Over 90 runners raced through Ormeau Park in Belfast this weekend to show their support for Action Mental Health.
The 5k was organised by our charity partner, Translink and their Staff Charity Fund Committee. It was a fun event but there was plenty of competitive spirit on the day!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the run and also thanks to the volunteers who gave their time on the day. It is with your ongoing support that Action Mental Health continues to Take Action On Mental Health!
The Men’s Shed in Antrim held a successful open day recently, with plenty of visitors popping in to the service.
The men raised over £600 on the day selling their creations such as garden furniture, and received plenty of orders to keep them busy for the next few weeks!
Special thanks to our visitors Arlene Foster; Paul Girvan; Cllr John Scott, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Cllr Noreen McClelland, Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Cllr Jim Montgomery and Tesco Community Champions Kirsty Corbett and Lesley Kirkpatrick.
Arlene Foster and Paul Girvan also took the opportunity to visit AMH New Horizons and met some of the clients, toured the garden and sat in on a music class.
On Saturday 20 May AMH Promote in Bangor are holding their annual spring plant sale and coffee morning.
Call in and enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast or treat yourself to something sweet.
There are also a range of plants for sale which have been grown by AMH Promote clients. You can bring along your own planters or hanging baskets to be filled, or pick up a new one on the day.
All proceeds go towards AMH Promote client activities.
Thank you for your support!
AMH Promote is located at 6 Enterprise Road, Bangor BT19 7TA.
The Men’s Shed based in Steeple, Antrim have created a beautiful garden for the Narnia themed garden competition at the Garden Show Ireland. The show runs until Sunday at Antrim Castle Gardens and is well worth a visit to check out the creativity and talent on display. Whilst the men didn’t claim the top prize this year, they had lots of fun creating it!
Whilst enjoying a well deserved rest during the show, Chris Kelly explained why he goes to the Men’s Shed: “I enjoy the company and the camaraderie I get going to the Men’s Shed. We all have different skills and it takes us all to pull together to create something like this Narnia garden. There’s a lot of work involved, but it’s relaxed and we have a good time doing it.”
If you’re feeling inspired, the Men’s Shed are holding an open day on Tuesday 9 May from 10.00am to 1.00pm. If you’d like to find out a bit more about what happens at the Men’s Shed and projects like the Narnia garden, call in for a cup of tea and a chat. There will also be hanging baskets, plants and containers for sale.
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Are you a daredevil? Do you fancy a challenge?
If you’d like to push yourself and raise much needed funds to help us take action on mental health, we’ve the event for you!
On Sunday 11 June we’re offering some brave fundraisers the opportunity to face their fears and abseil the iconic Europa hotel in Belfast.
All you have to do to take part is pay £30 registration and raise at least £70 in sponsorship.
All participants will receive a free AMH t-shirt to show your support on the day.
Places are limited and are already going fast! Register by 7 June at www.amhabseil.eventbrite.co.uk
If you’d like further information on the event talk to our Fundraising team at 028 9182 8494 or email [email protected]
We hope to see you there!
Over 80 people took part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon for Action Mental Health on 1 May.
Whether you completed all 26.2 miles, did the fun run, relay or walked, we would like to thank you!
We’d also like to thank all those who participated from our corporate partners Danske Bank, Translink and Fane Valley.
Thank you for taking action on mental health!
For images of the day visit our Events Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AMHevents
Private bankers from the Portadown branch of Danske Bank spent the morning demonstrating their painting skills at AMH New Horizons Newry & Mourne this week.
Thank you to Wendy Forsythe, Siobhan Mc Grath, Ciara Mallon, Majella Murphy and Elaine Junk who volunteered their time to help spruce up our service in Newry by painting and decorating.
Action Mental Health New Horizons applauded the achievements of almost 100 clients at their annual client certificate presentation this week in Antrim. The successes of clients over the last year were celebrated, with almost 300 certificates presented in a range of areas such as IT, healthy eating, personal development, photography and art.
AMH New Horizons assists adults recovering from mental ill-health. A range of person-centred programmes are offered in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Speaking at the event, John Davis, Service Manager said, “We are delighted to be celebrating the achievements of our clients here today. It is fantastic to see so many clients who have accomplished so much. I commend all those who have worked so hard and have been so dedicated over the past year to achieving their goals.
“We are hugely proud of the commitment shown by the clients to work to overcome the effects of mental ill-health to allow them to progress into new roles and further learning opportunities.
“I’d also like to pay thanks to our funders The Department for the Economy through the European Social Fund programme and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust who have enabled us to support our clients to improve their mental health and well-being.”
AMH New Horizons offer a range of recognised qualifications and provide training, personal development programmes and social and recreational activities. AMH New Horizons offers guidance and support, helping people to overcome the effects of mental ill health and in many cases return to work.
This project is part-funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for the Economy.
Read more on AMH New Horizons.
