The Barefoot OT

06/10/2026

A service I definitely support. This is a problem for so many. Building costs and dwindling support or advice to navigate these times 👣

❄️ WINTER IS COMING – FREE ENERGY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES❄️

With winter approaching, The DEEN Centre is bringing an energy focused event to a library near you! We wanted to make life a little easier by organising a series of 'one stop shop' events for people to attend in order to receive the best energy support available within Pendle and Burnley and save YOU time. ⏰️

So what will be available?

The DEEN Centre is working with LEAP and Newground Together, who will be offering free energy support to help eligible families keep their homes warmer and save money this winter.
Families can access a FREE LEAP energy assessment, practical advice and after the assessment, free, easy energy-saving measures. Newground Together will also be available at selected sessions in Nelson, Brierfield and Colne, offering additional energy-saving support and up to 8 weeks of face-to-face support.

All these are walk in sessions so you don't need an appointment, if you would like to pop down and have a chat or sign up then come see us at at any of the events below:

📅 Dates & locations:

📍 7th October | 2pm–4pm
Nelson Library, Nelson, Lancashire

📍 14th October | 10.30am–12.30pm
Barden Campus Library, Burnley

📍 20th October | 10.30am–12.30pm
Brierfield Library, Brierfield, Lancashire

📍 21st October | 10.30am–12.30pm
Colne Library, Colne

So who may be eligible?

You may qualify if you are in receipt of benefits or earning less than £31,500.

Join us at a library near you for free support and practical advice to help YOU save money this winter. 💚

For more information, contact The DEEN Centre on 07732 248239

29/09/2026

In the Nelson area?

Want your bike looking its best?

Breaking Cycles CIC is here to help. Come along and learn some new skills.

BIKE KITCHEN AT HODGE HOUSE

Free bike checks & repairs at Hodge House.

3 new dates added

Thursday 1st October - 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11th October - 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday 25th October - 12:00 - 16:00

Watch this space for details of our Halloween Family Ride on 29th October....

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-bike-revival-hodge-house-bike-kitchen-tickets-1989210237368

26/08/2026

A pleasure working with Breaking Cycles CIC on this project.

Projects like this are in desperate need across the country. Funding is not there to support all those in need.

Have the privilege of delivering these evening to young adults it so rewarding 👣

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

24/08/2026

A wonderful evening to be had with Maiden Mother Crone CIC here. Hope you are making it along

We had another issue with Eventbrite's Tickets - but it should all be sorted now; back on sale again:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembering-the-borderlands-st-cuthbert-from-the-tweed-to-the-edge-tickets-1986566240101

23/08/2026

Services are catching up with the power of nature engagement 👣

🌻 Effects of outdoor activity (ORA) on outcomes in Hospitalised adults with physical illness or injury: theOThub.com/research-theme/acute-care-rehabilitation (OT+) 🌿 The impact of ORA is an increasing area of public health interest, with evidence of physical, psychological and social benefits in community and mental health settings. Until this 2026 systematic review, no research had explored benefits during inpatient rehab for physical illness or injury 🪴 Studies included walking, horticultural and mixed activities in hospital grounds, gardens, rooftops and greenhouses, across neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions.

21/08/2026

I'm not normally one for advertising, but this product deserves it. The grounding effect on my back whilst sleeping has had a massive effect on my day, waking up more refreshed. Less inflammation, less pain. It's not grounding, but it's dam close and worth it.

Also a great start if you're anxious about getting outside or feel you don't know where to begin. Of course, I promote nature and understand accessibility issues; here's your alternative 👣

And here's a link for 10% off. Enjoy

https://groundingessentials.com?sca_ref=10828441.74UAH6gN6F2P

20/08/2026

As the summer season winds down and the weather cools we all begin to feel the blues. The key is to adapt you nature engagement so you can keep lifted and living your true life 👣

Book in and discover you enegament style
https://app.carepatron.com/Register?cr=maT5jeRBMnAq