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WELCOME Welcome
A 10th year is a time for celebration, a time to look back and take pride in our achievements. The festival has grown exponentially since its first outing in 2007, now hosting over 300 events across the country and firmly rooted in the communities that create and inspire them.
Naturally this year is also a time performance for young audiences; to reflect, hence our festival we’re launching our film programme theme — ‘time’. Time is explored in with our International Film Competition many ways in this year’s programme, awards ceremony in the opening week; from the way attitudes towards mental and we’ve co-programmed a day of health have changed over time, to events with the National Theatre of the impact time has on our minds Scotland, among other new partnerships and bodies. In an age when time so and ideas. often seems to be running away from us, how do we maintain a healthy In other words, we’re as excited about relationship with it? SMHAFF as we were back in 2007, and expect it to be around for some We’re also using this time to think time to come. We would love to hear about where the festival might go your thoughts on what the festival next. We’re trying new things this year: should look like in 2017 and beyond. we’ve commissioned a new touring Meanwhile, we hope you choose to play, exploring the life of Pink Floyd’s spend some time with us between Syd Barrett; we’ve appointed our first 10 and 31 October. ● associate artist, Emma Jayne Park, who presents an interactive dance THE FESTIVAL TEAM
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DAN AND MARGOT FOCUS ON FILM SHOULDER THE LION DAVID #MYESCAPE A FAMILY AFFAIR Focus on film BORDERLINE If ‘cinema is truth 24 times a second’, then this year’s film programme offers literally millions of valuable frames. However, every title is more than just a collection of worthy moments. The expertly crafted work being presented engages, entertains and provokes as it unfolds, revealing insights into mental health that are meaningful, original and authentic.
Once again, the festival has been My Mother a Ghanaian (p31), a moving Film Competition. We received 1,600 Affair, #MyEscape is a co-presentation entrusted with a number of premieres. testimony to the immense impact submissions — a 300% increase on with Take One Action, and we partner #MyEscape (p29), in which refugees felt when leaving family members 2015’s figure — from over 100 countries. with Africa in Motion to screen Me a from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Syria behind. Making its European entrance, And a decade after the festival began Belgian, My Mother a Ghanaian. document their own perilous journeys, Dan and Margot (p26) sees a brave as a weekend of film screenings, the screens in Scotland for the first time, young woman explore the influence International Film Competition awards Over time, SMHAFF has developed a as does David (p27), a gut-wrenching schizophrenia has had on her life. ceremony (p29) returns to Glasgow for reputation for bringing titles to Scotland drama about a troubled young man the first time in years. The Centre for that might not otherwise have been dangerously asserting his independence. Scottish documentaries visiting us on Contemporary Arts (CCA) will not only shown here; films we believe have an Also making its Scottish début is their successful UK tours include host that stellar event on Tuesday 11 important role to play in combatting A Family Affair (p27, 29), the disquieting Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree’s Story October, but will screen award-winning mental health stigma. Although the story of a remarkable 95-year-old (p31, 54), the inspiring account of the films and special presentations over 2016 programme contains a wide variety woman, who is trying to reconnect with renowned cyclist and mental health the rest of the week, including two full of approaches and subject matter, her estranged family in unexpected ways. advocate’s latest world record attempt, days at the weekend (p30). there is one thing that all the films and Seven Songs for a Long Life [p26], have in common — they will stay with There are UK premieres for Shoulder which shows the power of song to As always, vibrant post-screening you long after you leave the cinema. ● the Lion (p27, 29), an adventurous and uplift the spirits of hospice patients. discussions will conclude most of our visually arresting documentary about And a live score screening of the 1930s film events. And not just in Edinburgh RICHARD WARDEN three artists moving forward after avant-garde drama Borderline [p29] is and Glasgow, but all over Scotland, losing a significant aspect of their one of our most daring and highly local groups will bring their own creativity; Mind/Game: The Unquiet anticipated film events. flavour and flair to events that they’ve Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw (p30), programmed. This year, we’re also very the story of a basketball superstar’s Nearly all of the films showcased were pleased to be premiering films alongside uphill battle against the stigma of first brought to the festival’s attention three other well-regarded festivals. Over time, SMHAFF has developed mental illness; and Me a Belgian, through our rapidly growing International We join Luminate to bring you A Family a reputation for bringing titles to Scotland that might not otherwise have been shown here.
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Spotlight on theatre Take time for theatre during the 10th Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival. It’s fitting that the theme this year is ‘time’, given the way in Our programme features a host of special productions and collaborations, involving which our theatre programme explores mental health across award-winning writers, directors, companies and performers, as well as events different historical periods and at various stages of life. created by communities across Scotland.
Brought to you by acclaimed writer- and rarely seen artwork, plus special to the festival with their interactive presents If I Forget to Remember (p42), performances, with guests including Jo and at various stages of life. In addition, director team Alan Bissett and Sacha guests Alan Bissett, Ian Barrett, John storytelling session Cheering Up the telling the heart-breaking story of a Clifford, Cora Bissett, Shona Reppe and many of these events mark significant Kyle (The Moira Monologues, The Pure, Cavanagh and Nicola Meighan. King (p22). family coping with Alzheimer’s Disease, Pamela Carter. In That Way Madness anniversaries for the individuals and The Dead and the Brilliant and Ban and Shelley O’Brien performs She Wins Lies: Shakespeare and Mental Illness organisations who feature, including this Filth!), One Thinks of it All as a Aliens will be crash-landing throughout Further theatre highlights include All the Races (p21), a one-woman show (p57), presented in association with the our own 10th year celebrations. Dream (p12) is a vivid portrait of Pink Scotland this October, as Experts Where the Crow Flies (p23, p41, p50), based on her experiences growing up Dundee Literary Festival, psychotherapist Floyd frontman Syd Barrett, one of pop in Short Trousers (p14), interactive an intriguing drama based on real with two brothers born with Duchenne and literary editor Peter Kravitz, theatre We look forward to seeing you at some music’s most influential, enigmatic promenade theatre for children, goes interviews and stories from West muscular dystrophy. critic Joyce McMillan and Professor of these special events taking place and complex figures. Specially on tour. Created by SMHAFF’s first Lothian women, and Super Awesome Mark Robson explore the Bard’s across the country during October. ● commissioned by the Scottish Mental associate artist Emma Jayne Park World: A Work in Progress (p34), an We also have two exciting collaborations fascination with the subject and how Health Arts & Film Festival, this witty (Status Anxiety and #Trans), the show interactive performance from theatre- exploring how mental health can inspire his observations stand up four ROB DICKIE and poignant new production premieres combines live percussion, dancing and maker Amy Conway, which uses and is represented in the performing centuries later. at Glasgow’s Òran Mór, before dates at play, offering unique opportunities for video-gaming to explore what it’s like arts. Taking up residence at Home Away the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, and discovery and exploration. Award- to fight depression. Lorenzo Navani (p15), held at Glasgow’s Tramway as It’s fitting that the theme for this year’s The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. Òran Mór winning theatre company Suit and Pace gives a one-off performance of his part of the National Theatre of festival is ‘time’, given the way in which IMAGES LEFT TO RIGHT is also hosting a 70th birthday tribute to keeps the spotlight on young people’s identity-themed Fringe hit Cracked Scotland’s 10th year celebrations, we our theatre programme explores mental ADAM WORLD CHOIR AT SMHAFF @ HOME AWAY | mental health and wellbeing, returning Tiles (p35), Geez A Break Productions present an entire day of discussion and health across different historical periods SHE WINS ALL THE RACES | WHERE THE CROW FLIES | Syd Barrett (p12), with archive footage EXPERTS IN SHORT TROUSERS Adam World Choir Dibdin credit: Peter photo 10 11 SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL 2016 MHFESTIVAL.COM SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL 2016 MHFESTIVAL.COM FEATURES
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A Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival commission, co-produced with A Play, A Pie and A Pint, in association with Traverse Theatre and Aberdeen Performing Arts.
“I’m simply asking, Mr Waters, how do you know it’s Syd who has the problem?” SYD BARRETT: London, 1967. Pink Floyd have just released their début album, the DREAM & REALITY psychedelic masterpiece The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. But the behaviour A 70th birthday tribute, with Alan of their frontman, Syd Barrett, has Bissett, Ian Barrett, John Cavanagh and become increasingly erratic. Is he Nicola Meighan. having a drug-induced breakdown? In the week of One Thinks of it All as a Or is he playing an elaborate joke on Dream’s world premiere, join us for an the band and the music industry? evening event in Òran Mór’s beautiful This witty and poignant new play — upstairs auditorium to celebrate the life specially commissioned by the Mental of Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett and dispel some Health Foundation for the Scottish of the myths about him — with the help Mental Health Arts & Film Festival, and of special guests, archive footage, and starring Euan Cuthbertson as Barrett — rarely seen artwork from throughout is both a vivid portrait of a revolutionary Barrett’s life. With: period in pop music and a character ●● ALAN BISSETT Writer of One Thinks study of one of its most influential, of it All as a Dream and dedicated enigmatic and complex figures, who Pink Floyd fan. would have been 70 this year. ●● IAN BARRETT Barrett’s nephew Alan Bissett and Sacha Kyle are one and co-creator of sydbarrett.com, of Scotland’s most acclaimed writer- launched on Barrett’s 70th birthday. One Thinks of it director teams, creators of Edinburgh ●● JOHN CAVANAGH Broadcaster and Festival Fringe hits such as The Moira writer of the Pink Floyd book Piper Monologues, The Pure, The Dead and at the Gates of Dawn. the Brilliant and Ban this Filth! ● ●● HOSTED BY NICOLA MEIGHAN MON 17–SAT 22 OCT Broadcaster and writer for Q, MOJO, All as a Dream ÒRAN MÓR, GLASGOW (p32) Time Out, The Quietus and The Herald. TUE 25–SAT 29 OCT WRITTEN BY ALAN BISSETT TRAVERSE THEATRE, EDINBURGH (p19) THU 20 OCT 7.30–9.30pm TUE 1–SAT 5 NOV ÒRAN MÓR, BYRES ROAD, GLASGOW G12 8QX DIRECTED BY SACHA KYLE THE LEMON TREE, ABERDEEN (p59) £10 08444 771 000
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Experts in SMHAFF AWAY @ HOME | SMHAFF TROUSERS SHORT IN EXPERTS Short Trousers @ Home Away ADAM WORLD SMHAFF is in residence at Home Away, the National Theatre of Scotland’s first ever festival CHOIR Photo credit: of participatory arts, on Sunday 9 October. Join us for a day of performance and discussions. Peter Dibdin
SUN 9 OCT A special touring TRANSGENDER LIVES: HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN: ADAM WORLD CHOIR STORIES TO OVERCOME ILLUMINATING THE performance for children STIGMA WORLD OF HOARDERS The Adam World Choir is a community of more than 100 trans and non-binary from associate artist Emma people from around the world, brought Playwright Jo Clifford leads a workshop Can you combine a research project on together to perform in the National Theatre exploring the impact of prejudice and compulsive hoarding with a compelling Jayne Park’s Cultured of Scotland’s forthcoming production of stigma on transgender people — and piece of musical theatre? Theatre-makers Eve/Adam, supported by SMHAFF. For Home how telling your own story, as Clifford is Laura Cameron-Lewis and Shona Reppe Mongrel Dance Theatre. Away, members of the Adam World Choir doing with her next show, Eve, can have a have teamed up with hoarding expert come together for an event, directed by transformative effect. Stelios Kiosses to do just that. They Cultured Mongrel Dance Theatre brings Cora Bissett, celebrating the diversity of discuss the development of How The Light 10–11am trans and non-binary experiences. together unique combinations of skilled Gets In, performed by Camille O’Sullivan. artists to create uncompromising 8.30–10pm performance work as a vehicle for DARK MATERIALS: HOW 2–3.30pm social change. DO YOU MAKE A SHOW ABOUT DEPRESSION? RD LAING: BIOGRAPHY Experts in Short Trousers is a fun and & AUTHENTICITY IN ALL HOME AWAY EVENTS colourful promenade theatre piece with SMHAFF is supporting three new theatre THEATRE TRAMWAY, 25 ALBERT DRIVE, GLASGOW G41 2PE live percussion, dancing and play for projects that explore depression — children aged 4+ and their families. Super Awesome World is about computer A maverick figure in psychiatry — and TICKETS Join Cultured Mongrel for this unique games, Funky Town is a community-based still controversial — RD Laing is the £30 | £26 opportunity to discover and explore, project telling stories from people across subject of a new play by Pamela Carter, SMHAFF @ HOME AWAY SPECIAL DELEGATE helping a group of unruly aliens find Scotland, and Fisk is a parable about a in development with the National Theatre PASS their way home. man who falls in love with a fish. This is of Scotland. Psychiatrist Dr Peter Byrne Includes all four daytime events, plus your chance to come meet the creators. will join Pamela and host Gareth Vile reception and Adam World Choir performance, as well as entry to New Delhi, Home Away’s Experts in Short Trousers tours throughout 11.15am–12.30pm to discuss authenticity, biography and Scotland as part of SMHAFF. ● ‘madness’ in theatre. other evening performance the same night. 4–5.30pm £22 | £19 HOME AWAY DELEGATE PASS WED 5 OCT BEACON ARTS CENTRE, GREENOCK (p53) Includes two daytime events, plus reception and two evening performances. Session TUE 18 OCT SMHAFF RECEPTION places will be allocated on a first-come-first- WOODEND BARN, BANCHORY (p59) Join the SMHAFF team for a drink and an served basis. WED 19 OCT introduction to our 10th year programme. HOMEAWAY2016.COM EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE (p45) TUE 25 OCT 8–8.30pm We have a very limited number of free passes — THE BUCCLEUCH CENTRE, LANGHOLM (p61) if you’re keen to attend one or more of the events FRI 28 OCT but can’t afford a full-day pass, get in touch with our Arts Lead, Andrew Eaton-Lewis. THE NEWLANDS CENTRE, EDINBURGH (p25) More details on touring locations at E [email protected] CULTUREDMONGRELDANCE.COM
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TRACING TIME: MAPPING FUTURES OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND FROM 3 OCT FROM 10 OCT FROM 4 OCT AT PORTY LIGHT BOX AT SOUTHSIDE SPACE & TIME OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND FROM 10 OCT COMMUNITY CENTRE A site specific installation inside an old An exhibition hosted by Space Artworks, THE CLINIC AT OUT OF BT phone box in Portobello. Students at An exhibition of photo poems, offering a featuring guest artists from The Hive with FROM 8 OCT SIGHT, OUT OF MIND the Outlook Project have created visual different way to explore the language of some of our regular partners. A great expressions for the phone box panels, chance to see work from some fantastic poetry — revealing the magic when light is Now in its fourth year, Out of Sight, 8–27 OCT The Clinic is a multi-sensory and interactive exploring the theme Tracing Time: artists, including paintings, mixed media MON–WED 10am–8pm, THU–SAT 10am –5pm captured and transformed into something Out of Mind is a powerful and ambitious exhibition exploring pseudo-sciences. Mapping Futures, as well as their own and collage on canvas. CENTRAL LIBRARY, new, where the moods and rhythms of series of exhibitions spread across several During their journey, visitors will encounter experiences and the local environment. life are conveyed using imagery rather venues and galleries in Edinburgh. GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH EH1 1EG 4–29 OCT TUE | WED | SAT 11–5pm, meditative and restorative installations than words. Created by 100 artists with experience 10–30 OCT 11–6pm 3 OCT–31 OCT 24/7 THU | FRI 1–5pm such as reflexology beds, hypnotic of mental health issues, this diverse SUMMERHALL, PORTY LIGHT BOX, PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET SPACE ARTWORKS, films with repetitive patterns echoed in 10–28 OCT collection of multi-media works aims 1 SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH EH9 1PL & BELLFIELD STREET, EDINBURGH EH15 2BP MON–FRI 10am–8pm, SAT 10am–1pm 410 MORNINGSIDE ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5HY sculptural works and tactile installations. to get us thinking and talking about 10–30 OCT FREE 0131 652 3715 FREE 07870 799 407 TUE | WED | SAT 11–5pm, THU | FRI 1–5pm SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 10–30 OCT 11am–6pm [email protected] E [email protected] mental health, raising awareness and E 117 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9ER SPACE ARTWORKS GALLERY, challenging perceptions. SUMMERHALL, 410 MORNINGSIDE ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5HY FREE 0131 652 3715 1 SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH EH9 1PL E [email protected] 10–31 OCT A collaboration between MECOPP Gypsy/ FREE 0131 273 5116 AT OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND WED–SAT 8am–8pm, SUN 10am –5pm OUT OF MIND Traveller Carer’s Project, Outlook, E [email protected] The Alma Project, Space Artworks, Barony JEELIE PIECE CAFÉ, ARTSPACE, 12 LEVEN STREET, EDINBURGH EH3 9LG Contact Point, Penumbra Edinburgh Self A multi-art exhibition for Out of Sight, FREE 0131 273 5116 Harm Project, Child and Adolescent THE ALMA PROJECT Out of Mind (p17) exploring different E [email protected] Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and AT OUT OF SIGHT, signs and symbols scattered across time, CAPS Independent Advocacy. connecting us to new ideas, providing a OUT OF MIND greater understanding and enabling us to create new pathways or maps into Visually exciting and thought-provoking our future. canvas-based artworks on the theme of time, from members of The Alma Project. 10–30 OCT 11am–6pm This exhibition explores themes including SUMMERHALL, space, seasons, nature, evolution, music, 1 SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH EH9 1PL mental health and even a tribute to Dali. FREE 0131 652 3715 E [email protected] 10–30 OCT 11am–6pm SUMMERHALL, 1 SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH EH9 1PL FREE 0770 3639 334 E [email protected]
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MON 10 OCT TUE 11 OCT WED 12 OCT THU 13 OCT REAL TALK CREATIVE CARERS ROAD TO THE FUTURE EVERGREEN TIME TO TALK TIME FOR TEA CAFÉ ART WORKSHOP An evening of storytelling, connection An exciting, open event full of creative Jupiter Artland Foundation, members of Join a panel of reviewers for a lively A drop in café representing a Time for Hope, and honesty, creating a safe space to Edinburgh Carers Council invite you to join talent from Contact Point. View a range SEASONS and Redhall Walled Garden invite audience discussion on issues raised in Jo a Time for Friendship and a Time for Talking. talk about one of our most beautiful fellow mental health carers for a creative of visual art, have fun participating in our you to Evergreen, a short film and exhibition McFarlane’s new book, ‘Transcending the Puppets created at workshops facilitated assets — our minds. Attendees are art workshop facilitated by Light Bulb Arts. music workshop and enjoy performances reflecting a year-long journey through this Ghetto: reflections on mental health policy, by Morag Patterson will be on display, given the opportunity to gain insight Decorate a journal or create a masterpiece of creative writing, song and drama. At beautiful landscape in changing seasons. practice and lived experience’. Topics encouraging people to think about how they and understanding into each speaker’s to keep. No experience needed, just your this event, art is used to interpret how Participants draw inspiration from the include peer support, diagnosis, sexuality use their time in order to keep mentally individual experiences. imagination. All welcome, with lunch and time can enhance our mental wellbeing. Jupiter Artland permanent collection and and love in the therapeutic relationship. well. Drinks are free of charge and you are materials supplied. Refreshments available. respond to Nathan Coley’s ‘In Memory’. welcome to bring your own lunch. 7–9pm 7–9pm 11am–4pm SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, 12.30–3.30pm 5–6.30pm SUMMERHALL CAFE, SUMMERHALL, 13 OCT — HOPE, 20 OCT — FRIENDSHIP, 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR EXHIBITION 13, 20, 27 OCT 2.30–4.30pm 1 SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH EH9 1PL 27 OCT — TALKING 1.30–3pm EDINBURGH CARERS COUNCIL, 1–3 CANON STREET JUPITER ARTLAND, BONNINGTON HOUSE STEADINGS, CONTACT POINT, 101 HIGH RIGGS, £5 | £3 0131 556 9579 (CORNER EYRE PLACE), EDINBURGH EH3 5HE WILKIESTON, EDINBURGH EH27 8BB FREE 0131 273 5116 AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK TOLLCROSS, EDINBURGH EH3 9RP E [email protected] 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH EH1 1EL FREE 0131 270 6087 FREE | Booking essential 07831 091 412 £2 (suggested) 0345 140 7777 E [email protected] E [email protected] FREE 0131 537 6734 E CONTACTPOINTLOTHIANTEAM@ E [email protected] BARONYHA.ORG.UK SHE WINS ALL THE RACES CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? A dynamic, heartening, one-woman show BEYOND BORDERS: Compèred by Dennis O’Donnell, new and about growing up with the certainty of loss, TIME & PLACE established writers from across West Lothian with quirky, physical storytelling and a little come together to give readings of their work. ABBA! Based on performer Shelley O’Brien’s Creative workshops exploring the idea Angela McCrimmon will also read from her experience of growing up with two brothers of identity and the experiences and newly published book ‘Can You Hear Me born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. influences which make us who we are. Now?’ and talk about her experiences in We will look at what shapes the places the mental health system. 7.30–8.45pm and communities in which we live and SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, take part. 6–7pm 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR HOWDEN PARK CENTRE, £10 | £8 0131 556 9579 Also 20 OCT 10am–12pm HOWDEN, LIVINGSTON EH54 6AE SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK OXGANGS LIBRARY, FREE 01506 777 666 343 OXGANGS ROAD NORTH, EDINBURGH EH13 9LY FREE 0131 652 3715 E [email protected]
