World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day. 33.4 million people are living with HIV worldwide. HIV is increasing in every region of the world. It’s time this stopped! Visit www.worldaidsday.org for more information.
Category: Change The World
For Our Todays
Today we remember, but what is it that a generation who are fast forgetting the two World Wars should remember? I think this memory (which I’ve posted before) points us in the right direction: ‘I’m only an old man now – my hair is grey, my face lined and my back bent. Only an old Read More …
Sir Ken Robinson.. animated
Ken Robinson talks to the RSA about education and creativity. This is worth watching both for Robinson’s insight and inspiration and for the brilliant animation. If you work in a school context this will hopefully speak to you. If you work in a church context then swap ‘school’ for ‘church’ and see where that gets Read More …
Hope Wins – again
The last man was winched from a mine in Chile in the early hours of the morning. Earier, 33 miners who had been trapped for 69 days had been pulled to safety, but the last man out, Manuel Gonzalez, was one of the rescue team who volunteered to go down the hole first to make Read More …
A Safe Place? The Mental Health Friendly Church
A Safe Place? When: Saturday 16th October 2010, 10am – 4pm Where: The Atholl Centre, Pitlochry Tickets: £12.50 (£9 concession) – including lunch How can the church be a nurturing community for people with mental health problems? This day seminar is for anyone who wants to explore openly the issues facing those with mental health Read More …
Pedal for Scotland 2011 early bird
This year’s entry is now open and early bird tickets are available for a cheaper price. You can register now. The 2011 ride is on Sunday 11 September. Fancy it? I’m going to ride The Challenge Ride next year. Come and join me. This year over 9000 participants saddled up for a fun and active Read More …
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
Now a regular on the arts scene, the 4th Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival has grown to become one of Scotland’s most valued cultural events with nearly 200 exciting and affordable events taking place across the country from 1-24 October to help challenge attitudes towards mental health through the arts. See what’s on Read More …