Mind Matters
February - March 2012

Mind Matters Timetable - February 2012 March 2012

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME
MONDAY
Breakfast Club
At the Mind Building on Monday mornings	10.45am–12.45pm
Come along and sample our breakfast options. Hot food served between 11.00am – 12.00pm. Kitchen closes at 12.30pm. £1 for 3 items (food and/or drink), 50p for drink only.
Women's Group
Activities just for women.
Tuesday 7th February - Disco Splash at the Oasis                                  5.00pm - 7.00pm (You will need to pay the Oasis entry cost of £4.75 for this session.) 5th March - Pamper Session                                                                   1.30pm - 3.00pm
Women's Group Trips
Monday afternoons, once a month
20th February - Lunch at Cosmos                                                          1.30pm - 3.00pm 19th March - Polly's Tearooms, Marlborough                                         1.30pm - 4.30pm Bring money to cover refreshments and any shopping you may want to do.  Please sign up on the notice board - places limited to 6 people.
Poker Night
Every Monday evening at the Mind Building	5.00pm–7.30pm
Open to men and women - all members of Mind are welcome to come along and take part in the weekly evening poker session.
TUESDAY
Creative Writing
Every Tuesday morning	10.00am–11.30am
At the Mind building, Regent Circus, with Michael.
Music Group
Tuesday at Mind	12.00–2.00pm
Creating music, playing instruments and singing with Michael and Jonjo.  The group is currently full but please phone to go on the waiting list.
Art with Carol
Tuesday afternoons at the Mind Building	1.00pm–3.00pm
Enjoy developing your artistic skills with the help of our tutor, Carol.
Sports Afternoon
Tuesday afternoons at Croft Sports Centre	3.00pm–4.00pm
Indoor sport activity, coached by Michael and Cherie from Active Life. A referral to Active Life is required prior to attendance. For more information contact Michael on 836827.
WEDNESDAY
Mind Drop-In
Every Wednesday at the Mind Building	11.00am–1.00pm
Open for members to drop in for a drink and a chat.
Life Skills Club
Wednesday at the Mind Building	2.00pm–4.00pm
A chance to learn about nutrition and try your hand at basic cooking skills. 8th February - Toad in the Hole & Veg, Apple Struddel 22nd February - Vegetable Rissoles & Potato Wedges 7th Sausage Plait & Veg, Victoria Sponge 21st Vegetable Lasagne & Garlic Bread Everyone shares the cost of ingredients used.
THURSDAY
Members Drop-In
Thursdays at the Mind Building	11.00am–1.00pm
An opportunity to drop in at the Mind building and meet up with friends for a cup of tea and a chat. Regular Members' Meetings are held during the drop-in.
Horse Riding
Thursdays afternoons at Cerney Wick Farm	1.30pm–4.00pm
Cost - £5 per person for a half hour session.  Meet at 1.25pm prompt. N.B:  - this session may be cancelled at short notice if the weather is bad.
FRIDAY
Needle and Craft Group
Fridays at the Mind Building	11.00am–1.00pm
Learn new skills or bring along your own knitting, sewing or repairs.
Friday Poker
Friday evenings	5.00pm–7.30pm
At the Mind building.  Join us for a friendly but competitive poker session.
SATURDAY
Mind Drop-In
Saturdays at the Mind Building	11.00am–1.00pm
The Drop-In is open to all members of Swindon Mind.
Monthly Trips
Monthly trips
Saturday 25th February - Trip to Bath by Train Saturday 24th March - Trip to Oxford by Bus Please check the notice board for destination and times. Remember to bring your bus pass and money for any refreshments, admission or purchases.  Sign up on the poster to reserve your place.
Saturday Night Out
Monthly Saturday night out with Dave & Linda	6.00pm - 10.00pm
Everyone is welcome to join Dave and Linda for a Saturday night out. Please sign up on the notice board. 18th February 31st March
Men's Group
The Men's group usually meets the first Saturday of each month. Dates and times will be put on the notice board.
SUNDAY
Sunday Coffee Club
Every Sunday	11.00am–1.00pm
Meet up on a Sunday morning for coffee and a chat at Blues Cafe. (Please Note - Mind workers do not attend this session.)

THEMED NIGHTS At the Mind Building 6.00pm - 8.00pm Wednesday 22nd February - 60s Night Wednesday 21st March - 70s Night Music, fun and light refreshments available.  Fancy dress optional! Cost:  £2.00, payable in advance

Recovery Star If you are interested in using the Mental Health Recovery Star to monitor your wellbeing, please speak to a worker at Oak Lodge or during a Drop-in session.

Mind Walking Group Sunday 25th March 2pm - 4pm Looking for Signs of Spring at Lydiard Park Join the Park Ranger and our own trained walk leader, Elaine, on this walk around Lydiard Park.

Transport Please note there is a small non-refundable charge (£1) to cover the cost of activities which require transport, and this must be paid to a member of staff when you put your name down on the activity list.

Mind Matters Timetable -

February 2012

March 2012


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