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UP AND COMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
MEET MILES
7-9pm | Saturday 2nd September | Chalkstone Community Centre | Wellbeing drop-in and Recovery Story with Miles
Come along and join us this month for a cuppa, as well as a meet a chat with our guest speaker Miles who will be discussing his story and recovery from 7.30pm. Volunteers will also be available for a chat and to help signpost to other local mental health support and services.
“After suffering a life changing stroke in 2018, Miles has rebuilt his life and returned to his beloved career as a Butcher. He has defied the odds while dealing with the hidden side of stroke recovery and mental health battles to take sole ownership of his own Butchery Shop. "If you told me this four years ago when I laid in hospital I would have happily said this doesn't happen, life doesn't work like that." But for Miles is has!
WRITING FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP
7-9pm | Saturday 7th October | Chalkstone Community Centre | FREE Writing for Wellbeing Workshop with Sam:
Writing for Wellbeing is a therapeutic form of creative writing which has emerged from the roots of expressive writing/intensive journaling. Practised regularly, it can help improve both your mental and physical health: benefits include, reducing overwhelming negative emotions, strengthening the immune system and boosting working memory.
During this two-hour workshop you will be guided through a variety of writing activities designed for your enjoyment and relaxation. The aim is to abandon the self-critic and allow yourself to be fully immersed in the process of writing.
This workshop welcomes all levels and abilities from the curious and beginners to those who write regularly.
Please contact us if you would like to come along
DRAMA WORKSHOP
7-9pm | Saturday 4th November | Chalkstone Community Centre | FREE Drama Workshop with Steve:
Come along and feel the benefits of drama! You don't have to partake, but we highly recommend giving it a go!
GAMES NIGHT AND WELLBEING DROP-IN
7-9pm | Saturday 2nd December | Chalkstone Community Centre | Games Night and Drop-In:
Come along and chat to one of our peer supporters, and/or get involved with a variety of different board games.
Refreshments will be available.
