The Sober Soirée Cornwall

04/09/2023

Dear friends,

Over the past few years, I have had the honour of working with the incredible Sophie Alway, who sadly lost her daughter, Georgia Lee Gallaway, to su***de on July 6th 2020.

Sophie took this devastating loss and channelled her energy into helping to prevent this from happening to other families by founding Georgia's Voice- Preventing Su***de in Young Women aged 18-25 in Cornwall .

I would like to do my small part by walking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal from the 26th of September to the 11th of October to help raise money for this remarkable charity.

Please help me support them by donating whatever you can to this life-saving charity.

The link is in my bio.

Many thanks for considering my request.

Johnny.

***deprevention

Hi, my name's The Self Development Coach, Johnny Lawrence, and I'm a wit… Johnny Lawrence needs your support for 12 days walking in Nepal for Georgia's Voice

15/01/2023

We we’re so overwhelmed by what we saw, heard and felt at yesterday’s event.

The first-ever Sober Soirée was absolutely fantastic. We received some very emotional feedback throughout the evening.

This has never been done before in Cornwall so there’s no blueprint. Therefore, your feedback is super important.

We value the thoughts of the growing sober community so that we can take the learning for a potential second event.

Please feel free to email feedback and thoughts to [email protected]

Also, we would love for you to share your photos from the evening and tag us in on social media and, leave a positive review on our page.

We would also like to say a massive thank you to every comedian, musician, staff member and the venue for donating their time, talents and space. It genuinely warms our heart to know that our community here in Cornwall has such kindness.

Princess Pavilion
Cat Florence
Tom Rodgers
Anna Keirle
Sarita Hunt
The Budgie Smugglers

Thank you so much for making it a very special first event. ❤️

The Sober Soirée Team.

14/01/2023

What an exciting lineup! 🤩

This event is about three things…

Community - we want to build a strong Sober community here in Cornwall and help educate people about the reasons why people choose to change their relationship with alcohol.

Charity - all the proceeds raised from this event will be shared between two incredible mental health charities, Georgia's Voice and Man down - supporting men’s mental health.

Clarity - tomorrow you shall wake up with a clear head.

Not long now! 🙌

14/01/2023

0 Days to go…🙌

Tonight’s the night and we are so excited to meet you all and have a good old knees up.

You might be nervous and that sounds about right.

However, instead of focusing on the nerves, what if you choose to focus on the wonderful people you’re going to meet?

The food you’ll enjoy…

The laughter you’ll share…

And the music that’s sure to get you wanting to move.

You never know, you might even witness Clear Path Coaching - Ross Jackson-Hicks throwing up some shapes on the dance floor 🫣

The purpose of this evening is to meet your tribe.

No more sober and lonely.

Be brave, and tell us how you’re feeling in the comments below 👇

See you tonight folks. 🤗🤩

Grab your ticket to the first ever Sober Soirée happening tonight, starting at 6 pm at Princess Pavilion.

Tap the link below or the link in the bio👇👆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

13/01/2023

1 Day to go…🙌

Have you chosen what you’re wearing yet?

Have you got a baby sitter?

Are you ready for the Sober Soirée?

Grab your ticket to the first ever Sober Soirée happening this Saturday 14th, starting at 6 pm at .

Tap the link below or the link in the bio👇👆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

12/01/2023

A fun Live ahead of the Sober Soirée event on Saturday 14th at 6pm at the Princess Pavilion.

The Self Development Coach is chatting with Georgia's Voice and Man down - supporting men’s mental health about how the money raised from the event will help.

We also chat a lot about alcohol use and what to expect at the event.

See you Saturday. 🤩

12/01/2023

2 Days to go…🙌

Grab your ticket to the first ever Sober Soirée happening this Saturday 14th, starting at 6 pm at Princess Pavilion.

Tap the link below or the link in the bio👇👆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

11/01/2023

Grab your ticket to the first ever Sober Soirée happening this Saturday 14th, starting at 6 pm at Princess Pavilion.

Tap the link below or the link in the bio👇👆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

11/01/2023

We have the pleasure of sharing Brett Ralph’s sober story.

