We do the Largactyl Shuffle walk every third Saturday of the month. I met new friends and get fit. Walkers meet at 12 midday at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital. I find it extremely fun and cool. You to should try it out come along and join us!!!.
Are you Friend of CoolTan Arts, an artist, volunteer or interested in development changes?CoolTan Arts has a new Social Network site! Register yourself for free and join us in our open forum, get a chance to start or join a group, upload pictures and videos, meet new people, get information, and have fun. Log in www.cooltan.socialgo.com and join us to inspire the well-being and creative participation of a diverse range of people through the production of quality arts.
IT volunteers
CoolTan Arts is looking for volunteers to provide general IT support which is crucial for the smooth running of the office. Duties include: ensuring back up of computer systems and data, general maintenance relating to hardware and software, creating strategies and advising staff on efficient IT use, helping to obtain funding for IT resources, informing staff or volunteers of best practice IT, any ad hoc duties. If you are interested, please contact Gin at gin@cooltanarts.org.uk or 020 7701 2696.Publicity and Marketing Volunteers
Are you interested in publicity and marketing? Do you want to help spread the word about CoolTan Arts? We need volunteers who want to find out how to grab the attention of the press and tell people what we do, or attend events as CoolTan Arts ambassador. If you are interested please contact Kathrin at 020 7701 2696 or kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk .Podcast: Do you have a story about mental health and its effects on your family and friends?
We are looking for people who might be interested in contributing stories about mental health and the labels that you have been given for our podcasts, as a part of an ongoing project at CoolTan Arts, our Funny Farm web site and forum. It could be funny, shocking, inspiring, or simply yours; tell us about the labels you have been confronted with in life, at work and/or in hospital; learn to record and create conversations online and meet people; share and listen to your own stories. Have a look at www.afunnyfarm.org.uk for inspiration. If interested, please contact Kathrin at CoolTan Arts on 020 77012696 or kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk.Advocacy Trainer Co-ordinator
Do you want to make an impact on mental health services? CoolTan Arts, a charity set up by people with mental distress in 1996 are looking for a very special person with excellent training and advocacy expertise, to deliver our new Advocacy Training program. We aim to promote positive mental health/well being, bringing about a change in how participants perceive themselves, enabling people to gain greater focus and to re-establish their relationship with society. We achieve this through quality arts education, well-being and support services. This project aims to provide advocacy skills training for people who experience mental distress who have had experiences of not being listened, so that they can have a voice in everyday situations. Read MoreAdministration Reception Officer
CoolTan Arts is a charity set up by people with mental distress in 1996, with a focus on activity and participation we are looking for an experienced administrator and receptionist. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated with an abundance of creative ideas to ensure the office and reception runs smoothly. The applicant must demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised, use their own initiative and communicate appropriately with a diverse range of people. You will need to be a good team player. A sense of humour is essential, as is an understanding of the vital relationship of the arts to mental health. Read More
...Are you Friend of coolTan Arts, an artist,Volunteer or interested in development changes?.
CoolTan Arts it still widen its range of network and now we have brought a new social Network site, just for you!. With this network you can have a chance of register your self for free and join us in our open forum,get a chance to start/ join group, upload pictures and videos, meet new people, get information, and have fun.
Log in www.cooltan.socialgo.com and join us to inspire the well-being and creative participation of a diverse range of people through the production of quality art.
A volunteer at CoolTan Arts will lead this walk. TBA
Walkers meet at 12midnight.
mers like the pioneering Victorian social worker Octavia Hill in her struggles to improve women and children’s living in Southwark. Walk in the footsteps of Henry Maudsley’s vision in his quest to improve the lives and treatment of people experiencing mental distress. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of famous & infamous local inhabitants, discover local architecture and uncover the history of mental health in Southwark. Along the route walkers will be treated to a ‘Butterfly Metamorphosis’- spy a Camberwell butterfly along the walk, keep your eyes open in case one flies past you.
We meet at 12 noon at the entrance of Maudsley Hospital in Denmark Hill SE5 8AZ, and we walk to the Tate Modern SE1 9TG through Camberwell. The walk is 5 miles in total and takes 3-4 hours. You are free to leave the walk at any point or join along the way. There will be an opportunity for a 20 minute break at CoolTan Arts for refreshments and to have a look at artwork created by CoolTan participants. The walk is free, but a voluntary contribution would be appreciated and all money goes towards keeping the Largactyl walk shuffling. In a nutshell, come wearing sensible shoes and bring some food, water and sun lotion. Call us on 07985658443 if you want more information or can’t find us on the day.
Feedback Meeting 12 May 1.30pm-3pm
Please come along to this informal meeting, give us your opinions. Light refreshments provided.
Visit to the Wellcome Foundation Exhibitions about Art and Mental Illness: 12 May 3pm
At the Wellcome Trust they currently have two free exhibitions about Art and Mental Illness http://www.wellcomecollection.org/ and we are organising a visit for all participants, volunteers and staff at CoolTan Arts.
CoolTan Arts’ office will be closed from 3pm. We meet at 2.45pm at CoolTan Arts and go together to the exhibition. If you want to join us directly at the Wellcome Collection, the address is 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, we should be there around 3.45pm.
Join us on Facebook
