‘Families Rooting For Recovery’ is taking place as part of Mental Health Awareness Weeks 2012 (www.mhaw.org.uk). It is “a positive day to ecourage and inspire hope in families, friends and carers of those experiencing mental distess”.
This event will take place on Friday 12th October 2012, from 9.45am – 3pm, at ‘Central Seminars’ (formally known as ‘Life at the Centre’), 22 Lower Parliament Street (next to Wilkinson’s), Nottingham, NG1 3DA.
This uplifting conference will look at beliefs about mental health recovery and the positive things we can all do to support the recovery and well-being of family members. We will also look at how carers, friends and family members can take more care of their own well-being.
It has been organised by a new partnership of community sector groups and individuals.
Themes will include:
• Messages of Hope: Inspirational Stories
• Advocacy; Increasing Confidence and Self-esteem
• Keynote speaker: Dr. Paul Blackburn on
“Roles, Relationships and Responsibilities”
• Links between physical health and mental well-being
• Workshops
The event is FREE with with lunch included! However, we are requesting an optional donation to support with the direct conference costs.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
Book through Bright Ideas Nottingham-
Telephone: 0115 8379474 (Mon-Thurs, 11am-5pm)
Email: events@brightideasnottingham.co.uk
To view the promotional poster, click here.
The Champions of Change Creative Crafts Fest is fast approaching!
The Fest is a week-long celebration of the Champion’s creative strengths, which will be showcased in order to dispel all the negative depictions of people with mental ill-health. The Champions achievements are sure to dazzle and impress… make sure you’re there!
The Fest will take place from 22nd – 27th October 2012, at the Nottingham Society of Artists, St. Luke’s House, 71 Friar Lane, Nottingham.
Features will include:
– Slide shows
– Rolling film, including the Champions of Change promotional video
– A photographic display, including a thematic exploration of travels in Celtic lands
– A drama
– Creative artifacts
– Cards and other items for sale, including books and prints
There will also be a Time to Change stall and mural exhibits.
The Champions have also gained acceptance from the Mental Health Foundation to do a Tea & Talk session one afternoon.
This will take place from 2 – 4 pm on Wednesday 24th October and will be held in upstairs Gallery- Everyone is welcome to attend this!
To see a flyer explaining the ethos of the Fest- ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’- click here.
EVENT
The National Cancer Action Team would like to invite you to the Nottingham cancer does not discriminate introductory event taking place on Wednesday, 19th September 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm at Nottingham NCVS, 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham. Come along and find out more about the ‘Cancer does not discriminate’ campaign and the activities planned for Nottingham. To book a place please contact:
or visit
for more information.
To see the promotional flyer, click here.
This is a free event but places are limited. However, don’t worry if you can’t make it. We will be blogging from the event:
www.cancerchampions.wordpress.com
SMALL GRANTS
Please note that as part of the activity in Nottingham, small grants are available for groups to run awareness events. Groups who are interested need to express interest this week (3rd September -9th September) by taking 10 minutes to complete a form.
Click the links below to download further information / the application form…
Web link:
http://www.bmecancervoice.co.uk
VOLUNTEERING
If you have 2 hours to spare between 20th September and 25thOctober, live in Nottingham and would like to help The National Cancer Action Team to hand out goodie bags full of cancer awareness information, please contact
For more information, click here.