Another huge thank you to all of the guest speakers and musicians who provided their talents for minimal costs and made the event such a great night for everyone who attended. They were:
Alan Wright, talented broadcaster and journalist who compared the entire event and kept the jokes coming.
For more information please visit website www.myhartlepool.com/soundswrightday
Emma Wolfindale, practicing artist working in London with an interest in exploring issues of spirituality and the unconscious mind through different media. Emma, who has bi-polar disorder herself talked about the ways in which she deals with her mental health issues through art, music and unique coping techniques which she shared with everyone in an inspirational speech. We were also all wowed by Emma's beautiful singing voice in a stunning acoustic set.
For more information visit www.emmawolfindale.co.uk
Simon Richardson, co-founder of Totally Laughter Yoga who has worked in a variety of Mental Health and Educational settings with adults, young people and children. He is the owner of SNR Consultancy and Training which provides a range of services including Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid. Simon gave an amusing and engaging talk about not just his experiences working in the mental health sector but also his own experiences of mental health.
For more information about Simon or laughter yoga visit www.totallylaughteryoga.co.uk
Fill, a Hartlepool based band including helpful chap Phil Swinburne have just released their new E.P. and are about to release their album A Thousand Colours which is available to buy on iTunes from 20th October. They finished the event following a fitting speech by Chairman of the Council Stephen Ackers Belcher and were really fantastic. The Choices for Life team were lucky enough to see them sound checking before the event began as we were setting up the venue, where they played lots of their songs so we got to hear them twice!
If you would like more information you can contact Fill through their Facebook page.
Mercedes, another local band who have supported and toured with the likes of Coldplay. They have just released their new E.P. The Wavelength which is available to purchase from iTunes. Mercedes were hauntingly good and we all felt very privelged to hear them playing live in an intimate acoustic set with just guitars, bass and Sharon's beautiful voice.
Mercedes can be contacted through Facebook or www.soundcloud/mercedesuk or www.myspace.com/mercedesmusic
Lee Madison + Nige Spavin and Bob Garrington. Lee is a well known singer songwriter in his own right and is also a Mental Health Nurse. He is currently in band Danny's House who released the album Upbeat and Melancholy in February 2012. On our evening Lee was joined by two band members, guitarist Bob Garrington and bass guitarist Nige Spavin. The album can be bought from iTunes and local outlets.
To see more of Lee Maddison and Danny's House have a look at www.facebook.com/dannyshouse or www.soundcloud.com/dannyshouse
Lee Maddison, Nige Spavin and Bob Garrington
Simon Richardson
Emma Wolfindale performing (sorry for the blurring!)
Mercedes
Fill