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More Justin Beever Pavement Art! Amazing Stuff.
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Black Dog Tribe. Ruby Wax and her new website to unite people with mental health difficulties.
Quote from Ruby Wax in the Guardian: “When I was institutionalised with depression, I wasted hours of everybody’s time in therapy... -
Message from Chris Shaw APEx. Would you like to start a swimming course? Great North Swim maybe?
Hi, Happy New Year! What an amazing winter – ! We went walking around north Wales coast at New Year in 14... -
What’s On at St James Centre, Laird St, Birkenhead. Loads of Great Free Activities!
There’s always a warm welcome at St James Centre! Lots of free activities and lovely cheap cafe. Get on down and make... -
Join Wirral Age UK at one of their scheduled walks in January 2012 and February 2012
Wirral Age Uk are running scheduled walks in January 2012 and February 2012. ALL ARE WELCOME!! You need to book... -
My New Year’s Resolutions – Its a Start!
My New Year’s Resolutions. I love this time of year. All the stress of Christmas behind us and the days slowly... -
Wellness Recovery Action Planning. Courses available soon!
WRAP works! It has been developed by a group of people who experience mental health challenges. These people learned that... -
Get in shape at Wirral Tennis and Sports Centre – just next door to Tesco Bidston Moss.
Wirral Tennis and Leisure Centre Wirral Tennis and Leisure Centre Valley Road Birkenhead Wirral CH41 7EJ View the location of Wirral Tennis and Leisure Centre on a... -
Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.– Arnold Glasow
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. – Irish Proverb A man isn’t poor... -
These are a few of my favourite things….
Sometimes when my mood is low I need to count my blessings very carefully. Simple things such as having food and... -
Lots of fantastic opportunities for activities with Age UK Wirral (formerly Age Concern). Qualify aged just 50!
Active Ageing activities The Active Age Centre is based at Grange Baptist Church Hall in Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, offering an exciting... -
The Highest Mountain – Great quote from Richard Nixon 1974 that got me thinking. Phoenix.
I was just washing the dishes listening to Radio 4 and heard a fantastic speech from Richard Nixon. For those... -
Mindfulness – A Powerful Wellness Tool for Anxiety and Depression.
Mindfulness – A Powerful Wellness Tool for Anxiety and Depression Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention to what you are... -
Lots of fun and interesting things to do in Hoylake Village, Wirral!
Lots of interesting things to do in Hoylake! Hoylake Village, Wirral has its own exciting and informative website: http://www.hoylakevillage.org/ Easily accessible by a... -
Pursuit of happiness The path to inner joy is simple according to The Guardian.
Pursuit of happiness The path to inner joy is simple – commit random acts of kindness, relax and be thankful for... -
Update on World Mental Health Day 2011 Art Exhibition. Monday 10th – Saturday 22nd October 2011 at Birkenhead, Bebington, Moreton and Wallasey Libraries.
Hi Folks Hope everyone is well. I have published some photographs of the recent World Mental Health Exhibition on my website. Please... -
Women’s Group at Advocacy in Wirral. Everybody welcome!
Women’s Group Our Women’s Group has been running since April 2008, and is open to any woman in Wirral who experiences... -
Bill Oddie talks about his depression: ‘A sense of humour can keep you going.’
Bill Oddie, ornithologist extraordinaire, is a keen naturalist, comedian, musician, writer and successful broadcaster. Here he talks about his depression and... -
Wirral Pathfinders – “We are the friends that you have not yet met”
Welcome to Wirral Pathfinders. We are the friends that you have not yet met. If you would like to come along to... -
Laughter Yoga !
I’ve heard of laughter therapy, but not laughter yoga, but it may be good fun too – check out this... -
FEEL GOOD FILMS TO WATCH WHEN MOOD IS LOW – THEY CANT HELP BUT MAKE YOU GLOW!!
FEEL GOOD FILMS TO WATCH WHEN MOOD IS LOW – THEY CANT HELP BUT MAKE YOU GLOW!! HAVE YOU ANY... -
Action for Happiness. Great new website to help us all to happiness!
Have recently been made aware of great new website Action for Happiness Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed... -
Report from Chris Shaw CEO Advocacy in Wirral on APEx walk Nefyn Saturday 17th Sept. Fantastic day out!
Photographs courtesy of John Hinde. APEx WALK I haven’t got the time to fully describe the beauty of the Lleyn Peninsula walk... -
Living Life to the Full …helping you to help yourself. Great website with a free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course.
About the Site The Living Life to the Full course is a life skills course that aims to provide access to high... -
Music therapy may help depression
Music therapy may help depression Does music have a role in treating depression? Music therapy can be used to improve treatment of... -
1 In 4 Conference – Where Do We Go From Here?
The marvels of technology - the train to London only takes about 2 and a quarter hours these days. Those... -
Wellness Recovery Drop-in Sessions at Wirral MIND every Friday 12.00 – 1.00pm
Are you keen to learn and share ideas for keeping well? Do you want to find POSITIVE ways to improve your... -
Mens Activity Hub. Lots of Brilliant Stuff to do with this Men’s Group.
Check this link out! Theres a lots of really good activities and interesting stuff to do. Here is the Summer Newsletter 2011: Men’s_Activity_HUB_Newsletter_Summer_2011[1]urd9.30... -
Positive Mental Health. Online community and resource for young people.
This is a brilliant online resource and community for young people set up from Galway Eire. About Positive Mental Health The Positive... -
Report on APEx Walk to Anglesey 21st May by Chris Shaw. Wind Driven and Stunning!
Monthly Walk to Anglesey, 21st May 10 miles, sandstorm and rain. We love it. APEx Walking Series finishes for the Summer.. Well that’s... -
Zumba – ditch the workout, join the party – classes available all over Wirral!
Zumba is the latest dance fitness programme that is really popular now. A cross between aerobics and salsa dancing the... -
Some brilliant examples of altering boring, old, junk shop art finds to have fun!
These images come via an artist friend who spotted this blog here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/03/altered-thrift-store-art-some-perso.html Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Monday March 8th,... -
The Oxton Society Offer Free Guided Walks in Oxton Village!
Experience the history, architecture and atmosphere of Oxton Village at first hand by joining a Guided Walk. East Walks are on... -
The Freecycle Network for Wirral. Being Green is Fun!
Ive recently joined the Freecycle Network Wirral Group and have found it to be really good for sourcing articles I... -
Wirral Splendour – A lovely film to remind us of what a beautiful place we live in.
I was recently forwarded this YouTube clip from a good friend of mine and it was lovely to be reminded... -
Words of Wisdom from “Making Space”. The Ten Commandments to Reduce Stress!
Ten Commandments to Reduce Stress 1. Thou shalt not be perfect nor even try 2. Though shalt not try to be all...
