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 […]
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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 […]
Buddy Beats Wins National Award!
By Mindwaves on March 29, 2012 in Arts and creativity, Community activity and Inclusion, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
Paisley based community drumming group The Buddy Beat has won a national voluntary art award. They have been announced as the winners of The Scottish Epic Awards 2011 for their inspiring film “Keep the Beat…Our Journey in Rhythm.” The Buddy Beat is an adult drumming group for people with mental health issues, born out of […]
