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Poetry Soup
Posted on May 4, 2020 by Janine Tompkins in UncategorizedThis past Saturday 25th April was the day Inside Out had planned to hold Poetry Soup our own mini poetry festival; this year the theme was ‘light verse for dark times’. With the emergence of the pandemic and the impact this has had on our lives all the more reason to seek some nourishment & pleasure through poetry. I offer […]
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Continuing to Connect
Posted on April 7, 2020 by Janine Tompkins in News and Blogs, UncategorizedDear members, volunteers, artists I just wanted to be in touch with you again during this challenging time for all of us. We are two weeks (three for some of us) into lock-down and I hope, despite the emotional challenges, you are all finding ways to be in isolation that are enriching & consoling. Maybe like me you […]
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This Too Will Pass- Message from Our Co-Founder
Posted on March 23, 2020 by admin in News and Blogs, UncategorizedTo all our wonderful Inside Out members, artists, volunteers & friends. This is a time of great anxiety for us all. I feel sure that many of you, like me, are in lock-down. Others will still be cautiously out in the world. We will all be drawing on what resources we have – emotionally, spiritually, […]
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Songs for the Journey
Posted on June 25, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedInside Out Community and our band Not Beaten Yet are thrilled to be hosting Songs for the Journey 4. Most of the music performed will be original work which has been written and is performed by the band with some covers of other well known old favourites. Inside Out Community are the proud sponsor of […]
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Elmer the Elephant
Posted on June 18, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedInside Out are delighted to be taking part in the Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk campaign! Inside Out are an Ipswich based charity enabling people to recover from emotional distress, or improve their well-being, through participating in creative workshops. During our workshops, we have discovered a huge amount of talent within our community. Like Elmer the […]
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Paths Of Wellbeing Book Launch
Posted on June 1, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedPlease support the book launch of Paths Made by Well-being The authors will be reading from the book on Saturday June 8th at The Nottage, The Quay, Wivenhoe, CO79BX. Join them for wine, nibbles, readings and great company. Free entry 6pm-8pm Books can be bought at the event and all proceeds will go to the […]
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Inside Outs Inspirational Co-Founder Retired last week
Posted on May 30, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedAt Inside Out’s entertaining & uproarious AGM this week – adjectives seldom used in association with what are usually rather dull affairs – we said goodbye to one of our founders. Jan Addison, who along with Pete Watkins founded the arts and mental health charity in 2003, is retiring as a trustee. Jan worked professionally […]
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Recovery: How Art Helps Us
Posted on April 30, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedWe encourage everyone to support this exhibition at the Waterfront Gallery, University of Suffolk. It highlights the contribution of creativity to recovery from mental health issues.
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Symposium: A Vision for the Arts & Healing
Posted on March 26, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedTranscript of Peter Watkin’s Talk “A Vision for the Arts and Healing” Please sit quietly while you wait for the session to start. I’d like you to take an A4 sheet notice its proportions, its boundaries, its whiteness, its emptiness; all that it offers to the imagination. Now allow your mind/ your imagination to conjure […]
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Twelve Good Reasons to Join an Arts and Wellbeing Group
Posted on March 13, 2019 by admin in UncategorizedPromotes relaxation, enjoyment, inner calm. Enables personal and emotional expression in safe and creative ways Increases social contact and inclusion Increases motivation and energy for living Strengthens self esteem and confidence Develops self awareness and understanding Offers a meaningful, purposeful, socially valued activity Enhances coping skills and resilience Develops artistic/creative skills and interests Encourages self […]
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