My Mental Wellness Blog

Here for you website is live. you can find a link to the registration form and a map showing deployment. Im just so excited about hear for you, helping people find support they may not know about. and thats it. thats the update for today, im just so busy getting the website updated and .... yeah, its comming along.

i mean, imagine, a qr coded poster in every toilet, and if your in hospital, it has the potential to have a unique landing page per ward, so, your sat, doing your business, and you scan the code. You are then given two options, one is to view mymentalwellness.uk, the other is to find out more about the ward you are a patient in, or visiting someone at... the posibilities are endless...

I need to apologise. I have been meaning to do a update to the blog for a while, however, Hear For You has virtually taken over all my spare time. Furstly, Sutton Soup. No, we didnt win the vote, so we didnt come home with around £1,000 but we did come home knowing 200 more people knew about us. And, Sutton Bus Garage is going to sponcor us ! happy days. We came away with more than we expected. Since then, i have been talking to various people about funding, and attended a conference for dimenture. Again stood up in front of around 100 people, telling the story of My Mental Wellness UK. everybody was engage, i couldnt beleive it. After 4 people came up to me and said they were in tears.

So, Hear for you. Our newest project. Its a signposting project again, but this time, its posters given to every venue, with staff and / or public access. its a qr code which takes you to the front page on this website, with the intention for it to be installed in toilets. imagine, stressed, overwhelmed, worried, where do you go? the toilet cubicle. where its safe, quite, your alone, but who is availble to call, to talk to, and thats where the qr code comes in. I have given over 100 away so far, yes, they are free. no charge. There is a chargeable function / option but that comes later.

The Magic of Showing Up (and Believing!) There's a special kind of feeling when you're setting up for something you've poured your heart into. We arrived at the cinema, those familiar butterflies fluttering as we laid out the materials, anticipation buzzing in the air. 11 am ticked by, and a little whisper of "where is everyone?" crept in. We've all been there, right? That moment of wondering, "Did we do enough?" Did we share enough on social media? Did we miss a local group?

I know many of you understand that feeling of doubt. You put your all into something, and then… you wait. But even in those moments of uncertainty, there's always a spark of hope. I remembered talking to someone at our last session, and it reminded me how important it is to connect directly with people. We took a moment to show them how to navigate our WhatsApp channel, and their eyes lit up as they discovered all the updates. It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes, we just need to guide each other.

Then, this morning, a little ray of sunshine! A visit to my doctor, who’s been so supportive of Take P-heART, turned into a moment of pure joy. He told me that people are talking about what we're doing in meetings! Hearing that our efforts are making a difference, that we're reaching people, fills my heart with warmth.

And then, the magic began. At 11:30 am, one person arrived, then another, and another! Social media, it seems, was working its wonders after all. The cinema has been incredible, sharing our events in their emails, and we're so grateful for their support. And even better news: we'll be featured in the Sutton Scene in April!

It's clear, isn't it? We're growing. We're proving that we're needed. We're creating a community, a space where people can come together and enjoy the magic of conversation, arts and crafts. And most importantly, we're here for you.

To everyone who's been a part of this journey, thank you. Thank you for believing in us, for showing up, and for being a part of something truly special. We're here for you, and we invite you to come and join in the joy!

Catching Up & Heartfelt Thanks

Wow, time flies! It's been a whirlwind since our last update in January. We've been incredibly busy, and we have so much to share.

Generous Donations Fuel Our Mission

First, a huge thank you to the Rotary Club! In February, we were delighted to receive a £100 donation from them, courtesy of their Christmas Santa. They're allowed to support a Charity/CIC, and this year, Santa chose Take P-heART. We're truly grateful, Darren!

We also want to express our deepest condolences and heartfelt gratitude to the family of Trish Gomez. Trish was a talented artist who sadly passed away last year. Her family generously donated her artist materials and tools to us, a gesture we are deeply honored by. Thank you.

