NORTH ABERDEENSHIRE. festival. Find out what is happening, in North Aberdeenshire, during the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

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1 NORTH ABERDEENSHIRE festival Find out what is happening, in North Aberdeenshire, during the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival Wednesday 16th May to Tuesday 22nd May 2018

2 Yoga and Relaxation sessions for school pupils Banff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Mintlaw Schools Sessions running all week Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival supports Mental Health Awareness week. The festival promotes and celebrates everyday community opportunities which contribute to our wellbeing. A healthy diet and regular exercise are good for our physical and mental wellbeing as are strong social relationships and good community networks. The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival is an opportunity to raise awareness of how individuals, groups and communities can support mental wellbeing for all, reduce stigma and promote recovery. The Festival programme of activities is promoted and delivered on a North, Central and South basis and is a partnership project between Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership other public services, the 3rd sector, community organisation and private providers. For mental wellbeing support go to: NHS Choices: Mental Health Foundation: Mind, for better mental health: Scottish Association of Mental Health: All Week (Please contact for more details) Yoga and Relaxation Sessions for School Pupils Banff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Mintlaw Schools Tracy Siwek (Active Schools) or tracy.siwek@aberdeenshire.gov.uk There will be session targeting pupils in addition to staff sessions. All activities will be fully inclusive. We will also delivery varied activities, working with key partners, ensuring we target the children who would benefit most from this programme. Healthy Body Healthy Mind Mintlaw Academy Laura Anderson andersonl@mintlawacademy. aberdeenshire.sch.uk Behind the Mask Peterhead Academy Suzanne Connor and Dorothy Ritchie Behind the Mask All S1 pupils will be working in the Art department designing a mask which displays emotions and how these impact on wellbeing. The completed masks will be displayed in public places throughout the week. 3

3 All Week (Please contact for more details) Healthy Body Healthy Mind Peterhead Academy Suzanne Connor and Dorothy Ritchie S1, S2 and S3 pupils will try a range of new sports activities provided by Tracy Siwek, Active Schools Co-ordinator, during their PE lessons. Suicide Prevention/Self Care Session Mintlaw and Fraserburgh Secondary Schools Aberdeen Foyer Interactive information sessions (over one day) re Chooselife App, Safetalk Strategies and coping with stress and anxiety around study/exams. Thursday 10th May Coffee Evening Maud School 5.30pm to 7.30pm Stalls, games, refreshments. Monday 14th May Chi Ball Taster Session Maud Village Hall 2pm to 3pm Maud Resource Centre Wednesday 16th May Safe Talk and End Youth Homelessness Session for School Pupils Fraserburgh Academy All day Brenda McGinlay Rolling programme throughout the school day. Walk and Talk Meet at Maud School, School Road, Maud 9.30am to 11.30am Short walk along old railway line all welcome. NHS Healthpoint Fraserburgh Community Leisure Centre 9.30am to 12 noon Shirley Buchan shirley.buchan@nhs.net Creative Writing Workshop 1 10am to noon Leslie Murison or Either or both of the following: Creating tension in prose fiction. Being creative In Doric. Alistair Lawrie is the winner of the 2016 William Soutar Writing Prize and has published poems in Doric in The Interpreter s House and Poets Republic. To book a place please contact or Leslie Murison. My Life Dynamic Information Stand Peterhead Community Centre 10am to 5pm More events on website. Conversation Cafe Encounter Cafe, Peterhead Drummers Corner (old Happit Shop) 10am to noon Elizabeth Richards Pop up cafe. Activities on the day include mindful art, mood boards, craft table. Creative Writing Workshop pm to 2.45pm Leslie Murison or Either or both of the following: Creating tension in prose fiction. Being creative In Doric. Alistair Lawrie is the winner of the 2016 William Soutar Writing Prize and has published poems in Doric in The Interpreter s House and Poets Republic. To book a place please contact or Leslie Murison. Old Mart Resource Centre, Maud 2pm to 4pm Reception Introduction to skills. to be in life and how to get there. Telephone to book a place. One stop shop health information. Weight management support and Wellbeing Checks. 4 5

