Fri 2nd Oct - Music, Rhythm and Mental Health, Royal Alexandria Hospital, Paisley.
An engaging and hands on introduction to integrative musical participation for mental health plus an exploration on making music for older adults in mental health services.
Contrary to popular belief, everyone but a very small minority of the population has the capacity to participate in music, and ‘musical’ behaviours accompany much of human development: from pre-linguistic communication exchanges between caregivers and infants; to the attention-focusing and structuring potential of rhythm, and the memory-links and emotional ‘grab’ of melody in later life. This event will offer an experiential introduction to integrative musical participation (absolutely no previous experience or ‘talent’ necessary – and no ‘performance’ involved!), accompanied by a brief theoretical overview of current research concerning the intra and inter-personal effects and applications of making music.
Fri 2, 12.30 – 1.30pm, RAH Day Hospital, Ward 38
For clinical psychiatry staff of older adults in mental health services
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Sat 3rd - FAF about in Renfrewshire
This fun-filled day of activities for all features Heather Reid (aka Heather the Weather) and Britain's Got Talent stars Drum's 'n Roses [and a workshop with 'The Buddy Beat! 1-2pm]. Take part or just be entertained!
11am – 4pm, FREE Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley
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Mon 5th - Community Drum Circle with the Buddy Beat
If you've ever wanted to bang a drum, this is the place for you - even if you've never done it before. Everybody has rhythm! Here, there is no such thing as a 'mistake', and nobody gets singled out - and because we all play together, even the simplest beat can add something to the music of the group.
It's also a great way to relieve the stresses of life in the ‘credit crunch’ era – and discover new ways of enjoying life that doesn’t involve buying expensive stuff! Come and get your groove on with a friendly and welcoming group of Paisley folk – all instruments will be provided, and no previous experience is necessary.
7 – 9pm, FREE, Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley
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Thursday 8th Oct - Arts, Creativity and Recovery in Occupational Therapy
Explore the role of arts and creativity in recovery, through music and discussion.
Half day event aimed at Allied Health Professionals in Renfrewshire to promote positive mental attitudes to mental health and provide an insight into the use of creative arts as a means of recovery in mental health. This afternoon session will include an interactive drumming session provided by community drumming group 'Buddy Beat' and led by Jane Bently. It is also hoped to have a performance from a community drama group (To be confirmed). Refreshments will be provided also.
Thur 15th - Drop in and Drum with the Buddy Beat
A chance to drop in and see what happens during the regular Thursday sessions of 'The Buddy Beat'. No experience necessary - just a willingness to get in the groove!
10am – 12pm, FREE (just come along). Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley
Sat 17th - The Parsonage Choir [warmed up by the Buddy Beat!]
The Parsonage choir take inspiration from folk, country and blues traditions and update them for 21st century ears, delivering heartfelt renditions of Gram Parsons, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Jefferson Airplane and Joy Division. A not to be missed opportunity to see this famous choir, supported by local bands.
Sat 17, 7pm – 10pm, £7.00
Students Union, West of Scotland University , Storie Street , Paisley
24th- 1st Nov - Advanced Drum Circle Facilitator and Mentor training with Arthur Hull, Wiston Lodge, Scotland. Going to brush up my skills...
Half day event aimed at Allied Health Professionals in Renfrewshire to promote positive mental attitudes to mental health and provide an insight into the use of creative arts as a means of recovery in mental health. This afternoon session will include an interactive drumming session provided by community drumming group 'Buddy Beat' and led by Jane Bently. It is also hoped to have a performance from a community drama group (To be confirmed). Refreshments will be provided also.
2.30 – 4.30, FREE, Recreation Hall, Dykebar Hospital, Grahamston Road, Paisley
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Thur 15th - Drop in and Drum with the Buddy Beat
A chance to drop in and see what happens during the regular Thursday sessions of 'The Buddy Beat'. No experience necessary - just a willingness to get in the groove!
10am – 12pm, FREE (just come along). Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley
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Sat 17th - The Parsonage Choir [warmed up by the Buddy Beat!]
The Parsonage choir take inspiration from folk, country and blues traditions and update them for 21st century ears, delivering heartfelt renditions of Gram Parsons, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Jefferson Airplane and Joy Division. A not to be missed opportunity to see this famous choir, supported by local bands.
Sat 17, 7pm – 10pm, £7.00
Students Union, West of Scotland University , Storie Street , Paisley
and for the rest of October - no rest!
19th - 23rd - Off to Paris to be a student for the first week of the EU Leonardo DaVinci funded project on 'Music in Health Settings', in conjunction with the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, and Musique et Sante, Paris. I can't wait!!24th- 1st Nov - Advanced Drum Circle Facilitator and Mentor training with Arthur Hull, Wiston Lodge, Scotland. Going to brush up my skills...
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