FoLaD Leicester Haymarket Theatre 8th September 2-5pm. Timings/programme subject to alteration.
Main event in Hobgoblin/Foyer Stage area, and Enter Edem’s “Un Dia” in the Studio Theatre.
Other FoLaD events are happening in Leicester/shire and elsewhere UK and internationally – see other events postings.
Music sound levels will allow conversation.
• 14:00 – Open – Visitors arrive, stalls, (background music DJ Mick Mancer) (20mins)
• 14:20 – Tim Sayers of BrightSparks / Alan Chapman – intro (5mins)
• 14.25 – Vicki Marston – Self Development (10mins)
• 14:35 – Pete Hirst & Phil Seaman – Songs (Refuge/YellowBook/rethinkyourmind) (15mins)
• 14:50 – Matthew Wakely – RUOK? (10mins)
• 15:00 – Liz Maitland – Recovery Assistance Dogs/workshop (5mins)
• 15:05 – David Parkin – Songs (15mins)
• 15.20 – BREAK (25mins)
• 15.45 – Stuart Whomsley – Poems (5mins)
• 15.50 – Miss Alex Harrington BA (Hons) – City suicide prevention design, Seoul. (10mins)
• 16:00 – Daryl Kirkland – Songs (30mins – closing act)
• 16:30 – End, thanks (Tim/Alan) (5mins) – then stalls, experiences, conversations.
• 17:00 – Close – depart.
Experiences
“Un Dia” (One Day) workshop – Enter Edem production company – Studio Theatre – drop in theatrical experience throughout event. (by Emma Fay’s theatre company Enter Edem.
Recovery Assistance Dogs workshop – downstairs
Nordic Walking – downstairs
Healing Cafe – downstairs
The Crochet Coach – upstairs
Exhibitors
Please bring your own small fold-up table if you want one as there is limited supply at
Haymarket Theatre. Exhibitors set-up access from noon. Exhibitor space is free for a small table and roll-up banner.
1. Spirit at Play – Equine Assisted Learning (Judith Edwards)
2. University of Leicester – Health Matters project – Marie Nugent/Karolin Kroese
3. Recovery Assistance Dogs – Liz Maitland
4. Tomorrow Project/Harmless – East Leake – Ana
5. RUOK? – Matthew Wakely
6. The Crochet Coach – Liam
7. Healing Cafe – Ianthe Betts–Clarke
8. Carole Pearson – Yoga Roots
9. Stewart Hamblin – Feldenkrais (exercise therapy)
10. Vicki Marston – Self Development
11. Richmond Fellowship/Life Links – wellness and MH recovery
12. Mick Mancer DJ – background/continuity music
13. Little Bird SOS – Lisa Pidgeon – Subject To Confirmation
14. Louise artworking STC
15. Penny Nordic walking
16. Helen and knitters STC
17. Monica’s group STC
Samaritans will be present too.
Links to speakers/acts at FoLaD Leicester Haymarket Theatre 8th Sept.
https://rethinkyourmind.co.uk/ (Pete Hirst/Refuge)
http://ruoktoday.co.uk/about_us.html (Matthew Wakely RUOK?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPOc0LYgj5A (Daryl Kirkland)
https://projectlalu.wordpress.com/ (LALU Ukulele Ladies now at Blaby FoLaD)
https://www.recoveryassistancedogs.org.uk/
https://www.enteredem.co.uk (Emma Fay)
Bright Sparks (Arts in Mental Health – Tim Sayers/Lydia Towsey)
https://www.samaritans.org (will be in attendance)
Freddie Ferrier withdrew due to major commitments arising in London. He sends his apologies and love and intent to stay involved with FoLaD and take part in future events when possible.
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