We invite any members of our fast-growing community to email or we transfer your short sober story video…

Email: [email protected]

These videos help others realise that they are not alone.

Going sober alone is hard and often it’s the community aspect of sobriety that keeps people on track.

Thanks, Brett🤩

There are still tickets available and you can grab one below ⬇️ or from the link in the bio.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

10/01/2023

Have you got your ticket yet? 🤔

Regret is difficult and you can’t change the past…

So, don’t regret not attending Cornwall's first EVER Sober Soirée…

Tickets are still available to enjoy a tasty buffet, music from The Budgie Smugglers and Cat Florence…

Comedy from Mimi Emily, Sarita Hunt and Anna Keirle…

And, of course, meeting your tribe! People will make connections that are likely to be for life.

People that resonate, understand and are like-minded.

We can’t wait to welcome you on Saturday. 😁

Grab your ticket here👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

08/01/2023

Get to know The Budgie Smugglers ahead of them performing at the first ever Sober Soirée on Saturday 14th at Princess Pavilion in Falmouth. 🙌

08/01/2023

Join The Self Development Coach and The Budgie Smugglers live on Instagram this evening at 7pm for a chat about what to expect from on Saturday 14th at Princess Pavilion. Join us and feel free to ask any questions. 🤩

07/01/2023

We have the pleasure of sharing Gemma Lawley’s sober story.

We invite any members of our fast-growing community to email or we transfer your short sober story video…

Email: [email protected]

These videos help others realise that they are not alone.

Going sober alone is hard and often it’s the community aspect of sobriety that keeps people on track.

Thanks, Gemma🤩

There are still tickets available and you can grab one below ⬇️ or from the link in the bio.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

06/01/2023

06/01/2023

We at the Sober Soiree team would like to say a massive thank you to all of the local businesses and performers for donating their space, time and talents to the Sober Soiree event on Saturday 14th at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth.

A big thank you to...

KernowDesign

Cat Florence

Sarita Hunt Comedy
Princess Pavilion
The Budgie Smugglers (band)

All of the proceeds from this event are being shared between Georgia's Voice and Man down - supporting men’s mental health

This is the first of its kind alcohol-free event here in Cornwall and is an evening of laughter, music, food and connection...

Whether you're sober, sober curious or simply making the most of a dry January, don't miss out!

Even if you're a drinker that's up for an alcohol-free night out, we would love to welcome you...

So if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, grab it below👇or link in the bio.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

Promotional video made by KernowDesign

05/01/2023

It’s almost here…

It’s time to grab your ticket…

An evening of comedy, music, food and connection…

Meet your tribe…

Be part of a community…

Support your local mental health charities…

Don’t miss the first of its kind in Cornwall sober party…

There’s a few tickets left and they have your name on them!

Grab your ticket here👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

Proceeds shared with Georgia's Voice

31/12/2022

Have you brought your ticket to the yet? 🤔

Changing your relationship with alcohol is tough.

It’s often made tougher because people are unable to understand why you can’t control it.

This can cause a crippling feeling of loneliness and isolation.

Even though it might scare you, you might feel weird or even if you dread the idea!

This is why it’s so vital to meet people that understand.

Abstaining from alcohol is the simple bit, but for it to become a permanent improvement and change in your life it must become sustainable.

This is where you’ll need support, encouragement and understanding in a form of empathy over sympathy.

It’s not a sad or bad thing that you wish to change your relationship with alcohol if the people you surround yourself with truly understand you.

We will all, most likely, feel nervous on the night.

So be brave, challenge yourself and step into the new you by grabbing your ticket to meet your tribe.

You will most likely meet people that will become important fixtures in the life you want to lead.

See you there 🤩

Grab your ticket below👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

30/12/2022

We would love to welcome you into our Sober Soirée community by having you follow our page.

For tickets to our 14/01/2023 event please tap the link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

24/12/2022

We can’t wait to welcome you all to Cornwall’s first-ever Sober Soirée on the 14th of January…

However, before then, here are some tips to help get you through the festive season and new year and could even be helpful for those looking to take on a dry January…

Here are four tips, one from each of our founders.

