Tarbert Music Festival thanks
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported Tarbert Music Festival.
Whether you bought a raffle ticket, put money in the bucket, bought a drink at the marquee bar or turned up in the rain, we appreciate it.
Special thanks to Argyll and Bute Council for funding; Tarbert Harbour board for use of all facilities and help and support; all the wonderful volunteers for helping with setting up, serving the bar, selling raffle tickets, taking all promotional photographs and videos; the special wee bucket collector (£1,210 collected this festival); the Anchorage and the food van for keeping everyone fed; face-painter who kept all the kids (and adults) happy; Lewis, the wonderful Saturday DJ and all the bands and PA over the weekend for keeping everyone entertained.
Thank you all
Tarbert Music Festival committee
Take time to talk about mental health
This Tuesday October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and the Mental Health Foundation is encouraging everyone to get involved by taking the time to have a meaningful conversation about mental health.
Talking about how you feel is important to help protect your mental health. If you are struggling, it helps to talk to someone you trust.
If you want to start a conversation with someone about their mental health, find a quiet space with no distractions. Listen and allow the person to speak. Ask questions but don’t interrupt. Ask how you can help and listen to what they need.
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. So, you might like to host a ‘tea and talk’ event at your work or community group to get everyone involved.
Our website has lots of information and materials for running an event including tips for starting conversations.
You can also show your support by wearing a green ribbon or sharing information on social media.
Find out more along with posters, social media images, and advice on how to protect your mental health at www.mentalhealth.org.uk/wmhd
Julie Cameron, associate director for Scotland at Mental Health Foundation.
‘Doubling the love’ for Mary’s Meals
Today, more than 46,000 children are sitting in classrooms across Liberia with full stomachs, eager to learn how to read and write, thanks to your readers’ heartwarming response to our previous match funding campaign supported by the UK Government.
Mary’s Meals serves nutritious food in school to some of the world’s hungriest children, attracting them to the classroom, where they can gain an education and be given the chance to dream of a brighter future.
Mary’s Meals has been able to make a life-changing difference to little ones across Liberia thanks to donations to our 2020/2021 Double The Love campaign – which were matched by the UK government, up to £2 million.
We wish to say how grateful we are to everyone who donated to the Double The Love campaign. Your kindness is helping us to provide lasting change for those who need it most.
You can find out more about our work by visiting marysmeals.org.uk
Thomas Black, Head of Major Giving and Partnerships at Mary’s Meals