Menopause Cafe - Ipswich Waterfront

A Menopause Café, aimed at breaking down the taboo around menopause, increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues, and reflecting on the ‘third stage of life’, will be held in Cult Cafe on Ipswich Waterfront on 8th March 2022 12-2 pm.

Following the World’s first Menopause Café, held in Perth, Scotland in 2017, many pop-up Menopause Cafes have been organised worldwide, including in workplaces. The world’s first Menopause Festival, #FlushFest, was also held in Perth in 2018. #FlushFest22 will be held online on 18th June 2022 featuring talks, interactive workshops, opportunities to network and a comedy night.

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".

Booking is recommended. For more information, please visit: http://www.menopausecafe.net/

Menopause Cafes are always offered:

• With no intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action eg no speakers
• In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
• Open to all, regardless of gender or age
• On a not for profit basis
• Alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food.

Host or Publisher University of Suffolk