Celebrating 60!

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Go Purple in June

This month we’re bringing our 60th anniversary celebrations to life in purple, MacIntyre’s colour, and a symbol of pride, connection and belonging across our organisation.

Across June, we’re inviting everyone to get involved: wear purple, add purple to your spaces, share purple moments, and help us celebrate the people and teams who make MacIntyre what it is.

The month also leads into our flagship staff celebration, the Marjorie Newton Wright Awards, a chance to recognise colleagues whose commitment and impact shine through every day.

Share your purple moments on your local Facebook page!

Miles in May

In May we’re getting moving with ‘Miles for MacIntyre’. There are events planned around the country. In Greater Manchester they’ll be walking together every Friday in May. In Warrington a ‘Walk, Wheel or Run a Mile’ event is taking place at the Warrington Wolves stadium. In Milton Keynes, there's a Wellness Walk, a ParkRun takeover, and a Dance around the Lake.

Keep an eye out on your local MacIntyre Facebook page for events near you this month.

Have a cuppa with us in April

It's National Tea Day on 21 April - what better time to celebrate Britain's favourite hot drink!

During April, we're celebrating our 60th anniversary by hosting tea parties (and the occasional breakfast party) around MacIntyre.

We're planning these to be warm and welcoming events where families, staff, and people who draw on support can come together to share stories, build connections, and enjoy each other's company over a comforting cup of tea and a delicious slice (or two!) of cake.

(MacIntyre staff: log in to our intranet to access the section below where you can download invites, recipes and everything you need to run a successful tea party.)

Learn in March

March's theme to celebrate MacIntyre's 60th Anniversary is 'Learning'

We're putting this in the context of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, and how learning can improve mental health and self-esteem.

What would you like to try that you never have before? Here are a few suggestions:

Research something you’ve always wondered about.
Learn to cook something new
Talk to someone whose views you disagree with, and find out why they think that way. Be willing to really listen.
Learn a new word
Find out how to make fudge
Learn to crochet or knit
Learn to fold an origami crane
Fix a loose cupboard hinge or something else around the home
Plant seeds in a windowsill pot and learn what they need to grow
Ask a colleague how they manage a task you find tricky
Learn one fact about how your brain works
Write a story using only six words
Learn a new sign in Makaton or BSL

What can you think of?

Connect in February

February's theme to celebrate MacIntyre's 60th Anniversary is 'Connect' We're putting this in the context of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

What could you do to connect? Here are a few suggestions:

Arrange a day out with friends you haven't seen for a while
Switch off the TV or put down your phone and talk or play a game with your children, friends, family or housemates
Visit a friend or family member who needs support or company
Volunteer at a local school, hospital or community group
Make the most of technology to stay in touch with friends and family. Video-chat apps are useful, especially if you live far apart
Try speaking to someone new as you go about your day
Ask how someone’s weekend was, and really listen when they tell you