News Archive February 2021
Local running club raise £700 during virtual run.
Local community running club, Llantwit Major Milers recently took on a ‘virtual’ challenge of running the 420 miles to the rugby on Saturday 13th February. They achieved this target with over an hour to spare and raised awareness of suicide prevention campaign #ItTakesBallsToTalk. The club raised an amazing £600 in the process! Not bad for […]
Author: Menna Jones
Posted on: 24th February 2021
MITV benefit from The Queen B VIP card
The Queen B Boutique on Washington Road in Penarth have have chosen Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan as their charity. The Penarth Boutique will generously be donating the proceeds of their VIP cards to support mental health in the Vale. Store owner Jodie Tanner said ‘We really believe in giving back and supporting local […]
Author: Menna Jones
Posted on: 17th February 2021
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Understanding Me is based on the principles of a newly developed type of therapy which aims to help with self criticism and shame - Compassion Focused Therapy.![]()
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Understanding Me aims to teach people that we all find ourselves here with a brain, emotions and self which we have to work out; that working out how and why are brain works the way it does is a tough task and we are not to blame for the ways in which our mind reacts to this task.![]()
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To watch now go to > www.stepiau.org/understanding-me
If you are experiencing issues with #gambling - help is available.![]()
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Beat The Odds is a FREE service available to anyone in Wales.![]()
Call today for a confidential chat and professional assessment on 029 2049 3895.![]()
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#ittakesballstotalk
Shout out to The Baruc Arms who are one of our partners on our suicide prevention campaign #ItTakesBallsToTalk. ![]()
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If you visit the High Street Pub, you may notice the posters, beer mats and even staff wearing the campaign T shirts - all in the name of increasing awareness of where to turn if you're experiencing suicidal feelings or just need to talk. ![]()
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If you or someone you care about needs to talk, you can call:![]()
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Call helpline: 0800132737![]()
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We are pleased to be able to accept WALK IN donations at both our Barry and Llantwit Major charity shops. ![]()
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Thank you to our local communities for your continued support.
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