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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ReFocus &amp; ReCharge is our monthly support group for carers of those affected by alcohol and/or drug use.</p>
<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23633" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ReFocus-ReCharge-Group-Thurs-A5-1up.png" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/refocus-recharge-support-group/">ReFocus &#038; ReCharge Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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