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Thursday 22 July 2010

CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle Family Treasure Hunt / Quiz Date: 21 August 2010 Start: 12noon at Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8A

Join CoolTan Arts on this fun filled family day out with treasure hunt and interactive quiz. Discover local history, famous & infamous inhabitants of Southwark, and uncover the history of mental health in the borough. All welcome, bring your children, family and friends.

CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle is a guided cultural walk from the Maudsley Hospital to Tate Modern designed to encourage mental and physical wellbeing, through art, exercise, humour and history, de-stigmatizing mental distress.

Come along and add to the discussion and exploration, share your thoughts and ideas, enjoy the company of others and have fun.

Walkers meet at 12 noon at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ. Call CoolTan Arts on 07985658443 if you require further information or cannot find the group of walkers on the day.

5 Mile walk through the back streets of Southwark- allow 3-4 hours. Feel free to bring sandwiches and a bottle of water. Along the route there will be an opportunity to have a 20 minute break at CoolTan Arts for refreshments and to view artwork created by CoolTan participants. The walk is free but a voluntary contribution will be appreciated, all money goes towards CoolTan Arts.

Additional Information

CoolTan Arts believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity. It exists to inspire the well-being and creative participation of a diverse range of people through the production of quality art.

The Largactyl Shuffle is named after an anti-psychotic drug which has severe physical side effects.

We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Sokari Douglas Camp, Ali Smith, Clare Allan and Rosemary Shrager.

Further information is available from: Kathrin Kirrmann, Communications Officer, CoolTan Arts, 020 7701 2696 kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk