Mind in Croydon

1 month ago

Mind Responds to Benefits Reassessments Returning

The government announced that benefits reassessments will return this month. This is far too soon. Mind has been calling for urgent improvements to make benefits assessments more fair, accessible and accurate during this crisis and beyond.

Our very own Tom Goddard, Welfare Benefits Service Manager, was mentioned in Mind’s response which you can read at www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mind-responds-to-governments-announcement-that-they-will-rein.... ... See MoreSee Less

Mind in Croydon

1 month ago

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 ... See MoreSee Less

Mind in Croydon

1 month ago

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. ... See MoreSee Less