Scarborough Survivors

Apologies for the late post - we thought we had already posted December's Calendar!

It would be great to see you if you could make it in :)

We will be going to the Christmas Fair at Cross Lane on Tuesday 12th December in the afternoon - if you wish to attend, please let us know by Monday so we can book the taxi :) We will be meeting at the Centre for 1:15pm.

Our centre will be open tomorrow 😀

**URGENT NOTICE: Please note that our Centre is closed, we experienced some adverse weather which caused damage to the building, we will give you all an update on Wednesday once we know the repairs are under way. we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Here is our new Activities Leaflet, which provides a summary of the Activities we currently run. Specific dates and times can be found on our Activities Calendar each month. Any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch :)

**IMPORTANT: PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING OUR WEBSITE AS WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES. We will notify you when it is back up and running. Thank you :)

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK?

MONDAY:
Meditation - apologies, but Meditation has had to be cancelled due to staffing issues.
Goal Setting - 12-1pm

TUESDAY:
Poem Writing - 12-1pm
Quiz - 1:30-3:30pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk - meeting at the centre for 1:15pm

THURSDAY:
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reach Out, Speak Out, 12:30-1:30pm
Bingo, 1:45-2:15pm
Swimming, 3-3:50pm (meeting at the Centre for 2:30pm)

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Chat and Chill. Board games, colouring, and word searches are available within our opening hours.

As always, please let us know if you are interested in attending any of our Activities, as it helps us plan appropriately. It would be lovely to see you if you could make it in! :)

Please note: our Photography Walk is unable to go ahead today due to illness. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are hoping to introduce more activities tailored towards younger people (16+). If you, or a young person you know, have any suggestions of activities you/they would be interested in, please do let us know - this can be through commenting on this post, emailing our Activities Co-Ordinator on [email protected], phoning us on 01723 500222 or popping in for a chat :)

We are increasingly aware of the ever-growing need for mental health support for younger people, so would be really grateful if you could share this.

Unfortunately the Feel Good Walk will not be taking place today. We apologise for the disappointment this may cause.

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK:

MONDAY:
We Are More, 12:30-1:30pm
Games Tournament, 2:30-3:30pm

TUESDAY:
Poem Writing, 12-1pm
Quiz, 1:30pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk - meeting at the Centre for 1:15pm

THURSDAY:
Arts & Crafts, 1:30 - 2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Photography Walk - meet at the Centre for 12:45pm
Reading Group and Identity & Habits, 1-2pm
Movie, 2:30pm

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Chat & Chill. Board games, word searches and dominoes are always available.

If you would like to attend any of the above activities, please let us know either by phoning us on 01723 500222 or by popping in to the Centre. It would be lovely to see you :)

*Please note: Bingo has been added to our November calendar for Friday 24th, 1:45-2:15pm. Prizes to be won! Please let us know if you would like to take part :)

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK?

MONDAY:
Goal Setting Group, 12-1pm
Bingo, 2-3pm

TUESDAY:
Nutrition, 12-1pm
Quiz, 1:30-2:30pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk, 1:30pm (Please meet at the Centre for 1:15)

THURSDAY:
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reach Out, Speak Out, 12:30-1:30
Swimming, 3-3:50pm (Please let us know if you wish to attend and pop into the Centre to sign the Disclaimer. We will be meeting at the Centre for 2:25pm)

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Chat & Chill. Board games available.

As always, please let us know if you wish to attend so we can plan appropriately :)

Arts & Crafts will be taking place today.
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On 15th May 2024, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, some members of Scarborough Survivors will be doing a 10K Charity Walk to raise awareness of mental health, as well as raising awareness of, and funds for, Scarborough Survivors. If you are a member and would like to put your name down to do the walk, please let our Activities Co-Ordinator know. All donations can be made through our Crowdfunding page, and would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made through: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/scarborough-survivors
We would really appreciate if you could spread the word :)

Here is our Activities Calendar for November 2023 :)

Would any of our members be interested in this? if so please let Jerry or Lindsey know.
https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/the-fading-light-of-ruins-by-peter-snijder/?fbclid=IwAR1fcm6jOLCD5e1M38IdfUkZ-bkX6dSHQk8TXtR3pUfV_T5-LL4xlFq1FAE

Fading Light of Ruins by Peter Snijder - The Scarborough Fair A world premiere by the acclaimed Flemish light artist Peter Snijder. Redefining and highlighting the beautiful interior of St Mary’s Church, Snijder has created a series of artworks that celebrate this historic place of worship, through times of war and destruction and as a place of peace, tranqu...

