A MENOPAUSE Café will soon debut for the first time in Warrington with the aim to help ‘break the stigma’ around the topic of what is known to be the ‘third stage of life’.

Melanie Pollard, a Wellbeing and Menopause Coach will host the event on January 29 at the Red Telephone Box Tearoom in Croft and up to 20 spaces will be available for people to attend on the day.

The Birchwood resident first became aware of the franchise of Menopause Café’s when she saw a segment about them on the BBC.

Having already began her journey into menopause and experiencing symptoms, Melanie thought the idea of creating a space for people to talk and discuss this more openly was an amazing one.

Stuck in a career she was no longer happy with and wanting a change, she decided to make a drastic career move and began training as a menopause coach, while also laying the pipework down to bring a Menopause café to her hometown of Warrington.

Speaking of the upcoming event, Melanie said: “I’m passionate about making menopause a mainstream topic and this will be a wonderful opportunity for the people of Warrington to come together in a beautiful location and to talk about their experiences.

“It is getting to the point now where people don’t want to do it alone and want to talk and discuss their symptoms with others.

The café will be a pop-up with plans to host more in various other locations over the town on a monthly basis.

“I’m so looking forward to meeting everyone,” she added.

Doors will open at 3pm and will be inclusive to all genders and ages.

The first ever menopause café was opened in Perth, Scotland back in 2017 and since then the idea has gained momentum with many pop-ups café’s being hosted worldwide – including in workplaces.

Perth also held the very first menopause festival titled ‘Flush Fest’ in 2018 which has become an annual event since.

Rachel Weiss, founder of the Menopause Café Charity, commented: “The Menopause Café is aimed at women and men of all ages who would like to talk about the menopause, to share their stories, experiences and questions, all made that little bit easier with tea and cake.

“Unfortunately, many people feel that they should just ‘get on with’ the menopause, with some never talking to their friends of family about it.

“People can come along and just listen, or join in on the discussions, hopefully leaving with a clearer sense of the impact of the menopause on those who are experiencing it, alongside their families, friends and colleagues.”

Kirsty Wark, patron of the Menopause Café Charity, says “I am delighted to have been asked to be a patron of this new charity which is dedicated to get everyone talking about the menopause.

“This is the way to a healthier, happier future”.

Spaces are limited so to ensure a spot, book now on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-cafe-warrington-first-meeting-tickets-491706696967