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LANARKSHIRE SMHAFF LAUNCH
The festival kicks off with a special showcase event, hosted by Lanarkshire Links, featuring a range of
local talent. Includes a musical performance from ‘ Striking off the Chains’ showcasing some of their
new material, poetry reading & Martin Stepek reading from his new mindfulness book and a
preview of his new Mindfulness film & much more.
Wed 23 Sep
12- 1.30pm
Alona Hotel, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT
Free / Booking required
Booking: 01698 265232
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SOUNDMINDS
A fun packed family event in Motherwell town centre. Come and listen to local bands, have a go at
one of our exciting instrument taster sessions, and share your thoughts on the stigma around mental
ill health with our street reporters.
Sat 3 Oct
10am - 4pm
Motherwell Shopping Centre, 30 Brandon Parade, Motherwell ML1 1RB
Free / No booking required
Information: 01698 862860
PASSION ART EXHIBITION
Do you have a passion for art or writing? We want you to share your passion with us!
Artworks inspired by this year’s festival theme, ‘Passion’, will be on show at East Kilbride Arts Centre
throughout October, at an exhibition in support of mental health awareness and wellbeing. South
Lanarkshire Council Network service and the Community Learning Home School Partnership invite
you to share your artistic talents by submitting a painting, drawing, sculpture, photograph, poem or
short story.
Work should be handed into the Art Centre Reception between 21 and 29 September and will be
returned following the exhibition from 2-6 November.
Sat 3 - Sun 31 Oct
11am - 6pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre Cafe, 51 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4DU
Free / No booking required
Information: 01355 261 000
LOST AND FOUND
A grieving father searches for answers following his son’s suicide, in this new play by Ann Mathie. At
first there is an explosion of hate, blame and misconceptions - before a revelation for everyone
involved leads to honesty, love and understanding.
Tue 6 - Wed 7 Oct
8pm – 9.15pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
£6
Booking: 01355 261 000
GEEZ A BREAK PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: LANES AND DOORWAYS
On a busy Saturday in Glasgow city centre, four very different people gather to help each other
survive the night, armed with only banter, wit and an acoustic guitar. Liam Lambie’s play focuses on
one of the most vulnerable groups in today’s society, the homeless, and the stigma they face.
Fri 9 Oct
8pm – approx 9.45
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
£10 / £8
Booking: www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk, 01355 261 000
SOMETHING
Memory deteriorates into white noise in this series of paintings by Richard Blass, depicting the onset
of Alzheimer ’s disease. The result is a celebration of the life of the artist’s mother, tinged with
pathos.
Sat 10 – Sun 25 Oct
9.30am - 4.30pm
Stairwell Gallery, North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, High Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
ML1 3HU
Free / No booking required
Information: 01236 638460, info@culturenl.co.uk
LIVING LIBRARY
Borrow one of our human books and listen to their life story. Hear about their experiences, passions,
and recovery – and don’t judge a book by its cover! Suitable for anyone with a listening ear. For
performances contact Gemma at Healthy n Happy.
Sat 10 - Sat 31 Oct
9am - 9pm
Healthy n Happy, 'Number 18' at 18 Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen G73 1QL
Free / Booking required
Booking, 0141 641 5236, gemma@healthynhappy.org.uk
A PASSION FOR POETRY
Be heard, be creative, and use the power of the written and spoken word, in this series of workshops
and open reading events led by the directors of Read Raw, the Scottish Writers Collective. A
brochure of poems will be produced from the programme.
Thu 15, Tue 27, Thu 29 Oct
Workshops 3 - 4pm, Open Events 7 - 9pm
(Thu 15) Kirkshaws Neighbourhood Centre, Community House, 25 Haddington Way, Coatbridge,
ML5 5BF
(Tue 27) Cornerstone House, 1 Esk Walk, Cumbernauld G67 1EW
(Thu 29) Lanarkshire Arts Association, 21-23 Hill Street, Wishaw ML2 7AT
Free/Booking required
Booking: 0750 458 0040, ihunter24601@hotmail.com
MUSHAIRA
An evening of Urdu poetry - or Mushaira - in conjunction with Encounters Festival and Bazm-e-Urdu
Scotland. Mushaira provides the audience as well as the poets an opportunity to voice their
thoughts. Everyone is welcome to sample this slice of Asian culture.
Fri 16 Oct
7 - 9pm
Bellshill Cultural Centre, John Street, Bellshill ML4 1RJ
Free / Booking Required
Booking: 01698 346 770
BANNER OF HOPE
Come along and see our beautiful banner themed on the Great Scottish Tapestry. Each panel has
been created to reflect what Hope means to each artist. The banner was created by Hope Café
Lanarkshire café customers.
Tue 20 Oct
10.30am - 2pm
Tolbooth, 4 High Street, Lanark ML11 7EX
Free / No booking required
Information: admin@hopecafelanarkshire.org.uk, 07754914480
ENLIGHTENMENT
Spectrum Art Group is a friendly bunch of mixed ability artists working in all media for all. The group
was originally formed for the elderly and people with mental and physical disabilities; come and
experience their work at this open day demonstration/exhibition.
Thu 16, Thu 23 Oct
1 - 3.30pm
Hillhouse Parish Church, Clarkwell Road, Hillhouse, Hamilton ML3 9TQ
Free / No booking required
Information: 01698 306 474, thejordans47@sky.com
I AM I AM I AM
The poetry of Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou and others is the starting point for this workshop that
explores writing about mental health stigma in a supportive environment. All are welcome! Be
inspired, talk about the way it is, come and let your voice be heard!
