “There was 2 activities that everyone took part in; indoor climbing and a 20m high gravity tower. Both activities were amazinTo Strive to Seek to Find to not to Yield. - “The picture above shows me about to head out for the second half of the Pennine Barrier Ultramarathon. The race was is and would be the culmination of my efforts this year to harness my will drive and perseverance to reach new heights and hopefullLancaster Pride - “On Saturday 22 Jun; the LGBT community came together for the Lancaster Pride. The event was amazing and Red Rose Recovery were fortunate enough to be able to attend such a colourful and remarkable day. There was a parade around Lancaster town centA Thank You - Our thank you letter to Greggs’ Bakery… “To whom it may concern, Red Rose Recovery is an infrastructure organisation which supports vulnerable diverse people with a range of problems as well as their families. We as an organisation would like tWorking in Partnership - A great example of services working in partnership and breaking down stigma, and a big thank you to the volunteers who took part. “Today Emerging Futures and Red Rose Recovery worked together on a Noble Cause to clean and tidy an elderly ladies froPeter Yarwood with the Health & Social Care Committee - Peter Yarwood describing the benefits of co-production and of empowering people who have “become accustomed to being at the margins of society – we said no, that’s not OK”. Lancashire has some great examples of innovative commissioning & Wellbeing fun! - Gareth, one of our volunteers in North Lancashire, arranged a free wellbeing morning for service users this month; here’s his take on it… “There was 6 of us in total and the morning started with indoor climbing walls. Many different walls, withReformed addicts: Here is how a prison visit from Red Rose Recovery helped drug addict Steven kick the habit which kille -  Steven Brown, who has since moved on to new pastures and a new job, came through Red Rose Recovery and the Lancashire User Forum from Prison to a fully fledged staff member. In this article he shares some of that journey. You can read the full Super Stu Smashes Marathon Personal Best! - Stu is an active lives officer based in Lancaster UK who promotes health wellbeing and the love of all running disciplines. You can follow his blog, The Only Way is Up, by clicking here.I went from jail to Buckingham Palace - Peter Yarwood and Emma Daggers share some of their recovery story and talk about how the Lancashire User Forum and Red Rose Recovery came about. You can read the full story here.Well-being Morning in North Lancashire (September 2019) - This morning, the recovery community in Lancaster and Morecambe came together and 6 individuals went to Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. They all took part in climbing and jumping off a gravity tower. It was a brilliant morning, with many individuals facingSupporting World Suicide Prevention Day in Preston - We were at the Preston Flag Market event today supporting World Suicide Prevention Day. “Around the world, someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. This equates to 3,000 a day or 800,000 people a year. For every suicide, there are 20 suicide aLancashire User Forum (County) – August 2019 - August 2019’s County LUF took place at Trimpell SSC in Morecambe and it was a great event! Over 80 people attended, of which 90% were service users. Gareth, who helped to organise the event said “Thanks for all the feedback we received; mOUR LANCASHIRE Launch a new website for finding Groups & Activities - “Our Lancashire is the Lancashire wide initiative to bring groups and communities together to make Lancashire a greater place to live work and play. If you want to join a group, find help on how to set one up or just want to attend an event, thBBC Sounds talks to a Mother & Daughter torn apart by drugs. - On the 03/09/2019 show, presenter Sally Naden on the BBC talked to a Mother & Daughter who were torn apart by drugs and finds out how, in the end, they were re-united (Starts at 52:00:00). Later, Peter Yarwood talks to Sally about his thoughts onGardening for the benefit of the Community - Our community group that runs every Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm at St Stephens in Burnley Wood, have taken responsibility for a gardening project from Incredible Edible. Along with help from Community Restart and Lancashire County Council , weRThe Red Rose Recovery App - We’re re-launching our App with some design changes and new features! – Live updates to what’s on and how to get involved.– Refer yourself to us or someone you work with on the go.– Keep up with the latest from Facebook & TwCounty LUF is in the North this time! - 11am until 3pm on Wednesday 28th August  Trimpell Sports & Social club, End lane, Morecambe LA4 4UP Want to have your say and input around the recovery community? Learn more&nbBuilding Communities and Breaking Down Stigma - Over the past 5 weeks; many volunteers from Red Rose Recovery have been working on a painting project, helping a local community in Thorncross, Thorton-Cleavleys. The project was finished last week and Chefs Catering kindly donated a beautiful buffetLUFStock 2019 – The 8th Annual Recovery Camping Weekend - It’s LUFStock at the end of this month! Friday 30th August until Sunday 1st September at Charity Farm, Smithy Brow, Wigan WN6 9PP Join us for a weekend of camping and connect with others in the recovery community. To register your attendance or forRed Rose Recovery Awarded Funding From The National Lottery Community Fund! - Following a competitive application process, we’re delighted to announce award of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund amounting to nearly £400,000 to develop the work we do with vulnerable communities across Lancashire. Commissioned iThe Secret Life of Prisons - Earlier this year, we took part in the production of a podcast called The Secret Life of Prisons produced by www.wearestraightline.com In a 4 part special, Peter Yarwood shared some of his experiences with his time in prison and the Criminal Justice Meet Stuart - Stuart shares his journey from being addicted to drugs and alcohol to his time spent with Littledale Hall as a service user and how he is finding being a volunteer with us here at Red Rose Recovery. The short version: The extended version:

Leadership Programme Launch

We are proud to be launching our Community Leadership Programme, working with people with experience of the Criminal Justice System ...
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Lancaster Cinema Continues to Thrive

Each week in Lancaster Library, there is an Open Cinema where the local community and individuals in recovery come together ...
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Volunteers Visiting HMP Wymott

Some of our Volunteers spent yesterday morning visiting some of the prisoners at HMP Wymott. Some of the prisoners had ...
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Meet Ronnie

Ronnie talks about his volunteering with us, how he got here, what he's gained and what he hopes to achieve ...
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Well-being Morning in the North (October 2019)

With the help of the Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, we had another well-being morning for Red Rose Recovery members in ...
Read More

Lancaster Men’s Group Taking a Different Approach

Last Friday's men's group took a break from the normal format of their group and went to play some pool ...
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Tackling Weeds & Stigma at the Same Time

Some of our guys were out in the community again helping with gardening at a Retirement Home in Buckshaw Village, ...
Read More

Discussing the Approaches & Impact of Peer Led Services

Recently, Peter Yarwood and Emma Daggers represented Red Rose Recovery and the Lancashire User Forum at a gathering of peer ...
Read More

The Secret Life of Prisons

Earlier this year, we took part in the production of a podcast called The Secret Life of Prisons produced by ...
Read More

Well-being Morning in North Lancashire (September 2019)

This morning, the recovery community in Lancaster and Morecambe came together and 6 individuals went to Salt Ayre Leisure Centre ...
Read More

Supporting World Suicide Prevention Day in Preston

We were at the Preston Flag Market event today supporting World Suicide Prevention Day. "Around the world, someone dies by ...
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Lancashire User Forum (County) – August 2019

August 2019's County LUF took place at Trimpell SSC in Morecambe and it was a great event! Over 80 people ...
Read More