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- EXCLUSIVE FUNDRAISING OFFER -
We are looking for 30 fantastic local fundraisers to take on a 30 day challenge to help raise vital funds for Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind. Everyone taking part and getting active, will receive an official certificate and may also receive a brand new pair of Merrell shoes, whether you raise £50, £500 or more! #TOGMIND30DayChallenge
(Please note shoe sizes and availability will be subject to shoe sizes and stock levels, on a first come, first served basis.)
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Beat the winter blues
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Support your local mental health charity
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It’s FREE, it’s easy and it’s rewarding
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All support is greatly needed and appreciated at this difficult time.
Please share and for any further info contact Jason at fundraising [at] togmind.org (subject: 30%20Day%20Challenge) or call 0161 330 9223.
VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING FESTIVAL TO RAISE SPIRITS AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Thrive Hive Fest 2021 to stream online 6-7 February 2021
Mental health specialist Pathlight is organising a special online festival to raise spirits during this winter lockdown, whilst also raising funds for Mind, the mental health charity. Featuring an eclectic range of bands and performers, Thrive Hive Fest will be streamed online on the weekend of 6-7 February, 2021.
Ticket sales will raise much-needed funds for the Tameside, Oldham & Glossop branch of Mind. The charity has been overwhelmed with referrals for mental health support since the pandemic began and every ticket bought will help them support people experiencing mental health challenges.
Festival organiser, Paul Wolstenholme, says, “This festival brings together two of my greatest passions: music and mental health. The idea came from a conversation I had in Pathlight Thrive Hive, a Facebook group set up at the start of the pandemic to offer free support, connection and inspiration.
Almost as soon as the discussion got started, a host of musicians, artists and other performers offered to help, all completely free of charge. I feel so energised, proud and humbled by the support that all the superb artists and volunteers are providing!”
The virtual festival will feature a range of established and up-and-coming bands, solo artists and poets from Greater Manchester and further afield. More acts will be confirmed shortly.
Sid Cooper, frontman of Manchester band LOAstate, says, “I’m really excited to be part of this festival’s fantastic line-up. Raising awareness and promoting positive mental health is more crucial now than ever. The uplifting and connecting power of music is a great way to do that, so I’m proud to be helping to banish the lockdown blues that so many people are feeling.”
Tickets cost £10 and are available via Pathlight’s website: www.pathlight.org.uk/events.
Details of other artists appearing at Thrive Hive Fest will be posted on two social media channels:
Twitter: @Hive_Festival and Facebook: Thrive Hive Online Fest.
Founded in Greater Manchester, Pathlight aims to foster positive mental health, compassionate relationships and mindful, productive workplaces. The company provides training, support and consultancy services. More details are available on the company’s website: www.pathlight.org.uk
*January 2021 Support Update*
Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind remains open to provide mental health help and support.
Further to the government announcement around a national lockdown, we are acutely aware of the impact this will have on people’s mental health and wellbeing. Therefore, we have taken every step to ensure we can deliver our services as safely as possible. This includes options for online, over the phone or face to face appointments.
If you want face to face appointments, we ask you to follow the COVID guidelines. We have measures in place to ensure we can safely provide this support, including requiring all staff, volunteers and visitors to wear a face covering, attending appointments on their own where possible, and observing social distancing.
- Visitors to our Ashton or Oldham offices should wear a face covering at all times.
- If you have your own, please bring it with you – it needs to cover your nose and mouth.
- If you do not have one when you visit, please see a member of staff who will provide you with one.
- For some people, wearing a face covering may be difficult due to physical or mental health conditions. In these instances, please let our staff know and other measures will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
It is safe and important to attend your appointment and seek help when needed. Unless you hear from us directly, please attend as normal.
National guidance states that you can continue to attend hospital, GP and other medical appointments or visits where you have had an accident or are concerned about your health. However, if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell please do not come to your appointment and instead contact us on 0161 330 9223 to let us know.
The team can help rearrange your appointment for you. Thank you for your continued help and support during this time.