Take P-heART: A Thriving Community Hub

Speaking of Take P-heART, we're absolutely thrilled to share that we've welcomed over 100 people to our Talking Arts and Crafts sessions at Throwley Yard Cinema since we launched on December 27th, 2024! We're open every Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm.

To learn more about our WhatsApp channel, chat, and how you can donate, please visit our website: takepheart.mymentalwellness.uk.

Exciting News: Becoming a Bewell Hub!

And now for some exciting news! We've completed training to become a Bewell Hub, in partnership with Citizens UK and London Listens. This initiative is all about fostering community conversations and providing vital support. Stay tuned for more details!

Better yet, why not come along to Take P-heART and hear it all firsthand? We'd love to see you there.

Until next time (whenever that may be!), we wish you all the best.

It happened. 27th Dec, Throwley Yard Cinema, 11am. We hosted our first art session. We had 8 people come, and spend the majority of the day with us. the feedback is amazing, so, yes, we are going to make it a repeating event. We provided supplies, books to colour and, someone to talk to. The day ended up with conversations more than creative art, except for the oranges and cloves which one participant brought to do, along with the whole history behind the oranges and cloves. We are looking at several different venues in Sutton along with the Selkirk pub to see which would be better suited, but at the moment, the cinema is winning.

so, come along to the next event, where you can be as creative or talkative as you want, all free of charge.

Merry Christmas. Ok, yes, its almost over, but now is when I have time to sit down with a glass of ... Yeah ok, JD Honey and Coke.

After cooking a turkey, large enough for 14 people ( there is 3 of us, plus dogs and cats ), I realise that this business has consumed me. Im either providing care which is needed for a good portion of the day, or im looking at the business which now consists of the website, looking for funding, attending several stearing forums, attending support groups I co-host and well, we will get to the next bit shortly, but I need to apologise to those who I usually contact to say Merry Christmas or interact in some way.

And you know why? did you know there were over 75 thousand people alone last year? I want to do my best to help bring that number down.

I have funally got 3 directors for the business to go ahead and should have the bank account finalised on Friday, which is our event launch day. Yes, thats right, free events. The Arts and Crafts project we have named Take P'HeArt, is free to attend. We will have a few bits and peices for sale, such as the useful Fridge magnet, which provides quick access to this website, and a completly optional £1 donation towards venue hire and the supplies.

So, back to Christmas ( Take P'HeArt is on the 27th )... even now, im looking around, and all i see is art supplies (some were kindly donated from a friend - thanks Julie ) and im thinking about updating the website with the company number. (now done - nothing like the present to do things eh) and listing the directors (yeah, that to is now done) but the biggest update is still yet to come, which will integrate the events calendar in with the whole of the website.

And this is where im going to say oh no... I forgot to send Christmas Cards out so... this is my thought to you... Merry Christmas, have a fantastic New Year, but if you find you are struggling, then please check out this website to see if there are services and venues local to you who are waiting for your call to support you.

Ok, ive been called. Nibbles and dips comming up.

Merry Christmas!

17th Dec. This is the date it all starts.... on the 17th Dec, i received the documentation inciating that registration for the business was successfull. so, still really busy. Next friday is the first P'HeArt session which is really exciting but, getting the stuff together is taking its time. We will get there. We will succeed, lets see what happens eh

Hello... I have been so busy. Ok, firstly, I now have all the signatories to create the CIC Business. I will be doing this over the weekend. Secondly, and this one I am more excited about than creating the business... Take P'HeArt, Take PArt in Art from the HeArt, get it, a play on words, and letters... Tracy came up with this, which is the new arts and crafts group sessions we are starting, the first is being held on the 27th Dec, the aim is to provide a safe space for people to meet, talk and take part in arts and crafts to help with both combating Mental Health and loneliness.

All supplies are provided free of charge, all we ask, if its affordable, is an optional one pound donation towards costs and venue rent.

The art sessions are listed under the support group in Sutton, and the first starting at 11am, 27th Dec 2024 at: Throwley Yard Cinema 2 Throwley Rd Sutton SM1 4GJ

im so excited!