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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
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Richard our Ops Manager, shares how we’ve adapted our services, how our emotional wellbeing phone support can help you or someone you know, and how to get in touch with our team of mental health professionals.
We are here for you.
Visit our website for more information - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/news/we-are-here-for-you/
We’re continuing to support our service-users in new ways, despite the challenges.
We know if may feel different or unfamiliar, change can be uncomfortable, but this IS temporary and we want you to know that you matter to us. We are still here for you.
To find out more about our current services, and to access support, please visit our website - shorturl.at/fhuPZ
We know it's even more important to notice the small things in our lives that bring us joy at the moment. Nadia, our Communication and Marketing Officer, talks about what photography does for her. We'd love to hear from you what things you find joy in - feel free to share in the comments.
"My sisters and brother bought me a camera for my birthday a few years ago - one of the old ones that use film. I love to experiment with shooting and developing photos. I like photos that seem surreal, like something out of a dream.
"When I'm taking photos I can really get into a creative flow, which I love and feel is what I need to rebalance and lift my mood. Plus it gets me out in nature, and by looking around for things to photograph I'm also being more present and mindful of my surroundings.
As the Comms and Marketing Officer at Mind BLMK, I’m proud to play a part in finding ways for pockets of our community to still come together and feel connected on these platforms; to use social media as it was originally intended."
#MindBLMK #mentalhealthtips #joyful #photography
Virtually Active April begins today, and if you're stuck for ideas or worried because it's been a while since you've exercised, you may want to ease yourself in with this free and accessible 30 minute seated yoga practice.
The practice is led by Kelly Hopkins (Kellyhopkinsonyoga), a qualified yoga teacher and Mind BLMK valued supporter, whose run several Yoga in the Park Mind BLMK fundraiser events. She says "this practice is to help you feel awake, breathe well and find some space in the body and mind."
Get started with the 30 minute seated yoga session - bit.ly/2JuYYJD
Kelly will be offering more free yoga on Facebook Live throughout April. To keep posted, you can join The be:well Project.
It's not too late to join us for Virtually Active April. To register head over to our website - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
"I think people have a tendency to separate physical and mental health, and even emotional health, and I strongly believe we need to treat them as one and the same because one impacts the other directly."
Join us for Virtually Active April and see for yourself whether exercise benefits your mental health, as well as physical health.
Take the pledge today, to get active everyday.
For more information and to sign up for free, please visit - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand | Find the words | Mind
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand - we talked to Allison, Paul and Daniel about how treating your health as a whole can make a big difference...
Another amazing way to #StayInWorkOut and take part in #ActiveApril, whilst supporting your local community. 🌟✨
