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bearsdenfest
Celebrating the impact of arts on our mental health and wellbeing
BEARSDENFESTIVAL
PROGRAMME2019
Friday 10th - Sunday 19th May 2019
1 NewKilpatrickChurch2 NKChurchNewHalls3 NKManseGardens4 NKChurchOldHalls5 1stBearsdenBBHall6 StAndrew’sChurchHall7 BearsdenBaptistChurch8 BearsdenCrossChurch
9 BearsdenLibrary10 AllSaint’sEpiscopalChurch11 Massimo’s12 ThornPark13 KilmardinnyHouse14 BearsdenAcademy15 BaljaffrayChurch
OUR VENUES
WELCOME TO OUR FESTIVAL
There’sagrowingrecognitionthatactiveengagementinthearts,creativityandcommunityhaspositiveimpactsonourwellbeing.
Everyonehasmentalhealthandeveryoneisinvitedtobeapartofthisyear’sfestival.Itismuchbiggerthanourearlierfestivalsbecausethisthemehasconnectedwithsomanypeople.
Weknowthathumaninteractionisvitaltoourwellbeing.Sothisyear’sfestivalhelpsustorecogniseandcelebratethediversityofourcommunityandhowthatcommunityisricherbecauseofeachotherandtheneedwehaveofeachother.
Enjoythebreadthofactivitiesonoffer,trysomethingnew,anddoletusknowaboutyourexperiences.
Roddy Hamilton, Festival Founder.
bearsdenfest
IGNITEINSPIREINFORM
10am-5pm 10am-5pm
Free event
THE STABLESSaturday 11th and Sunday 19th May
Cafe,talksandstalls
NewKilpatrickManseGarden,EnterfromKirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Nobookingrequired
Info:01419428827,bearsdenfestival.org
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We’regoingtotransformanunusedspaceintoafestivalhub!Acafe,somecommunityartandsomeinterestingspeakerswillbetakingresidenceintheoldstableblockonKirkPlace.Don’tmissit!
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Free event
OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORSSaturday 11th and Sunday 19th May
OutdoorPlay
NewKilpatrickManseGarden,EnterfromKirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Nobookingrequired
Info:07908330736,bearsdenfestival.org
IGNITE
JoinOperationPlayOutdoorsforadayofplaywithlotsofloosepartsplay,denbuilding,outdoorgames,andacampfireinthelasthourofeachday!Oursessionisopentoallagesandfreetoattend.
7.30-9.30pm
Free event
BEARSDEN FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
Various
BearsdenAcademy,StAndrew’sWay,BearsdenG613AX
Bookingrequiredateventbrite.com
Info:01419428827
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Gatheryourfriendsandjoinusforthegrandopeningwithart,food,musicandourinauguralCommunityAwardsceremonyrecognisingvolunteerswhomakeadifference.Specialguesthost,comedianandbroadcasterHardeepSinghKohli.
INSPIRE
CreatemosaicsforthegardenaspartoftheAntonineWallProject.ThemosaicswillexploreandrepresentthetypesoffoodgrownandeatenbyRomansoldierswholivedatthefortonthesite.Suitableforallages.
Various times - see online for details
Free event
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ROMAN MOSAICSSaturday 11th – Sunday 19th May
VisualArts
BearsdenBaptistChurch,14RomanRoad,BearsdenG612SL
Bookingrequiredatbearsdenbaptistchurch.com
Info:01419420752,[email protected]
IGNITE
INFORM
11.15am-12.45pm
Free event
WRITE FRAME OF MIND
Literature
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:07851773616
NovelistLisaBallantyneleadsaReflectiveArtsWorkshopontechniquestounleashthoughtsandexperiencesontothepageandshowshowshapingapieceofcreativewritingprovidesapositiveapproachtoselfexpression,harnessingemotionsandexperiences.Suitablefor16+.
IGNITE
10-10.50am
Free event
NewresearchsuggeststheScotland’snationalpoet,RobertBurns,wasaffectedbyamooddisorder.MoiraHansen,oftheUniversityofGlasgow,willexplorehowthatmayhaveaffectedhislifeandplayedapartinshapingsomeofhismostwell-knownpoems.