4 Wednesday 16th May Laughter Yoga at Family Inspirations 74 York Street, Peterhead 5pm to 6pm Anne-marie Family Inspirations recovery café will host a session of Laughter Yoga with Helen Spencer as part of their weekly café opening. The café will be open from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, the session will take place from 5pm to 6pm. For more information or bookings please contact Ann-marie. All welcome. Laughter Yoga - a unique concept that ANYONE can LAUGH without the use of jokes or comedy. LAUGHTER is initiated by a series of exercises interspersed with deep yoga type breathing...false laughter soon becomes real and contagious. Laughter Yoga is scientifically proven to reduce stress instantly raise the body s feel good hormones boost immunity, connect people, the health benefits are vast. It is part of a global movement for health, happiness and peace! Thursday 17th May Making Mini Movies Workshop am to noon Leslie Murison or Learn how to use an ipad (or similar) to produce and share videos of the important family events in your life. You will be shown how to do this using some of the techniques used by documentary film makers, for example how to record an interview like a pro and which useful shots to record to make editing easy. To book a place please contact or Leslie Murison. Healthpoint Mental Health Awareness Drop In Fraserburgh Finlayson Street Surgery 9.30am to 12.30pm Shirley Buchan Mental Health and Wellbeing information. The Big Conversation Cafe Gathering Haddo House 10am to 2.30pm Calvin Little calvin.little@nhs.net Coffee, chat activities and workshops for all. Open to all Coffee, chat, food, singing, laughter. Activities and workshops include Acupuncture, drumming, crafts, taster, nature walks and much more. To register your participation and to receive workshop booking form or for further information contact Calvin. Healthy Soup and Sweet and Walk and Talk St Mary s Church, Banff 12 noon to 3pm Pauline Forbes Emma Watson Soup and Sweet with a healthy twist! A walk and talk using Banff Community Walk. Awareness corner and space to talk. Soup and Sweet is between 12 noon and 2pm. One walk will be leaving at 1pm and the second will be leaving at 2pm. There is a drop in cafe at the church in the afternoon; people will be able to drop in for a cuppa should they wish after the walk and talk. Making Mini Movies Workshop 2 1pm to 3.30pm Leslie Murison or Learn how to use an ipad (or similar) to produce and share videos of the important family events in your life. You will be shown how to do this using some of the techniques used by documentary film makers, for example how to record an interview like a pro and which useful shots to record to make editing easy. To book a place please contact or Leslie Murison. CLAN Cancer Support and Wellbeing Display 3pm to 5pm Angie Howarth Information and support for anyone affected by cancer. 6 7

5 Move More 3pm to 5pm Claire Wright Claire Wright (Macmillan Outreach and Communities Officer) - drop in, display and one-to-one support. Repair Cafe Hatton Public Hall 7pm to 9pm Ruth Bring along your torn clothes, broken jewellery or small electrical or mechanical item and our repair volunteers will do their best to mend it. We are a friendly lot and there are hot drinks and biscuits aplenty. We are always looking for volunteers. This is a free event although small donations are welcome. Friday 18th May Mindful Art Elizabeth Richards Relaxing forms of art that everyone can do. Find focus and calm through the art of drawing. Quarriers: Aberdeenshire Carers Support Service Drop In Session Tracey Harrison (Family Wellbeing Worker/Volunteer Co-ordinator) will be available to provide support and information on the service provided and volunteer opportunities in the area. A Bucket Full of Stress Encounter Cafe, Drummers Corner Angus McCurrach (Compass Point) or angus.mccurrach@avashire.org.uk How stress affects us and how we can deal with it. This is a short fun look at what stress is, how it affects our brains and our bodies and the connections between the two. We will then use this information to look at ways of controlling our stress and will finish up by using one technique together. Art Journaling Restored Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh 10am to 2pm Brenda McGinlay An opportunity to creatively explore thoughts and feelings. My Life Dynamic Information Stand Deveron Community Centre, Banff 10am to 5pm More events on website. Hatton Practice 10am to 1pm Sandra Paterson Sandra@aberdeenlifecoaching.com Introduction to skills to be in life and how to get there Telephone to book a taster session. Turning Anxiety into Excitement and What is So Great About Work? Encounter Cafe, Drummers Corner 12.30pm to 2.30pm Angus McCurrach or angus.mccurrach@avashire.org.uk A look at situations like job interviews and other life events that can be turned into positive experiences. Turn your fears and anxieties into confidence and motivation. We will also look at the positive things about work apart from the money! Exercise in a Chair (15 min sessions) 1pm to 2pm Elizabeth Richards Seated exercise aims to keep your joints flexible, so improving your range of mobility and motion. It can benefit all, but is particularly helpful for individuals who find standing exercise difficult. These sessions are a gentle introduction that will last about 15 minutes. Scottish Disability Sport Drop In and Display 1pm to 4pm Alison Shaw (Regional Manager for Scottish Disability Sport) will be available for one-to-one support. Support leaflets available. 8 9

