What’s on…..

Just looking ….at the Dent Village Museum and Heritage Centre

Mindful Photography UK are a community interest company; that means we are a limited company which exists primarily to benefit a community or social purpose. We are made up four Directors; Ian, Christine, Mike and myself, Rebecca.

Recent exhibition at York Explore celebrating women and their collective Mindful Photography experience

We have decided that we would like to work with local communities, predominately, but not limited to North Yorkshire and we would like to reach out to people who are navigating the criminal justice system, survivors of domestic abuse unpaid carers, armed service personnel and their families and people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Our work is increasing at a fast pace and over the last few weeks we have delivered to a large number of people in our local area; probation charities, mental health resource centres, community hubs and marginalised communities within the city of York.

This participant loved the “ looking” he also enjoyed showing the others how to try different cameras

You can try mindful photography on different devices

The photograph below was taken by one participant who wanted to illustrate how it felt to feel unconnected within his community. He was able to share this image with us with sparked conversation around how we feel when we are unconnected.

This image formed part of a discussion group which fed into an article which I wrote for the John Muir Trust last month about human connection and self-esteem. You can read more here.

Permission granted from participant 2023.

After people have taken part in Mindful Photography UK projects they are invited into the Mindful Photography Project online; this offers the opportunity to stay connected and continue to share images with a monthly theme.

Taken during an indoor wet weather session!

We have a number of Mindful Photography UK events coming up in the future and you can register your interest by clicking here https://linktr.ee/MindfulPhotographyUK?fbclid=PAAaazU8tD3vha5ads6lY102wnddTG_oQ-nUsBiOgx3pJHsYypeVDaFOPsIQA_aem_AZvX6UTvDMu-cZPlnKlsN5l3nI_Z9oAasAF4G9xN-y8UAv2MHi4MsYuV7A5iNGPdPBs or via emailing Rebecca

Full workshop or event schedule until December 31st 2023

October 2nd listen to Mindful Photography UK on BBC Radio York 11am

October 7th Mindful Photography Session. Easingwold Galtres Centre 10-11am Register interest via Rebecca (pay as you feel)

October 9th 10-1300 Mindful Photography Session. Age UK Coast and Moor, Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough enquiries@ageuknycm.org.uk

October 16th 10-1300 Mindful Photography Session. Age UK Coast and Moor, Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough enquiries@ageuknycm.org.uk

October 18th 10-12 Mindful Photography Session. Jazz Court, Eastfield, Scarborough contact Tracey 01723 330168

October 18th 1300 – 1600 Mindful Photography Session. The Bothies, Scampston Walled Garden. For friends or families who are supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Email Rebecca for a place.

October 23rd, 30th Mindful Photography Sessions. 10-12 York Mind contact activities@yorkmind.org.uk

October 25th 10-12 Mindful Photography Session. Jazz Court, Eastfield, Scarborough contact Tracey 01723 330168

November 4th Mindful Photography Session. Easingwold Galtres Centre 10-11am Register interest via Rebecca (pay as you feel)

November 6th Mindful Photography Session. Harrogate Mind 1300 – 1500 contact 01423 503335

November 7th Mindful Photography Session. 1030 – 1230 The Orb Community Enterprise, Knaresborough contact 01423 202028

November 14th 1030-1230 Mindful Photography Session. The Orb Community Enterprise, Knaresborough contact 01423 202028

November 15th Speaking at IDAS Staff Conference and two Mindful Photography Sessions (Closed event)

November 20th, 27th 1000-1200 Mindful Photography Sessions. York Mind see above

November 30th 1000-1200 Rowntree Photography Walk including unique digital Rowntree App promotion, nature and Mindful Photography Session contact Rebecca to register