Friday, June 10

Creating a directory for Redditch



HELP is at hand for Redditch residents wanting to try something new thanks to the creation of a wellbeing directory.
Leaders of the Jigsaw Project, run by the Redditch Mental Health Action Group and Yum Tum Club, are currently putting together the directory with the aim of printing it later this year.
It is then hoped funding can be secured to enable the resource to be updated annually.
The six themes of the Jigsaw Project – which aims to bring together all the aspects of health and wellbeing – are mental health, physical health, food, creativity, community and relationships.
Anything which fits into one or more of the categories, from a friendship group for older people or a sports club to musical offerings and educational courses, can be included in the directory.
Fay Yeng from the Jigsaw Project said: “We want to try and capture as much information as possible about what’s going on in Redditch, so residents can pick up a copy and find something which will not only appeal to them but also enhance their wellbeing.
“In the coming months we will be contacting as many organisations as possible to get information about their courses, activities and meetings to include in the directory. But we would also like to hear from anyone who thinks their group’s information should be in there.”
As well as creating the directory, the Jigsaw Project is all about bringing together the community to promote the good things which happen in Redditch.
Fay added: “We are building a network of support who feel they need a little lift, something to do or a friend. If we unite together we can provide hope to people who feel they need some help, whether it be enabling them to join a group they did not know about previously or access a service which could give them hope for the future.
“It is all about improving the ‘mental wealth’ of the town’s residents – after all, one in four people experience a mental health issue in any one year and everyone has stresses in their life, so we believe Jigsaw can make a real difference.”
To be featured in the directory, all that is needed is the name and short description of the activity, location, dates and times plus a contact name and number. E-mail the information to redditchmhag@gmail.com or call 07788 379389.
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