Fri 16 Oct
2 - 3pm
Hamilton St John's Centre, Duke Street, Hamilton ML3 7DT
Free / Booking required
Booking: 07952 982 868, christine@weeread.scot
MARTIN STEPEK'S MINDFULNESS TRILOGY
The award-winning Martin Stepek presents three new works. Mindful Lanarkshire is a film exploring
how mindfulness has developed locally; Poems of Hope and Experience is a volume of poetry; and
Mindful Living 2 is a handbook on how to live mindfully.
Tues 13, Mon 19, Tue 20, Wed 21, Thu 29 Oct, Sat 31
2 - 4pm
(Tue 13) Strathaven Library, Glasgow Rd, Strathaven ML10 6LZ -01357 521167
(Mon 19) St Leonards Library, St Leonards Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 2AT- 01355 241575
(Tue 20) Carluke Library, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4DF - 01555 772134
(Wed 21) Greenhills Library, Greenhills Shopping Centre East Kilbride, G75 8TT -01355 242951
(Thu 29) Rutherglen Library, 163 Main St, Rutherglen, G73 2HB-0141 613 5380
(Sat 31) Uddingston Library, 51 Bellshill Road Uddingston G71 7PA 10.30-12.30pm 01698 813431(Sat 31) Hamilton Town House Library, 102 Cadzow St, Hamilton ML3 6HH- 01698 452122
Free/ booking required- contact venue for booking
SONGS FOR LIFE
The SoundSational Community Choir, along with Edward Reid, provide two workshops focusing on
using singing and relaxation techniques as coping mechanisms to help with stress and depression. A
free concert will follow the workshops featuring songs of inspiration and personal stories with the
choir, soloists and Edward.
Thu 22 Oct
Voice & Singing Workshop- 3.30pm- 5pm
Positivity and mental well being with Edward Reid, workshop 5pm- 6pm
Concert - 7.30pm- 9.30pm
South Dalziel Historic Building, 240 Orbiston St, Motherwell ML1 2QF
Free/ Booking required
Booking: enquiries@soundsationalmusic.co.uk
VICIOUS CIRCLES
The Show Must Go On!
A multitude of talented individuals perform an inspiring variety act showing what life is like for
people experiencing mental health issues. Includes music, film, comedy, drama and much, much
more!
Wed 21 Oct
7.30 - 10.30pm
United Services Club, 50-52 Mabel Street, Motherwell ML1 1TY
£2 / Booking Required
Booking: 07506 950 885, lisasmith@neighbourhoodnetworks.org
THEATRE TONIC PRESENTS: A TIME FOR PASSION
Theatre Tonic members all have a lived experience of a mental health illness & are using their
passion for drama to assist in their recovery.
The new play by the drama group Theatre Tonic is inspired by many passions - for antiques, cricket,
80’s music, Star Trek, singing and Dr Who, to name but a few. Devised by the cast, the show is both
poignant and funny and invites anyone passionate about singing or joining in to come along, as it
charts the journey of passion through ordinary lives, and how our passions can change over time.
Wed 28 Oct
1 - 3pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
Free / Booking required
Booking: 01355261000
THE LAST YANKEE
To celebrate the centenary of Arthur Miller, Rapture Theatre presents one of the legendary writer’s
last great plays. The Last Yankee reflects Miller’s themes of the devastating consequences for those
who “fail” to achieve the mythical riches of the American Dream.
Supported by Creative Scotland and produced in association with The Beacon in Greenock.
Fri 16 Oct
7.30pm- 9.00pm
Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB
£12/ £10 concession
Booking: 01555 667999/www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk
Sat 17 Oct
7.45–9.15pm
Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld G67 2BN
£10 / £8 / £5
Booking: 01236 732 887
cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
Wed 21 Oct
7.30–9pm
Motherwell Theatre, Civic Centre,
Motherwell ML1 1AB
£11 / £10
Booking: 01698 403 120
www.culturenl.co.uk
Sat 31 Oct
8pm – 9.30pm
East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
£10.00 / £8.00 concession
Booking: 01355 261000/www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk
‘STAND UP AGAINST STIGMA’
A showcase of some of Lanarkshires finest comedy (please remove comedy) talent all standing
together to stamp out stigma. Edinburgh Comedy Festival star Gillian Grant will compere the
evening with acts including a special drama from Inspire Theatre around stigma and young people.
Tickets £5 available from Hope Café on
Fri 23 Oct
7pm- 10pm
St Ninians Church, Stonehouse
£5
Booking: 07754914480 or admin@hopecafelanarkshire.org.uk
Mens with Pens
An exciting exhibition showcasing the creative endeavours and talent of writers from the local
Airdrie ‘Men With Pen’s’ group. The writing group is a great way to express yourself and evidence
suggests that writing can improve mood, stress levels and depressive symptoms. The collection
forms part of the 2015 Scottish Mental Health and Arts Film Festival aiming to support the arts and
challenge preconceived ideas about mental health.
23 Sept – 17 Dec
Visible from walkway 24 hrs
Airdrie Community Health Centre, Graham Street, Airdrie, ML6 6DB.
Men With Pens, despite the title, is not just for men! The group welcomes male and female
members of all ages and meets every Friday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in Victoria Community
Centre, Airdrie. If you are interested in joining the group or to find out more please pop in any
Friday, visit http://themenwithpens.weebly.com/, e-mail men2001write@gmail.com or find the
group on Facebook.