The SUN Network
thesunnetwork.bsky.social
The SUN Network
@thesunnetwork.bsky.social
We work alongside adults to get their voice heard and respected, and involve them in decisions in mental health and addiction services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough :)

🌐 sunnetwork.org.uk
On the 3rd day of Christmas, we choose to connect with others. Whether through a local group, a phone call, or your community, small connections can mean so much 🧡

Read more here: zurl.co/UkxP2
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Feeling pressured this season? On the 2nd day of Christmas, we remind you: it’s okay to say no and prioritise your comfort. Your wellbeing matters 💚

Read more here: zurl.co/bliJg
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On the 1st day of Christmas, we choose to share love and kindness.

Small acts—a smile, a kind word, or a helping hand—can make a big difference. Show kindness to others and yourself today 💛

Read more here: zurl.co/lhUsL
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄 The Edge Café will be open on Christmas Day from 9:30am to 4pm at Brookfields Hospital Site, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge.

Come along for warmth, company and a bite to eat or a warm drink. Pay what you can afford. Supported by volunteers.
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
💛 Susie shares her moving story of supporting her child through a long stay in specialist inpatient mental health care for young people.

There were tough moments, but hope returned. Her message to families: things can improve.

Read the full story 👉 zurl.co/j5MfN
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The holiday season can be tough. Can you choose whom you spend time with, how long you spend with them, and alone, when you step out to get some air? KC learns a lot from folks in recovery, and everyone is welcome at @Cambridgeshire Recovery Service Cafes around our county.
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🎄 Christmas can be a difficult time for mental health, especially for those feeling lonely, grieving or under pressure. You’re not alone.

If you need company on Christmas Day, the Edge Café in Cambridge is open.

Full details in the latest KYH article 👉 zurl.co/I1Tw5
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
See these images from the 2025 Cambridge Mill Road Winter Fair, where Sue and KC chatted to folks about wellness and mental health. zurl.co/5KkqA 🎹🥘🥨🌈☕️🎨 🎡 🧁
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎄 The Edge Café will be open on Christmas Day from 9:30am to 4pm at Brookfields Hospital Site, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge.

Come along for warmth, company and a bite to eat or a warm drink. Pay what you can afford. Supported by volunteers.
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you’re in recovery from drug or alcohol use and/or mental health challenges, you could become a volunteer Peer Mentor at The EDGE Café, Cambridge 💛

Use your lived experience to support others on their journey

✉️ Email Gail to find out more: gail@theedgecafecambridge.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
GATE Herts have launched a new Domestic Abuse Resource Pack to support Gypsy and Traveller victim/survivors and professionals 💛 Developed with communities and specialist partners.

Watch the videos: zurl.co/aHHhX
Guides: zurl.co/dJBgD
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum is recruiting a paid worker for its Ukrainian Project 🇺🇦

This part-time role supports Ukrainian refugees in Cambridge with housing, education, health and more.

18 hours per week, fixed term to September 2026. Closing date: 9 January 2026.
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
💛 Susie shares her moving story of supporting her child through a long stay in specialist inpatient mental health care for young people.

There were tough moments, but hope returned. Her message to families: things can improve.

Read the full story 👉 zurl.co/j5MfN
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄 The Edge Café will be open on Christmas Day from 9:30am to 4pm at Brookfields Hospital Site, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge.

Come along for warmth, company and a bite to eat or a warm drink. Pay what you can afford. Supported by volunteers.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
KC makes 🍅 soup to combat the cold. Cooking with fresh ingredients is healthy, and eating the natural goodness is warm and comforting. How do you look after yourself?
December 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🌈 The Kite Trust supports LGBTQ+ young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with 1-1 support, groups, resources, training and family support.

Find out more about their work and local services on @keepyourhead.bsky.social: zurl.co/UrJHB
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💛 Susie shares her moving story of supporting her child through a long stay in specialist inpatient mental health care for young people.

There were tough moments, but hope returned. Her message to families: things can improve.

Read the full story 👉 zurl.co/j5MfN
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
John’s final message is full of hope. He has learnt to forgive himself and found that life without alcohol can feel good.

Watch and read more: zurl.co/JOm15
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#SUNAddictionRecoveryStories
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Cravings were one of John’s biggest challenges, but he kept his promise to himself and carried on fighting for change.

Watch and read more: zurl.co/fufwN
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#SUNAddictionRecoveryStories
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Come along to the Garden Gate drop-in on Wednesdays from 13:30-15:30 at 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, to see some art, try crafting for yourself, or have a cuppa or warm toasty. 🎨☕️ zurl.co/62WmX
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
John shares how support from CGL and Cambridgeshire Recovery Service helped him understand his thoughts and emotions.

Watch and read more: zurl.co/Gc7OZ
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#SUNAddictionRecoveryStories
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Cambridgeshire Recovery Service offers free warm drinks on Mondays, 10 am-1 pm at The Countess Free Church. ☕️ 🫖 @cambsrecovery
December 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
See these images from the Mill Road Winter Fair on Saturday, where Sue and KC chatted to folks about wellness and mental health. zurl.co/5KkqA 🎡 🧁🍰🥨🌈☕️🎨
December 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Connect with other women at the St Neots Women's Wellness Café on Wednesday 10 December, 13:00 to 15:00. This session includes birth stories with a doula from Birth Sense. It’s free and open to everyone!

Location: The Creche, One Leisure, Barford Road, PE19 2SA
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Cooking for others gave John joy and purpose. He used food from his own garden to help feed around 40 people.

Watch and read more: zurl.co/SNUcI
(content may be upsetting)

#SUNAddictionRecoveryStories
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM