In books of old, ‘the well’ is often at the heart of things. It was literally and symbolically the centre of the community, representing everything that the people needed to endure and thrive. The people gathered, they got what they needed, they went out refreshed.
‘The Well’ is our holistic and practical response to covid-19. We’re using all our resources to serve our community on and around campus in these tough times.
Do you need support from The Well?
We can provide emergency help with food, and offer holistic wellbeing support too. Help is available, don’t wait for a crisis – if you know that you are struggling with food and finances, refer yourself today.
Who do we accept referrals from?
We accept referrals of students and staff from any of the Manchester Universities, or any Hulme resident (M15). You can refer yourself, or refer someone else if you know someone in need of support.
What does The Well offer?
We provide a weekly Well Pack with 7 meal-kits for every night of the week, or ready-made, cooked and frozen meals for those who aren’t able to cook for themselves. There will also be enough groceries to help with lunches, breakfasts and some snacks and treats too. You’ll find recipes and links to step-by-step cookery classes too, along with a diverse programme of nurturing and sustaining good stuff to help you through these tough times.
Match up the recipe numbers to the cookery-classes and follow along as our team cooks each meal with you. Each dish is quick but tasty, using a few simple and affordable ingredients to create a heart-and-soul-warming dinner for one.
You can find our cooking class videos here.
We provide three different Well Packs, allowing us to respond to the unique needs to each person who refers to The Well:
Well Pack A offers seven dinner-kits a week, with fresh and dry ingredients, recipe cards and online cookery step-by-step classes for each meal – everything made easy so that eating well becomes a simple pleasure.
Well Pack B provides seven pre-cooked, chilled and ready-to-heat meals for those within our community who aren’t able to cook for whatever reason. Prepared and cooked in Milk & Honey, then packaged-up and delivered with love.
Well Pack C is aimed more towards TLC for the soul. If food needs are not at the top of the agenda, we’ll provide inner-glow bakes, cakes and sweet treats, link you in with our nurturing Wholeness programme, and we’re always up for a socially-distanced chat for a bit of human contact too!
Our cookery classes with The Well team are available whether you receive a Well Pack or just fancy following a super-simple, tasty and affordable meal. Cooked in Milk & Honey café, join the team as we cook a variety of plant-based and wallet-friendly easy and delicious
dinners.
#allwillbewell
Some people think sprouts (unlike puppies) are just for Christmas, personally I think this logic is terrible. Sprouts have such a deep flavour they can hold up very well in spiced dishes like this hash – if you don’t like sprouts this recipe also works great with any leafy green, especially savoy cabbage.
25th January celebrates the Birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns & Scottish culture. On Burns Night suppers of haggis, neeps and tatties are served all over the world. Find the poem Address to a Haggis and recite it whilst enjoy this comforting soup. Topping soup with vegetarian haggis is highly recommended.
On the wall in Milk & Honey, we have a mural, drawn by a friend of ours when we opened three years ago. “We believe in the abundant good in our fine city of Manchester”, it begins…. Lockdown has shown us just how fragile much of life is – including our food supply. At Milk & Honey we work with local suppliers, and also with growers to use up surplus harvests to minimise food waste.
The Well Project has been able to take things further, drawing on the desire of so many to work together to tackle the problems caused by COVID-19. We’re working with smaller partners organisations who share our vision – some are donating freshly baked loaves each week, whilst others who work across the country to redistribute surplus food from the food industry. From Foodbanks to farmers, urban growers to local family wholesalers… we’re grateful for all the support. You’re helping us make The Well happen.
Get in touch for more information or to work with us: thewell@stpeters.org.uk
The Wholeness Programme at St Peter’s House has developed over the past few years, and is now based is our beautiful, onsite Wholeness Studio. We work with friends and trusted colleagues to deliver a programme that is unique and nurturing, focussed on restoring and honouring wholeness in the full human experience.
We have decided to make our rich and varied pre-recorded library of sessions available at no cost to all visitors to St Peters House – digital as they may be. It’s our gift to the world! We invite you to explore this free resource of Studio Sessions, podcasts, classes, blogs and meditations, and hope that you will find your time with us gentle, inspiring and restorative.
Suitable for all. Enjoy, my friend.
Pretty much beginner, may as well have a go if you’re fit and well
A bit of a step on, but you may surprise yourself. Sit out anything you’re not sure
about.
Do this if you know your way around a yoga mat.
You know you’ve got this.
