Mental Health News - Summer 2011 Newsletter

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Event Title:WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY EVENT

Date: FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2011

Location:MERTHYR TYDFIL LEISURE CENTRE

You are invited to attend the Merthyr Tydfil World Mental Health Day Event 2011, which is being held on Friday 7th October at the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre (old Rhydycar), commencing at 10.00 am and finishing after 2.30 pm.

World Mental Health Day is a global annual event aimed at raising awareness of mental health and addressing associated stigma, and at a local level Mental Health has been identified as a priority for development within the 2011- 2014 Health, Social Care & Well-Being Strategy.

The World Mental Health Day Event is a way of working collaboratively towards addressing the needs of our local communities. This day will provide opportunity for service users to engage with providers of services, and will also be a chance for local organisations and partners to showcase the quality and quantity of services available within the County Borough.

It is important for us to appropriately cater for all attendees so, if you are an organisation attending or exhibiting on the day, please complete the appropriate booking form as attached:

Please complete and return your Booking Forms before 12 Noon on Friday 9th September 2011 to Maria Abson, Mental Health Development Officer at Interlink, Unit 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat, CF37 1DZ or via mabson@interlinkrct.org.uk.

If you require free transport, then please contact Shian Neale on shian.neale@merthyr.gov.uk who will be able to discuss this with you.

We look forward to hearing from you in the near future and to World Mental Health Day 2011.

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10th August Wild Life Activity Days Colby Woodland Garden

Every Wednesday and Thursday, whatever the weather, come and discover more about the wildlife and nature all around us. Different themed activities each week in the woodland garden with craft activities in the Bothy. Admission + £2 Enquiries Tel: 01834 811885 colby@nationaltrust.org.uk

7th August Craft Fair Rhondda Heritage Park

Start 10.35am- 3.00pm a selection of hand-made jewelry, wooden crafts etc. Interested in taking part? For further details please call 01443 682036 Admission Free www.rhonddaheritagepark.com

7th August Big Welsh Bite Pontypridd, Ynysangharad War Memorial Park

 The popular food and agricultural festival showcases a huge range of Welsh produce to sample and buy, including ice creams, cheeses and cakes, and resident chefs cook up mouth-watering recipes during the weekend. Michael Owen from Nuts About Coffee who attends each year said "The Big Welsh Bite is a great event." There’s daily entertainment for all ages in the main arena, including duck driving and dance performances as well as craft stalls, sporting activities, animal exhibitions, children's entertainment, vintage farm vehicles and much more. FREE ADMISSION Friday 5th (11:00) - Sunday 7th August 2011

7th August Head To Toe Poetry and Music in the Vaults at C.A.D.W St Davids Bishops Palace

Don't miss our annual treat of poetry, prose, and music in the intimate atmosphere of the ancient Bishop's Palace Undercroft. Our theme this year is a sideways look from Head to Toe with a great many things in between. The whole Festival Company join together to perform a wide range of material, from serious to amusing to strange. A hidden gem. Tel: 01437 720517 http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/