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Almost one in five people feel anxious all or a lot of the time, yet only seven per cent of people who say they suffer from anxiety seek help from their GP. (Mental Health Foundation: Living With Anxiety report, 2014) Thats … Continue reading →

The Stuff of Life Festival  Where else can you wander into someone’s back garden and stumble across a poetry stage, with rows of eager listeners perched upon pews? Is there anywhere else that you can expect to see a human … Continue reading →

If like me, that horrific photo of the poor little boy has tipped you into action over the refugee crisis, here are some ways you can help. There is a Vigil Monday 7th September 7pm Market Square – to show solidarity, meet … Continue reading →

Today was a good day. I left the house on time, having done all of the little jobs I had planned to do. I arrived too early for my meeting, allowing a little time to let my daughter play on … Continue reading →

Face Value – (an interactive exhibition.) n. to accept something as it appears to be rather than studying it more closely. 2. the apparent worth or implication of something. Join us at The Institute of Mental Health at Nottingham University … Continue reading →

Huge thanks to everyone who came to the Pirate Park Picnic last week. It was lovely to find so many friends of the Pirate Park and to watch the children playing. Special thanks to our fabulous storyteller from A Touch … Continue reading →

We have the pleasure to announce that we will be joining forces with Making Waves to take part in a fabulous event on Saturday 10th October 2015.  Carnival MAD is a brilliant event that aims to raise awareness of mental … Continue reading →

The Pirate Park site is steeped in local history, with its origins as a lido. Carrington Lido opened on the 29th July 1937 and closed in 1988. Before that, The Great Central Railway passed through the area stopping at Carrington Station … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that MollyQueen will one again be hosting the Marvellous Market as a part of this year’s Stuff of Life Festival. The festival takes place in a quiet, residential area of Sherwood Rise around a beautiful … Continue reading →

Post Natal Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects 10-15 per cent of new mothers. It usually develops within six weeks of giving birth and can come on gradually or all of a sudden. It can range from being relatively … Continue reading →