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FRI 14 OCT SAT 15 OCT MON 17 OCT SIMPLE TIMES CHEERING UP THE KING SMHAFF WRITING AWARDS An original theatre performance about The King is feeling down and it is up to growing up in the 50s and 60s, featuring the audience to cheer him up! Suit and Join us to honour the very best music, stories, movement and poetry. Pace present this interactive storytelling submissions from SMHAFF’s annual writing Devised and written by singer and actress session for children aged 5–8, a fun competition, held in partnership with Val Munro, with help from puppeteer piece from an award-winning company, Bipolar Scotland. Expect to be moved Freda O’Byrne. encouraging understanding of mental and inspired by beautiful readings on the wellbeing. 7.30–8.45pm festival theme of ‘time’. NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS, 11am–12pm 5.30–7pm 15A PENNYWELL COURT, EDINBURGH EH4 4TZ SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, £4 | £2 0131 315 2151 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR E [email protected] £5 0131 556 9579 SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK FREE 0131 556 9579 SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK THE FLINT & PITCH REVUE CHEERING UP THE KING HIP HOP DANCE: WHERE THE CROW FLIES A new cabaret style revue show curated COAST TO COAST by Jenny Lindsay, with spoken word, SUN 16 OCT TUE 18 OCT THU 20 OCT solo theatre, live lit and music. This The best hip hop dancers from across the one-off event explores mental health from country come together to battle it out for TIME FOR REFLECTION: SPILLING THE BEANS SOMEWHERE BEYOND multiple angles, featuring an extract from the top spot. Boost your mental wellbeing SUNDAY SERVICE Harry Giles’s solo show ‘Drone’, exploring at this evening of hip hop presented by An exciting new short film made by Join us for this workshop exploring alienation and social anxiety through the The State. The focus of this service is on giving CAPS Independent Advocacy, featuring the life of Scottish poet and novelist life of a military drone, Glasgow-based time to activities and spiritual practices young people with experiences of eating Jessie Kesson, who spent a year of her singer-songwriter Finn Le Marinel, author 7–10pm that maintain good mental health and disorders and including original music and life in Cornhill Asylum. Following the and journalist Chitra Ramaswamy, and LEITH THEATRE TRUST, wellbeing. Puppets will be used during the artwork. The screening will be followed by workshop will be readings from writer and more top acts. 28–30 FERRY ROAD, EDINBURGH EH6 4AE service, with puppet makers sharing their a panel discussion. performance artist Sean Burn, as well as £3 [email protected] experiences. An open and inclusive event, open spots to share your own pieces. 7–10pm 7–9pm we welcome people of any faith or none. THE BONGO CLUB, SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFÉ, WORKSHOP 3–5pm 66 COWGATE, EDINBURGH EH1 1JX THE BOX/THINKING IN Tea and coffee provided. 117 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9ER PERFORMANCE 5–7pm £6 FLINTANDPITCH.COM THE FIRST PERSON 11am–12.30pm FREE 0131 273 5116 SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE, E [email protected] 117 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9ER AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, A double bill of dance from Emma Jayne 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH EH1 1EL FREE 0131 273 5116 JENNY LINDSAY AT THE FLINT & PITCH REVUE E [email protected] SMHAFF WRITING AWARDS Park and Julia James-Griffiths. The Box FREE 0131 537 6734 WHERE THE CROW FLIES explores the impact depression can have E [email protected] and how society responds. Thinking in the SHE IS FIERCE First Person is a highly physical combination Ostracised by the community she lives of contemporary dance and b-boying. in, Carrie feels isolated. Her husband is in prison for a crime he says he didn’t Calling all young female wordsters, 7.30–8.30pm commit. Can she prove his innocence? songsters, poets, designers and SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, Everything seems impossible, until a new art activists: come and experience 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR neighbour moves in next door. Based on Wonderland — where time is treated as £5 0131 556 9579 interviews and stories with women in treasure — in the Great Hall of Edinburgh SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK Blackburn, West Lothian, Where the Crow Castle. Celebrate the creativity of young Flies is a play about starting over, fighting women with contributors from She is for the truth, gaining trust and getting rid Fierce magazine. of the stamps that are put on us. 7–9pm Also 19 OCT 7.30–8.45pm THE GREAT HALL, EDINBURGH CASTLE, SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE, EDINBURGH EH1 2YT 43–45 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1SR FREE [email protected] £10 | £8 0131 556 9579 SCOTTISHSTORYTELLINGCENTRE.CO.UK Photo credit: Simon Baker
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FRI 21 OCT SAT 22 OCT SUN 23 OCT SILENT CINEMA: MAD JAM SONGWRITING WELLBEING MELA SAFETY LAST! WITH A WORKSHOP TRIP TO THE MOON This fun, family day out is an opportunity Continuing the proud tradition of protest to celebrate diversity and promote positive mental health and wellbeing A dementia-friendly screening of George songs, we will explore where advocacy with Edinburgh’s varied minority ethnic Melies’ A Trip to the Moon is paired with and music meets mental health. We aim communities. Expect music, dance, Harold Lloyd’s iconic film, Safety Last!, to help participants creatively collaborate complementary therapies, basket-making, with live accompaniment by the devilishly to produce a new protest song or piece workshops, henna and lots more in a talented pianist Will Pickvance. of music. All welcome. No previous ADMIRAL FALLOW FOR MUSIC MATTERS experience required. relaxed and entertaining environment. 3–4.30pm (INCLUDING A 20 MINUTE INTERVAL) 3–6pm 1–4pm FESTIVAL THEATRE, SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE, OUT OF THE BLUE, TUE 25 OCT FRI 28 OCT SAT 29 OCT 13–29 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9FT 117 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9ER 36 DALMENY STREET, EDINBURGH EH6 8RG FREE 07906 365 883 £14.50 0131 529 6000 FREE 0131 554 5307 E [email protected] E [email protected] MOVING MINDS: EXPERTS IN TIMELINE WELLBEING MELA COMMUNITY-LED SHORT TROUSERS SEVERING TIME DIALOGUE Veterans First Point Lothian presents a MAD JAM OPEN MIC Help a group of unruly aliens find their way photographic timeline of life in military service. Service users have provided The ‘self’ that we manufacture for our Gypsy/Travellers lead this interactive home in this fun and colourful promenade photographs from their own or their internet encounters can be reductive and Anything goes at this friendly open awareness-raising workshop, attempting theatre piece for children aged 4+ and family’s experience, which will be commodifying, yet also a way to find and mic night. Poets, comics, singers, to dispel myths, promote dialogue and their families. See p14 for more information. displayed chronologically to create a reclaim ourselves. This intriguing short songwriters — show us what you’ve got! reflect on the impact prejudice can have 12.30–1.30pm, 3pm–4pm unique visual history. film, made by the North Edinburgh Theatre Contact us to book a spot or just rock up on mental health and wellbeing. Join us project, explores this paradox. on the night. BYOB. for one session only — booking is essential. THE NEWLANDS CENTRE, ROMANNOBRIDGE, WEST LINTON EH46 7BZ 12–3pm FLOOR K, ARGYLE HOUSE, 7–8pm 7.30–10pm 10am–1pm, 2–5pm 01968 660 980 3 LADY LAWSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH3 9DR NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS, SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFÉ, NORTON PARK CONFERENCE CENTRE, NORTON PARK, Full details at CULTUREDMONGRELDANCE.COM FREE 0131 220 9920 15A PENNYWELL COURT, EDINBURGH EH4 4TZ 117 NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9ER 57 ALBION ROAD, EDINBURGH EH7 5QY FREE 07786 486 880 £3 | £1.50 (suggested) 0131 315 2151 FREE | Booking essential 07527 611 974 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] TIME IS ALL AROUND: GALLERY DISCUSSION SUN 30 OCT Exhibiting artists from the Time Is All THU 27 OCT Around exhibition discuss the themes LEITH IS BURNING: and processes that inspired the work they VOGUE BALL EDINBURGH CARERS created during this project. In partnership with St Columba’s Hospice, artists LGBT Health and The State present a COUNCIL PRESENTS: developed work about the emotional screening of Paris is Burning, Jennie MUSIC MATTERS realities of end-of-life and palliative care. Livingston’s documentary on the New York 1980s drag scene, followed by a dance- Admiral Fallow perform a special three- 6.30–7.30pm based vogue workshop and celebratory piece acoustic set at this annual event, EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS, end-of-festival Vogue Ball. Come along to alongside Edinburgh-based alternative 23 UNION STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 3LR perform, dance, watch and socialise. band The Cathode Ray. This wonderful FREE 0131 557 2479 E [email protected] evening of live music will be followed by FILM 1.30–3.30pm a DJ set, with additional support and guest DANCE WORKSHOP 4–6pm DJ to be confirmed. BALL 8–11pm THOMAS MORTON HALL, 7pm–1am 28–30 FERRY ROAD, EDINBURGH EH6 4AE ELECTRIC CIRCUS, FREE VOGUEBALL.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK 36–39 MARKET STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 1DF £10 THEELECTRICCIRCUS.BIZ/LIVE-MUSIC 0131 270 6087 [email protected] SEVERING TIME E 24 25 SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL 2016 MHFESTIVAL.COM SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL 2016 MHFESTIVAL.COM FILM
