Happy holidays from Mind Waves – videos from our Christmas open mic event
Hello! This week we’re sharing some videos from our Christmas open mic event at the Dream Machine. At our most recent open mic, we donned our Santa hats and tucked into mince pies and hot chocolates before enjoying a festive sing along. Here’s a snippet of Ally and Vivian treating us to a piano rendition […]
How to turn a bad day around
We’ve all been there. Sometimes, you wake up and you just know it’s going to be a bad day. Or maybe things started off okay, and then due to bad news, low energy levels, or maybe just a classic bad mood, the day turns sour. It’s really easy to let a bad day catch hold […]
Staying positive during the winter months – a re-shared post written by Hilda from COPE Scotland
This week on the blog we’re resharing a post written by Hilda from COPE Scotland. She discusses ways to remain positive during the winter months, because winter can be a difficult time for everybody, and especially those with mental ill health. We think her words are more relevant now than ever! There is no two […]
What we offer at Mind Waves
We’ve had an influx of new subscribers and viewers over our online channels recently and that coupled with some changes here at Mind Waves means we’re well overdue an update of the services we offer here at the charity! We run workshops, do digital consultancy work for other organisations, help make workplaces more accessible… you […]
Art by Robert!
This week on the blog we’re showcasing art from our talented ‘Waver’s’. Here’s two pictures painted by Robert! Keep an eye out for details of our rescheduled Community Fundraiser gig, where you’ll have a chance to win some of Robert’s artwork in our raffle!
Visual poems from Derek!
This week on the blog we’re showcasing art from our talented ‘Waver’s’. Here’s some visual poems by Derek! Keep an eye out for details of our rescheduled Community Fundraiser gig, where you’ll have a chance to watch Derek perform some of his wonderful poems. Poem 1 transcript: Out in filling the lungs/eyes closed just being/Deep […]
Pictures from recent Mind Waves events!
We’ve been having way too much fun lately! From our monthly open mic events at the Dream Machine, to songwriting workshops and catch up sessions, this week on the blog we’re sharing some pictures from our recent sessions. Before we go… Please buy a ticket for our community fundraiser on Saturday 25th November at 1pm! […]
Start a revolution from your bed: Accessible ways to protest
Protesting is a human right. Peaceful protests are so important, and one of many ways to work together for a better world that is free from inequalities. However, in-person protests can often be inaccessible for those who deal with mental and physical ill health. This week on the blog, we’ll be sharing some ways to […]
Beagles & Ramsay – NHOTB & RAD exhibition at GOMA
Who, what, when and where? Mind Waves were lucky enough to receive an invitation to the community opening of the NHOTB & RAD exhibition at GOMA on the 19th October. We met outside GOMA on a drizzly Thursday morning and went into the exhibit at 10.15am. We were lucky enough to be able to explore […]
Information about the next Mind Waves open mic at the Dream Machine!
We are delighted to be a recipient of The Dream Machine’s Betty McAllister Fund which gives us fully funded access to their community space for a new project. Our participants asked for more informal group “jam sessions” and this opportunity is enabling us to make it happen! So why not join us for our Mind […]