Please note: Our Quiz will be on today 2-3pm - hope to see you there!

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK?

MONDAY:
Meditation, 12:30-1pm (Please let us know if you wish to attend; participants will need to have read and signed the Disclaimer before taking part).
*Reminder: Gardening is finished for the winter and will resume next year*

TUESDAY:
Creative Minds with Sarah, 12-2pm (Please let us know if you wish to attend ASAP)
Quiz with Mrs D, 1:30-3:30pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk with John, 1:30-3:30pm (Meet at the Centre for 1:15)

THURSDAY:
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reading Group & Identity and Habits, 1-2pm
Nutrition, 2:45-3:30pm

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Chat & Chill. Board games, jigsaws and colouring are all available.

As always, if you wish to attend any of the Activities, it really helps us plan appropriately if you put your name down. You can do this by popping in or phoning us on 01723 500222. Thank you :)

Please note: Gardening at Cross Lane has now finished for the winter

What a lovely Arts and Crafts session we had yesterday. Each member made something really special and some even had a go at clay modelling! A tree candle holder, a gnome and some Christmas ornaments were made, and will hopefully be ready to seal and paint next week; along with some lovely pictures created. Well done everyone! We really enjoy seeing your creations :)

Arts and Crafts runs every Thursday, 1:30 - 2:45pm - everyone welcome!

Please note: Swimming is cancelled due to lack of numbers. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Do you have any suggestions of Activities you would like to see in our centre? Please comment below...

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY:
Poem Writing, 12-1pm
Quiz, 1:30-3:30pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk with John, 1:30pm (Please meet at the Centre for 1:15)

THURSDAY:
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reach Out, Speak Out, 12-1pm
Photography Walk, 1pm (Please meet at the Centre for 12:45) - CANCELLED, Sorry
Swimming, 3-3:50 (Please meet at the Centre for 2:30)

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Board games, dominoes and colouring available.

As always, please put your name down by popping in or phoning the centre on 01723 500222 if you wish to attend any of our activities. Thank you :)

Please note:- reading group, identity & habits and nutrition groups will NOT go ahead tomorrow. We apologies for the inconvenience this may cause.

We've had a lovely, busy day here at Survivors! Our Activities Co-Ordinator decided on the theme 'We Are More', to highlight how we are much more than our mental health struggles. To reflect this, she made some cards for members that, on the front, have general positive affirmations; and inside, members have the opportunity to write encouraging messages about each other. These will be in the centre for a while, to give people the opportunity to fill them with encouraging messages for people to eventually take home.

Our Activities Co-Ordinator has also been creating Little Bags of Hope - these will include an encouraging message on a tag; a list of support phone numbers and our Survivors business card. For the next week, members will be encouraged to help create some more of these and leave them in public places, in the hopes they will reach the right people.

Lastly, members that came into the centre today were each given a bracelet with a card that simply states, 'Life is tough but so are you'.

Not just on this day, but every day, Survivors strive to bring hope to people - to see the whole person; to celebrate their strengths and support them in their struggles; and to remind them that they are so much more that their mental health difficulties.

You never know what someone is struggling with - mental illness does not have a 'look'... Be kind to all, including YOU.

Please note, the quiz will be on today between 1:30 - 3:30pm

It’s World Mental Health Day and we will be doing some outreach activities with our members throughout the day. It would be great to see you if you can make it into the centre… there may be a few treats 😊

WHAT'S ON AT SCARBOROUGH SURVIVORS THIS WEEK?

MONDAY:
Songwriting, 12-1pm
Gardening - unfortunately gardening is cancelled today.

TUESDAY:
World Mental Health Day - pop into the centre any time between 11:30-4:30pm
Quiz - 2-4pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk with John - meet at the centre for 1:15pm

THURSDAY:
Arts & Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reading Group and Identity and Habits, 1-2pm
Nutrition, 2:45-3:30pm

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Board Games, dominoes and colouring books available.

