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.

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

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.

Helen Roberts, a former client at AMH New Horizons North Down & Ards has her first solo exhibition currently on display at Seacourt Print Workshop.

Helen previously completed two courses at Seacourt Print Workshop in general print making and screen printing and found that art was very beneficial to her well-being.

The exhibition, titled A box of darkness: the art of being bipolar is open to the public and runs until 28 April.

The exhibition is in the members’ gallery of Seacourt Print Workshop, Unit 20 Dunlop Industrial Units, 8 Balloo Drive,  Bangor BT19 7QY.