Sobar

05/10/2026

How can I navigate a boozy work culture?

Boozy work culture can be really tricky to navigate if you're changing your drinking, but, as our panel of experts reveal, not impossible.

03/10/2026

Today I'm sharing five unusual reasons to quit drinking alcohol that might just give you that fresh perspective you're looking for…

02/10/2026

We’re delighted to share that there is a new exhibition on at Café Sobar, combining poetry and artwork on the theme of vulnerability.

The exhibition came about through a fundraiser
organised by local writer Dave Wood and his friend and fellow poet Evie Davenport, to support Double Impact’s addiction recovery work. The exhibition includes a live reading of poetry at Cafe Sobar on Friday, the 16th of October (please see poster). Please come and join us or pop in to see the exhibition before then!

02/10/2026

Changing drinking for busy parents

Casey McGuire Davidson talks to Laura about re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol as a busy working parent.

01/10/2026

Taking control: What motivates men to change their drinking?

Want to take control of your drinking habits and your life? Club Soda's research on men's motivations reveals six things that might drive you.

30/09/2026

The Notts Recovery Collective recently hosted its community welcome event, bringing together local partners, participants, allies, and supporters to celebrate the space.

Organised and run by the members of the Collective themselves, the day showcased several key aspects of the project:

Personal Stories: Members shared their experiences of recovery and discussed the positive practical impact of having a dedicated local space.

Allotment Produce: Attendees had the opportunity to see and share fresh produce grown directly by members in the Collective's allotment garden.

Activities: Visitors participated in a range of collaborative creative activities, highlighting how the project supports well-being and connection.

The event was attended by a number of guests, including the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, representatives from the National Lottery Community Fund, and colleagues from other lived experience recovery organisations.

Several visitors also signed up on the day to become associate members.

28/09/2026

Hugest of congratulations to all our runners who conquered what turned out to be an epic marathon! A determined team from Nottingham (for some of whom it was their first half marathon) joined 'our Graham' to raise funds and awareness of addiction recovery. There's still time to make a donation via Deloitte's JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nottinghamscommunityrobinhoodhalf-marathon

28/09/2026

Shopping for alcohol-free drinks in Morrisons

The Club Soda guide to shopping for alcohol-free drinks in Morrisons, exploring their range both in-store and online

27/09/2026

Did you know that there is new gambling recovery support available in North Lincolnshire?

We’re pleased to be able to introduce Celine from TimeOut, a new specialist gambling recovery worker, bringing dedicated, lived-experience support to people across the area.

Celine is based within our Scunthorpe Recovery Service, bringing lived-experience, one-to-one, and peer support to people across the area.

TimeOut offers a free, confidential and non-judgmental space to start that conversation.

Support includes exploring gambling patterns, triggers and risks, building a recovery plan around the person's circumstances and goals, one-to-one and peer support, practical harm-reduction and relapse-prevention strategies, help to explore tools such as gambling blocks, blocking software and self-exclusion, and links to specialist, NHS and wider community support.

You do not need to be certain that you have a gambling problem before getting in touch. If it’s causing worry, stress, debt, secrecy, arguments, missed responsibilities or a feeling of being out of control, it is worth having a conversation.

Read more about Celine: https://tinyurl.com/TimeOutIntroCeline
More about TimeOut North Lincolnshire: https://tinyurl.com/TimeOutNLincs

Signposting:
TimeOut: 07706 732649 or visit their website: https://tinyurl.com/TimeOutNLincs to find out more or make a referral.
The National Gambling Helpline is also available free, 24 hours a day, on 0808 8020 133.

27/09/2026

Today's the day! No more carb-loading, just lots of Vaseline in places you didn't know you had places :-) Join Double Impact's CEO Graham and an amazing team of volunteers from Deloitte Nottingham as they lace up their shoes to support addiction recovery. Come cheer them on and keep an eye out en route for those vibrant vests!

Your encouragement means everything, and if you're inspired to contribute, consider making a donation to support our important work. Every bit helps as we strive to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nottinghamscommunityrobinhoodhalf-marathon?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=Double+Impact+SEPTEMBER+newsletter+2026+%28Copy%29

Let's make this marathon a memorable one together!