The Foyer

Ready to indulge your sweet tooth? Come along on 10th June and learn how to make the classic Millionaire’s Shortbread – buttery biscuit base, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate topping. 😍
No experience needed, just a love for baking and a bit of fun!
🕐 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Communal kitchen
Everything you need will be supplied – and you’ll leave with a tasty treat!

Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious recipe to try? Join us on 5th June for our Tortilla Pizza cooking session!
Get creative with your toppings, learn a healthier twist on a takeaway favourite, and enjoy some fun in the kitchen with friends.
🕐 Time:12:00pm
📍 Location: Communal kitchen
All ingredients provided – just bring your appetite!

Spice up your day with our Chilli Nachos cooking session on 21st May!
Learn how to make a tasty chilli topping from scratch and build your own nacho masterpiece – cheesy, crunchy, and full of flavour!
🕐 Time: 12:00pm
📍 Location: Communal kitchen
Whether you like it mild or with a kick, this is one session you don’t want to miss. All ingredients provided!

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of homemade apple crumble – and we’ll show you how to make it from scratch on 27th May!
Perfect for beginners and baking lovers alike, this session is a great way to pick up a new skill and enjoy some delicious dessert.
🕐 Time: 14:30pm
📍 Location: Communal kitchen
Come along, cook with us, and enjoy something sweet!

We got our bake on today with a proper cosy classic—Sticky Toffee Pudding! 😍

No dates in sight… we put our own twist on it and went full treacle mode instead, and wow 👏 it did not disappoint. Rich, warm, sticky, and just the right amount of indulgent.

From mixing up the sponge to pouring that golden toffee sauce over the top (and yes, we totally licked the spoon 🍯), this session was all about good vibes, sweet treats, and good company.

Topped it off with squirty cream because… why not?

Honestly, 10/10 would make again.

On Monday 6th May, we rolled up our sleeves and got stuck into a fun and flavour-packed cooking session, creating our very own Mexican Chicken Skewers!

From chopping fresh veggies to mixing up a delicious marinade full of spice, lime, and garlic, everyone played a part in bringing the dish to life. We threaded the skewers with colourful peppers, onions, and marinated chicken before grilling them to sizzling perfection.

The kitchen was full of amazing smells, great conversation, and a real sense of teamwork. Not only did we sit down to enjoy a tasty, healthy meal together, but we also learned some new cooking skills along the way.

A big thank you to everyone who took part – we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🌮🔥

Join us for a cosy and delicious cooking session where we’ll be whipping up the ultimate comfort dessert – Sticky Toffee Pudding! Whether you're a baking beginner or a pudding pro, this session is all about having fun, learning together, and enjoying something sweet at the end!

👨‍🍳 What to expect:
✅ Step-by-step guidance
✅ All ingredients provided
✅ A warm, welcoming vibe
✅ And of course… pudding!

📅 Date: 14th May
🕒 Time: 6pm
📍 Location: Communal kitchen

Come for the pudding, stay for the fun! 💛

We’re looking for someone to represent The Foyer, bring ideas to life, and be a voice for all residents.

🗓️ Come along to tonight’s Residents' Meeting to put your name forward and find out more about the role!

📍Communal kitchen
🕕 6pm

No experience needed — just enthusiasm, teamwork, and a willingness to get involved 💬💡

Be the one who makes change happen!

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that your wellbeing matters — no matter where you are or what you're going through.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, sadness, anger, or stress, here are a few ways to look after your mental health, even in hard times:

🧠 1. Ground Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed

Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique:
🔹 5 things you can see
🔹 4 things you can touch
🔹 3 things you can hear
🔹 2 things you can smell
🔹 1 thing you can taste or are grateful for

🗣 2. Talk It Out

Speak to someone you trust — a support worker, friend, or helpline. You don’t have to go through it alone. Talking helps ease pressure.

💤 3. Rest When You Can

Even short naps, sitting down, or just closing your eyes can give your brain a break.

✍️ 4. Write or Draw Your Thoughts

No journal? Use scrap paper, your phone, or your mind. Getting your feelings out helps stop them from building up.

🎧 5. Music or Podcasts Can Help

Use headphones or a quiet space to calm your mind. Look for playlists that help you relax, laugh, or feel understood.

🤝 6. Ask for Help — It’s a Strength

There are people and services who want to help you — You are not a burden. You deserve support.

📱
Shout (24/7 free text support) – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
The Mix (under 25s) – Call 0808 808 4994 or chat online

NHS - 111 access 24/7 for full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line.

Be kind to your mind. You’ve survived so much already — and there is hope ahead. 💚

This month is a powerful reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Whether you’re managing your own mental wellbeing or supporting someone else, you are not alone.

Mental health services should be accessible to everyone, no matter where you live or what you're going through. Support can look like:

• A safe person to talk to

• Access to mental health professionals

• A warm space where you feel seen and heard

• A chance to build trust and stability

Let’s break the stigma by starting conversations, showing empathy, and sharing resources. Mental health struggles are real — and recovery, healing, and hope are possible.

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to not have everything figured out.
What matters is knowing you’re not alone and that support is out there. 💚

💬 Talk about it — with friends, a mentor, or a professional
🧠 Take breaks from social media and pressure to “keep up”
🎯 Prioritise what feels good for your mental and emotional wellbeing
🧠 Take a break for your mind
💚 Be kind — especially to yourself

It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to need rest. It’s okay not to be okay.

Together, let’s raise awareness, offer support, and advocate for better mental health for all.