A month-long art exhibition showcasing work by mental health service users is being held at Bromham Mill to promote mental health awareness.
Art Changes Minds has been organised by the Barford Avenue Centre for Mental Wellbeing in Bedford and will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout May. The project includes a free family fun day at Bromham Mill on Sunday 22 May from 11am-4pm to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Demonstrations and workshops will include:
- Jewellery making
- Textiles
- Zen Doodling for Mindfulness for children and adults
- Live guitar music
- Art and crafts, cards and jewellery will be on sale
The venue also has a brilliant outdoor play area and café.
Experienced staff and service users will be on hand at the fun day to answer any questions you might have and provide information about mental health services available in the area.
Paul Feary, manager of Barford Avenue, said: “We are thrilled at the prospect of showing people just how talented our service users are. We want to raise awareness about mental illness, reduce the myths and stigma that surround this and also promote recovery through art.”
The exhibition will be open 10am-4pm at Bromham Mill in Bridge End, Bromham, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 1-28.
The Barford Avenue Centre for Mental Wellbeing is part of Bedfordshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. It helps adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties and who live in Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire. Barford Avenue runs support groups and classes including art, craft, music, anxiety management and 1:1 support.
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