As always, if you are interested in any of the above activities, please put your name down either by popping in or phoning us on 01723 500222. Thank you :)

We had our first Reach Out, Speak Out activity/chat today. Here is a copy of some of the things we will be covering over the next few sessions. We had some really great, eye-opening and in-depth discussions about recognising signs of struggling in ourselves and others; and barriers to reaching out for support ourselves or in support of others. We also highlighted that, for many of us, learning to hide our struggles may have been a survival tactic from the past - for example, if we grew up in a home where negative emotions were not openly expressed, or were shamed - but now that we are adults, we do not need it as a survival tactic! If anything, it is reaching out and speaking up that helps us survive, rather than pretending everything is ok.

If you would like to attend our next Reach Out, Speak Out chat, it will be on Friday 20th October, 12-1pm. Please let us know if you would like to attend :)

Here are some photos from our Arts & Crafts session yesterday. One of our members have written their first song in our Song-Writing Workshop, and has turned it into a piece of art work to keep in their room - doesn't it look lovely? :)

*To our members*
We have had to change swimming from this Friday to today. If you were planning on attending and are free to attend today, please phone our Activities Co-Ordinator ASAP on 07845 846113. Thank you. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT SURVIVORS:

TUESDAY:
Games Tournament, 1-2pm
Quiz with Mrs D, 2-4pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk with John, 1:30pm (Please meet at the centre for 1:15pm)

THURSDAY:
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-2:45pm

FRIDAY:
Reach Out, Speak Out, 12:30-1:30pm
Swimming, 3-3:50pm (Please meet at the centre for 2:30)

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Extended Feel Good/Photography Walk, 1pm (Please meet at the centre for 12:45)

*Please note, there have been some changes to our Thursday Activities due to unforeseen circumstances.

Unfortunately our Feel Good Walk is not on today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT SURVIVORS?

TUESDAY:
Knit and Natter, 12:30-1:30pm
Quiz, 2-4pm

WEDNESDAY:
Feel Good Walk with John B (weather permitting)

THURSDAY:
Nutrition, 12-1pm
Arts and Crafts, 1:30-3pm

FRIDAY:
The HUB, 12-2pm
Reading Group, 1-2pm

SATURDAY and SUNDAY:
Chat & Chill.

Board games and colouring books are available every day.

WE ARE MORE.
At Survivors, we are here to support people with mental health issues or those who are loved ones of those with mental health issues. But we also want to remind those that walk through our doors that their mental health struggles do not define them. It is important to remember that you are more than your struggles and any labels you might have. It can be really empowering to remember that you are so much more beyond your illness. Who are you beyond your illness? What are your talents and gifts? Feel free to comment below... :)

Not everyone that comes into our centre feels able to come to staff and ask for a chat. We recognise that sometimes it feels easier to write things down that feel hard to say. We have a notebook, envelopes and pens available - found by our leaflets. We do ask that notes are placed in an envelope for confidentiality purposes and handed directly to a member of staff, so we can work out how best to support you.

We have some new additions to our Activities from next month - many of which are self-explanatory, however there are three Activities we would like to bring attention to and explain further:

REACH OUT, SPEAK OUT - this will focus on how to notice signs of when we ourselves or others may be struggling; learning how to approach others when we feel they may be struggling, and the different ways we can show we care; identifying different ways we can reach out when we are struggling; and helping individuals to create a safety plan that puts them in a position of feeling empowered when it comes to recognising their own highs and lows.

WE ARE MORE - This will be discussions around how we are more than our mental illnesses; bringing awareness to who we are beyond our labels and how we can honour those parts of us that may have felt overshadowed or lost because of our illness. We are more than the limitations of our illness; more than just a statistic; more than the misconceptions of others... It's a group all about empowerment and remembering who we are.

IDENTITY & HABITS - This is a group about exploring our beliefs about ourselves, others and the world around us and how they impact our daily life and habits. It is focused on challenging negative beliefs about who we are, and creating new positive beliefs... and then exploring habits that align with those beliefs. It would be really helpful if you are interested in this group, if you could also attend the Reading Group if you are able, as this is on the book Atomic Habits, which focuses on Identity and Habits.

If you wish to attend any of these, please put your name down either by popping into the centre or phoning us on 01723 500222.