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Studies have shown that Mindful Living can help improve our wellbeing and mental health, by paying more attention to the present moment, to our own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around us. This 5-week course will bring the opportunity to learn about and feel...

Recently, the creative writing group were given a theme around the idea of Noah’s Ark, and Royston wrote a very imaginative and wonderful tale from this theme below. The lioness clung to the side of the boat, claws scraping down the side of the woodwork, feed dipping in the...

An insightful and inspiring visit to Goodnestone Park Gardens was had on Friday, exploring the many fauna and flora and historic buildings that inhabit the park. Mind members and our lovely group leader, Sharon, met up with head gardener Paul Bagshaw, who maintains the fifteen...

This winter, we are pleased to offer some practical free-of-charge workshops to help us cope with life, taking place in New Romney. Two workshops will be running back-to-back, with a break in between, on the same day, and we encourage participants to join us for both workshops....

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Mental Health has been the Cinderella of health issues for too long. Those struggling face inequalities just as...

A blind auction to win a beautifully restored piece of upcycled furniture is being held to raise funds for South Kent Mind. Fiona Knapman of La Vie Nouvelle, based in Folkestone, has turned the unloved item of furniture into a stylish piece which can be won by placing bids...

In partnership with National Trust on the White Cliffs of Dover, South Kent Mind are offering an exciting opportunity, for South Kent Mind clients, to find out about volunteering opportunities, World War Two archaeology and explore the natural environment of the White Cliffs....

The hard work and dedication of volunteers and employees supporting South Kent Mind’s mental health work was celebrated at its annual meeting. The event, staged on Tuesday, 28 September, at the Burlington Hotel, Folkestone, attracted an array of people working for and...

Friday 8 October sees South Kent Mind clients taking a trip to Goodnestone Park. We’ll be meeting with the Head Gardener and Manager to talk about gardening volunteering opportunities around the park. The spacious gardens covers 15 acres so there’s plenty of space to...

The weekend commencing 17 September saw over 700 people descend upon Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel and surrounding venues for Skabour Festival 2021, the first since 2019. 8 bands and 12 DJs played to festivalgoers over the course of the 3-day event, with many of the acts...