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rday 11 m
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ROBERT BURNS: ‘THE PICTURE OF THY MIND’
Literature
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:07851773616
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2.30-5.30pm
Free event
CREATIVE ZONE
Workshops
NewKilpatrickChurchOldHalls,2DouglasPlace,BearsdenG613SH
Nobookingrequired
Info:07851773616,bearsdenfestival.org
Afamilyeventwhereeveryonehelpscreatecommunityart.Nospecialskillsrequired!HelpbuildamegaLegovillage,paintaKindnessRock,makeyourpieceofabigartinstallation–it’sallaboutworkingtogetherandhavingfun.
IGNITE
2-3pm and 3.15-4.15pm
Free event – limited numbers
LearntheancientJapanesearttechniqueofKintsugi,ledbypotter,AnneMorrison.ThiseventispartoftheReflectiveArtsWorkshopseries.Itisintendedtoofferapeacefulspaceforpersonalcreativeexpressionofmentalwellbeingandillness.Suitablefor16+.
satu
rday 11 m
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BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS
Pottery
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
SOLD OUT!
Info:07851773616
satu
rday 1
1 m
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Workshops: adults 4-6pm, kids 5-6pm Open evening concert 7-8.30pm
Free event
SHOWDOWNTIME
Music
NewKilpatrickChurchandNewHalls28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommended.Adults-eventbrite.com Kids-eventbrite.com
Info:01419428227,bearsdenfestival.org
Scratchchoirs!Learnsongsfromtheshows,breakfortea,andperformatanopeneveningconcertwhenwe’llbejoinedbyTheCentreofExcellenceforDanceandMusicalTheatre.Separateworkshopforkidsofprimaryage.Buddyschemeforthoselessable.
IGNITE IGNITE
2-5pm
Free event – limited numbers
Takeabreakfromyourbusyweekendtoexploredifferentwellnesstherapies.Free30minutetrialsessionsofyoga,taichi,Alexandertechnique,pilatesandmore.Detailsavailableonourwebsite.
satu
rday 11 m
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WELLNESS ZONE
Workshops
AllSaintsEpiscopalChurchHalls,DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612RN
Bookingrecommendedatbearsdenfestival.org
Info:07851773616
satu
rday 1
1 m
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Afternoon
Free event
STREET FESTIVAL
Various
AroundBearsdenCross
Nobookingrequired
Info:bearsdenfestival.org
Bringingafestivalatmospheretotown,we’llhavesingers,drummers,dancers,pipersandcarnivalpuppetspoppinguparoundtheCrossarea.Comeandsayhi.
INSPIRE IGNITE
11-11.15am and 12.45-1pm
Free event
“ATalkinthePark”fromConfusionsbyAlanAyckbournperformedbyKilmardinnyPlayers.Thisshortpieceofpowerfuldramadealswiththethemesofloneliness,illtreatment,grief,andrelationshipdifficulties.Somestronglanguage.Theplayissuitableforadultaudiencesonly.
satu
rday 11 m
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KILMARDINNY PLAYERS
Theatre
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Nobookingrequired
Info:bearsdenfestival.org
satu
rday 1
1 m
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2-4pm
Free event
SEE ME WALK A MILE
Walk
BearsdenBaptistChurch,14RomanRd,BearsdenG612SL
Nobookingrequired
Info:07851773616,bearsdenfestival.org
BeginningandendingatBearsdenBaptistChurch(caféopen),wehavetwowalkingroutesledbySeeMeScotlandandlocalwalkinggroups.Walkersareencouragedtohaveameaningfulconversationaboutmentalhealth.Allwelcome.
IGNITE IGNITE
7-10pm
Free event – limited numbers
We’rethrilledtobebringingtheSilentDiscophenomenontotheBearsdenFestivaltoraisefundsforPlaylistforLife,acharitythatbringsmusicalmemoriestopeoplewithdementia.Fantastic,moodliftingfunforallages.
satu
rday 11 m
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PLAYLIST FOR LIFE SILENT DISCO
Music
StAndrew’sChurchHall,29RomanRoad,BearsdenG612SN
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:[email protected]
sun
day 1
2 m
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7.30-8.30pm
Free event
SLEEP, CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS & MENTAL HEALTH
Talk
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:07851773616
ThistalkbyProf.DanielSmithhighlightstheimportanceofhealthycircadianrhythmsandwhyweneedtoreconnectwithdailyandseasonalcyclesofnightandday.
