A team of Corporate and Business bankers from Dankse Bank will this week collectively climb an ascent greater than Mount Everest’s 8848m summit.

The bankers will climb the 141 stairs in the bank’s Donegall Square West head office from the ground floor to the fifth floor 25 times, equating to an ascent of 590m.

Good luck to everyone taking part!

If you’d like to support the challenge and help to raise funds for Action Mental Health you can donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DanskeEverestChallenge

The Personal Development group in AMH New Horizons Derriaghy recently completed a sponsored walk as part of a team building exercise, to raise awareness and promote the Derriaghy service. The team raised a fantastic £301.50!

Thanks to all the team, those who took part in the walk and the organisers, as well as everyone who contributed.

Staff from Danske Bank’s Operations team recently spent the day volunteering at Action Mental Health New Horizons in Antrim. The team enjoyed the sunshine while they worked in the garden, which is used by both clients and the Men’s Shed.

John Davis, Service Manager, Action Mental Health said, “Danske Time to Give provides employees with one day’s leave to volunteer with one of their community partners. We are always delighted to welcome Danske Bank staff to our Antrim service as they make such a difference during the time they spend volunteering here.”

For more information on AMH New Horizons go to www.amh.org.uk/services/new-horizons

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.