“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” You probably have heard about this statement before. This was the focus of the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2021. “Mental Health in an Unequal World” was chosen worldwide through voting, including the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The…
I was looking for a new hobby and a way to make friends something to fill up the evening’s something I would enjoy I just didn’t know what that was, but if you don’t try something you will never know what it would be like if you will enjoy it or be any good at…
The average person throws away 1.5 Tonnes of rubbish every year, yet 70% of this is and could be recycled! But unfortunately, only 30% is actually recycled currently Councils generally make it very easy for us to get our tins, bottles, cardboard, etc taken away but it does need a little effort on our part….
If asked the best way to keep 300 people entertained for an afternoon, but it has to be something that everyone can join in with, and just for extra fun, they are spread out all over the country, most people would say “You want to do what?” However, in the true style of ubu, we…
My first outing after lockdown Covid has restricted a lot of my activities and has limited my access to my mum and my community. She is the only one I have. Because of my health concerns, I had been shielding since March 2020. Since then, I wasn’t able to access my community and spend time…
I have lived at my home for many years after moving from residential support. Before a long illness, I was always out and about but when I was recovering, I struggled to leave my flat and was very reluctant to even let anyone near me then Covid hit, and I was comfortable staying in. Very…
Our names are Darren and John and recently we participated in the perennial Race for Life event, facilitated on Blackpool Promenade on the 25th August. It was a beautifully warm and pleasant evening and ideal weather to be supported to complete the 5K event. The event was marvelously attended with lots of people of all…
“When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.” – Jaeda Dewalt
A free open day to raise awareness for Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Community After a long two years of ups and downs, we are planning a small gathering on 19 September 2021. We believe it is a well-deserved get-together with friends, family, and co-workers to bring awareness to Mental Health and Wellbeing in…
Just started school, hope the cakes are for his mum and Grandma.
Howard Lee shows you how to create hyperrealist detail and mix media. In this video, he is busy creating a 3D hand illusion painting on a tree. Click here to see his channel
10 – 16 May Barefoot on the grass, slowing walking forward. You open your arms to the sides looking up and feel the warm light on your face. The light breeze in the air with the birds flying above all of this giving you a calming sensation that overflows you. After a very busy week…