Step away from your computer, and put down your phone… This class will teach you skills that you can break down and use in smaller sections throughout your day, or enjoy in this longer sequence designed to help your muscles and mind unwind from the stresses of desk- based life. Your twenty-first century body, all scrunched up and stiff, will thank you for it. (42 mins) Level 2
Covid has caused a cuddle-catastrophe. Everyone needs hugs to release oxytocin – the famous ‘cuddle hormone’ that helps us feel good and keeps our bodies happy. With self- isolation and social distancing – where is the love?! This session teaches self-massage to soothe our lonely souls and simple yoga practice to bring a sense of peace. (42 mins) Level 2
All balled up with grudges, niggles and gripes? Or maybe you’re carrying a really deep anger - at a person, at the world, or at how things are turning out this year. Either way, we carry it in our bodies, and it’s not good. This session incorporates meditation and simple yoga moves to allow us to begin to explore and release some of these strong emotions. (52 Mins) Level 2
Having trouble winding down? This session is designed to help you switch off and ease into a good night’s sleep. Using gentle movement and with focus on the breath, the session uses accessible and simple yoga practices to gently move our wired up bodies into a deep place of relaxation. Sound good to anyone? (50 mins) Level 2
There are 42 individual muscles in the face. I wonder how many of them you are tensing up even whilst reading this on a screen? These short sessions will relax, mobilise and increase blood flow round your face and neck area. Do it at your desk, on your sofa… but maybe not on the bus (silly faces are involved.) (15 mins) Level 1
There are 42 individual muscles in the face. I wonder how many of them you are tensing up even whilst reading this on a screen? These short sessions will relax, mobilise and increase blood flow round your face and neck area. Do it at your desk, on your sofa… but maybe not on the bus (silly faces are involved.) (15 mins) Level 1
In this practice, Amy focuses on the breath to explore a range of sensations within the body. Gentle and accessible, this session will help you switch off from distractions as you become fully present - taking time to notice what’s going on with you right now. (20 mins)
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
Over these meditations, Selena explores the Chinese concept of Wuxing – a flow in which the five elements of nature work to generate and overcome each other. Recorded in both English and Mandarin, the meditations draw on both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.both ancient Chinese and symbolism from other faiths to explore how this concept works for our well-being.
This practice is as old as time can remember, a practice that utilizes waveforms and frequencies similar to those of our own physiology. Craig Winterburn is an IPHM Approved Holistic Therapist and in this video, he provides meditation and reflection to help align the mind for the full gong bath therapy session.
Using an ancient meditation created by St. Ignatius, Ben leads us through an exercise in imagining ourselves into another story. Using Christian scripture, Ben Invites us to allow our minds to wander. Who will you encounter, and what words will you hear on your journey? (11 mins)
"I'm not an expert", begins Ben...and loads of us aren't, but meditation can be a brilliant tool to add to your 'wellbeing tool-kit' at times of stress, anxiety or pretty much anytime. Ben talks us through the basics and starts from the beginning, before guiding us through a short meditation - perfect for newcomers to this peaceful practice. (18 mins).
Switch off from your screen and listen along to our short wonderings…
#ALLWILLBEWELL
Pilates is all about strength, balance and alignment, and – seriously – have we ever been in more need of being strong, well-balanced and getting things a little more lined up?! This session gives you the chance to do something for yourself – Stand taller! Stronger! Better equipped to face the challenges head-on – whilst connecting with your fellow human in an interactive, community class led by Rachel from our studio.
Monday at 1 PM
(1 Hour)
Start the day with gratitude and purpose without leaving your room. A 40 minute Hatha yoga session to set you ready for anything, followed by 20 minutes to connect and chat with your yogi class-mates – wherever they may be. Pop the kettle on, pour some cereal and prepare to mull over a different question together each week. Do it all in your pyjamas… this is the ’new normal’ after all…
Tuesday at 8:30 AM
(1 Hour)
Celebrating all things in Mandarin! This fun festive evening is the best to help you get away from the “isolation” with interesting topics and friendships to share! Join Mandarin Community with this one-hour social gathering to explore your online social life further.
Following our Facebook page to find out new topic for each session: https://www.facebook.
Fortnightly Tuesday at 7 PM, 9/23rd Feb, 9/23rd March
(1 Hour)
Wednesday at 1 PM
(45 Mins)
Interested in faith? Longing to get closer to the truth or engaging in the most intriguing debate for humankind at all times? Welcome to join Selena at Breakfast Bible Study every Thursday morning for a half-an-hour refreshing and recharging of your mind from the nourishing of the Bible scriptures!
Please feel free to contact Selena if you have any further inquiries: mandarin.community@stpeters.org.uk
Thursdays 9 AM
(30 mins)
New Year, New You!! Come back on track and say goodbye to your Lockdown belly! Join our popular “Pilates in Mandarin” with Selena and our qualified Pilates instructor Iris. This one-hour session with pilates practice and social will refresh and lift up your body and mind.
Fortnightly Thursday at 7 PM, 4/18th Feb, 4/18th March, 1st April
(1 Hour)
Our accredited teacher Amy will guide you through some mindfulness practices, gently leading you to the still places beyond the hustle.
Fridays at 1 PM
(1 Hour)
Love what we’re doing at St Peter’s House? Want to keep connected and find out about what we might do next?
Sign up to our Newsletter and we’ll keep you updated with our plans, thoughts and musings. On top of this we’ll send you our tastiest new recipes from The Well – all freshly devised and waiting to get onto the Milk & Honey café meu when we re-open – and new classes, podcasts and blogs as we create them for our Wholeness programme! We’ll also let you know about any opportunities to volunteer, future Milk & Honey café news, and ways you can support us in our work.