Menopause Cafe ready to open doors in Stirling
Event is a chance to relax, chat and listen
Stirling’s very first Menopause Cafe will be held in the city next Wednesday, (April 25).
The cafe is aimed at breaking down the taboo around menopause and increasing awareness of the impact it can have on those experiencing it – and their families and colleagues.
The event will be held in the Recyke-A-Bike Cafe in Alloa Road, Causewayhead from 7.15pm to 9pm.
Following the world’s first successful Menopause Cafe, held in Perth last year, a number of cafes have been organised throughout the UK, including in some workplaces.
Rachel Weiss of Rowan Consultancy, who founded the initiative, said: “The Menopause Café is aimed at people of all ages who would like to come along and talk about the menopause, to share their stories, experiences and questions, all made that little bit easier with a cuppa and cake. Unfortunately, many women feel that they should just ‘get on with’ the menopause with some never talking to their friends or family about it.
“But the reality is that it affects all women eventually, not forgetting those who live and work with them.
“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.”
The Stirling event is being organised by local woman Jane Milne.
She said: “Last year I set up a women’s conversation group called The Peloton because I know how good it can make us feel when we come together to sit, talk and listen.
“We’re all doing that less and less in our ‘social media’ and busy world so I’m on a bit of a mission to reclaim space for real, respectful, face to face, conversation!
“I attended the first Menopause Café in Perth and decided it was something I’d like to bring to Stirling.
“The concept is simple – you’ll be welcomed at the door, order a cuppa and cake, then sit down for a chat with a group of like-minded people who’d like to share their own experiences, or maybe just listen to everyone else.
“There are no ‘experts’, or product promotions. It’s really just all about people feeling valued, respected and heard – having a laugh too – and learning from other people.”
Place are limited but there are a few left. To book a place: www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/menopause-cafe- stirlingtickets44439510773
It’s really about people feeling valued, respected and heard