A few weeks ago we had a piece about the Inverclyde Globetrotters, who have turned real walks into virtual walks which take them all over – and beyond – the world. Here are some photographs of people who love going for a walk in Glasgow. Some of the Community Reporters team and our friends are […]
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How to fill an empty weekend
My plans for the weekend had fallen through and I was facing a long empty weekend on my own. I knew that I had things to do in the flat but I had really been looking forward to the company. I suddenly remembered I’d seen an article in the local paper about a local craft […]
The Really Terrible Orchestra comes to Glasgow
By mindwavesnews on October 8, 2012 in Arts and creativity, Further afield, Organisations and groups, Stories
The Really Terrible Orchestra is coming to the City Halls in Glasgow on Saturday 13th October as the first – and only – gig in this year’s world tour. The RTO brings together people who love playing music and wanted to play with other people as an orchestra, but know they aren’t good enough to […]
No More Heroes?
“If we could each bequeath one precious gift to posterity, I would choose a society in which there is genuine compassion for long-term sick and disabled people; where understanding is unostentatious and sincere; where needs come before means; where if years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their […]
Scotland nearer to having own respite centre
By mindwavesnews on August 29, 2012 in Further afield, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
At this time of year many people are returning to work feeling the benefits of a summer holiday. From the time when paid holidays were introduced and extended to let ordinary workers enjoy a little time away, and seaside resorts on the Scottish coastline began to blossom. Taking a break away from the stresses and […]
Things To Come
By mindwavesnews on June 29, 2012 in Arts and creativity, Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Participation, Stories
Theatre Nemo has just published an impressive collection of comic book art from inmates of Barlinnie Prison dealing directly with their mental health and addiction experiences. ‘O’er The Wall’ is available free direct from Theatre Nemo. The messages are honestly told and resonate like the best of underground comics. Keep checking the blog for a […]
Mind Waves – good news!
We are all really excited about the news that we are nominated for a Technology 4 Good Award! Along with Brighton Free Radio and Harringay Online, Mind Waves is a finalist in the Community News Award category. There are many unique, innovative and interesting projects up for nomination and we look forward to learning more […]
Disability Alliance Praised in Scottish Parliament
Community Reporter, Kevin Gallagher followed-up the Long Term Conditions Alliance (now Alliance) conference with a visit to Hollyrood for a reception titled ‘My Skills, My Strengths, My Right to Work’. One of the highest profile issues of the moment for people with lived experience of mental health conditions is self-management or self-directed support.It’s a subject […]
Being a Community Reporter
Working with the Mind Waves project as a community reporter is an experience I really enjoy. At the moment I’m unemployed so it’s important for me to build constructive, regular activities into my week. One of those is Mind Waves and I’m grateful that I was given the opportunity to join the initiative. The media […]
Flourish House
Many businesses and community projects could learn useful lessons from the example of Flourish House. If the public has any conception of what is involved in a clubhouse, it usually is of a drop-in centre where members do as much or as little as they like. For those not aware the clubhouse model, it is […]