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TOM FASSAERT | NETHERLANDS, DENMARK | INTERNATIONAL FILM A moving selection of short films to 2015 | 110m COMPETITION WINNERS encourage conversations about mortality. DUTCH & ENGLISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES Through animation, documentary and drama, Mental health charity Health in Mind When Tom Fassaert’s 95-year-old we experience the effect a loved one’s teams up with SMHAFF to present a grandmother invites him to visit her in South death has on those left behind, and follow moving and inspiring selection of short Africa, all he knows about her are his father’s the steps they take towards overcoming films from the festival’s International stories about the 1950s femme fatale who grief and embracing a different future. Film Competition. Taking place in one put her two sons in a children’s home. An of Edinburgh’s most eclectic venues, unexpected confession makes things more 7pm–8.30pm audiences will be treated to a range of complicated than he could have ever EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS, impressive work from around the world. imagined. Presented with Luminate, 23 UNION STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 3LR FREE GOOD-GRIEF-SHORTS.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK Scotland’s creative ageing festival. 7pm–9pm Film in WOODLAND CREATURES, 6pm–8.15pm 260–262 LEITH WALK, EDINBURGH EH6 5EL FILMHOUSE, 88 LOTHIAN ROAD, EDINBURGH EH3 9BZ FREE SMHAFF-IFC-WINNERS.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK £6 | £4 0131 228 2688 | FILMHOUSECINEMA.COM Edinburgh MON 24 OCT WED 19 OCT SHOULDER THE LION DAVID A FAMILY AFFAIR ERINNISSE HEUER, PATRYK REBISZ | SCOTTISH PREMIERE USA, FRANCE, IRELAND, POLAND | 2015 | 75m JAN TĚŠITEL | CZECH REPUBLIC | 2015 | 80m A blind photographer questions the power CAST: IGOR BARES, MIKULAS CIZEK, KAREL FINK of images in our visually saturated culture, CZECH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES a hearing-impaired musician is forced Suffocated by his overprotective parents to give up his dream of the stage, and a and tired of being a burden on their lives, brain-damaged boxer and painter searches a troubled young man decides to leave the for her new place in life. A stunning and security of his family to find himself and innovative film about losing everything MON 10 OCT his place in life. An intimate coming-of- and reinventing your future. age story about independence, acceptance DAN AND MARGOT SEVEN SONGS and the importance of letting go. 6pm–7.45pm FILMHOUSE, 88 LOTHIAN ROAD, EDINBURGH EH3 9BZ DAN AND MARGOT EUROPEAN PREMIERE FOR A LONG LIFE 6pm–7.45pm £6 | £4 0131 228 2688 | FILMHOUSECINEMA.COM JAKE CHIRICO, CHLOE SOSA-SIMS | CANADA | AMY HARDIE | UK | 2016 | 83m FILMHOUSE, 88 LOTHIAN ROAD, EDINBURGH EH3 9BZ 2015 | 75m £6 | £4 0131 228 2688 | FILMHOUSECINEMA.COM A passionate and touching film that Margot believes she is being stalked and follows the journey of six hospice patients LIMA, PART OF GOOD GRIEF tormented by someone named Dan, but who, encouraged by one music-loving discovers she has schizophrenia. Now, nurse, choose to sing through tender, she struggles to build a life as a young vulnerable and funny moments of independent woman, while trying to their lives. Filmed over three years at DAVID reclaim the years she lost to the disorder. Strathcarron Hospice in Scotland, this is A brave and honest look at mental health, an intimate story exploring our changing stigma and moving forward. relationship with death. 7pm–8.45pm 7pm–9pm MURIEL SPARK BUILDING THEATRE, EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS, JAMES GILLESPIE’S HIGH SCHOOL, 23 UNION STREET, EDINBURGH EH1 3LR 57 LAUDERDALE STREET, EDINBURGH EH9 1DD FREE SEVEN-SONGS-FOR-A-LONG-LIFE. FREE DAN-AND-MARGOT.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK EVENTBRITE.CO.UK
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TUE 11 OCT WED 12 OCT INTERNATIONAL #MYESCAPE SHOULDER THE LION
FILM COMPETITION SCOTTISH PREMIERE UK PREMIERE AWARDS CEREMONY ELKE SASSE | GERMANY | 2016 | 90m ERINNISSE HEUER, PATRYK REBISZ | ARABIC, ENGLISH, GERMAN, SYRIAN, USA, FRANCE, IRELAND, POLAND | 2015 | 75m SOMALI, TIGRINJA WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES The Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film A blind photographer questions the power Festival’s annual open film submission In recent years, thousands of refugees of images in our visually saturated culture, gives filmmakers from all over the world have left their countries, families and old a hearing-impaired musician is forced to a platform to engage with new audiences, lives behind in search of safety, human give up his dream of the stage, and a explore new realities and challenge the rights and freedom. This heart-rending brain-damaged boxer and painter searches perceptions of mental health through their documentary uses footage shot by for her new place in life. A stunning and work. This year, the International Film refugees from Afghanistan, Eritrea and innovative film about losing everything Film in Competition saw 1,600 entries received Syria, intercut with unflinching interviews and reinventing your future. from over 100 countries, including that connect the outer journeys they went dramatic features, documentaries, shorts on with the ones that took place within. 8.30pm–10.15pm and animations. The annual not-to-be- Presented with Take One Action. CCA THEATRE, missed awards ceremony honours the very 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD best of these titles. Expect to be moved 6pm–8pm £5 | £3 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM Glasgow and inspired by excerpts from, and the CCA CINEMA, stories behind, these impressive films. 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD £5 | £3 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM 6pm–8pm
SHOULDER THE LION CCA THEATRE, 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD FREE 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM MON 10 OCT THU 13 OCT THE PECKHAM EXPERIMENT BORDERLINE
KENNETH MACPHERSON | UK | 1930 | 71m | 12 THE CENTRE In the 1930s, two doctors sought to find CAST: PAUL ROBESON, ESLANDER ROBESON, out whether, given the right environment, HILDA DOOLITTLE JB HOLMES | UK | 1947 | 21m families would naturally start to live Directed by Scottish filmmaker Kenneth full and flourishing lives. The Peckham A POOL OF INFORMATION: THE Macpherson and starring poet HD (aka Experiment led to the creation of the SEARCH FOR POSITIVE HEALTH Hilda Doolittle) along with the renowned Pioneer Health Centre, a radical vision performer and civil rights activist Paul JINI RAWLINGS | UK | 1993 | 35m for encouraging health rather than curing ORIGINAL IMAGES FROM Robeson, Borderline was groundbreaking THE PECKHAM EXPERIMENT disease. The Centre tells the story of the for its progressive treatment of race and Jones family, whose lives were enlarged sexuality. This silent film is also renowned through this innovative community. In A for being ahead of its time in representing Pool of Information, former members and inner psychological states through staff gather in the original building to avant-garde techniques. The screening is share their memories of the Centre and accompanied by an improvised live score describe the legacy of positive health from Rick Anthony and Duncan Marquiss of it left in their lives. Following the films The Phantom Band. is a discussion with Dr Jack Czauderna, Dr Margaret Hannah and Dr Lisa Curtice, 7pm–8.45pm trustees of the Pioneer Health Foundation, CCA THEATRE, which keeps alive the Peckham 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD Experiment’s legacy. £5 | £3 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM
2pm–4pm CCA CINEMA, 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD FREE 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM #MYESCAPE
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SAT 15 & SUN 16 OCT MON 17 OCT THU 27 OCT INTERNATIONAL WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES YOUNG@HEART
FILM COMPETITION JOHANNA WAGNER | SWEDEN | 2016 | 52m STEPHEN WALKER | USA | 2007 | 107m SCREENINGS Capturing the indomitable Chris Young in Documenting the final weeks of his efforts to live with and raise awareness rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus Winning titles and special presentations of borderline personality disorder, this in Northampton, Massachusetts, whose from our International Film Competition creative and intimate portrait paints a average age is 81. The film focuses on the submissions will be screened throughout complex picture. The documentary is octogenarian rock stars as they prepare the weekend. Selections include the preceded by inspiring short films made by new songs for a concert in their hometown Scottish premiere of A Family Affair (p27) people engaged with mental health services. in spite of several heartbreaking events. and the UK premiere of Mind/Game: The Presented with Luminate, Scotland’s Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw, 7pm–9pm creative ageing festival. the story of a basketball superstar’s uphill THE GLAD CAFÉ, battle against the stigma of mental illness. 1006A POLLOKSHAWS ROAD, GLASGOW G41 2HG 7pm–9.30pm FREE FLOURISH HOUSE, 1–10pm WALK-A-MILE-IN-MY-SHOES.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK 23–25 ASHLEY STREET, GLASGOW G3 6DR CCA THEATRE, FREE YOUNG-AT-HEART.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK 350 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, GLASGOW G2 3JD £ VARIES 0141 352 4900 | CCA-GLASGOW.COM More details at MHFESTIVAL.COM from Sep BATTLE MOUNTAIN: GRAEME OBREE’S STORY TOP: YOUNG@HEART ABOVE: ME A BELGIAN, MY MOTHER A GHANAIAN
WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES FRI 28 OCT SUN 30 OCT WED 2 NOV BATTLE MOUNTAIN: SEE ME SHORTS ME A BELGIAN, GRAEME OBREE’S STORY PRESENTED BY MY MOTHER A GHANAIAN
DAVE STREET | UK, SPAIN, USA | 2015 | 104m | 12A GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL UK PREMIERE ADAMS MENSAH | GHANA, BELGIUM | 2016 | 60m The portrait of a Scottish sports legend, WORLD PREMIERE DUTCH, ENGLISH, GA WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES exploring the fragility of the mind and Four short documentaries challenging the mental strength required to break perceptions of mental health in Scotland. At the age of 14, Adams travels to Belgium world records. Weaving archive footage, Featuring a dancer expressing her to live with his father. Three years after interviews and personal testimony, as well experience of BPD, the relationship he leaves, his mother suffers a major as the reality of building and racing bikes, between a sufferer of hoarding disorder stroke. Adams returns to Ghana six years the film sees Obree fighting his demons and his counsellor; a young artist later in search of his mother to seek and finding the will to succeed. exploring her PTSD through art; and a answers about what has contributed to her sports reporter tackling his social anxiety. present state of health. A deeply personal 7pm–9.15pm autobiographical piece following Adams’ FLOURISH HOUSE, 5–6.30pm 23–25 ASHLEY STREET, GLASGOW G3 6DR emotional, psychological and spiritual GLASGOW FILM THEATRE, journey as he tries to bring his mother to FREE BATTLE-MOUNTAIN.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK 12 ROSE STREET, GLASGOW G3 6RB Belgium. Presented with Africa in Motion. £5.50 0141 332 6535 GLASGOWFILM.ORG/THEATRE 7pm–8.30pm PEARCE INSTITUTE, 840–860 GOVAN ROAD, GLASGOW G51 3UU FREE ME-A-BELGIAN.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK
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FROM 1 OCT FROM 14 OCT INVISIBLE ARMY PONDLIFE RECONNECT GLASGOW BRANCHING OUT: PHOTOGRAPHY HEADSPACE A diverse exhibition of wall-based works EXHIBITION by Project Ability’s ReConnect artists. This exhibition will represent every ReConnect Forestry Commission Scotland’s Branching artist with at least one work made in 2016. Out programme provides therapeutic FROM 10 OCT THU 6 OCT FRI 28 OCT With over 40 artists on show, there will be woodland activities to those suffering a fantastic range of styles and subjects. from severe and enduring mental health THE ART FACTORY PONDLIFE EPIC CELEBRATION DAY 1–29 OCT TUE–SAT 10am–5pm conditions. Visit the Branching Out PROJECT ABILITY, TRONGATE 103, photography exhibition at the Mitchell The Art Factory present a large A passionate one-man show that vividly A day of celebration featuring some of GROUND FLOOR FOYER, GLASGOW G1 5HD Library and see how participants have collaborative installation created with illustrates the high stakes of classroom the innovative projects that have shaped FREE 0141 552 2822 captured the woodland. artists in residence, Mitch Miller and power play, Pondlife movingly explores Platform’s first decade. The events reflect Heather Lander. Inspired by stories the lasting legacy of childhood friendships Platform’s aspirations of being recognised 14–21 OCT VARIOUS TIMES and memories of Greater Easterhouse, and how to beat the bullies. as a centre for excellence for public MITCHELL LIBRARY, NORTH STREET, GLASGOW G3 7DN 8MM members of the The Art Factory have engagement, and celebrate examples of FREE FORESTRY.GOV.UK | BRANCHINGOUT 8MM created their own unique community map. 1.30–2.30pm, 7–8pm innovative practice from around Scotland A unique exhibition from Project Ability £8.50 | £5 | £4 and beyond. ReConnect members, showcasing work 10–31 OCT 10am–7pm produced during a series of walks and FREE 11am–5pm workshops led by artist Alexander Storey FROM 17 OCT FREE Gordon. The exhibition focuses on the MON 24 OCT production, process and presentation of ONE THINKS OF IT CREATIVE COLLECTIVE experimental approaches to 8mm film and ALL AS A DREAM INVISIBLE ARMY moving image. Creative Collective members worked SAT 29 OCT with artist Katy Dye on a restorative 1–29 OCT TUE–SAT 10am–5pm Alan Bissett’s witty and poignant new storytelling project that straddles art, Robbie has noticed that people bump into PROJECT ABILITY, TRONGATE 103, play — specially commissioned for SMHAFF technology and social engagement, bringing him in the street and nobody ever really RULES OF THE 1ST FLOOR, GLASGOW G1 5HD 2016 — tells the story of Syd Barrett of people and communities together. This looks at him — they always look to the side DANCE FLOOR FREE 0141 552 2822 Pink Floyd, one of 1960s pop music’s most installation takes the form of a recorded, or beyond him. This powerful show is all influential, enigmatic and complex figures, spoken and written word tour of Easterhouse. about caring, exploring the life of a young A cross-generational interactive who would have been 70 this year. Did carer and why he feels invisible. performance and audio event that Barrett (played by Euan Cuthbertson) have a 10–31 OCT 10am–7pm celebrates the stories, histories and 7–8pm drug-induced breakdown? Or was he FREE communities of Scotland’s dance floors. playing an elaborate joke on the band and £8.50 | £5 | £4 the music industry? Directed by Sacha 2–3pm Kyle. See p12 for more details. £8.50 | £5 | £4 ALL HEADSPACE EVENTS: 17–22 OCT 1–2pm (DOORS 12pm; MON 12.30pm) PLATFORM AT THE BRIDGE, 1000 WESTERHOUSE ROAD, GLASGOW G34 9JW ÒRAN MÓR, BYRES ROAD, GLASGOW G12 8QX 0141 276 9696 (OPT 1) | E [email protected] ONE THINKS OF IT ALL AS A DREAM £10–£14 08444 771 000 | PLAYPIEPINT.COM Photo credit: Jannica Honey credit:Photo Jannica
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THU 20 OCT FEEL GOOD IN THE WOODS SYD BARRETT: platFORUM DREAM & REALITY OPEN MIC NIGHT Hands-on creative session in Pollok Country Park, where participants will be given A 70th birthday tribute, with Alan Bissett, Ian platForum invites you to this open mic inspiration, encouragement and tools to Barrett, John Cavanagh and Nicola Meighan. evening, with all singing, performance and create their own nature-based land art and In the week of One Thinks of it All as a comedy contributions welcome. The service then photograph it. Leaves, cakes, cameras Dream’s world premiere, join us to celebrate aims to provide a voice for people accessing and good times provided. All levels of ability the life of Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett and dispel mental health services, offering information, will enjoy! In partnership with Forestry some of the myths about him — with the activities and networking opportunities. Commission Scotland and Open Aye Ltd. help of special guests, archive footage, and rarely seen artwork. See p12 for full details. 7.30pm–LATE 1–4pm SOU’WESTERN CLUB, POLLOK COUNTRY PARK, GLASGOW G43 1AT 7.30–9.30pm 20 CORKERHILL GARDENS, GLASGOW G52 1SE FREE 07903 020 937 | E [email protected] ÒRAN MÓR, BYRES ROAD, GLASGOW G12 8QX FREE 0141 883 7447 £10 08444 771 000
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OUT OF HARM TUE 25 OCT WED 26 OCT THU 27 OCT MON 31 OCT WELL SAID! THE GUESSING GAME OUT OF HARM GARY LITTLE: FILM SHOWCASE A LITTLE BIT PERSONAL Derek’s wife Jane becomes mentally unwell Young people use storytelling, This showcase of community films and their happy family life is turned upside photography and film to explore self-harm In his brand new show, Gary tells stories demonstrates the power of participatory down. Whether you’re a carer, professional and the reasons for it. Experience real of paranoia, hillwalking, prison pen pals filmmaking, not only to reduce stigma or service user, your opinions matter in this life and mythical tales of heroism and and being known as the guy with the dogs! and raise awareness about issues in our interactive drama. Come and discuss the resilience, discovering how and why young One of the most consistent and funniest acts communities, but also to inspire people to Triangle of Care, advocating unpaid mental people are still here to tell their tale. in Scottish comedy and a master storyteller, seek collective solutions. Come along and health carers as equal partners in care. Gary’s humour is refreshing and in-your-face, join the conversation. 7–8pm 2.30–4pm with a wealth of material derived from a STEREO, 20 RENFIELD LANE, GLASGOW G2 5AR life lived to the full. His unflinching 7–9pm THE ALLIANCE, VENLAW BUILDING, Also 29 OCT 7–8pm 349 BATH STREET, GLASGOW G2 4AA honesty with a hint of vulnerability has PEARCE INSTITUTE, MARY BARBOUR SUITE, GLAD CAFÉ, 1006a POLLOKSHAWS ROAD, made him an audience favourite. 840–860 GOVAN ROAD, GLASGOW G51 3UU Also 27 OCT 7–8.30pm GLASGOW G41 2HG THE PEARCE INSTITUTE, 840-860 GOVAN ROAD, FREE EVENTBRITE.COM/E/WELL-SAID-FILM- FREE 07811 394 058 8–9pm SHOWCASE-TICKETS-26350426836 GLASGOW G51 3UU E [email protected] THE STAND, 333 WOODLANDS ROAD, FREE 0141 552 5592 GLASGOW G3 6NG E [email protected] £10 0141 212 3389 | THESTAND.CO.UK
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WHAT’S ON IN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
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MINDFUL LIVING WED 12 OCT MON 17 OCT WED 19 OCT KENNETH STEVEN DRAWING TO MUSIC WALKING THROUGH THE VILLAGE Meet Scottish poet and author Kenneth New and experienced artists can Steven, who will be reading from his participate in this experimental workshop, Join representatives from WALK for a collections of beautiful, lyrical poems. involving an introduction to mark-making gentle half hour stroll around the village Inspired by remote places and the natural and colour theory using varied musical of Lennoxtown, taking in an exhibition world, expect his words to soothe and clips. Ranging from mindfulness tracks at the Travelling Gallery and discussing invigorate. to invigorating emotional pieces, see how the importance of architecture to the music influences your mood and your local community. Finish up at the new 12.30–1.30pm style. Aimed at older people. Community Hub for light refreshments and WILLIAM PATRICK LIBRARY, an introduction to the local studies area. 2–4 WEST HIGH STREET, KIRKINTILLOCH G66 1AD 11am–2pm FREE 0141 777 3143 LILLIE ART GALLERY, 11am–1pm BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE STATION ROAD, MILNGAVIE G62 8BZ LENNOXTOWN LIBRARY, FREE 0141 777 3143 46 MAIN STREET, LENNOXTOWN G66 7JJ BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE FREE 0141 777 3143 BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE KENNETH STEVEN MON 10 OCT TUE 11 OCT MINDFUL LIVING LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL CAREER CHOICES THU 20 OCT TO MAKE YOU HAPPY Martin Stepek, a renowned mindfulness A workshop by one of Action on PAUL CUDDIHY PAUL CUDDIHY teacher and author, will deliver a talk and Depression’s tutors, giving a taster session If you feel anxious or upset about & THE BOOKENDS practical session on how to strengthen of their free course aimed at anyone who going to work, come and meet Career mindfulness habits and develop greater suffers from low mood. Find out how Development Consultant, Alison Spencer. Join local author Paul Cuddihy for a relaxing clarity and calmness in your life. you can think more positively and build She will help you analyse your skills and discussion on the importance of books and self-confidence. interests so you can plan a career that reading. He will be accompanied by his 2–3.30pm really fits your talents. No more dreading band The Bookends, who will be 2.15–3.30pm MILNGAVIE LIBRARY, ALLANDER ROAD, a Monday morning. performing songs based on literature. MILNGAVIE G62 8PN BISHOPBRIGGS LIBRARY, FREE 0141 777 3143 170 KIRKINTILLOCH ROAD, BISHOPBRIGGS G64 2LX 6.30–7.45pm 7–8.30pm BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE FREE 0141 777 3143 WILLIAM PATRICK LIBRARY, BISHOPBRIGGS LIBRARY, BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE 2–4 WEST HIGH STREET, KIRKINTILLOCH G66 1AD 170 KIRKINTILLOCH ROAD, BISHOPBRIGGS G64 2LX FREE 0141 777 3143 FREE 0141 777 3143 BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE BOOKING.EDLC.CO.UK/HORIZONS/CULTURE
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WHAT’S ON IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE EAST RENFREWSHIRE
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WHERE THE CROW FLIES
FROM 10 OCT THE GOOD OLD DAYS FRI 14 OCT FRI 21 OCT BOOKBUG IS HOME HELP WHERE THE CROW FLIES FEELING GOOD Having reached the final stage of their Ostracised by the community she lives Singing songs and sharing rhymes with lives, three men reflect on old memories in, Carrie feels isolated. Her husband is your wee one is guaranteed to make you and try to find ways to change situations in prison for a crime he says he didn’t feel good. Take a trip down memory lane in this play written by George Carson and commit. Can she prove his innocence? as we sing songs and rhymes from years directed by Liz Carruthers. The struggle Everything seems impossible, until a new gone by. For children aged up to four, and against old age, ill health and loneliness neighbour moves in next door. Based on their grown-ups. is peppered with both humour and tragedy. interviews and stories with women in Blackburn, West Lothian, Where the Crow 10–31 OCT VARIOUS TIMES 7.30–9pm Flies is a play about starting over, fighting LIBRARIES ACROSS EAST RENFREWSHIRE EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE, for the truth, gaining trust and getting rid EASTWOOD PARK, ROUKEN GLEN ROAD, of the stamps that are put on us. FREE GIFFNOCK, EAST RENFREWSHIRE G46 6UG [email protected] £13 | £11 0141 577 4956 7.30pm–10.15pm EASTWOODPARKTHEATRE.CO.UK CLARKSTON HALL, CLARKSTON ROAD, EAST RENFREWSHIRE G76 8NE THU 13 OCT £13 | £11 0141 577 4970 THE GOOD OLD DAYS HOME HELP
Relive the good old days at a reminiscence afternoon. Memories will come flooding back as you browse old photographs and local history objects, sample food from across the decades and enjoy a cuppa while you chat about times gone by.
