Dear Friends of Borderland Voices, grant money has become ever more scarce and costs are rising, so we are trying something different to raise money to pay the rent, so that we can continue to provide the services our clients appreciate and deserve so much. Please have a look at our crowdfunder page and help if you feel able
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keeping-a-roof-over-our-heads
Borderland Voices has completed a Project on the history of the Women's Land Army in the Staffordshire Moorlands funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund More...
Borderland Voices contact Andy Collins: working from home
Email: info@borderlandvoices.org.uk
Phone: 01538-528708/07760-138395
NEWS November 25
In-person sessions, Leek Health Centre, on Wednesdays.
Every Wednesday: 10.30-12.30 Creative Writing;
1.30-3.30 Expressive Art. All welcome.
info@borderlandvoices.org.uk;
4.00-5.30 Informal DIY Drop-in. All welcome: write, colour, chat
To ask about spaces email info@borderlandvoices.org.uk
Nov ART: 5th: Bonfire Night + Andy; 12th: Face your Fears (final mask-making) + Gordon (UK Shared Prosperity Fund/SMDC); 19th: 24 Doors images + Andy; 26th: Xmas wreaths (1) + WELLIES
Nov WRITING: all + Andy, except 12th: Face your Fears + Sarah
Nov volunteer opportunities: OUTSIDE booth, Butter Market, Leek. Saturdays 8th, 15th, 29th; 10am-4pm: Face your Fears public workshops (masks + words). Contact Andy if you can help
ABOUT
Borderland Voices was founded in 1998 in Leek, Staffordshire and currently works across the Staffordshire Moorlands. Our aim is to promote mental health through the arts and to raise public awareness and understanding of mental health issues by delivering accessible arts projects and offering creative space for self-expression within a mutually supportive community.
Every Wednesday Morning 10-30 to 12-30 we run Creative Writing Sessions
Every Wednesday afternoon 1-30 to 3-30 we run Creative Art Sessions
If you are interested in either of these activities contact us as below.
Borderland Voices was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2017. That is the MBE for Charities