By Karen Lee, Health Improvement Officer Last year, I wrote about how I don’t really see myself as a creative person but how the arts are still part of my everyday life. Watching films, listening to music, reading, taking photos all play a role in how I look after my mental wellbeing. This year’s theme of reflection made meContinue reading “Not an Artist but Taking Time to Reflect “
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Its that time again! Call for events and ideas for this years festival (2026).
Wow, can you believe it’s already April? It feels like just yesterday we wrapped up last year’s festival! We are pleased to share that planning is underway for this year’s North Ayrshire Mental Health Arts Festival, taking place from 20 October to 9 November 2026. This year’s festival theme is Reflections, inviting creative responses thatContinue reading “Its that time again! Call for events and ideas for this years festival (2026).”
Not an Artist – But the Arts Still Support My Wellbeing
By Karen Lee, Health Improvement Officer As someone working in Public Health, I’ve always leaned more naturally toward physical activity when it comes to supporting my own mental wellbeing. A good long walk, a trip to the gym, or a swim clears my head and helps me feel more able to cope with the upsContinue reading “Not an Artist – But the Arts Still Support My Wellbeing”
Meet the team!
As part of the build up and preparation for this year’s festival, we wanted to introduce you to some of our dedicated team members who play a crucial role in making the festival a success each year. These individuals bring their unique skills and passion to the table, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensureContinue reading “Meet the team!”
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