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WHAT’S ON IN LANARKSHIRE LANARKSHIRE
CRAFT TIME
EXHIBITIONS & ONGOING CALENDAR EVENTS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
FROM 3 OCT FROM 11 OCT FROM 19 OCT THU 29 SEP TUE 4 OCT THU 6 OCT TIME MOMENTS IN TIME ANIMATION WORKSHOP: THE POWER OF MUSIC & SINGING WORKSHOPS IN THE MOOD HAVE YOU GOT TIME? POSITIVITY WORKSHOPS A month-long photography exhibition In life, we experience many special Enjoy yourself in this tutor-led workshop Take part in some community singing for displaying the talents of the local moments of significance, when someone A two-day creative animation workshop Two workshops exploring music and positivity. as you sing along to well known songs wellbeing and enjoy tunes from the 1950s Community Learning Camera Club. gives us a hand or we help others. for children aged 8–13, using time as the In the first session, Soundsational and learn some new ones along the way. and 1960s, including a selection of old Supporting mental health awareness and Hundreds of people from Cambuslang theme. Time is a great topic for creating Managing Director Tommy Chambers Despite what you might think, everyone Scots favourites and more! Refreshments wellbeing, the exhibition explores the and Rutherglen share these memories a story — you can lose it, step back or delivers a singing workshop, promoting can sing, so come along and have some are included. theme of time and what it means to the on canvas squares in mini-exhibitions become a time traveller. The story is yours positive energy and thoughts. Later on, fun. Also 14 OCT 1.30–3pm individual. throughout the community. for the making. join Britain’s Got Talent star Edward Reid to Also 11, 18, 25 OCT 2–3.30pm explore meditation and positivity. NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE, HIGH ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3HU 3–31 OCT 11am–6pm 11–31 OCT VARIOUS TIMES 19–20 OCT 11am–2pm RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL, 139 MAIN STREET, RUTHERGLEN G73 2JJ EAST KILBRIDE ART CENTRE, CAFE AREA, THROUGHOUT CAMBUSLANG & RUTHERGLEN SUMMERLEE PHOTOMEDIA STUDIO, SUMMERLEE 12–1.15pm, 2–3.15pm FREE 01698 274 590 51 OLD COACH ROAD, EAST KILBRIDE G74 4DU FREE 0141 641 5236 MUSEUM, HERITAGE WAY, COATBRIDGE ML5 1QD MILLENIUM SUITE, COLVILLE PARK COUNTRY Also 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 2–3.30pm FREE 01355 261 000 £15 01236 632 828 CLUB, NEW JERVISTON HOUSE, MERRY STREET, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LIFESTYLES, NEILSLAND MOTHERWELL ML1 4UG ROAD, FAIRHILL, HAMILTON ML3 8HJ TIME TO WRITE FREE TICKETSOURCE.US/SOUNDSATIONAL FREE 0141 613 5700 (RUTHERGLEN) FROM 13 OCT 01698 452 299 (FAIRHILL) Why not have some ‘me’ time to FROM 11 OCT FROM 21 OCT investigate the world of creative writing in LANARKSHIRE this four week programme? Working with IF I FORGET CRAFT TIME MINDFULNESS: LAUNCH CONCERT a tutor on the theme of time, explore the TO REMEMBER TRUST JACK FOUNDATION pleasure of creative writing. No previous TIME AS A MIRAGE Learn new skills at this hand sewing ARTS FESTIVAL Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus hosts experience necessary. Age 16+. workshop, enabling you to transform soft In this play, Geez A Break Productions this special launch event for the 10th Hear author and mindfulness teacher furnishings. A tutor will support you as Also 13, 20, 27 OCT 1.30–3pm presents one family’s story with humility, TJF presents a selection of pieces from its Lanarkshire festival. Joining the singer, Martin Stepek give a talk on how to live you develop creative skills and build the MUSICWORKS ROOM, WISHAW LIBRARY, dignity and humour. It follows their heart art class, in which students have explored actress and presenter will be Britain’s Got in the moment while still planning for the confidence to realise your ideas. Sewing is HOULDSWORTH CENTRE, KENILWORTH AVENUE, breaking preparations as they are forced to their feelings and emotions through their Talent star Edward Reid, the exceptional future. Find out how mindfulness sessions a relaxing and rewarding hobby, so come WISHAW ML2 7LP cope with a family member’s failing health work. This exhibition demonstrations how Soundsational Community Choir, local band can help you to think, plan and act. along and give it a go. FREE 01236 632 828 from Alzheimer’s disease. the patience and thought that goes into Striking Off the Chains and a community creating art can produce a peaceful state 11–27 OCT 2–3pm 13–15 OCT 8–9.50pm jazz band. There will be a free light buffet Also 11, 18, 25 OCT 3–5pm of mind, and, in time, lead to recovery. following the concert. LIBRARIES ACROSS LANARKSHIRE EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LIFESTYLES FAIRHILL, FREE 01698 403 120 51 OLD COACH ROAD, EAST KILBRIDE G74 4DU NEILSLAND ROAD, FAIRHILL, HAMILTON ML3 8HJ LAUNCH 21 OCT 6–9pm 7–10pm SLLEISUREANDCULTURE.CO.UK £12 | £10 01355 261 000 | SLLCBOXOFFICE.CO.UK 21–30 OCT MON–SAT 9–4.30pm, FREE 01698 452 299 SUN 10–4.30pm COLVILLE PARK COUNTRY CLUB, NEW JERVISTON ALSO 22 OCT 2–3.50pm HOUSE, MERRY STREET, MOTHERWELL ML1 4UG STRATHAVEN ARTS GALLERY, BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE, 10 TODSHILL STREET, STRATHAVEN ML10 6DD FREE TICKETSOURCE.US/SOUNDSATIONAL JOHN STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 1RJ FREE 07713 842 498 FREE 0800 073 0918 ALSO 27 OCT 7.30–9.20pm RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL, 139 MAIN STREET, RUTHERGLEN G73 2JJ £12 | £10 01355 261 000 | SLLCBOXOFFICE.CO.UK
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WHAT’S ON IN RECOVERY FEST RENFREWSHIRE Recovery Fest is a new addition to the Renfrewshire programme, with a focus on events that raise RENFREWSHIRE awareness of recovery for people with mental ill health and addiction experiences. FROM 10 OCT WED 26 OCT FRI 28 OCT RECOVERY PATTERN WRITE INTO STRICTLY RECOVERY: EXHIBITIONS & ONGOING CALENDAR 2007 2008 2009 RECOVERY2010 2011AT SUNSHINE2012 TIME2013 TO DANCE2014 2015 2016 An artist in residence, in collaboration RECOVERY CAFÉ with NetWork’s Graduate Intern Community Recovery Fest in partnership with RAMH Artist, will be working with various A showcase of inspirational poetry and prose provides an opportunity to dance! Try addiction services across Renfrewshire, created by the writers’ group at the Sunshine out the Lindy Hop, the Charleston or your offering clients the opportunity to engage FROM 6 OCT FROM 10 OCT Recovery Café. Join us for readings, recitals own style. Dance to your favourite songs, in creating a Recovery Pattern design for and a celebration of recovery. watch demonstrations and have fun, while PASSING TIME MADE IN THE MILL fabric and products. discovering how dance can contribute to 2–3.30pm mental health, wellbeing and recovery. 10–31 OCT 10am–3.30pm Opening on National Poetry Day, this A collective of artists with lived mental ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, THE TORLEY UNIT, DYKEBAR HOSPITAL, GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1XL 7.30–10.30pm inspiring poetry exhibition across health experience have created art GRAHAMSTON ROAD, PAISLEY PA2 7DE Renfrewshire’s train stations will engage installations in Renfrewshire Health FREE 0141 849 2297 ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, THE GROUP ROOM, BACK SNEDDON CENTRE, E [email protected] GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1XL and surprise commuters. The work on Centres. With paintings, lino printing, 20 BACK SNEDDON STREET, PAISLEY PA3 2DJ £3 PAY ON DOOR display, produced by local Renfrewshire stitching, felting and children’s murals, THE RECOVERY CAFÉ, ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, poets, is on the theme of time. there is something to engage and surprise ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1AX all visitors. FREE 0141 849 2297 6–31 OCT 7am–11pm E [email protected] THU 27 OCT PAISLEY GILMOUR STREET, 10–31 OCT 8.30am–5.30pm SAT 29 OCT BISHOPTON TRAIN STATION, PAISLEY ST JAMES, LINWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, DYKEBAR & ME LANGBANK & PORT GLASGOW 5 BRIDGE STREET, LINWOOD PA3 3DB CELEBRATE RECOVERY FREE 0141 849 2297 JOHNSTONE HEALTH CENTRE, WITH THE THIRD DAD E [email protected] 60 QUARRY STREET, JOHNSTONE PA5 8EY WED 26 OCT Come along to Paisley’s first Recovery FREE 0141 849 2297 Created by members of the long-term Church, an open event which explores hope, E [email protected] TEMPUS FUGIT RECOVERY FEST: recovery group at Dykebar Hospital, this THE BIG PEACE & JAM poignant film features personal challenges, faith and love as key elements in recovery. FROM 10 OCT triumphs and hopes for the future, and It includes recovery in all its forms, whether includes a post-show discussion with the from addiction, mental health issues, Join Paisley Guitar Club, the Buddy Beat living patterns, hurts, habits or hang-ups. ANOTHER TIME, FROM 11 OCT and a collection of musicians from across filmmakers. It premieres alongside a screening of The Third Dad, an Renfrewshire for a Big Peace & Jam event. 6–8pm ANOTHER PLACE award-winning short documentary TEMPUS FUGIT AT A celebration of recovery and music, the ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, jam session is open to anyone who wants directed by Theresa Moerman Ib. GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1XL A beautiful solo photography exhibition MADE IN PAISLEY to play or listen in. from local photographer Liz Richards, 2–3.30pm FREE 0141 849 2297 E [email protected] on the theme of landscape and time. In this exhibition, artworks created on 10am–12pm THE ODEON, BRAEHEAD, KING’S INCH ROAD, RENFREW PA4 8XQ silk explore the seasons and the passing ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, 10–31 OCT 10am–5pm of time. Produced by the Charleston GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1XL FREE 0141 849 2297 PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE, E [email protected] Centre’s Start to Art Group, the work will FREE 0141 849 2297 NEW STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1EZ be exhibited within the Made in Paisley E [email protected] FREE 0141 849 2297 exhibition in A Collaborative Space at E [email protected] Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.
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7.30–10 STREET, CAUSEYSIDE 25B CAFÉ, BLEND PAISLEY PA1 1UL FREE E FRI 21 OCT CREATE CAFÉ: MINDS YOUNG Create Café hosts this special open mic partnership in night with youth mental health charity, YoungMinds. Come along to listen, or get involved in the music, unleash your creative side and let your imagination go wild with our art station. 12–21 aged people at aimed event is This years old, and there will be a range of hot sale. for drinks cakes cold and and
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THU 20 OCT THE MOMENT IN mindfulnessJoin trainer MacKenzie Jeanie and artist Sarah Grant to take part in some relaxing mindfulness exercises, followed by a short workshop exploring creativity wellbeing. and 12–1.15 CENTRE, BUSINESS MILL END MILE 1018, STUDIO 12 SEEDHILL ROAD, PAISLEY PA11JS FREE CHANGING STAGES DRAMA WORKSHOP Participate in a taster workshop with the Changing Stages drama group and see a performance ‘Time to recent their piece of NoWrap’. acting experience necessary. 2–4 THE WYND CENTRE, 6 SCHOOL WYND, PAISLEY PA1 2DB FREE E LOVE & MERCY , the album | 12A m
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This panel eventThis panel explores relationship the between music, the musicindustry and mental health. Join us for conversations with musicians and health professionals, exploring songwriting wellbeing the and in industry. music 4.30–6.30 CENTRE, ARTS PAISLEY NEW STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1EZ FREE I JUST WASN’T MADE WASN’T I JUST FOR THESE TIMES LOVE & MERCY BILL POHLAD | USA | 2014 | 121 The story of Brian Wilson, the visionary leader of the Beach Boys. After experiencing debilitating a attack, panic Wilson quits touring and retires to the studio to work Sounds on Pet masterpiece. band’s the that will become 20 years later, he is a broken, confused man, under thesupervision of tyrannical This screeningtherapist Landy. Eugene Dr will open with short films from WCS Paisley Music students. 7–9.30 CENTRE, ARTS PAISLEY NEW STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1EZ £4 | £2 CAST: JOHN CUSACK, PAUL DANO, PAUL GIAMATTI
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48 FREE METHODIST CENTRALMETHODIST HALL, 10 7 GAUZE STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1EB and creative mapping. Who are the women that made Paisley what it is and how are they celebrated? Led by The Women’s Library, this is an interactive workshop reflecting the place of women in history, through talks,Scotland’s quizzes
PAISLEY’S WOMEN MAKING WOMEN PAISLEY’S WED 19 OCT WED 19 E THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RENFREWSHIRE HOUSE, CHAMBERS, COUNCIL THE COTTON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1AN FREE | Invitation only 12–1.30 This official event launch Renfrewshire for Mental Health Arts & Film Festival features a taste of the programme to come, including film, music, theatre and words. This event is by invitation only, and gets underway with a light lunch and exhibition. MENTAL HEALTH DAY HEALTH MENTAL TIME OUT FOR WORLD MON 10 OCT MON 10 E SAPORITO CAFÉ, 27 GAUZE STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1ES FREE 7–9 Led by Knights of the Round Table, this evening of original poetry, prose and readings explores writing Bring health. mental and your own work to share or come and listen to othershow craft words. their POETRY AT SAPORITO POETRY AT TUE 4 OCT HISTORY: PAST & PRESENT PAST HISTORY: LISTINGS EVENTS
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FRAME BY FRAME: FESTIVAL EDITION RENFREWSHIRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH RENFREWSHIRE LEISURE TUE 25 OCT POSITIVE STEPS BEST FOOT FORWARD
A session on socially engaged filmmaking Frame by Frame host the RMHAFF edition with Paul Cameron, former Digital Media of this regular event, which nurtures Manager at media co-op and now Digital Renfrewshire’s emergent film scene. Participation Officer in Renfrewshire. Join Watch an inspiring selection of local films Paul as he explores how local directors with a social conscience, reflecting the and organisations can work together to community around us and celebrating achieve the best results. those working to make it a better place.
