Welcome to Shropshire Menopause Hub Events
We bring trusted experts straight to you, talking honestly about everything that matters in midlife, from hormones and sleep to nutrition, stress, and pelvic health.
Members attend free and get lifetime access to recordings and materials.
Or simply join a single session as a guest, everyone’s welcome.
Our mission? To help women across Shropshire feel informed, confident, and connected through every stage of midlife and beyond.
Pelvic Health: What every midlife woman needs to know
with Linda van Doorn, Pelvic Health Clinical Lead
Venue: Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury. SY3 8JY
Date: Wednesday November 12th 2025.
Time: 7-9pm
Ever sneezed, laughed, or coughed and thought, “Oh no…”?
You’re definitely not alone, and it’s not something you just have to live with.
Join Linda van Doorn, an experienced Pelvic Health Clinical Lead with over 25 years’ experience helping women manage bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor issues with dignity and confidence. Since specialising in pelvic health in 2008, Linda has developed the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service for pregnant and postnatal women in Shropshire and regularly delivers education sessions to women and healthcare professionals alike — empowering both with the knowledge and practical tools to understand and improve pelvic health. In this session, Linda will cover the anatomy of the pelvis, common symptoms such as leaks and prolapse, and evidence-based ways to strengthen and protect your pelvic floor — with plenty of opportunity for questions.
Don’t crash at Christmas: How to eat for great energy
with Sarah Summers, Registered Nutritionist & Menopause Expert
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Date: December 11th 2025.
Time: 7-8pm
The run-up to Christmas can feel like a marathon fuelled by mince pies and panic — but it doesn’t have to end in exhaustion.
Join Sarah Summers, Registered Nutritionist and menopause specialist, for a lively, practical session on how to stay energised, balanced, and feeling like yourself through one of the busiest (and most tempting) times of the year. Sarah will share smart, sustainable nutrition strategies to help you avoid the festive crash, manage cravings, support your hormones, and keep your energy steady — without missing out on the good stuff. About Sarah: A midlife woman herself, Sarah is passionate about helping women navigate menopause without fads or restriction. As an advanced menopause and metabolic nutritionist, she takes a functional medicine approach to health — blending science with practicality and humour. She believes real wellness starts with balance, self-awareness, and the power of food to help you thrive.
Exercise in midlife & beyond: How to move for strength, energy & confidence
with Jules McGill, Women’s Personal Trainer & Founder of Aluna Wellbeing
Venue: Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury. SY3 8JY
Date: Tuesday January 13th 2026.
Time: 7-9pm
If the thought of another “no pain, no gain” workout makes you want to lie down with a cup of tea — this one’s for you.
Join Jules McGill from Aluna Wellbeing for a refreshing look at how to move your body in midlife for strength, energy, and confidence — without pushing yourself to exhaustion or feeling like you have to “keep up.” Jules will share how to find movement that feels good, fits your life, and reconnects you with your body on your terms — no guilt, no grind, just a more positive relationship with exercise. About Jules: Jules is an inclusive women’s personal trainer on a mission to make fitness accessible to every woman. Through Aluna Wellbeing, she helps women rediscover movement that builds confidence and community — because when women move together, powerful things happen.
All you need is love: Rediscovering confidence, connection and joy
with Shirley Lane, Holistic Menopause Coach & NLP Practitioner, Founder of Balancing Butterflies
Venue: Online via Zoom
Date: Wednesday February 11th 2026.
Time: 7-8pm
February is the season of love — but this session goes deeper than chocolates and roses.
Join Shirley Lane from Balancing Butterflies for an inspiring conversation exploring love in all its forms — self-love, relationships, and connection. Discover how to rebuild confidence, nurture joy, and see midlife as a time to reconnect with what (and who) truly matters. About Shirley: Shirley’s own experiences with heartbreak, post-natal depression, menopause, and divorce inspired her to become a midlife mentor. She’s learned that there’s no failure, only feedback — and she’s passionate about helping women rebrand and reframe midlife as a season of opportunity, growth, and freedom.
HRT: Making informed choices
with Diane Porterfield-Bourne, Nurse Practitioner & Founder of Bourne2Care
Venue: Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury. SY3 8JY
Date: Tuesday March 12th 2026.
Time: 7-9pm
If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or just plain baffled by HRT — you’re not alone. This session will bring the clarity you’ve been looking for.
Join Diane Porterfield-Bourne, Nurse Practitioner and menopause specialist, for a grounded, practical discussion about what HRT is, what it isn’t, and how to make informed choices that work for you. This popular talk — previously delivered at Midlife Me Time — covers everything from the different types of HRT and how to use them correctly, to how to approach your GP if your current prescription isn’t working as well as you’d like. About Diane: Diane is a passionate advocate for women’s health and education. As both a practitioner and a menopausal woman herself, she understands first-hand how menopause can impact your body, mood, relationships, and work life. Through her work at Bourne2Care, she helps women take back control of their health and feel like themselves again — because with the right information and support, life after menopause can be vibrant and full.