Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group celebrates Christmas at this month’s lunch

December saw the Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group come together for their lunch with a Christmas vibe. There were table decorations made by one of our community helpers, Christmas crackers, mince pies, home-made Victoria sponge made by a guest from the community, and Christmas songs on in the background.

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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 18th December 2018

RED January – Starting 2019 in the most positive way!

We’re very happy to be sharing RED January 2019 with so many of our supporters. You’ll be joining thousands of people around the UK and beyond who are getting active to support their mental health. Last year, 87% of REDers felt significantly better mentally and physically after taking part in RED January (taken from a survey of 3,000 REDers after January 2018).

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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 17th December 2018

Mind BLMK to deliver Reboot UK Digital Skills Project

We are very proud to be partnering with national Mind and The Good Things Foundation to deliver the third phase of the Reboot UK project in 2018 and 2019. Reboot UK is a landmark programme aimed at supporting the most vulnerable in society to improve their wellbeing through gaining digital skills. The project aims to build a network of organisations and people who will share the skills and confidence people need to get online, giving them greater choice and control over their lives.

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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 13th December 2018

The Small Charities Coalition Christmas Advert is live!

97% of charities in the UK are small and we’re proud to be one of them. We’re also proud to be part of a coalition that came together to produce a video for the Small Charities Coalition Christmas advert this year. Together we wanted to show how small charities keep communities going and we think this video has achieved that perfectly. 

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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 5th December 2018

Help! performance at The Place Theatre, Bedford

Last Thursday, 4 October, saw a performance of Help! by Viki Browne at The Place Theatre in Bedford. Help! is a show about falling apart, pulling yourself together and being surprised by what you’re left with. It is for anyone who’s ever struggled. 

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Author: Annie Robertson
Posted on: 16th October 2018

Kushaal – The Queens Park Ladies Group

The Queens Park Over 55s ladies group was in full swing this week with a visit from Sadia of Beauty Lounge Bedford who kindly donated her time to come and give the ladies relaxing hand massages. We can’t thank Sadia enough! There were also some amazing homemade pakoras and samosas that had been brought in to accompany our normal tea coffee and biscuits. It was a great afternoon, with lots of chatting and laughter. We are seeing the numbers increase weekly with the group and we are always so delighted to welcome new faces! (more…)

Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 15th October 2018

Queens Park Ladies Coffee Morning at Chaa Sha

The weekly Queens Park Ladies group for the over 55s takes a break in the school holidays, but we felt the summer holidays was far too long not to have a catch up! So last week we all met for a coffee and a snack at Chaa Sha on Iddesleigh Road.

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Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 14th October 2018

Massive donation received from The Rock Choir!

This summer, the Rock Choir held a series of concerts locally and decided that they would fundraise for Mind BLMK at each performance. (more…)

Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 9th October 2018

Soup ‘n’ Roll’s 40th Birthday Celebration Event for Mind BLMK

The Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group is now into its third month, and each month has been thoroughly enjoyable. The group is organised by the Wellbeing for Later Life Project which supports people over 55 living in Bedford Borough. (more…)

Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 4th October 2018