Volunteers Visiting HMP Wymott

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 “....
Well-being Morning in the North (October 2019)

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 the morning, as all...
Lancaster Men’s Group Taking a Different Approach

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 and snooker. Gareth said: “Lancaster’s Men’s Group wanted to run the group in a different way…they decided to go for a game of pool.”...
Tackling Weeds & Stigma at the Same Time

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, Chorley. Fantastic work from all the volunteers involved, helping to break down stigma. Glenn, who lead the project, said “Brilliant day, giving...
Discussing the Approaches & Impact of Peer Led Services

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 led organisations from all across the UK, organised by a London University. The event was aimed at compiling a report that explores the...
The Secret Life of Prisons

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 www.wearestraightline.com In a 4 part special, Peter Yarwood shared some of his experiences with his time in prison and the Criminal Justice System along with...