6 Deveron Walking Group (Health Walk) Macduff Aquarium Car Park 2pm George Rutten Health walks are social, accessible and low level walks led by trained volunteers/walk leaders for people in their local communities. Health walks, generally lasting up to an hour, run weekly and are free of charge, most finishing with refreshments and a chat at a local café or community hall. So maybe take a couple of pounds along if you do fancy the cup of tea afterwards! If you are interested in volunteering or would like to find out more about health walks in your local area, contact: Kirsty Muirden, Health Walk Coordinator (Aberdeenshire) Kirsty.muirden@nhs.net Friday 18th May Author Visit Sandra Paterson, The Regime 6pm to 7pm crudenbay.library@aberdeenshire. gov.uk Author Visit - Sandra Paterson The Regime including introduction to. Copies of book available from library to read in weeks prior to the event. Relax Through the Ages Yoga Union, Peterhead 7pm to 8pm Serena Wilson Facebook message Relax Kids with Serena Family Relax Kids Class book via Serena. Saturday 19th May BBQ at the Allotment Aden Park Allotments 11am to 3pm Brenda McGinlay Family fun at the allotment BBQ, treasure hunt, smoothies and the fairy village! Sunday 20th May Mormond Hill Walk Mormond Hill 11am to 3pm Banff and Buchan Ranger banffandbuchanranger@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk Join us as we meander up Mormond Hill on this not-too-strenuous climb of approximately 230 metres. Take in the pleasant views of the Buchan countryside, and discover more about the natural and cultural history of the area. Please wear/bring suitable clothing and footwear and a packed lunch for our stop by the White Horse. Booking essential. Monday 21st May Have a News Coffee Morning with Storyteller Fraserburgh Library 10.30am to 12 noon Kathy Fraser Reminiscence cafe for people living with dementia and memory problems and their carers, families and public. Refreshments will be available. Wellbeing Fair MACBI Mintlaw Connie conniemacbi@outlook.com Various information stalls and wellbeing activities. Conversation Pop Up Cafe MACBI Mintlaw Connie conniemacbi@outlook.com Drop on for a coffee and a chat, talk, listen and make connections. Historical Walk and Talk with Stephen Calder Meet at Peterhead Community Centre 1.30pm to 3pm Elizabeth Richards Historical guided walk through Peterhead town centre. Knit and Natter, Mindfulness Colouring In Any time between 1.30pm and 4pm or A group of knitters who meet in the library for knitting and companionship. They enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Relax Through the Ages Yoga Union, Peterhead 4pm to 5pm Serena Wilson Facebook message Relax Kids with Serena Family Relax Kids Class book via Serena. Mindfulness MACBI, Mintlaw Brenda McGinlay x 1 hour mindfulness taster sessions

