Epsom Mental Health Week 2016 9th-15th October

The dates for EMHW 2016 Planning Meetings are listed below. All meeting will be held at St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom KT19 8HA between 12noon and 2pm, lunch included, all are welcome 25 January 14 March 16 May 11 July 12 September 26 September

Grant funds weekly Activities to bring together people with mental health issues.

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Day of Hope – A Poem by Sarah Alvarez

Days of Hope   Hope is one of the most precious gifts we have, It’s like medicine for the soul bringing us comfort when we need it most.   Hope is remembering the times you have overcome difficulties and recalling the happy memories. Hope is appreciating who you are and focusing on the good in … Read more

The End? …….

I leave Santiago tomorrow and take a slow train back across Spain to the ferry home. My Camino walk is over and I have been blessed all the way with great weather and with no problems with feet etc.   Thanks to everyone for all your prayers and support. Thanks too for all your donations … Read more

On the way down – Michael’s journey

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From Asylum to Community Care by Alison Craze

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Downhill all the way 8.10.15

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Michael’s progress 6/10/15

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]A couple of wet days, the first since I started the Camino. So not the usual happy walking in the sunrise, but once used to the hassle of the wet gear the … Read more

Michael’s Progress 3/10/15

Michael’s Progress 3/10/15 Am at Astorga, historic walled can city with Roman roots. The sunny weather of the last 3 weeks is about to change to wind and rain and some testing hills ahead. Hope I cope OK. Michael