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This Mental Health Awareness Week (9 – 15th of May) Newport Mind will be hosting a number of free events across Friars Walk to highlight this important week and we’d love to see you there!
This years theme is Loneliness and what better way to connect with other people and our community than to come and get involved, meet the people who work for Newport Mind and the work we do with the people of Newport and beyond.
“Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health and we need to find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness. We can all play a part in this.
So, in May 2022, we will be raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.
Reducing loneliness is a major step towards a mentally healthy society.” – Mental Health Foundation
on Thursday 12th (9:30am-12:30pm)
Book your slot or drop in on the day to speak to one of our friendly advisors.
They can help with information and support for parents or guardians on how to talk with and support children and young people with their mental health. They will also be on hand to highlight what support may be available locally or in schools. If parents or guardians need support themselves, our advisors can assist with this too.
Located in the former Krisipy Kreme shop unit in Friars Walk.
on Friday 13th (11:30am–2:30pm)
Welsh Water will be on hand as part of their Here For You campaign which is running across Newport during May and June. Jody from Welsh Water said “We appreciate how difficult it is going to get for families, who will suffer from the effects of rising gas prices from April and want to do everything we can to help our community.”
They will be offering FREE advice, FREE goodie bags, FREE bill reduction services, FREE safeguarding services, FREE energy advice and more!
Book your slot or drop in on the day to speak to one of Welsh Water’s friendly advisors.
Located in the former Krispy Kreme shop unit in Friars Walk.
on Saturday 14th May (11am-12pm & 3pm-4:30pm)
Come along to one of our free creative writing workshops. Learn the basics of creative writing and produce a short story or poem. We will be running 2 sessions – the morning (11am-12pm) is for children and young people (ages from about 8-18). Our afternoon session will be geared towards adults (3pm-4:30pm).
Notepads and pens will be provided. We will be looking at the theme of loneliness in our workshops (which is this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme). Please be mindful of this when attending the creative writing workshop as this may be triggering for some. The workshops do promise to be fun and engaging, plus you will learn a new skill in a friendly setting!
Booking is advised as there are limited spaces on each workshop.
Located in the former Krisipy Kreme shop unit in Friars Walk.
on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th May (11:30am-3pm)
Come and say hello to us and join us for a chat on our Talking Tables! This is an opportunity to meet people and have a chat with someone new. You can talk about anything you’d like, and our Wellbeing Ambassadors will be on hand if you wanted any information or guidance around mental health.
There’s no need to book – just show up and sit down at one of our Tables!
Located on Usk Plaza, just outside TGI Fridays and the Friars Walk lifts.
on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th May (11:30am-3pm)
Members of our Children, Young Person and Families team will be on hand to introduce themselves and talk about the wonderful work they do in our community. They will also be sharing what different volunteer opportunities are available within Newport Mind for young people (aged 14-25). Plus, everyone will get the chance to add to the Tree of Change. Simply complete a tag with what change you would like to be in the world and pop it on the tree for all to see!
There’s no need to book – just show up.
Located on Usk Plaza, just outside TGI Fridays and the Friars Walk lifts.
on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th May (11:30am-3pm)
Another chance to meet some of the amazing people who work for Newport Mind and to say hello! There will be information on the work we do and how we help in and around the local community. This is a great opportunity to find out more about who we are and what we do, and meet some of the friendly faces who make Newport Mind such an important part of Newport.
There’s no need to book – just show up or say hi when you see us.
Located in the Mall, Friars Walk.
To book any of the bookable sessions, please call 01633258741 or email enquiries@newportmind.org
Places will be first come first served basis and we will be asking anyone who books to let us know if they change their mind or won’t be able to make it.