Movement & Wellbeing Festival Programme (3)

Movement and Wellbeing Festival RAMH presents The Movement and Wellbeing Festival, a programme of physical activity and wellbeing events across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire from 3rd-10th September. These events aim to promote movement as a way of helping our mental health. The Movement and Wellbeing Festival concludes on World Suicide Prevention Day, Saturday September 10th, with an event and friendly football tournament at Paisley Powerleague. 3rd-10th September 2022 Hope Inclusivity Respect Empowerment

RAMH Movement and Wellbeing Festival 3rd-10th September 2022 \"RAMH presents The Movement and Wellbeing Festival, a programme of physical activity and wellbeing events across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire from 3rd-10th September. These events aim to promote movement as a way of helping our mental health and wellbeing. \"We have been working with our partner organisations who offer existing opportunities for physical activity and exercise. The week-long festival showcases this alongside special one-off events. The festival concludes with a friendly football tournament on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. \"Research shows that doing exercise releases feel- good chemicals called endorphins in the brain. Even a short burst of 10 minutes brisk walking can improve your mental alertness, energy and mood. \"This booklet includes details of all the events you can come along to. We encourage you to have a go and try something new – you might just find a new passion that you never knew existed!\" Rachael McLaren, RAMH Community Support Worker and Graham Cossar, RAMH Physical Activity Worker

Saturday 3rd September 10.30– RAMH Football 11.30am Powerleague Paisley The RAMH football group is a welcoming and supportive space to participate in the beautiful game. If you feel football is something that would benefit your mental health and wellbeing, come along to this drop-in, taster session on Saturday morning. 16+ Sunday 4th September Whitelee Ranger 11am– Nature Walk 1pm Whitelee Windfarm Join one of the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a walk out to Blackwood Hill Viewpoint, taking in the nature and local history. Approx. 4 miles. Dress for the weather and bring a snack/flask. Meeting Point: Whitelee Ranger Cabin, Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Moor Road, Eaglesham, G76 0QQ. Open to all ages. Monday 5th September 12-1pm Busy Strong Mums Decathlon Braehead A female focused group fitness training programme to get you feeling energised and strong while meeting new people in the process led by Nicole from NM Nutrition and Fitness. 16+. 2

Monday 5th September (continued) 12.30pm Paradise Island Golf Xsite Braehead Paradise Island have identified RAMH as one of their charitable partners for this year. We are delighted to have them join this festival by offering free places to compete on one of their two magnificent 18-hole courses spread over 20,000 sq/ft of paradise. Please contact [email protected] for a place, spaces are limited. 16+ Tuesday 6th September 10.30am Nature Walk Castle Semple Visitor Centre A guided nature walk with one of the Clyde Muirshield Countryside Rangers, taking in the local natural of Lochwinnoch. Open to all ages. Wednesday 7th September 7.30- Touch Rugby Session 8.30pm The Anchor Ground, Paisley Paisley Rugby invite you to an introduction to rugby with a session of touch rugby open to everyone age 12 and above.

Wednesday 7th September (continued) 8pm Quiz Gantry Paisley Gantry has been a keen supporter of RAMH and want to support this event by inviting people down to their weekly pub-quiz, where there will be a focus on mental health. 18+ Thursday 8th September Paths For All Health Walks Barshaw Park 10.30-11.30am and 12.30-1.30pm Come and try one of numerous health walk in the Renfrewshire area led by qualified walk leaders. The walks are a chance to meet new people and start or maintain fitness. Meet new friends and chat while the miles disappear. Open to all ages. 3-4pm Outdoor Gym Session UWS Paisley Campus Join UWS Sport on the new outdoor gym located on the main campus in the heart of Paisley. Sessions led by our qualified personal trainer Nicole. 16+

Thursday 8th September 8–10pm Walking football SMiSA Stadium A standard game of football, the only difference being that players cannot run, only walk. Run by Walking Football Scotland in partnership with St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation. 35+ Friday 9th September 12-1pm UWS Gym Induction UWS Gym, Paisley Union Building, third floor Come down and view this gym facility on Storie Street, Paisley. UWS are offering a \"welcome hour\" to view the space with an option to go through an induction. This is for all those looking to return to or go to the gym for the first time. 16+ 2-3pm RAMH Garden Workshop RAMH Community Garden 21 Carlibar Road, Barrhead Come along and join one of the Whitelee Countryside Rangers as we explore the RAMH garden and ask any gardening or wildlife questions you may have. 16+ Drumming and 4.30pm Dancing with Pachedu Tannahill Centre Community Room Drop in event, open to everyone. Very Interactive and hands on experience playing African relaxing drums rhythm with associated dances. Contact Regine on 07491476967 for more info. Open to all ages.

Friday 9th September (continued) 8–10pm Time to Tackle SMiSA Stadium An open and honest conversation around all things mental health in the first hour, providing a safe space to talk openly. This is followed by an hour of football in the AirDome. 18+ Saturday 10 th September 1-4pm World Suicide Prevention Day Powerleague Paisley Information stalls from mental health and wellbeing providers in the area such as CAB Renfrewshire, Active Communities, Breathing Space and the Fire and Police Services. A friendly 5-a-side football tournament in aid of suicide prevention awareness Fitness sessions and challenges by SMCNFIT Diet and nutrition workshop Health walks from venue £50 Decathlon voucher to be won

On the Why not take a few minutes away from the action to bench! speak a little about your wellbeing; the challenges you face in your day to day life, what keeps you going and what keeps you feeling hopeful? We're bringing a RAMH Bench to events during the Movement and Wellbeing Festival. Take a seat and share your ideas and experiences with others. RAMH staff will be there to offer you their coaching tips as to skills and techniques that you might not have considered that could help when you are struggling to stay in the game. They can maybe point you in the direction of other great support teams out there who might be able to help you reach your wellbeing goals? RAMH First Crisis FIRST Crisis is our local service which provides short-term support to people in Renfrewshire experiencing crisis in their mental health. We are based in Paisley and are a part of Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) . The service is open 365 days of the year, Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and weekends and public holidays 9am-5pm. If you are feeling suicidal or experiencing crisis in your mental health, please contact us. We will listen and we will believe you. Call 0800 221 8929 to speak to one of our trained staff. 0800 221 8929 ramh.org [email protected] ramh.org ramh_scotland