A NEW Chester venue where people can enjoy a friendly cup of coffee and prioritise their mental and emotional wellbeing has opened its doors.
‘Calm Coffee’ is a new offering from Rage Fitness Company, which already operates a community gym based at Blacon Adventure Playground and delivers health and fitness sessions for local residents.
It aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment where people can access support and talk openly about mental health.
Craig Brown, CEO of Rage Fitness, was inspired to launch Calm Coffee after completing his ‘Mission 84’ challenge, which saw him cycle 3,570km in the space of just 84 days last year to raise awareness of male suicide.
Craig said: “After completing the challenge, I increasingly found myself speaking to people on the gym floor who were experiencing hard times or going through crisis.
“I knew I had to create a safe space for both men and women to speak in comfort, feel welcomed and have a calming experience – and so Calm Coffee was born.”
Calm Coffee was officially opened by the Lord Mayor…
