Our Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh reminisces about her experiences of growing up in Glasgow’s Morrin Square, which no longer exists. Lorna still lives in Townhead, but she feels that something of the community spirit she knew has been lost. She talks about visiting the public baths and all the neighbours who she called aunties and […]
Archive | November, 2014
Fancy being in a Christmas concert in Easterhouse?
When was the last time you were in a Christmas concert? Creative Collective in Easterhouse are looking for people to get involved in their Christmas performance, either backstage or in a starring role. There will be songs, games, jokes and stories and it looks like a lot of fun. It’s not about being the best […]
Why I stopped being a “peer snob” and learned to value peer support
A guest contribution from @lauramaywritten who blogs at lauramaywritten.blogspot.co.uk Peer support is something I never really valued. I didn’t want to be around people with the same problems as me, and I didn’t understand what good it would do sharing my troubles. I was, to be honest, a bit of a ‘peer snob’. All that […]
Dolly mixtures, outside toilets and community spirit
A song about a time when neighbours were neighbours from Community Correspondent John Dane Image painted by Community Correspondent David Bradley There’s nothing like a song to make you remember happier times. At our Mind Waves meeting, John sang us “When I was a lad”, which is about growing up in Belfast, but reminded us […]
A night out without: alcohol-free moustache party, Sat Nov 29
Fancy a Saturday night out that doesn’t involve alcohol? Head along to Kinning Park Complex on Sat Nov 29 for a night of music and moustaches. It looks like there will be plenty of dancing, with music from: Uncle Judas The Rotations Fancy Dan Hippy DJ Mickey Rooney Oh, and did we mention moustaches? […]
The Power of Giving is Empowering
A review from our Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh The Power of Giving at The Bridge, Easterhouse was a spectacular event. On arriving we entered the auditorium which was dark and smoky , giving a fantastic atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for what was to come. I attended as part of the GAMH “Our Histories” group. We […]
Top tips for talking to your GP about mental health
If you’ve been struggling with mental health problems, the first step to recovery can be a visit to your GP. But it can be a daunting thought. What if the doctor doesn’t listen? What if English isn’t your first language and you don’t know how to explain? Our friends at GAMH worked with co-trainers from […]
Sitting in This Room: a poem about #recovery from depression
It’s amazing the difference that getting out and meeting people can make when you are depressed. I met a brilliant group of women at Revive in Castlemilk recently. They have taken over a church hall in their community and transformed it into a real hub. One of the group members wrote this poem about the […]
Growing up and signing up: Peter’s story of becoming a soldier #poppyday
Our Community Correspondent Peter Leckie hasn’t always told stories. He’s proud to have served as a soldier. Here he tells the bittersweet and, at times, funny story of how he became ” the newest member of the British army of the Rhine”.
Read yourself well: 7 inspirational books about #recovery
A special feature from Laura Gulliver: a freelance health writer who has spent the last few years of her career writing and talking very openly about her own battles with mental health and addiction. Although there are many who think self-help books are something that should be given a wide berth, for many millions of […]
