On Saturday 13th February, we held a joint event with our charity sponsors, TSB Rosehill Branch. Three staff members very generously gave up their their time, AFTER their work at the bank to join group members and volunteers at Ceramika for a pottery painting session.
Mel, the proprietor was very welcoming and patiently assisted us with our works of art. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience, finding it very therapeutic. We look forward to seeing our finished pieces, which are a mixture of plaques, dishes and mugs. We hope to hold another event in the near future.
Many thanks to the TSB at Rosehill for making this event possible. Social events such as this are very valuable, getting people out of the house, building confidence and engaging in a fulfilling activity amongst friends.
TSB Rosehill will continue to be our charity sponsors until May, and remain keen to fundraise and be involved with our group when they can. Their next event is an Easter Bake Sale next month. If you are in their area over the Easter period, do pop in and support them. Their baking is highly recommended!
Concentration is all important!
Anticipation grows
Two of the finished works of art ready for glazing and firing!
Four week old Finlay makes his mark with Mel’s help!
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Our afternoon at Ceramika
/in NEEDS Aberdeen News/by Heather CassieOn Saturday 13th February, we held a joint event with our charity sponsors, TSB Rosehill Branch. Three staff members very generously gave up their their time, AFTER their work at the bank to join group members and volunteers at Ceramika for a pottery painting session.
Mel, the proprietor was very welcoming and patiently assisted us with our works of art. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience, finding it very therapeutic. We look forward to seeing our finished pieces, which are a mixture of plaques, dishes and mugs. We hope to hold another event in the near future.
Many thanks to the TSB at Rosehill for making this event possible. Social events such as this are very valuable, getting people out of the house, building confidence and engaging in a fulfilling activity amongst friends.
TSB Rosehill will continue to be our charity sponsors until May, and remain keen to fundraise and be involved with our group when they can. Their next event is an Easter Bake Sale next month. If you are in their area over the Easter period, do pop in and support them. Their baking is highly recommended!
Concentration is all important!
Anticipation grows
Two of the finished works of art ready for glazing and firing!
Four week old Finlay makes his mark with Mel’s help!
Scottish Eating Disorders Interest Group (SCIO) Carer’s Conference 2016
/in News/by Irene KerrSaturday 27th February 2016
Edinburgh City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
To attend, please complete a conference booking form and send with payment.
Scottish Eating Disorders Interest Group (SCIO) Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC45001
Pottery Painting event
/in NEEDS Aberdeen News/by Irene KerrCeramika Art Studio
245-247 Union Grove
Aberdeen AB10 6SX
Pottery Painting
Sat 13th February
2 – 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Due to a limited number of spaces available, confirmation of
attendance must be sent to Irene
via our contact form
Merry Christmas & a Happy and Healthy New Year
/in News/by Irene KerrWishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy and Healthy New Year from all at NEEDS x
Thanks Ellon Mums
/in News/by Irene KerrA huge Thank you to The Ellon Mums for donating the proceeds of their nearly new sale. The fantastic amount of £250 was raised. Thanks to all involved from everyone at NEEDS.
Tayside support continues
/in NEEDS Dundee News/by Heather CassieBridging the Gap meet again on
Wednesday 11th November
at 7-9pm
The Carers’ Centre,
Seagate House,
132-134 Seagate,
Dundee, DD1 2HB
and following that, on the second Wednesday of every month.
Download the flyer here.
Film raises awareness of eating disorders
/in News/by Heather CassieWith the much appreciated support of our charity partners, the Trustees Savings Bank, Rosehill Branch, we were able to show the film Seen but not Heard to an audience of group members, carers, volunteers and some of the bank staff. Niamh Allen and our own Katie Bedford, who were involved in the making of the film, gave a short introduction and detailed the developments since the film was made. These include funding to show the film in Lothian schools and following the positive feedback, a film for young people is to be made. The team have also developed leaflets on eating disorders for distribution in GP practices.
The film highlighted a variety of eating disorders, with both male and females featured discussing their experiences and recovery. There was some very clever imagery and time for the audience to think about what they had seen.
The film was very well received by our audience who felt it was very informative and sensitively done. It was followed with a very lively discussion afterwards and refreshments.
Many thanks to Niamh and Katie for giving up their free time to show the film.
New support groups launch in Fife
/in News/by Heather CassieThe Linda Tremble Foundation are launching support group for those affected by an eating disorder and their partners, families and friends. An introductory meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd November 2015 from 7-9pm at St Bryce Kirk St Brycedale Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET .
A flyer for advertising the event can be downloaded and printed from here.
More information is available from enquiries@lindatremblefoundation.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/lindatremblefoundation
website www.lindatremblefoundation.org.uk
telephone 07815799397
Film Event
/in News/by Heather CassieThere is still time for you to join us for a free showing of Seen but not Heard, a film funded by The Butterfly Bursary set up by NHS Lothian. Niamh Allen and our own Katie Bedford will be on hand to talk about making the film and answer any of your questions. Refreshments will be served very kindly by staff from Aberdeen Rosehill Trustees Savings Bank who have generously funded this event. The event takes place at Cafe Coast, Inspire Building, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP on Saturday November 7th, 2-4pm
Please support this event, as we are one of the first groups to view the film outside Lothian. Please email Irene our administrator to book a place via our contact form .
New group for Tayside
/in NEEDS Dundee News/by Heather CassieOn Wednesday 21st October, our satellite group NEEDS2 Bridging the Gap held a Launch Night in The Carers’ Centre, Seagate, Dundee. It was very well attended. There were three guest speakers. First, Dr Paula Collin of the Tayside Eating Disorders Service gave an interesting overview of what is available for adults challenged by an eating disorder. Tina McGuff then gave a very emotional talk on how she came to write her book, Seconds to Snap, which is based on her struggling with, and then recovering from anorexia. She is now very focussed on helping others take steps to recover. Finally, Sara Preston, Beat’s Senior Young People’s Project Officer spoke about her own experience recovering and what Beat are currently doing in Scotland. Following refreshments the new group members split into groups of carers and those personally challenged with their own facilitators. The next group meeting will be on Wednesday 11th November from 7-9pm. If you have any queries please contact our administrator via contact form or leave a message on 01224 557672, and she will return your call.