Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

Just had information sent to us about a new 10 week course starting 24th May in Levenshulme, for anyone with lived experience of mental health problems, all about being creative through writing, drama and filmmaking. Contact details below.

We'll be meeting this coming Wednesday 14th March from  6 - 7:30pm at MadLab. Whether you've been coming to the group for years or have never been, we're here to give you a warm welcome and a friendly ear. Free tea, coffee and biscuits for all. MadLab is located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Metrolink. See MadLab's 'how to find us' page for more:  https://madlab.org.uk/fi nd-us/ I'm not sure whether we'll be in the upstairs or downstairs meeting room. If you're not sure then just press the 'Office' buzzer and you'll be directed. Not long now, are you coming?... Folk Train trip - Thursday 26th April All group members are invited to our first social event of the year - a trip on the Folk Train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Glossop. The train will leave at 6:46pm and you'll have the option of arriving back at Piccadilly for eith...

We have a new group poster and leaflet. If you know anywhere locally where you could ask to display a copy please let me know via rethinkmanchester@gmail.com and I can send you a pdf or post out a hard copy.

We'll be meeting next Wednesday 14th February (happy Valentines!) from  6 - 7:30pm at MadLab. Whether you've been coming to the group for years or have never been, we're here to give you a warm welcome and a friendly ear. Free tea, coffee and biscuits for all. MadLab is located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Metrolink. See MadLab's 'how to find us' page for more:  https://madlab.org.uk/fi nd-us/ Please note: we will be in the UPSTAIRS meeting room - just press the buzzer and someone will let you in. You can also press the Office buzzer to gain access. Date for your diaries... Folk Train trip - Thursday 26th April All group members are invited to our first social event of the year - a trip on the Folk Train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Glossop. The train will leave at 6:46pm and you'll have the option of arriving back at Piccadilly for either 9:10pm ...

We're meeting this Wednesday 11th October from 6 - 7:30pm at at our new venue, Manchester Digital Laboratory ('MadLab'). All are welcome.  MadLab is located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter, just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Metrolink. See MadLab's 'how to find us' page for more:  https://madlab.org.uk/ find-us/ If you have any problems finding the venue just give me a ring/text on 07546 928326. Our speaker this month is Tabbs Nyathi, a Senior Mental Health Practitioner from Manchester Offenders Diversion Engagement and Liaison 'MODEL', part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. He is coming to talk about his specialist work in the criminal justice system. His colleagues from the Greater Manchester Liaison and Diversion Service will also attend to give your group a talk on their work within police and court custody. Read more about the service here:  http://www.together-uk.o...

On Thursday, three of us went down to Tesco Extra in Gorton to raise awareness of mental health issues and also of our group and Rethink Mental Ilness. One of our group members, Jonathan, who organised the stall, said: "A ​surprising amount of individuals who talked to me about their own experiences of mental illness, either on a personal or family level." Thanks to Jonathan for organising and to Tesco Gorton for their support. Here are a few photos from the day... Jonathan all set up  The stall ready to go  Me on toddler control!

To make our group more accessible, we have a new city centre meeting venue. Manchester Digital Laboratory, or ' MadLab ' for short, is a grassroots innovation organisation, based in Manchester UK. They focus on science, technology, arts and culture, and have very kindly offered us a meeting room for free. Huge thanks to MadLab! Our first meeting at MadLab will be on Wednesday 11th October at the usual time of 6 - 7:30pm. MadLab is located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter, just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Metrolink. See MadLab's 'how to find us' page for more: https://madlab.org.uk/find-us/ There will be a voluntary donation pot in the room for contributions towards MadLab's expenses. There's no requirement or expectation to put money in - attendance remains free - but any donations towards MadLab's expenses will be appreciated. We'll post this information again when we announce our sp...