Explore menopause and wellbeing: free webinars and sessions

A series of free ‘in person’ and online webinars is taking place to mark Menopause Awareness Month.

Libraries across the North West have joined forces to host expert-led sessions and introduce a new book collection focused on perimenopause and menopause.

The aim is to start conversations, challenge misconceptions, and explore the support available.

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.

Two local ‘in person’ sessions:

Wednesday 15 October - Prestwich Library (10.30am to 11.30am) and Castle Leisure Centre in Bury (7pm to 8pm).

Learn about HRT, bone and heart health, nutrition and sleeping and coping strategies during perimenopause and menopause. No booking required, just turn up!

For other Live Well sessions: Bury Live Well Service events - Bury Council

Online webinars:

No registration is requiredto attend these free webinars – just 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.

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.

Tuesday 7 October (10.30am to 11.30am). Perimenopause and Menopause Journey with Dr Catherine Munro. Free online event, webinar link – Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

Thursday 16 October (Noon to 1pm). Mindfulness and the Menopause with Jayshri (Jay) Mistry. Link - Mindfulness and Menopause Awareness

Tuesday 21 October (1pm to 2pm). Introduction to Bone Health for Perimenopause with Dr Angela White. Link: Introduction to Bone Health for Perimenopause .

Thursday 23 October (1pm to 2pm): Making Menopause Matter with Diane Danzebrink. Link: Making Menopause Matter

Tuesday 28 October (10.30am to 11.30am): Staying Healthy in Midlife with Renee McGregor and Dr Catherine Munro. Link: Staying Healthy in Midlife .

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

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Issued: 2 October 2025.