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PHYLLIDA LLOYD | USA, UK, GERMANY | 2008 | PAISLEY GATHERING SAT 29 OCT 108m | PG Ostracised by the community she lives in, Carrie feels isolated. Her husband is in prison CAST: MERYL STREEP, PIERCE BROSNAN, Mix with musicians, visual artists and writers MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH AMANDA SEYFRIED for a crime he says he didn’t commit. Can at this Arts Collective gathering, which she prove his innocence? Everything seems explores how the arts are used to facilitate An exploration of how the Church can Enjoy a fun afternoon singing along to a impossible, until a new neighbour moves in social action and transform our community. support people who are facing challenges screening of Mamma Mia! Set on a Greek next door. Based on interviews and stories Come to perform or present your work in a with mental health and addiction. Join island and inspired by the songs of ABBA, with women in Blackburn, West Lothian, positive and encouraging environment. special guest speaker Dr Chris Williams, this uplifting film follows a woman who is Where the Crow Flies is a play about starting Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry about to be married, when she discovers over, fighting for the truth, gaining trust and 7.30–9.30pm (Mental Health & Wellbeing) at Glasgow that any one of three men could be her getting rid of the stamps that are put on us. BLEND CAFÉ, 25B CAUSEYSIDE STREET, father. Chaos ensues when she invites PAISLEY PA1 1UL University, and others for an afternoon of film, 7.30–9pm discussion, speakers and personal stories. them all to the wedding without telling FREE 0141 849 2297 her mother. In partnership with Paisley PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE, 2–4.30pm Community Trust. NEW STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1EZ ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH, £10 | £6 0300 300 1210 THE LOOKING GLASS: GORDON STREET, PAISLEY PA1 1XL 2–4pm A TIME FOR REFLECTION FREE 0141 849 2297 THE WYND CENTRE, E [email protected] 6 SCHOOL WYND, PAISLEY PA1 2DB Join the Arts Collective of Paisley for an £2 PAY ON DOOR 0141 849 2297 MENTAL HEALTH & FAITH E [email protected] THU 27 OCT interactive event exploring the theme of time through creative and reflective TIME TO WRAP KIBBLE ALLSORTS activities. You can also present your own art, based on the theme, in an open mic A new and exciting piece of touring theatre, exploring Wellness Recovery An evening of entertainment showcasing format. All forms of art are welcome and art Action Plans. Drama group Changing live bands, film and dancers from West supplies will be provided for activities. Stages will be performing the show College Scotland. The event will also 7.30–9.30pm at various locations in Renfrewshire feature positive activities, a buffet, arts BLEND CAFÉ, 25B CAUSEYSIDE STREET, throughout the Festival. and crafts, and an exhibition. PAISLEY PA1 1UL VARIOUS DATES & VENUES 7–9pm FREE 07725 347 009 E [email protected] BY INVITATION GANNOCHY CENTRE FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS, KIBBLE, GOUDIE STREET, PAISLEY PA3 2LG FREE 0141 849 2200 E [email protected]
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WHAT’S ON IN INVERCLYDE INVERCLYDE
EXHIBITIONS & ONGOING CALENDAR EVENTS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
FROM 10 OCT WED 5 OCT WED 12 OCT FRI 21 OCT THEMED BOOKBUG SPACE & TIME MENTAL WELLBEING EXPERTS IN SHORT HEARTS, HANDS & MINDS TIME TO WRITE SESSIONS STARTS WEE! TROUSERS Inverclyde Skywatchers astronomy group This one-day seminar shares some of the Meet the Barr’s Cottage Writers Group at Free story, song and rhyme sessions for share their passion for the wonders of A selection of local nursery children have Help a group of unruly aliens find their thinking, progress and results from the 11 this informal Friday morning get-together. babies, toddlers, pre-school children and the universe through an exhibition of been learning about their mental health way home in this fun and colourful projects that form part of the Hearts, Hands Get involved and try your hand at some their families. Throughout the Festival, photography and drawings. by exploring emotions through art. Come promenade theatre piece for children aged & Minds Therapeutic Art, Design and Activity flash fiction writing! Samples of the local Bookbug sessions will have a along throughout the Festival and see 4+ and their families. See p14 for more Strategy for Inverclyde’s new £6.5m NHS group’s work will also be on display. 10–28 OCT MON & THU 12–7pm, ‘Feelings’ theme. our budding artists, from mini Monets to information. Adult and Older Peoples’ Continuing Care TUE & FRI 10am–5pm, WED & SAT 10am–1pm 10.30am–12pm pint-sized Picassos. Bed Facility — Orchard Grove. VARIOUS DATES & VENUES PORT GLASGOW LIBRARY, 10am–11am, 1.30–2.30pm SOUTH WEST LIBRARY, FORE STREET, PORT GLASGOW PA14 5EQ 10am–4pm BARR’S COTTAGE, GREENOCK PA16 9HG THROUGHOUT INVERCLYDE 10–30 OCT 9am–9pm BEACON ARTS CENTRE, FREE 01475 502 531 FREE SCOTTISHBOOKTRUST.COM/BOOKBUG TESCO EXTRA PORT GLASGOW, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK PA15 1EQ THE BEACON ARTS CENTRE, FREE 01475 715 450 E [email protected] CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK PA15 1EQ E [email protected] GREENOCK ROAD, PORT GLASGOW PA14 5BP 01475 723 723 | BEACONARTSCENTRE.CO.UK FREE 07715 976 707 FREE 01475 502 531 Full details at CULTUREDMONGRELDANCE.COM E [email protected] E [email protected]
BOOKBUG FROM 12 OCT TUE 11 OCT TUE 18 OCT ROSIE KAY DANCE THIS IS HOUR TIME MAKING TIME VINTAGE TEA PARTY COMPANY — DOUBLE WITH WEVOLUTION An exhibition of drawings and paintings Working with artist Anne McKay and POINTS: K & MOTEL by service users from Moving On Beacon Arts Centre, groups across Come along and learn the SRG (Self- Inverclyde. Moving On helps support Inverclyde collaborate in dance, drama and Athletic and intelligent dance double- Reliant Group) way of working. Let’s have people with their recovery, enabling music workshops captured by Anne and bill from Rosie Kay (Best Independent creative conversations over a vintage tea them to thrive as active and contributing her team through paintings and drawings. Company, Critics’ Circle National Dance party — Wevo style! SRG members will members of their community. Awards 2015). Double Points: K exhilarates, share stories of how crafting has helped LAUNCH 12 OCT 4pm–6pm with a soundtrack of Bach, dubstep and them cope better with anxiety, depression, LAUNCH 12 OCT 4pm–6pm 13–30 OCT 10am–6pm electronica, while Motel is dark and and isolation. 13–30 OCT 10am–6pm BEACON ARTS CENTRE, seductive, inspired by the paintings of BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK PA15 1HJ visual arts duo Huntly Muir. 10am–12pm CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK PA15 1HJ FREE 01475 723 723 MOUNT KIRK CHURCH, FREE 01475 723 723 E [email protected] 7.30–9.30pm 95 DEMPSTER STREET, GREENOCK PA15 4ED E [email protected] BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, FREE 0141 550 3755 GREENOCK PA15 1HJ E [email protected] £12 01475 723 723 E [email protected] ROSIE KAY DANCE COMPANY
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WHAT’S ON IN PERTH & KINROSS PERTH & KINROSS
EVENTS 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 WILD
WED 5 OCT TUE 11 OCT THU 13 OCT TUE 18 OCT WED 19 OCT FRI 21 OCT THE CARER WILD BATTLE MOUNTAIN: DR WHO: VINCENT AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE THE ROAD WITHIN
JÁNOS EDELÉNYI | UK | 2016 | 89m | 15 JEAN-MARC VALLÉE | USA | 2014 | 115m | 15 GRAEME OBREE’S STORY & THE DOCTOR JANE CAMPION | NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, UK | GREN WELLS | USA | 2014 | 100m | 18 1990 | 158m | 15 CAST: BRIAN COX, COCO KÖNIG, ANNA CHANCELLOR CAST: REESE WITHERSPOON, LAURA DERN, DAVE STREET | UK, SPAIN, USA | 2015 | 104m | 12A JONNY CAMPBELL | UK | 2010 | 47m CAST: ROBBIE SHEEHAN, DEV PATEL, ZOË KRAVITZ GABY HOFFMAN CAST: KERRY FOX, ALEXIA KEOGH, KAREN FERGUSSON CAST: MATT SMITH, KAREN GILLAN, TONY CURRAN Brian Cox stars in this uplifting comedy An inspiring documentary following the Inspired by her own history of disordered Driven to the edge by the loss of her Based on New Zealand author Janet about a retired Shakespearean actor trials and tribulations of the Scottish Written by Richard Curtis, this beautiful eating, Gren Wells was compelled to write beloved mother, the dissolution of her Frame’s autobiographical work, this film suffering from Parkinson’s. Struggling to racing cyclist, Graeme Obree, as he and poignant episode of the BBC TV this quirky comedy dealing with different marriage and a headlong dive into self- depicts her at various stages of her life. cope with his deteriorating condition and prepares for the world human-powered series sees the Doctor and Amy meet the forms of mental ill-health. A man with destructive behaviour, Cheryl Strayed Afflicted with mental and emotional largely confined to his country manor, vehicle land speed record attempt in post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Tourette’s syndrome brings his OCD room- makes a decision to halt her downward issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished Sir Michael Gifford’s behaviour alienates Nevada. The film will be followed by an Gough. Battling with depression and gifted mate and an anorexic woman along on a spiral and put her life back together again family and experiences numerous everyone around him. But when his daughter informal discussion with its director, with a unique way of seeing the world, the road trip to take his late mother’s ashes by hiking the famous Pacific Crest Trail. tragedies during her youth, including the introduces a young Hungarian refugee into Dave Street. artist must save Arles from an invisible to the ocean. deaths of two siblings. Later, she finds the household, his life takes a surprising turn. monster, as well as come to terms with 2–4.30pm 7–10pm acclaim for her writing while in a mental 2–4.30pm 6.15–9pm his own genius. AK BELL LIBRARY THEATRE, AK BELL LIBRARY THEATRE, institution, and her success helps her AK BELL LIBRARY THEATRE, THE BIRKS CINEMA, YORK PLACE, PERTH PH2 8EP YORK PLACE, PERTH PH2 8EP 2–4.30pm move on with her life. YORK PLACE, PERTH PH2 8EP 1 DUNKELD STREET, ABERFELDY PH15 2DA FREE 01738 626 242 FREE 01738 626 242 AK BELL LIBRARY THEATRE, FREE 01738 626 242 £3.50 01887 822 845 1.30–4.30pm ALSO 30 OCT 6–9pm YORK PLACE, PERTH PH2 8EP AK BELL LIBRARY THEATRE, THE BIRKS CINEMA, FREE 01738 626 242 1 DUNKELD STREET, ABERFELDY PH15 2DA YORK PLACE, PERTH PH2 8EP THE ROAD WITHIN MON 10 OCT £3.50 01887 822 845 FREE 01738 626 242 THE CARER BATTLE MOUNTAIN: GRAEME OBREE’S STORY ROCKS IN MY POCKETS
SIGNE BAUMANE | LATVIA, USA | 2014 | 93m This extraordinary animated documentary traces the lives of five women in the director’s family and their battles with depression and suicide. Raising questions about how far our mental wellbeing and personal identities are shaped by society and genetics, the film is rich and daring, with strange metaphors, provocative imagery and revealing stories.
