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14 August 2008:
Vacancy: Somerset Mind Development Worker

We are recruiting for a Development Worker, to be based in our Taunton Office.  Please see our Vacancies page for more info.


Music for the MindMusic for the Mind - Summer concert
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A grand fundraising evening on 24 August 2008 is planned at the stunning outdoor setting of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, to raise money for local Mind Associations in Bath, Bristol and Somerset.

England rugby star Matt Stevens (finalist of TV’s Celebrity X Factor) will join Bath-based Vocal Works Gospel Choir (a 40-strong choir).

The concert is the project of Bristol businessman Richard Lowe, whose brother James – who was raised in Wells – took his own life ten years ago aged just 30, while suffering from mental illness.

Richard has been very successful in attracting support for the event from local businesses but is keen to get more people involved in fundraising.

Music for the Mind will be held on the evening of Sunday 24 August from 6.30 pm. Only 500 tickets are available so it is advisable to book early. You can book tickets online here, call into The Bishop's Palace shop in Wells or call 07787 572062.


Alice HectorIronman triathlon challenge
June 2007

Bridgwater athlete Alice Hector (left) will be showing everyone what she's made of on 7 September 2008 as she takes part in the Ironman UK Triathlon in Sherborne.

Alice is using the event as an opportunity to raise awareness and money for Mind in Taunton and West Somerset, having had her own experience of depression in the past.

The gruelling event consist of a 3.8k swim, an 180km bike ride, followed by a 42.2 km run - the equivalent of a marathon. Alice is looking forward to the event and to challenging public perception of mental illness. "The money I raise will help both researchers and the public understand more about mental health and erase the taboo that surrounds it," Alice told us. "As a previous sufferer of depression myself, I know how debilitating the illness can be and I would love to do my bit to help others in the same boat."

If you would like to do your bit to support Alice you can send donations to our office in Canal Road, marking your envelope 'Ironman' or donate directly through Alice's online fundraising page here.


Peace of Mind Art Exhibition
Spring 2008

Peace of Mind held a successful exhibition of server users' artwork at the Taunton Library - see the Peace of Mind page for more information.


Street collection in Taunton town centre
March 2008

We would like to thank everybody who contributed to a successful street collection in Taunton town centre on Saturday 1 March. Thanks also to Robert T. Riley, Sheila Harvey and Belle Middleton who volunteered their time on the day to help collect a total of £100.91.


Launch of new Dulverton outreach service
February 2008

The West Somerset Inclusion Project is beginning its new outreach programme with the launch of a service in Dulverton offering information and advice on all aspects of mental health. Staff from the Minehead office will be in Dulverton Town Hall every Thursday between 12noon and 2pm. If you would like any information about mental health issues or would like to talk to someone about what services you would like to see in Dulverton please do go along – anybody is welcome to drop in.

For more information on services in the Minehead area you can call the Minehead office direct on 01643 708765 or email Deborah.melmoth@mindinwestsomerset.org.uk.


Cash boost for telephone helpline
February 2008

Mindline Somerset is celebrating after receiving two significant donations towards the cost of expanding the service in 2008.

The helpline has been running for over five years and is manned by a team of over 20 volunteers, all of whom have undergone extensive training. The number of calls Mindline takes has grown rapidly over the last few years – it now takes over 1,500 calls a year. The donations - £1,000 from the Souter Charitable Trust and £500 from the Alchemy Foundation - will help Mindline recruit and train more volunteers to deal with the ever increasing demand for the service.

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Happy New Year and Thank you!
February 2008

As we start the new year we would like to take the opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Mind in Taunton and West Somerset in 2007. As many of you will know 2007 has been a year of change within the organisation. Some projects have sadly come to the end of their funding, others have been successful in securing significant ongoing funding streams. Despite these ups and downs however we remain very positive about the future and are excited about the opportunities that 2008 will be bringing.


New I.T. Equipment for Peace of Mind
February 2008

There was cause for celebration at the Peace of Mind Project when the group found out that they had successfully won a grant of £1,070 from Awards for All for a new IT project. The money will help to kit out a computer suite, enabling service users to learn valuable new skills and access a programme of simple, supported IT training.

Stuart Hooper, Chief Executive at Mind in Taunton and West Somerset, was delighted to hear the news. “It is not always easy for people with mental health problems to access further education and they are often on a low income and not able to afford their own computer equipment. This facility will give them the opportunity to access email and the internet as well as learning new skills.”


Welcome to new staff member Andy Pritchard
February 2008

AndyWe would like to take this opportunity to welcome to our staff team Andy Pritchard. Andy has recently moved to the area, having previously worked for Mind in Westminster, and is taking over the role of Mindline Manager from December. Andy will be working hard over the next few months getting to know staff and volunteers – do introduce yourself if you see him in and around the office!

If you would like to find out more about Mindline or would like to contact Andy you can call the office on 01823 334906 or email Andrew.Pritchard@mindtws.org.uk


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