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​Perimenopause can feel like your body and mind have been taken over by a stranger. Anxiety, rage, brain fog, poor sleep, low mood — and a healthcare system that often dismisses or underestimates what you're going through. Thrive Through Perimenopause is a free, community-based peer support programme offering three ways to connect, learn and feel less alone — whatever your situation.

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Three ways to get support

The Gathering — in person in Margate

Monthly evening sessions at CloudZen in central Margate. A structured but relaxed space combining peer sharing, themed workshop content and guided journaling.

One Wednesdays a month · Next session: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 6:30–8:30pm · CloudZen, Margate

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Rest & Chat — online via Zoom

Monthly online peer support for women who can't make it in person — whether due to caring responsibilities, transport, social anxiety or simply living in a more rural part of Thanet. Opens with a short guided meditation then moves into open peer chat.

One Thursday a month · Next session: Thursday 30 July 2026, 7 - 8pm via Zoom

 

Walk & Talk — outdoors across Thanet's coast

A gentle 60-minute walk followed by informal chat. Rotating locations across Thanet's coastline including Margate seafront, Botany Bay, Ramsgate harbour and Pegwell Bay. The lowest-barrier way to join — no commitment, no jargon, just a walk.

One Saturday a month · Next session: Saturday 25 July 2026, 10am- 11.30am — meet at the Oval Bandstand, Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville CT9 2HX ​

 

Who is this for?

Anyone experiencing perimenopause or menopause aged 18+ living in Thanet. No referral needed. No diagnosis needed. All three strands are completely free.

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How we support inclusivity

All three strands are free. CloudZen is fully accessible. Walk & Talk routes are chosen for accessibility where possible but please get in touch if you have specific concerns. Language support is available — please get in touch if you need support accessing sessions in a language other than English.

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Join the programme

CLICK HERE to register, refer a patient or be notified about upcoming sessions. Individuals can attend any or all three strands — there's no commitment.

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This programme is funded by Porchlight and Live Well Kent & Medway.