Pink Fish and an inflatable shark.
Wokingham Town Mayor’s Kaleidoscope Ball at Holiday Inn, Winnersh on Friday 5th May was an undeniably colourful evening...
Introducing our interns…
Introducing Isaac, Evanna and Megan, our new interns.
Inside ‘Inside Out’
Two of the team discuss Inside Out. Megan (intern/researcher) 'The statistics are quite surprising. You don't really think that as many young people suffer from mental health issues as actually do. Suicide is the biggest cause of death in young men under the age of 25. It makes you want to do something about it.' 'It will be really interesting to hear young people's responses to real-life stories. I believe the best way to promote change is through sharing authentic experiences, authentic opinions.' 'It's important that Inside Out workshops should be inclusive and relevant to everyone. Some participants will have experienced severe mental health issues, while others won't have encountered any significant problems. Our focus is on mental well-being, (helping all young people to develop positive coping strategies [...]
space? yes, please!
Soulscape urgently needs storage space. Can you help?
‘Clap along if you know what happiness means to you.’
Five Live - a great success! - supports our new project Inside Out.
‘things i must do at some point’
The value of pressing the pause button on life, even if just for a minute or two.
£5 Live!
A new plastic £5 note will soon be making its way to a pocket near you. Whether you love them or loathe them, pretty soon you won't be able to ignore them. And when you get one, what will you do with it? After you've tried chewing it to see whether it really is indestructible, marvelled at your hand through it, and played with the Big Ben hologram - please may we invite you to do something really worthwhile, and donate it - to Soulscape? And if you do - (thank you very much!) - please would you tweet or post on Facebook to let everyone else know what a great idea this is? After all, what better way to celebrate [...]
Don’t miss Five Live!
FIVE LIVE. Local musical talent. 15th October, 7:30pm. Whitty Theatre, Luckley School, Wokingham. Details below. Proceeds to Soulscape, Wokingham Town Mayor's chosen charity. Come and join the fun! What's not to like? See you there!
Just five minutes.
Just five minutes into day 1 of PAUSE, and we are witnessing special moments in the lives of young people. Our 'Letting Go' zone has connected with young people powerfully this year. Letting Go: 'Take a stone. Bring to mind something that is weighing you down. Hold it in your hand for a moment, and then - let it go.' A volunteer explains: 'Almost immediately there was a young person obviously upset. I was able to chat with them quietly and share the moment. Watching them let go of something that had evidently been a cause for distress was powerful. I was in tears too.' A teacher shares: 'I cried the first time I walked into PAUSE. I tell the young people there's no shame in [...]
and breathe…
Over 10 volunteers and 30 man and woman hours this week have transformed this classroom. PAUSE is peace, time out, a much needed opportunity for reflection. 'A lie-in for my mind during school time,' as one yr 8 pupil so beautifully put it today. Hardworking volunteers, all of you, you know who you are. Thank you. As you take a breather after your amazing transformation, you should know that your efforts are providing young people with a chance to breathe and take stock of their lives. We're hearing meaningful comments from young people themselves, and their teachers, about the importance of this time.