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News Archive October 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.
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.
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
Mindline Trans+ National Helpline
MindLine Trans+ is a confidential, emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, or non-binary. Find out more
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Find out more
Mental Health A-Z
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics from the National Mind website. Find out more
Latest Updates
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to all the lovely people who are fundraising for us as part of their #RedJanuary challenge. It makes such a difference to us and the services we are able to provide. If you would like to start fundraising for us for RED January, it's not too late! Just take a look at our website for more details - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/product/red-january/
You can also get some fundraising tips from Just Giving by clicking on the link below.
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Raise money, support your friends, give to a cause. Show you care.Foxley Kingham Anniversary Foundation will be holding their final charity event, a Charity Band Night, in Luton on Friday 22 February. They've been raising funds for the past year for a number of charities, including Mind BLMK, and we're so grateful for their support. See the poster for more details and for how to book your tickets 😊
This won't come as a surprise of course, but it's good to see this issue getting the attention it deserves.
People caring for older and younger relatives at higher risk of mental illness
theguardian.com
‘Sandwich generation’ more likely to report anxiety or depression, says ONSBit of a gloomy and cold start to the day today for #REDJanuary but we hope that hasn't put you off! Why not give yourself a motivational boost by popping a £1 donation to Mind BLMK aside for every day you get active for the rest of RED January? Your efforts will then support you and thousands of others in the local community who might need our services. Thank you, in advance, for your support 😊
Our next 2 day Mental Health First Aid course is running on 7-8 February in Bedford, and we still have a few places available. If you would like to find out more, please click on the link below or email our training department on [email protected] to reserve a place.
Mental Health First Aider - Mind BLMK
mind-blmk.org.uk
Become a Mental Health First Aider Our two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider. Mental Health First Aiders have: An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues Confidence...
Living with depression or anxiety? A guide to accessing free or affordable therapy in 2019 https://t.co/z6XV4EOMzC
Thank goodness, and thank you for all you do 😊
#redjanuary Day 17: Training with Gavin (@1lifepurefitnes). Bars and bells.
Practising olympic lifts, then circuits.
20 clean & jerk
20 single ground to snatch
5 burpees
20 kettlebell swings
20 pushups
500m row
Repeat
Current state: 😴
@REDJanuaryUK @MindBLMK
Not long now until #DignityActionDay #DAD19 WE would Love to see you all on 1st Feb! SEE POSTER FOR DETAILS. Why not host an information stall? @MarySeacoleHA @music24_uk @DRC_Updates @waymayka1 @bedscohesion @WALuton @openmindsluton @elft_ppl @HeadwayLuton @MindBLMK @Penroseuk
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