Mixed media art is made using a variety of mark making media (pencils, oil pastel, paints, marker pens, ink stamps, etc.) and a variety of collage materials (paper, magazine or book pages, photographs, stickers, cards, etc.).   For this particular activity we have three goals in mind.  First, we are offering it as an online wellbeing activity to boost our sense of self-confidence, belonging, as well as our right to be seen and to take up space in the world.  Second, we want to raise awareness about hidden conditions and disabilities like the ones we cope with. Third, we want to raise awareness of DGMEFM Network and attract new members. …

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Join us for a social get together. Thanks to funding from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, we are able to offer a lunch free of charge. Members will need to pay for their own drinks. Check out the website and Facebook page for more pop-up dates / locations over the coming months. Please book your place using the Eventbrite link as spaces are limited.

Join us in Annan for a social get together. Please book your place using the Eventbrite link as spaces are limited. Venue is accessible by wheelchair and has disabled parking. Thanks to funding from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, we are able to offer a lunch free of charge. Members will need to pay for their own drinks. Check out the website and Facebook page for more pop-up dates / locations over the coming months.    

DGMEFM Network Lunch and Social at Gordon Memorial Hall, Castle Douglas. Monday 3rd February, 1.15pm Contact: paul@dgmefm.org.uk Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/castle-douglas-meet-up-tickets-828615440087?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking closes on 27th January.   Thanks to a grant from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, the Network will provide refreshments, supplied by a caterer who will need our order a week in advance. Please contact paul@dgmefm.org.uk by 27th January with your food requirements from the options below. Tea and coffee (including decaf), cow’s milk, sugar, and sweeteners will be available. You are of course welcome to bring anything else you might need. Soup Single option (vegetarian & gluten free), Lentil Sandwich Choice of white roll, sandwich or …

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Join us for a social meet up online.  Have a chat with other members - bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish. Our speaker will be Mandy Cairnie from Capability Scotland. Hope to see lots of you there!   Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=VjJ3RjVDY3VnUGpkSGVUQWQzR1RGZz09 Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933 Passcode: 2025

Emma Mitchell will lead 2 x 2 hour workshops, teaching you how to create your very own fascinator. All resources will be provided each day. As our members are likely to tire, we have set up 2 sessions, a week apart, rather than one 4 hour one. Workshop 1 - Tuesday 11th February @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm Workshop 2 - Tuesday 18th February @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm It is important that you can attend on both days to complete your fascinator. Please make sure you are able to attend BOTH workshops before booking. The venue is fully accessible. The workshop is upstairs but there is a lift. There is also a …

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Emma Mitchell will lead 2 x 2 hour workshops, teaching you how to create your very own fascinator. All resources will be provided each day. As our members are likely to tire, we have set up 2 sessions, a week apart, rather than one 4 hour one. Workshop 1 - Tuesday 11th February @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm Workshop 2 - Tuesday 18th February @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm It is important that you can attend on both days to complete your fascinator. Please make sure you are able to attend BOTH workshops before booking. The venue is fully accessible. The workshop is upstairs but there is a lift. There is also a …

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Join us for a social lunch meet up. Have a chat, share experiences, make friends... Thanks to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, we're able to offer lunch for free. Drinks/cakes will be also be available but will have to be paid for by the attendee. A maximum of 2 places can be booked by one person. Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend on the day. You can cancel on Eventbrite or by emailing: christine@dgmefm.org.uk

Emma Mitchell will lead 2 x 2 hour workshops, teaching you how to create your very own fascinator. All resources will be provided each day. As our members are likely to tire, we have set up 2 sessions, a week apart, rather than one 4 hour one. Workshop 1 - Monday 3rd March @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm Workshop 2 - Monday 10th March @ 1.30pm - 3.30pm It is important that you can attend on both days to complete your fascinator. Please make sure you are able to attend BOTH workshops before booking. Feel free to bring refreshments if you wish. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fascinator-workshops-newton-stewart-tickets-1217831900999?aff=oddtdtcreator Please be sure to …

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Join us for a social meet up online.  Have a chat with other members - bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish.   Hope to see lots of you there!   Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=VjJ3RjVDY3VnUGpkSGVUQWQzR1RGZz09 Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933 Passcode: 2025