The Foyer

Love is in the air and so is creativity!
This Valentine’s season, we’re filling our windows with beautiful stained‑glass hearts, and we’d love you to be part of it. 💘

Whether you’re bursting with crafty ideas or just want to try something fun and relaxing, come and join us!
Together, we’ll create a colourful display that celebrates love, community, and a little bit of sparkle.

🎨 What you can do:
❤️ Pop in and help us make a stained‑glass heart
❤️ Add your own message of love or positivity
❤️ Bring a friend, the more hearts, the brighter our window!

Let’s fill our space with colour and kindness this Valentine’s Day.
Everyone is welcome — and every heart makes a difference. 💌✨

Valentine’s Day often focuses on giving love to others — but this year, we’re also celebrating the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself.

Self‑love isn’t about grand gestures or heart‑shaped chocolates (although those help too! 🍫💗).
It’s about recognising your worth, treating yourself with kindness, and making space for your own wellbeing.

💖 Here are some Valentine’s-inspired ways to prioritise YOU:
🌹 Write yourself a love note — Remind yourself of your strengths and what makes you amazing.
🌹 Plan a date… with you — A walk, your favourite show, a cosy café moment.
🌹 Set loving boundaries — Protect your time and energy like you would for someone you adore.
🌹 Gift yourself rest — Slow down, breathe, recharge.
🌹 Show gratitude for your body & mind — They carry you through every single day.

This Valentine’s Day, let’s remember:
You deserve the same love, attention, and kindness that you give to others.

Treat yourself gently. Celebrate who you are.
Because you are worth loving — today and every day. 💌✨

Excited to share the first of two fantastic short films from here at The Foyer!

In this film, we meet Mia, who moved into The Foyer in June 2023. She shares how living there made her feel secure and helped her build the skills she needed to move forward in life. Mia has since moved into her own home and is now thriving.

You can watch the full film and find out more info by checking out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNt6EYyApiQ

Big thank you to everyone who supported us with making these films. Watch out for the film number two next week!

Welcome to 2026!

Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and resources to kick off the new year.

We’re planning an exciting year full of events and activities – and we want YOUR input!

✅ What would you love to join in this year?
✅ Are there any new ideas or activities you’d like us to introduce?
✅ Which past events should make a comeback?

Your feedback helps us create a calendar that everyone enjoys. Drop your suggestions in to reception. Let’s make this year amazing together!

Christmas can be a time of celebration, but it can also be a really difficult period for many people. The pressure to feel happy, financial worries, loneliness, grief, family challenges, or changes in routine can all affect our mental health.

If Christmas feels hard for you, please know:

• You are not alone.
• Your feelings are valid.
• It's ok to take things at your own pace.

You don't have to attend every event, feel festive every day, or put on a brave face. Small steps, gentle routines, and reaching out for support can make a real difference.

This Christmas, let's be kind to ourselves and look out for one another. A simple check in, a conversation, or a listening ear can mean more than we realise.

If your struggling, support is available. Please reach out to someone you trust or a support service.

We had a lovely time last night getting creative at our Christmas Card making session.

It was great to see everyone enjoying the festive atmosphere and creating some beautiful handmade cards to share with loved ones.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

We got into the festive spirit with a Gonk making craft session, and it was a big hit!

Residents had lots of fun creating their own unique festive Gonks, choosing colours, accessories, and designs to make each one truly personal.

The session was full of creativity, laughter, and great conversation, with everyone enjoying the chance to get creative and spend time together. It was lovely to see the pride on residents faces as they showed off their finished gonks!

A brilliant way to celebrate the season, boost wellbeing, and enjoy some festive fun together.

The Foyer Federation is asking young people to take part in The Big Questions survey.

Its about:

• What you think.
• What you need now.
• What challenges you are dealing with.

Your feedback will help shape how Foyers and services work across the country. Real experiences lead to real change.

It only takes a few minutes, and your voice really matters.

Take part and help create positive change.

Our December newsletter is out now and marks our final newsletter of the year. It's a chance to look back at the activities, achievements, and moments we have shared throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who has been involved and made it a great year.