If you have any more tips, perspectives or wisdom that you feel could be helpful to anyone staying sober, please leave a comment below👇

The Sober Soirée Cornwall shared a post on Instagram: "We can’t wait to welcome you all to Cornwall’s first-ever Sober Soirée on the 14th of January… However, before then, here are some tips to help get you through the festive season and new year and could even be helpful for those looking t...

16/12/2022

Whether you’re sober or just looking to take a break, the work Christmas party can be a triggering occasion…

Here are some tips from the Sober Soirée team to ease your anxiety so you can enjoy yourself.

Tickets available here

Whether you’re sober or just looking to take a break, the work Christmas party can be a triggering occasion…

Here are some tips from the Sober Soirée team to ease your anxiety so you can enjoy yourself.

Tickets available here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

Any other tips anyone has please leave them in the comments below 👇



Any other tips anyone has please leave them in the comments below 👇

02/12/2022

We have the pleasure of sharing Tom Mason’s sober story.

We invite any members of our fast-growing community to email or we transfer your short sober story video…

Email: [email protected]

These videos help others realise that they are not alone.

Going sober alone is hard and often it’s the community aspect of sobriety that keeps people on track.

Thanks, Tom🤩

There are still tickets available book below ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

30/11/2022

29/11/2022

Things got dark for me in those last few days leading up to my decision to stop drinking.

Life felt unsustainable and as if something had to give.

I’m a husband, a father, a brother, a son and a friend.

So I knew it couldn’t be me!

So on the 29th of November 2020, I had my last drink.

I was a private drinker and drank on my own. I was literally drowning my sorrows.

When you choose sobriety you can choose to accept your sorrows.

My good friend Malachy has been with me every day encouraging me and for that, I will forever be grateful.

You may notice that I gave up right before Christmas.

To be honest, I might not have survived that Christmas at the rate I was drinking, and with the ticket to ride that the festive season brings it would have been carnage.

I had planned to give up for dry January and then Malachy said this.

“There will always be a Christmas, a Birthday or a reason to drink. Think how happy you’ll be next Christmas with one sober Christmas under your belt!”

That statement changed everything.

I’m proud of myself and I’m so grateful for my friends Malachy, Ross and Sophie.

Believe me, if I can achieve this, anybody can.

27/11/2022

Wow! 😮

The response to The Sober Soirée Cornwall has been overwhelming.

Being sober, or not, being a big drinker can sometimes feel very lonely and isolating.

The overwhelm comes from realising and validating the fact that there are a seriously large number of sober and sober curious people here in Cornwall searching for community.

These are our founders and they have varying experience and skills in the mental health space.

On the far left, is Malachy Dunne the founder of Lifetime Therapy

Next, there’s Sophie Alway, the founder of Georgia's Voice

Then there’s Ross Jackson-Hicks, the founder of Man down - supporting men’s mental health

And lastly, on the far right is The Self Development Coach Johnny Lawrence, who’s a coach, speaker and podcast host.

These four individuals no longer wanted anybody who is seeking to change their relationship with alcohol to feel alone and isolated, and that’s why they hope to bring together and give birth to a new sober, community and movement in Cornwall.

So, we would love to see you at the first Sober Soirée on Saturday, 14th January at Princess Pavilion in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Tickets are available below👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

24/11/2022

We have the pleasure of sharing Ciara Harris’s sober story. 🙌

Congratulations Ciara, you’re remarkable.

We invite any members of our fast-growing community to email or we transfer your short sober story video…

Email: [email protected]

These videos help others realise that they are not alone. Going sober alone is hard and often it’s the community aspect of sobriety that keeps people on track.

Thanks, Ciara 🤩

There are still tickets available book below ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

22/11/2022

We would love to welcome you into our Sober Soirée community by having you follow our page.

For tickets to our 14/01/2023 event please tap the link below👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-soiree-tickets-468430487197

21/11/2022

Saturday, January 14th we're having a party! 🎉

Tickets are now on sale and are going pretty quickly.

This is going to be an incredible evening of laughter, music and connection and best of all no hangover.

Last, in line for our founders telling their sober stories is The Self Development Coach Johnny Lawrence.

Johnny is the host of The Self Development Podcast and coach’s people to become unstuck.