In December Mind Waves got the opportunity to tell the world about our first year (or so). I was asked to give a presentation at a Be Good Be Social networking event. These events bring together people who are interested in how social media can be used to do good in the world, such as […]
Archive | January, 2013
How much do you have in common with a Tower Block?
From the lofty heights at the top of the tower block I live in, I am blessed with a living room top-over view of a hill populated by houses of the town of Clydebank, and from my kitchen, a view of the brooding bareness of the Kilpatrick Hills, which kiss the cloudy sky some height […]
Shopmobility – Getting Out and About
What is Shopmobility? A service you will find in most cities and large towns. They provide mobility by hiring out electric wheelchairs/mobility scooters to those with a need. Most users find it difficult to get about and do their shopping by foot so having wheelchair access to shops is a great help. (And most shops […]
Waste Aware
A presentation in the local Gourock library in Inverclyde introduced me to this group for the first time. Their website is found at:- www.wasteawarelovefood.org.uk Their aim was to help me to reduce waste in as many ways as possible. One good way is to be aware of the amount we cook to eat. Cooking no […]
Carr Gomm Football Club – update
In May 2012, Mind Waves Community Reporter David visited our weekly 5-a-side football project. As David reported at the time, the concept of the group is that people who have lived experience of mental health issues have the opportunity to meet up every week and have a game of football. It’s no more complex than […]
Happy New Year from Mind Waves
Happy 2013 and best wishes from everyone involved in Mind Waves. Thank you to everyone who has supported our journey of discovery in 2012. Just a few stats for you from our year gone by – our committed team of volunteer Community Reporters shared over 50 stories in 2012, and around 75 pictures. Our Mind […]