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WHAT’S ON IN FORTH VALLEY & DUNDEE FORTH VALLEY & DUNDEE
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014THAT WAY MADNESS2015 LIES: 2016 EXHIBITIONS, ONGOING CALENDAR & EVENTS SHAKESPEARE & MENTAL ILLNESS
FORTH VALLEY DUNDEE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DUNDEE LITERARY FESTIVAL FROM 10 OCT WED 5 OCT FRI 21 OCT TIME YOUR VOICE MIND YOUR HEAD: THAT WAY MADNESS LIES: Reachout with Arts in Mind members, in FDAMH, Falkirk’s Mental Health Association, JUNO DAWSON SHAKESPEARE & collaboration with artist Iona Leishman, have and its Freedom of Mind Choir lead this ARTISTS IONA LEISHMAN (TOP) produced wonderfully creative responses performance to inform audiences about & LESLEY ANN DERKS & CAT CLARKE MENTAL ILLNESS to the suggestive, all-embracing theme of the positive effects of singing, as well ‘time’. The result is an exciting body of work, as raise awareness of how to improve The mental health of children and young Mental illness looms large in developed from peaceful holiday memories, wellbeing, mental health and involvement people has made numerous headlines this Shakespeare’s plays, from Lear’s torment contemplation in spiritual places and in the community. year, with reports of a huge increase in and Macbeth’s visions to Hamlet, his personal creative time spent at Reachout. the number of children being prescribed most fully developed study of a mind in This joint exhibition is hosted by Artlink Also 10, 16 OCT 7–9pm anti-depressants, and of schools and NHS turmoil. In the year of the Bard’s 400th Central and Reachout with Arts in Mind. FORTH VALLEY ROYAL HOSPITAL, services struggling to cope. Can children’s anniversary, literary critic Stuart Kelly is STIRLING ROAD, LARBERT, FALKIRK FK5 4WR authors reach out to young readers in a joined by a panel of experts to discuss the 10–31 OCT 9am–5pm FREE 01324 671 600 way that other adults can’t? YA author playwright’s fascination with the subject THE ART COLLECTION, PATHFOOT BUILDING, Juno Dawson, who has just published a and how his observations stand up four UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING FK9 4LA teen advice guide called Mind Your Head, centuries later. With psychotherapist and FREE 01259 214 951 is joined by Cat Clarke, author of Torn, former literary editor Peter Kravitz, Joyce MON 10 OCT Entangled and The Lost and the Found, for McMillan, respected theatre critic of The ARTSPACE TIME a frank discussion about the difficulties Scotsman, and Professor Mark Robson of A MOMENT OF YOUR… faced by young people today. Chaired by the University of Dundee. therapist and former Scotsman columnist Working with contemporary Scottish Claire Black. 5–6pm artist Lesley Anne Derks, members of On World Mental Health Day, Artlink BONAR HALL, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, Artspace have been exploring time, Central and partners are asking for 3.30–4.30pm NETHERGATE, DUNDEE DD1 4HN particularly what it means to them as a moment of your time. A number of BONAR HALL, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, £3 | £2 01382 386 995 individuals and in relation to their health. interventions or happenings will be taking NETHERGATE, DUNDEE DD1 4HN LITERARYDUNDEE.CO.UK Working across a spectrum of mediums, place in and around the Art Collection and £3 | £2 01382 386 995 their visualisations are on show in this Macrobert Arts Centre at Stirling University LITERARYDUNDEE.CO.UK exhibition. Joint exhibition hosted by Campus throughout the day. Artlink Central and Reachout with Arts ALL DAY in Mind. THE ART COLLECTION & MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE, 10–31 OCT 9am–5pm UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING FK9 4LA THE ART COLLECTION, PATHFOOT BUILDING, FREE 01786 450 971 UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING FK9 4LA FREE 01786 450 971
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WHAT’S ON IN HIGHLANDS & ABERDEEN HIGHLANDS & ABERDEEN
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& IMAGINED YOUTH ARTS EXHIBITION AND AUTOMOBILES MAYA FORBES | USA | 2014 | 90M | 15 A FUNNY STORY SHORT TROUSERS JOHN HUGHES | USA | 1987 | 93M | 15 CAST: MARK RUFFALO, ZOE SALDANA, ANNA BODEN, RYAN FLECK | USA | 2010 | 101m | 12A A photographic exhibition exploring how Youth Highland has worked with youth IMOGENE WOLODARSKY Help a group of unruly aliens find their way minds ‘time travel’ to happiness, inspiring groups in Highland to create art pieces CAST: STEVE MARTIN, JOHN CANDY, LAILA ROBINS CAST: KEIR GILCHRIST, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, home in this fun and colourful promenade Director Maya Forbes used her own EMMA ROBERTS people to create models of places exploring issues around mental health An advertising executive flying home theatre piece for children aged 4+ and childhood as inspiration for this poignant remembered and imagined. Contributing and wellbeing. The exhibition brings for Thanksgiving finds himself seated What’s a 16-year-old boy doing playing their families. See p14 for more information. and funny film about two sisters growing artists include people living with together final pieces exploring some of beside a boisterous curtain ring salesman music and table tennis with adult up in the care of their bipolar father. The 11am–12pm, 3pm–4pm dementia, as well as families, children the pressures young people living in rural in this hilarious comedy. When their psychiatric patients — on a school day? evening includes a short film by local WOODEND BARN, BURN O BENNIE, BANCHORY AB31 5QA and individuals from Ross-shire, who work communities face. flight is rerouted due to a snowstorm, Adapted from Ned Vizzini’s novel, this organisation Creativity In Care, and an 01330 825 431 | WOODENDBARN.CO.UK with Creativity in Care. the salesman’s advice propels them into comedy drama is kind of a funny story. LAUNCH 7–9pm open audience discussion. Full details at CULTUREDMONGRELDANCE.COM one disaster after another. Screening Screening alongside a short film produced LAUNCH 3 OCT 4–6pm EXHIBITION 8–9 OCT 11am–4pm alongside short films created by local by Birchwood Highland about living with a 4–31 OCT MON–FRI 10am–5pm YOUTH HIGHLAND, 7–9pm filmmakers, including work by Befrienders mental illness. MACPHAIL CENTRE, THE PILLAR BOX, HIGH STREET, DINGWALL IV15 9HA EDEN COURT THEATRE, Highland members. BISHOPS ROAD, INVERNESS IV3 5SA FROM 1 NOV MILL STREET, ULLAPOOL, ROSS-SHIRE IV26 2UN FREE [email protected] 7.45–9.45pm FREE 07716 111 585 | CREATIVITYINCARE.ORG £9.50 | £8.50 | £6 01463 234 234 6.30–8.45pm EDEN COURT THEATRE, ONE THINKS OF IT PLACES E [email protected] EDENCOURT.CO.UK BISHOPS ROAD, INVERNESS IV3 5SA REMEMBERED EDEN COURT THEATRE, £9.50 | £8.50 | £6 01463 234 234 ALL AS A DREAM & IMAGINED BISHOPS ROAD, INVERNESS IV3 5SA EDENCOURT.CO.UK £9.50 | £8.50 | £6 01463 234 234 Alan Bissett’s witty and poignant new play — EDENCOURT.CO.UK specially commissioned for SMHAFF 2016 — tells the story of Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES ONE THINKS OF IT ALL AS A DREAM one of 1960s pop music’s most influential, enigmatic and complex figures, who would have been 70 this year. Did Barrett (played by Euan Cuthbertson) have a drug-induced breakdown? Or was he playing an elaborate joke on the band and the music industry? Directed by Sacha Kyle. See p12 for more details.
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FROM 5 OCT FROM 27 OCT FROM 10 OCT ROADS TO SUCCESS BOOK TIME MOVING MINDS FOR YOURSELF MOVING MINDS Exhibition of arts and crafts work by An opportunity to view this fascinating individuals in Fife with experience of Author and practitioner Martin Stepek exhibition created by MECOPP and Gypsy/ mental health issues. leads this workshop exploring mindfulness Travellers. In an open, honest, and practice. Take some time out for yourself often humorous way, Gypsy/Traveller AYRSHIRE DUMFRIES 5–31 OCT MON–SAT 9am–5pm and learn how you can improve your contributors have shared their memories, ROTHES HALLS, ROTHES SQUARE, mental wellbeing. artefacts, poetry and photographs, as well & ARRAN & GALLOWAY KINGDOM CENTRE, GLENROTHES KY7 5NX as reflecting on the impact prejudice can FREE [email protected] VARIOUS DATES have on mental health and wellbeing. KIRKCALDY GALLERIES, WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS, FROM 10 OCT TUE 25 OCT ABBOTSHALL RD, KIRKCALDY KY1 1YG 10–31 OCT TUE–FRI 12–6pm THE ROCKFIELD CENTRE, FREE 01592 611101 | ONFIFE.COM WED 5 OCT STEVENSON STREET, OBAN PA34 5NA FROM SOIL TO SKY: AIR EXPERTS IN FREE 07906 365 883 SHORT TROUSERS E [email protected] PASSION FOR Air can be thought of not just in the FROM 29 OCT physical sense, but also as a space for Help a group of unruly aliens find their way MENTAL HEALTH conversation and ideas. The sculptures home in this fun and colourful promenade shown in this display are the outcomes theatre piece for children aged 4+ and This drop-in information event includes a TIME OUT: from a day of partnership working between their families. See p14 for more information. selection of stalls from organisations that A CREATIVE EXHIBITION staff and service users at AIMS advocacy. offer valuable support to those dealing Through the making of inflatables, we THE BUCCLEUCH CENTRE, LANGHOLM DG13 0AW with mental health issues. An exhibition of work produced through a have worked together to represent the 01387 381 196 | BUCCLEUCHCENTRE.COM series of workshops and planned by NHS conversations we have shared throughout Full details at CULTUREDMONGRELDANCE.COM 12–4pm Fife Service users. the project. ROTHES HALLS, ROTHES SQUARE, KINGDOM CENTRE, GLENROTHES KY7 5NX 29–30 OCT 12–4pm 10–31 OCT 10am–5pm FREE [email protected] FIRE STATION CREATIVE, WOODLAND VIEW GALLERY, WOODLAND VIEW, CARNEGIE DRIVE, DUNFERMLINE KY12 7AN AYRSHIRE CENTRAL HOSPITAL, KILWINNING ROAD, IRVINE KA12 8SS FREE [email protected] FREE [email protected]
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If you are worried about your mental health, seeking help early is the best way to get back on track. See your GP, or start by speaking to a friend or calling a helpline: filmmakers SAMARITANS BREATHING SPACE Do you have a film or film project that relates to mental health? Samaritans volunteers are there to Breathing Space is a free, listen. The phone line is free to call confidential phone service, available Submissions can address specific mental health issues, but we are keen and available 24 hours a day, 7 days to anyone in Scotland, providing to encourage innovative and diverse perspectives. We’ll be accepting a week. You can also email, text or listening, advice and information visit branches in person. about mental health. entries for our 2017 International Film Competition from early next year —
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