Posts in poetry
Mental Health Events Series

I concluded a series of performances raising money and awareness for Mental Health Charities. The series began with an event in aid of BEAT UK, the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, and concluded in December in York with an event organised by Time to Change, York, a campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination for residents and visitors to the city.
Such a wonderful experience to meet so many over the course of these events that have struggled with or know others who’ve struggled with a broad range of issues. Ending the stigma is massively important and I’m humbled to have been able to be part of these events.

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Make Our Rights Reality Event - Leeds

Looking forward to being one of the headliners at Opposite Cafe in Leeds for this important event alongside some wonderful poets and speakers (and possibly you too if you fancy jumping on the open mic).

This is what the organisers have to say:
”Passionate about young people's mental health and poetry? 'Rights Advocates' on the national Make Our Rights Reality project are hosting their very own poetry event to raise awareness of our #OurMindsOurFuture campaign…

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