7 Tuesday 22nd May Mindfulness Peterhead Academy Suzanne Connor and Dorothy Ritchie S2 pupils will be participating in workshops run by Peterhead. Conversation Cafe Peterhead Academy Suzanne Connor and Dorothy Ritchie Run by Foyer on Healthy Eating. Move It or Lose It Taster Session Lee Morrison elmoz@ymail.com Evidence-based health information and an opportunity to experience a standing or seated exercise programme developed specifically for the over 60s. Conversation Cafe Colleen Callaghan ccallaghan2@nhs.net Drop In for a cuppa, chat and connect while enjoying Colleen s tasty scones. Employability Drop In and Display Pauline Robertson (Employment Support Team) will be available for one-to-one support. Support leaflets available. CLAN Cancer Support, Confidence and Self Esteem Drop in Discussion with Shaaron Skinner Crimond Medical Centre 11am to 1pm Angie Haworth Repair Cafe 2.30pm to 4pm Ruth Find out what the repair cafe is about. Also see practical session on 17th May. Scottish Disability Sport Drop In and Display 10am to 1pm Alison Shaw (Regional Manager for Scottish Disability Sport) will be available for one-to-one support. Support leaflets available. Relaxation Through the Ages 10.30am to 12.30pm Serena Wilson crudenbay.library@aberdeenshire. gov.uk Facebook message Relax Kids with Serena Relax Kids class with story and massage for toddlers and pre-school children. Confidence and Self Esteem: BASIC drop in discussion in conjunction with CLAN CLAN Wellbeing and Support Centre Crimond Community Hub, Logie Avenue East, Crimond 11am to 1pm Shaaron Skinner, Doocot Consultancy doocot@consultant.com from; how it impacts on your life; learn Beneficial Applied Self-improvement Concepts to build and maintain confidence. Dons Dancin and Con Cafe Abbey Court Mintlaw 1pm to 3pm Wendy Morrison Various dancing styles to get you moving. Relax Through the Ages Grange Park Nursing Home, Peterhead 2pm Serena Wilson and Relaxation. 2.30pm to 4pm crudenbay.library@aberdeenshire. gov.uk (Sandra Paterson) drop in, display and one-to-one support. Introduction to skills. to be in life and how to get there. Discussing self-esteem: where it comes 12 13

8 Employability Drop In and Display 2.30pm to 4pm aberdeenshire.gov.uk Pauline Robertson (Employment Support Team) drop in, display and one-to-one support. Wednesday 23rd May Oldies fitness challenge Maud v Mintlaw MACBI, Mintlaw 11am to 12 noon Connie Strachan Wednesday 23rd May Hatton Practice 2pm to 5pm Sandra Paterson Sandra@aberdeenlifecoaching.com Telephone to book a place. Thursday 24th May Reminiscing Coffee Morning Aberchirder Primary School 10am to 11.30am Brenda King or Primary school children and elderly village residents meeting together with the elderly talking about what their school days were like. Hatton Practice 9am to 1pm Sandra Paterson Sandra@aberdeenlifecoaching.com Telephone to book a place. Taster session. to be in life and how to get there. Cruden Bay Practice 2pm to 5pm Sandra Paterson Sandra@aberdeenlifecoaching.com Telephone to book a place. Taster session. to be in life and how to get there. Tuesday 29th May Tea Dance Abbey Court, Mintlaw 1.30pm Refreshments and some dancing. Reminiscing Coffee Morning Aberchirder Primary School Thursday 24th May 10am to 11.30am 14

9 Top Tips for looking after your mental wellbeing Talk about your feelings and ask for help when you need to. Keep active, eat well and drink sensibly. Keep in touch and connect. Take a break, do something you re good at. Help others and volunteer. Accept who you are. The healthpoint (NHS Grampian) - Health information, health checks and signposting for the public and professionals Peterhead: Tuesdays to Fridays, 11am to 3pm., St Peter Street Contact Colleen Callaghan , ccallaghan2@nhs.net Fraserburgh: Tuesday 9.30am to 3.30pm, Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street. Contact shirley.buchan@nhs.net Disability Access most venues have disability access, consult activity contact if you are in doubt. This publication is also available in other formats and languages on request. Please call Health Information Resources Service on or grampian.resources@nhs.net Ask for publication CGD