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Mind Exeter launches new photography course

Local mental health charity Mind in Exeter & East Devon are offering 20 places on a free six-week participatory photography course.

As part of the men’s network, this course will take place every Thursday from 16 June until 21 July (1pm-4pm) at the Exeter Community Opportunities (ECO) centre and will provide participants with the opportunity to create photo-stories, photographic themes and a portfolio of imagery.

To deliver the course, Mind in Exeter and East Devon has partnered with Meridian Raw CIC, an Exeter-based social enterprise that specialises in participatory...

Run the Ashfords LLP Santa Run for charity

Firmly established as a fun way to raise monies for good causes, the Ashfords LLP Santa Run, is sponsored by law firm Ashfords and organised by Exeter City Football Club’s Football in the Community department. All money raised from the run will be split between Ashfords' charity of the year, Mind, and ECFC Football in the Community. This year is no exception, with a high demand for places from both individuals and groups for the race which is being held on Sunday 6 December.

The route which starts and finishes at Haven Quay Exeter follows a flat, traffic free route beside the...

'My journey through mental illness' a mental health awareness talk from Jonny Benjamin from channel 4's critically acclaimed documentary 'The Stranger on the Bridge'

Event Date: 
23/11/2015 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Alumni Auditorium - Exeter University

Earlier this year, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary called 'The Stranger on the Bridge' about the true and inspirational story of Jonny Benjamin's global search to find the stranger who talked him out of jumping off Waterloo Bridge in 2008. Ashfords LLP have organised for Jonny Benjamin to give a talk on 'My journey through mental illness' at the Alumni Auditorium at Exeter University on Monday 23 November at 6:30pm.

The firm has teamed up with 'mindyourhead', a society at Exeter University promoting mental health awareness on campus and Exeter...

Exeter accountants celebrate 60 years in business

One of Exeter’s longest standing chartered accountants, Bush & Co based in Barnfield Crescent in the heart of the city’s professional services district, is this year celebrating 60 years in business.

Founded in 1955 by Paul Bush, the accountancy firm has grown in size from just one man to a team of 4 directors and 25 staff, with clients across the South West.

Specialising in a range of services for both individuals and businesses, Bush & Co offers everything from help with business start ups, to business advice for owner managed businesses and high growth companies...

Mind, Body, Spirit Fayre

Event Date: 
25/10/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter

There will be many Therapists, Stalls, Readers and Demonstrations.

This is a lovely venue in the centre of Topsham towards the River Exe Estuary, with various places to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. Topsham has its own railway station and regular bus service.

Free admission

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Mental health debate on the stage

On Thursday 2nd July, Devon’s leading mental health charities and services will make their way to the stage at The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter.

Representatives from Rethink Mental Illness, The Devon Depression and Anxiety Service, Recovery Devon, Time to Change and MIND will join Executive Producer Charlie Parker and Viki Browne to discuss HELP!

Award-winning actress, Viki Browne returns to Exeter with Ignite Festival sell out HELP! ; an engaging performance about her personal experiences of anxiety and depression. This touching and humorous performance uses striking imagery...

Family Sci-Fi Fun Day

Event Date: 
04/07/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Golden Pond, London Road, Exeter

A Family Sci-Fi Fun Day on Saturday 4th July at from 10am-4pm will help raise funds and awareness for people experiencing mental health problems.

Costumed characters will meet families to enjoy a fun day of activities, stalls and the actors Spencer Wilding, Clem So and Trevor Butterfield.

The Event has been organised by Mr K Wong to take place at the Golden Pond on the London Road in Exeter.

Ruth Wells, the CEO of Mind in Exeter and East Devon said: “I am really grateful to the Golden Pond and proprietor Mr Wong for their support.

“The money raised will...

Topsham - Mind Body Spirit Fayre

Event Date: 
25/10/2015 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter Posted in Devon EX3 0HF

TOPSHAM, EXETER - MIND BODY SPIRIT FAYRE

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

at Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HF.

This will be a great event with many Stalls, Readers, Therapists and Demonstrations.

FREE ADMISSION

This is a lovely venue in the centre of Topsham towards the River Exe Estuary, with various places to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. Topsham has its own railway station and regular bus service.

email gldawlish@aol.com ..to reserve a space. Please note readers stalls are fully booked ..trade stalls and therapies available or mobile 07812 840175 or...

Mental health is a Marathon

Authored by unknownstar
Posted: Mon, 02/23/2015 - 8:50am

Exeter resident Thomas James is hoping to raise £1,750 for mental health charity Mind by taking part in this years iconic London Marathon.

Thomas said: "In January of last year I was struggling with my own mental health. Like most people I never thought that type of thing would happen to me. I was finally diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress. I learnt this was due to unresolved abuse I had suffered thought my childhood and early adulthood.

"Unfortunately not everyone gets the support they need to cope with their mental health. The NHS was not able to help me, due...

Legendary actor David Warner supports local writers in charity horror book project

Authored by Montagfire
Posted: Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:31pm

‘Terrors Of The Théâtre Diabolique’ is a thrilling new collection of original horror fiction from the Cygnus Alpha writers’ collective sold in aid of the mental health charity, MIND.

Cygnus Alpha is Exeter’s very own Sci-fi Fanzine that was popular in the 80’s with Rusell T Davies (Doctor Who Producer) then subscribing to it. The ‘zine was recently revived at a Sci-fi convention held at the Phoenix in 2012, PHONICON. Going from strength to strength Cygnus Alpha have published an unofficial Doctor Who Anthology called the ‘12 Doctors of Christmas’ (Still available as a Free Download...

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