INFORM INFORM
1.30-4pm
Free event
Beingself-employedcansometimesbringafeelingofunbalanceandbeingoutofcontrol.It’seasytofeelstressed,anxious,burntoutandoverwhelmed.ThisBusinessGatewayworkshopwillprovideyouwithtoolsandtechniquesthatcanhelpyouregainyourwork-lifebalance.
mo
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REGAIN YOUR WORK – LIFE BALANCE
Workshop
KilmardinnyHouse,KilmardinnyAvenue,BearsdenG613NN
Bookingrequired:0141 578 8530oratbgateway.com/local-offices/ east-dunbartonshire/events
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3 m
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7.30-10pm
Free event
SINGING WORKSHOP
Music
BearsdenCrossChurch,59DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612SU
Nobookingrequired
Info:01419420731,[email protected]
Singingcanleadtoincrediblebenefitsforyourphysical,emotionalandsocialwellbeing.ComeandjoininorlistenintothisinformalworkshophostedbyWestertonMaleVoiceMusicalDirector,BryanMarshall.Opentoalladults,maleandfemale,andnomusicexperiencerequired.
INSPIRE IGNITE tuesd
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Bookingrecommended.Search‘RelaxingReadsBearsden’atwww.eventbrite.co.uk
11am-12pm
Free event
Researchshowsthatreadingcanreducestress,lowerbloodpressureandimprovememory.Dropintoourrelaxingreadssessionswhereyoucanjustlistentoaselectionofshortreadingstoraiseyourmoodandrelaxyou.
tuesd
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may
RELAXING READS
Literature
BearsdenLibrary,TheHub,DrymenRoad,BearsdenG613QT
10-11.30am
Free event
ROCK CHOIR OPEN REHEARSAL
Music
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Nobookingrequired
Info:[email protected]
Whatbetterwaytospendamorningthansingingfeel-goodupbeatsongswithyourlocalRockChoir!Averyfriendlyandwelcominggroup.Ifyousimplyenjoysinging,thencomealongandjoinus.Youwillbesuretoleavefeelinguplifted!Stayforrefreshmentsaftertherehearsal.
IGNITE
7-8.30pm
Free event
Co-founderofPlaylistforLife,AndyLowndesisjoinedbyacclaimedsoloistWilmaMcDougallandlocaldementiaadviserAngiInchforanentertainingandthought-provokingeveningexploringthepowerofmusicforimprovingmentalhealth.Willparticularlyappealtocarers.
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MUSIC IN MIND
Talk
BearsdenCrossChurch,59DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612SU
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:07851773616
thu
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6 m
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INFORM
10am-12pm
Free event
JointhemembersoftheBaljaffrayChurchartgroupforthemorning,seeanexhibitionoftheirworkandhaveagoyourself.Teaandcoffeeserved.Allwelcome.
friday 17
may
BALJAFFRAY PAINTING FOR FUN
Crafts
BaljaffrayParishChurchGrampianWayBearsdenG614RN
Nobookingrequired
Info:[email protected]
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7 m
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IGNITE
7.30-9.30pm
Free event
MurielMacKenzietakesstock.Activism,anxiety,avocados?It’sallinthemixforthisopinionatedempty-nester.JoinFoolproofCreativeArts’FionaStewartforaneveningofgentleanarchyassheperformshersell-outEdinburghFringeone-womanshow.
A VIEW FROM THE FRIDGE
Theatre
BearsdenBaptistChurch14RomanRoadBearsdenG612SL
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:07851773616
INSPIRE
10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Free event
DropinandmeetmanyofthevoluntaryorganisationsthatmakeBearsdencommunitytick.ManagedbyEastDunbartonshireAssociationforMentalHealthwiththesupportofEastDunbartonshireVoluntaryAction,theExpowillfeaturestallsandpresentations.
