Activity Projects:
Mindfulness, Sports, Arts, Nature
How to Register
Please note that all Activity Groups are subject on funding being available to support them. Keep a check on this page and on our News page for more information.
If you are a fundraiser and would like to sponsor a group, please click here.
www.burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us
For more information about any of the projects, please email info@burtonmind.co.uk
or call 01283 566696 (office hours)
Music Mindfulness in Burntwood
We are very excited to announce we are now taking referrals for our new Music Mindfulness activity in the Burntwood area.
No musical experience is required, just bring along your passion for music in any shape or form!
This activity will involve both playing and listening to music mindfully and will be running over 8 weeks face-to-face at our office space in Burntwood. Our previous music group held in Burton has been received very positively in the past and we are looking forward to offering this opportunity to those in the Burntwood and Lichfield areas too.
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In these sessions, we will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate the positive relationship between music and mental health. For example, we may ask you to bring in a song that is meaningful to you for a discussion about the impact of music on emotion.
We’ll explore all sorts of genres together and the impact they can have on your mental health and wellbeing.
This activity will be facilitated by an experience musician and a qualified mental health first aider.
If you'd like to take part in our Music Minds project, please register your details using the following link Contact Us | Burton Mind
Eco-therapy Groups
Our eco-therapy groups meet weekly and participate in gardening, nature walks and nature-based arts.
Our programmes of work are designed to help you to do more for yourself and will also connect you with similar projects in the area that you can join once you have built your confidence.
Ecotherapy can make a significant difference in how you feel, for example by helping you feel more grounded, providing an alternative perspective on life, and helping your mind and body to relax.
It can:
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Reduce depression
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Reduce anger
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Reduce feelings of anxiety and stress
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Improve your mood and self-esteem
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Increase your emotional resilience.
“I love that I have learnt to make time for myself and taking that time to appreciate the surroundings more.”
Our Ecotherapy Projects are run in partnership with Muddy Boots, Forest Harvest, and Remedies: Mind, Body, Soul.
Sports Activities
Buxton Movers Beginners Running Groups!
We are very excited to be launching our two new Buxton Movers Running Groups in both Burton and Lichfield set to start in September 2024!
Burton Buxton Movers Running Group...
Burton and District Mind have partnered with Buxton and Thrive Health & Fitness, to deliver a 12-week programme to support people into running.
Join our new free 12-week Couch to 5k style programme, in partnership with Buxton!
The sessions will be led by qualified run leader Dave Garb of Thrive Health & Fitness
When and where?
Wednesday 18th September at 6pm, meet at Burton Library, Washlands.
Lichfield Buxton Movers Running Group...
Burton and District Mind have partnered with Buxton and Lloyd Fox of Life Sport Fitness, to deliver a 12-week programme to support people into running in the Lichfield area.
This is aimed at people who want to improve their mental wellbeing through being physically active in a supportive and friendly group.
Join our new free 12-week Couch to 5k style programme, in partnership with Buxto
The sessions will be led by qualified run leader Lloyd Fox of Life Sport Fitness.
When and where?
Wednesday 25th September at 6.30pm, meet at Greenhough Road Car Park, WS13 7AU.
How to register?
You can register online at www.burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us
Then click ‘Register online now’ select ‘Beginners Running Group Lichfield’ or 'Beginners Running Group' depending on which group you wish to join!
Listening Space!
We are very excited to have our Listening Space back at the Burton Library!
What is the Listening Space?
This is FREE opportunity to come and have a chat with one of our lovely team members in a confidential, judgement-free safe environment.
For example, if you have any questions about mental health or the services available, you can come and talk to us!
Lesley, who normally hosts these Listening Spaces said"
"If you think you may have a mental health problem and are unsure how to get help, come and see me and have a chat.
Sometimes it's hard to start talking about poor mental health, but we can talk about anything, not just mental health!
It's confidential, friendly and helpful, we can have a cuppa, whilst we chat too! if you need help, I can point you in the right direction"
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When?
Our Burton Library Listening Space starts up again on Wednesday 8th January 2025, and will then take place every other Wednesday. From 10am to 12pm
Where?
Currently, our Listening Space is at the Burton Library, here is the address!
Burton Library
Meadow Rd,
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1LD
Mindfulness
Mindfulness refers to a range of techniques you can learn which involves making a special effort to notice what's happening in the present moment (in your mind, body and surroundings). It has roots in meditation, but you don't have to be spiritual, or have any particular beliefs, to try it.
What are the benefits of Mindfulness?
It aims to help you:
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Become more self-aware.
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Feel calmer and less stressed.
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Feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings.
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Cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts.
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Be kinder towards yourself.
We are now planning our next programme of work.
If you would like to be kept informed of when we are next running sessions again, please register your interest.
Our Mindfulness sessions are run in partnership with 'Holistic Massage By Lalita'
Wellbeing Techniques (Mindfulness) Sessions
We are delighted to inform you that we are running our brilliant ‘Wellbeing Techniques (Mindfulness) Sessions’ again in Burton starting Tuesday 12th November 2024.
The sessions will run for 6 weeks.
When and What time?
Tuesday 12th November
1-2pm
Every week for 6 weeks
Where?
Elim Corner (Upstairs room), Moor Street,
Burton on Trent,
DE14 3SU
How to join?
Please refer yourself or someone else via our website here: www.burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us click ‘Register Online Now’ and select ‘Wellbeing Techniques / Mindfulness Course Burton’.