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Explore Menopause & Wellbeing: free webinars this October

Menopause Awareness Month is an ideal time to start conversations, challenge misconceptions, and explore the support available.

This year, libraries across the North West have joined forces to host expert-led webinars and introduce a fantastic new book collection focused on perimenopause and menopause.

With the theme “Lifestyle Medicine,” the spotlight is on how menopause impacts both physical and mental health—and how informed lifestyle choices can make a meaningful difference to overall wellbeing. Whether you're looking for guidance, reassurance, or simply more information, our events and curated resources are a great place to start.

No registration is required to attend the webinars. Simply click the links below to watch the talks at the time of the event. Cameras and microphones will be automatically disabled, and the chat function will not be in use.

If you’d like to submit a question in advance, please email library.suggestions@bury.gov.uk, kindly avoid including any personal details. While speakers may respond to pre-submitted questions during or after the sessions, please note that not all questions may be addressed, and we won’t be able to take live questions during the events.

Please note: The webinars will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. If you don’t already have the app installed on your device, we recommend downloading it in advance to ensure a smooth experience.

 

Perimenopause and Menopause Journey with Dr Catherine Munro

Perimenopause and menopause can be a confusing time, and navigating this journey can be tricky. Dr Cath Munro is a British Menopause Society-accredited menopause specialist, and she will talk you through this journey, what to expect, how to prepare and how best to navigate your own journey.

Tuesday 7th October 10.30am – 11.30am

Free online event, webinar link – Perimenopause and Menopause Journey .

Perimenopause & Menopause Support Session with Jane Straccia
Join us at Prestwich Library for a free, friendly session with expert Jane Straccia. Learn about HRT, bone & heart health, and nutrition during perimenopause and menopause.

Wednesday 15th October 10.30am – 11.30am

Prestwich Library, free in-person event, no booking required, just turn up.

For other Live Well sessions:

Bury Live Well Service events - Bury Council

 

Mindfulness and the Menopause with Jayshri (Jay) Mistry

Join us for a 60-minute presentation on Mindfulness for Menopause, offering practical strategies to enhance wellbeing, ease stress, calm the mind and build resilience. Helping you feel more balanced and healthier during life changes.

Jay supports businesses and community groups with gentle, practical tools for everyday wellbeing. Jay focuses on better sleep, stress relief, menopause care, and mindfulness to help people feel calmer, more balanced, and resilient to live their best life.

Thursday 16th October 12noon – 1pm

Free online event, webinar link – Mindfulness and Menopause Awareness 

 

Introduction to Bone Health for Perimenopause with Dr Angela White

As we go through perimenopause, our bodies change in many ways—some visible, others silent. One of the most important yet overlooked changes happens in our bones.

Join retired orthopaedic surgeon and bone health expert Dr Angela White for an empowering talk on why your skeleton is your most valuable long-term investment. Learn how small, evidence-based changes can help you build and maintain strong bones for a future of strength, independence, and vitality.

Angela is a personal trainer with a focus on rehabilitation and osteoporosis, and the creator of the Building Better Bones workshops. She’s also an endurance athlete and Guinness World Record holder for running from John O’Groats to Land’s End at age 60.

Tuesday 21st October 1pm – 2pm

Free online event, webinar link – Introduction to Bone Health for Perimenopause .

 

Making Menopause Matter with Diane Danzebrink

Join us for an empowering session with Diane Danzebrink, author, campaigner and advocate of women’s health and founder of Menopause Support and the Make Menopause Matter campaign. Diane brings together personal experience and professional insight to champion better education, care, and support for everyone navigating menopause.

Her book, Making Menopause Matter, offers practical advice, compassionate insight, and a powerful call to action. It explores the wide-ranging impact of menopause on health, relationships, careers, and wellbeing, and highlights the importance of accessible support and understanding. Diane’s writing empowers individuals and communities to recognise menopause as a significant life transition that deserves attention, respect, and care.

Thursday 23rd October 1pm – 2pm

Free online event, webinar link – Making Menopause Matter .

Staying Healthy in Midlife with Renee McGregor & Dr Catherine Munro

Weight management can be really tricky in midlife. Finding sound and evidence-based advice about how to stay healthy through this time can be difficult with so much confusing information in the media.

Renee and Cath will talk about the way our bodies work and how what we eat influences our health, as well as cover evidence-based approaches to eating and exercising for a healthy body.

Tuesday 28th October 10.30am – 11.30am

Free online event, webinar link – Staying Healthy in Midlife .

 

Book titles coming soon to our stock:

 

Reserve these and find more books about perimenopause and menopause see the library catalogue - https://bury.spydus.co.uk/ .

These webinars and book collection are made possible through the collaboration of libraries across the North West of England and are proudly funded by Libraries Connected.