News Archive January 2017
Friends in Need – Need You!
Depression and Anxiety in Croydon:
Volunteers Needed!
Do you have your own lived experience of depression and anxiety or know someone close to you who has?
If so you’ll understand just how isolating and lonely it can feel; some days just leaving the house can seem like climbing a mountain.
Friends in Need is on the lookout for two new volunteers to help grow its valuable and supportive social network.
- Can you give up to 4 hours of your time each week to help us behind the scenes as well as to be on hand to help people feel welcome at our regular meet-ups?
- Are you a natural communicator who is skilled at using social media and databases?
- Can you be available during weekends (late morning/early afternoon) or in the evening during the week?
If so, please get in touch. We are flexible and there are a range of options available where you could help.
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Croydon, meet some wonderful people and gain your own confidence, strength, and understanding of social connections in improving wellbeing.
Please contact Katie and Sarah at: friendsinneed@mindincroydon.org.uk
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 18th January 2017
Calling all Carers
Do you live, work or attend college in Croydon?
Do you care for someone who lives, works or attends college in Croydon?
Are you 18 years or over?
If you can answer yes to the above then you may benefit from our Carer Support Groups.
Places are restricted to 8 per session, book in advance so you don’t miss out!
For more information or to register an interest in joining a group please contact the Counselling Team on 020 8763 2064 or counselling@mindincroydon.org.uk
Address for the groups:
Fairfield House Art Room
10 Altyre Road
East Croydon
CR0 5LA
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 13th January 2017
Keeley is running the London Marathon!
Our very own Keeley Alvarado-Rivero is running the 2017 marathon to raise money for Mind in Croydon.
She has been training since August 2016 and has completed a huge 348.9 miles so far.
The marathon takes place this year on Sunday 23rd April.
Please spread the word, donate and support Keeley in this huge task and we might help encourage her to make it to the finish line!
Money can be donated via Keeley’s marathon page below.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Keeley
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 13th January 2017
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Immersive Spring Show by Music Relief
A 360° DIY transformative, interactive, gallery experience that brings together the best of music, art, augmented, and virtual reality. Sound tracked to a special rendition of Bill Withers – ‘Lean On Me’ and Ben E King – ‘Stand By Me’ performed by music students, Music Relief ambassadors, as well as featured tracks from established and up and coming artists, using the complex interplay between music and technology to shape your emotions and take you on a cathartic storytelling experience.
In addition, they are also inviting submissions from young people to showcase their artistic talents The shortlisted pieces will be exhibited in their virtual gallery. The themes are ‘Positivity and Mental Health’, highly relevant given the current global situation surrounding COVID-19. They are accepting entries in the form of poems, spoken word, creative writing, as well as photos or videos of sculptures, graffiti work, drawings, graphic design, illustration, photography, and paintings. Entries can be submitted to office@music-relief.com. Music Relief understand the value of arts and culture, and so aim to provide young people with as many opportunities as possible to develop, share and celebrate their creative skills. Entries are open to youths aged up to 25.
This virtual event will take place Saturday 11th July @ 1pm and will be streamed worldwide to promote unity and solidarity with the global community.
Please note: The virtual event will take place on YouTube and is accessible for all. However, for an enhanced immersive experience you can also watch using Google Cardboard.
Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-artists-immersive-spring-show-tickets-104200789366
Young Artists - Immersive Spring Show
Join us for a spectacular virtual reality experience - featuring performances and multi-dimensional art exhibition.Mayor of Croydon Gala Dinner Change
Mind in Croydon is delighted to be one of the Mayor’s chosen charities that he is supporting in 2019/20.
Unfortunately due to COVID19 the Mayor will be unable to have his Gala Dinner.
As a result the Mayor has decided to do one last fundraiser for his chosen charities in conjunction with 4 local restaurants (Chat House; Urban Guj; Bagatti’s; and Zafran) with an opportunity for you to have a conversation with him as a final farewell.
The idea is that there will be a set menu which you can choose from (see Menu’s on our website at: www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/mayor-of-croydon-gala-dinner-change/) and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Mayor’s charities. Once you have placed an order you can request a code from the restaurant which will enable you to join the Mayor for a conversation on Sunday 5th July 2020 via Zoom for 30 minutes. Slots are from 6.30pm – 8.30pm depending on the restaurant code.
How it will work:
Place an order at your preferred restaurant mentioning ‘The Mayor’s Charity Gala Diner’ and request a code
Receive delicious food
Email: humayun.kabir@croydon.gov.uk with your code for a link to join him for a conversation
Zoom Timings:
Chat House: 6.30 – 7pm
Urban Guj: 7 – 7.30pm
Bagatti’s: 7.30 – 8pm
Zafran: 8 – 8.30pm
You can try a menu from these 4 restaurants multiple times. Food can be ordered anytime from now till Sunday 5th July 2020.
Mr Mayor hopes you will help him fundraise one last time and join him for a final farewell as Mayor.
Mayor of Croydon Gala Dinner Change - Mind in Croydon
Unfortunately due to COVID19 the Mayor will be unable to have his Gala Dinner. As a result the Mayor has decided to do one last fundraiser for his chosen charities in conjunction with 4 local restaurants (Chat House; Urban Guj; Bagatti’s; and Zafran) with an opportunity for you to have a conversat...Mind in Croydon’s Allotment Plot is looking fab after some work in preparation for re-opening to the horticulture group later this year. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information on this group contact Active Minds on 020 8253 8205 or email activeminds@mindincroydon.org.uk.
More information on the service can be found at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/connecting-with-people/active-minds/.
Croydon Mencap - Celebrating carers
Croydon Mencap - Celebrating carers
Celebrating our amazing carers and your hard work, dedication, care and support (and far more besides) for those you care for. Our Carers Support service is ...Carers Week Hampers
During Carers Week 8th-14th June, we acknowledged those carers known to Mind in Croydon by delivering some Pamper Hampers to people. 1.4 million people provide over 50 hours of unpaid care per week all of whom make an enormous contribution to society.
Mind in Croydon provides a Counselling service for Carers as well as a Support Service.
For further information on Carers Counselling please visit www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-counselling/.
For further information on Carers Support please visit www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-support/.
We recently uploaded information on Understanding Stress For carers , which can viewed on our Mind in Croydon YouTube page at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/understanding-stress-for-carers/%E2%80%9D
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