VOLUNTEER EXPO
ExhibitionandWorkshops
1stBearsdenBBHall,KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RG
Nobookingrequired
Info:07851773616,bearsdenfestival.org
satu
rday 1
8 m
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INFORM
8-11.30pm
Tickets: £35 – limited numbers
Festival fundraising dinner with HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI
Comedy
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrequiredateventbrite.com
Info:01419428827
ComedianandchefHardeepSinghKohlihostsourFestivalFundraisingDinner,withproceedsgoingtolocalmentalhealthorganisations.BidonthenightforHardeep’sHomeCookingprize.Ticketpriceincludescocktailandthreecourses.(BYObottle)
INSPIRE
friday 17
may
satu
rday 1
8 m
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2-3.30pm
Free event – limited numbers
Rediscoveryourinnerchildthroughthemagicofshrinkplastic!Youwilllearntomakeapinbadgeinadesignofyourchoice.Suitableforadultsandchildrenaged8+(withadultsupervision).
satu
rday 18
may
ADVENTURES WITH SHRINK PLASTIC
Crafts
AllSaintsEpiscopalChurchHalls,DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612RN
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:[email protected]
IGNITE
11.30am-1pm
Free event
AGELESS ART: SIDES OF ME
Crafts
NewKilpatrickChurchNewHalls,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:[email protected]
AgelessArthelpspeoplereconnectwiththeircommunitythroughartsandcrafts.Today’sworkshopis‘SidesofMe’,exploringwhatmakesustick,withalanterntotakeawayattheendofthesession.Forallages.
IGNITE
2-5pm
Free event
Gettingtogetherforacoffeeandachatandencouragingwaysinwhichwecanpractisepositivityisagreatwaytoimprovementalwellbeing.Whydon’tyoujoininontheconversation?Hopetoseeyouthere!
satu
rday 18
may
BREATHING SPACE POSITIVITY CAFÉ
Talk
AllSaintsEpiscopalChurch,DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612RN
Nobookingrequired
Info:01419428827,bearsdenfestival.org
satu
rday 1
8 m
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INFORM
2-3.30pm
Free event
RORY O’CONNOR & SASHA GREENE
Literatureandtalk
AllSaintsEpiscopalChurch,DrymenRoad,BearsdenG612RN
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:01419428827
SashaGreeneintroducesherbrandnewnovelSomething Like Happy,whichdealswithattemptedsuicide,relationshipsandrecovery.She’sjoinedbyProfessorRoryO’Connor,DirectoroftheSuicidalBehaviourResearchLaboratory.BothwillhostaQ&A.
INFORM
2-4pm
Free event
Joinusfora1mile(allage)and2mile(for11+)funrun,cycleobstaclecourse,footballandmorehealthyactivitiesasweexplorewhyexerciseisgoodforyourmentalhealth.CommonWheelBikeProjectwillbetheretogiveyourbikeatune-up!
THORN PARK FUN RUN/ CYCLE FEST
Leisure
ThornParkThornRoad,BearsdenG614BS
Registeratbearsdenfestival.org orontheday
Info:01419420731
sun
day 1
9 m
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IGNITE
satu
rday 18
may
7.30-9.45pm
Free event
THE INSPIRE PROJECT
Various
NewKilpatrickChurch,28KirkPlace,BearsdenG613RT
Bookingrecommendedateventbrite.com
Info:01419428827,bearsdenfestival.org
FestivalflagshipnightofmusicanddanceperformancewithHighSchoolofGlasgowJazzBand,ParagonMusic,NYCoSEDBoysChoir,DanceSing,J&JDance.Withspecialguesthost,TVpresenterAliDouglas.Moredetailsavailableonourwebsite.
INSPIRE
Sunday 19 May 6.30-7pm
Tuesday 14 & Thursday 16 May, 6.30-7.30pm
Sunday 12 May, 6.30-7.30pm
We’reofferinganumberofopportunitiesforfaithandmentalhealthtomeet.AlltheseeventstakeplaceinNewKilpatrickParishChurch.
FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
7-10pm
Free event
Bringaninstrumentandjoinusforagreatjoyfultradmusicsessioninthebararea.OrjustsitinandenjoythemusictoclosetheFestival.Foodanddrinkdiscountofferavailable.
sun
day 19
may
SCOTTISH MUSIC JAM
Music
Massimo’s3-5KirkRoad,BearsdenG613RG
Nobookingrequired
Info:01419428827,bearsdenfestival.org
IGNITE
LedbyRevMarianCowie,withAlisonCairnsofBipolarScotlandandChrisWhiteoftheMentalHealthFoundation.
A30minuteservicewithdiscussionafterwards.
Reflectivespace.Open,safe,quiet,accompanied.Anhourwithmusicandstillness.
FestivalClose:gatheringasacommunityinarelaxed,ecumenicalservice.
FESTIVAL AT HOME SCHOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
HIDDEN GARDENS
JOURNALLING WORKSHOP
Wewanteveryonetobeabletojoininthefestivalsowehaveorganisedsingers,dancers,musicians,therapetsandartiststovisitcarehomesandshelteredhousingaroundBearsden.ManyoftheresidentsarecomingtoaTeaDanceatKilmardinnyHouseon16May.
Hugethankstothevolunteerswhohavemadethispossible.
Earlyinterventionandbuildingresilienceissoimportantforyounglives.Lookoutfortheinsightfulshowcaseofmentalhealthandwellbeingteachingandartworkfromlocalschoolsatvenuesthisweek.
Coming up on 1 June 12.30-4pm
Visit12wonderfulgardensaroundBearsden£5/adult,kidsunder12free,includesrefreshmentsatNewKilpatrickNewHalls.Seebearsdenfestival.org
JoinAlex,thementalhealthandlifestyleblogger@thehippychickpeaforaworkshopexploring‘ThePowerOfJournalling’–howsimplewrittentoolsandtechniquescantransformyourmindsetandimproveyourmentalhealth.Youwillbeledthroughaseriesoftechniquesthathelpwithanxietymanagementandself-esteem,helpingyoutocultivatecompassionandre-framelimitingself-beliefstolivelifeasyourhealthiest,happiestself!Bookhere.
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Thefestivalaimstoraiseawarenessandgrowacommunityconversationaroundmentalhealth,butthere’sonlysomuchwecanachievein10days.
Wouldn’titbegreattocontinuetopursuealonger-termvisiontodevelopourcommunitynetworksandsupportthewellbeingofourresidents;toworktogethertotacklelonelinessandsocialisolation;andtocoordinateoureffortssothatourservicesandactivitiesarewellsignpostedandeveryonecanfindthesupporttheyneed.
We’dliketoorganiseafollow-upgatheringinAutumn19witheveryoneinterestedincommunitymentalhealthsothatwecanexploretogetherwherewegofromhere.Pleasedogetintouchifthisappealstoyou.
INSPIRING PROJECTS
Wewanttogivespecialmentiontosomewonderfulmentalhealthprojectswhicharepartofthisweek.
Common Wheel Carnival Club’spuppetsandwillowcreations,madeatGartnavel,bringadramaticexpressionofcreativityandrecoveryandwesincerelythanktheclubfordonatingtheirtreasurestous.TheCommonWheelBikeProjectwillbeattheThornParkevent,too.
Wehopeyou’llcatchSounds of the GalleryatOpeningNight,andwanttogivespecialmentiontoParagon MusicattheInspireProject–bothcreatingandmakingmusicandtransforminglives.
Readmoreatbearsdenfestival.org
BearsdenFestivalwouldnothappenwithoutthegeneroussupportofoursponsors,partnersandvolunteers.
HugethankstoAwards for All, New Kilpatrick Parish Church, EDC Community Grants, Glasgow Flightpath Fund, East Dunbartonshire Arts Council, Bearsden East Community Council and CALA Homes.
We’vemetsomanywillingpartnersalongthewaywhohavegivenustime,expertise,contactsandspace,andwehopetocontinueworkingwithyouallinfuture.
Ourplanningteamhasbeenabsolutelybrilliantthisyearwithacan-doapproachtoafestivalgrowingarmsandlegseveryweek.Enjoyawell-earnedreston20May.
If you want to be part of this next time, email us at [email protected]
TrishRobertson
bearsdenfest bearsdenfestival.org