UK for Ukraine, a new charity raising vital funds for the ongoing crisis, is hosting an exhibition of over 200 pieces of work by Ukrainian artists. Over in Canary Wharf this week, you can view some brilliant artwork while donating…
St Margaret's House launches a new season for spring 2022 - Dive In!It's all about embracing the Spring, longer days and diving in to the many new activities and events as part of our programmes at St Margaret's House Welcome…
Are you interested in taking part in the 2022 edition of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week? We are delighted to announce that the theme for 2022 is NOURISH! Read below a summary of the theme to inspire your project or…
NEON (Narrative Experiences Online) is a research study running from 2017-2023. Information about who is involved in funding and running the study is here. NEON is testing whether having online access to people’s real-life stories of recovery from mental ill health…
By Robyn Dowlen, Centre for Cultural Value SUMMARY In recent years there has been a growing interest in the value of cultural programmes in supporting older people’s physical health as they age. This interest has been noted within the cultural sector, as…
By Robyn Dowlen, Centre for Cultural Value Karen Gray Summary In recent years there has been growing interest in the role that cultural participation can play in older people's wellbeing and sense of connection to other people. This interest has…
Arts and Creativity for people with serve Mental illness Hannah Zeilig, Corinna Hackmann, Julian West, Melaine Handley and Jasmin Plant What is the role of arts and creativity for people with severe mental illness? This new review assess what we…
This free exhibition at the Wellcome collection opens today until 29th August 2022. "‘Rooted Beings’ invites you to embark on a meditative reflection on the world of plants and fungi. The exhibition considers what we might learn from plant behaviour,…
St. Margaret’s House has been awarded a grant of £58,601 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the exciting heritage project “Mendoza Mania” to take place in Bethnal Green starting April 2022. “Mendoza Mania” investigates the heritage of Daniel Mendoza…
“Everyday life can be so demanding for so many of us. I’ve always loved outdoor games and writing, so to find a way to combine to them to inject some fun and play seems natural,” said the woman behind a…
