We are Aware - Local : North Somerset, UK

26/07/2026

An ever-changing space of colour and growth- our garden space project in Nailsea is a great space for our peers to come along and w**d, plant, clear, fix, build, but also to come along and enjoy the serenity and calm- and the more gentle shady sunshine
If you or anyone you know might benefit from joining our ever-growing mental health lived experience peer community please don't hesitate to get in touch
Continued thanks to Scotch Horn Leisure Centre North Somerset Council and the Kenn Lunch Break for supporting to make it happen

20/07/2026

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17/07/2026

Another amazing and inspiring session with Amy Shiner and her Eternal Journal Workshop at our Clevedon peer support group- back by popular demand.
Creative Journaling is such a great form of self expression, freeing up how we approach a blank piece of paper and our ideas.

If you or anyone you know could benefit from joining our ever-growing mental health lived experience peer community please don't hesitate to get in touch

27/06/2026

Another lovely session in the garden project.
More colour
More w**ding
But above all an amazing space and time for peers to come together, connect- especially after the heat wave which throughs up so many struggles- increased isolation; impacts on medication due to heat and sunshine; disrupted sleep patterns; not to mention risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
We have so many plans for the area- funding permitting.
Continued thanks to Scotch Horn Leisure Centre North Somerset Council and the Kenn Lunch Break for helping to make it possible- along with all those that have taken part so far in the w**ding, clearing, planting, painting, building, fixing, planning, and generally bringing the space to life.
If you or anyone you know might benefit from joining our ever-growing, peer-led, mental health lived experience peer community please don't hesitate to get in touch.

21/06/2026

A brilliant launch of the 19th Youth Zone created by OnSide.
224YouthZone is the first for the South West and had its formal open day today in South Bristol today. An amazing, energetic launch and brilliant hub for children and young people.

And great to see TalkingPoint benches introduced in the grounds- no fewer than 3 in one project! Taking the total TalkingPoint benches to 9. Its great to see the TalkingPoint family expanding!
https://www.weareaware.info/talkingpoints

Massive congratulations on all involved with bringing 224YouthZone together it looks an awesome and vibrant place that's full of energy.
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18/06/2026

It's Here!
After overcoming several setbacks and plunging ourselves into the world of self publication, our first volume of We are Aware - Local : North Somerset, UK peer community poetry is here!
An amazing collection of insightful, profound, though-provoking, intense, raw, and amusing (not all in the same poem) writing. Its been a privilege to read in assembly and we pleased to be able to share that the final proof has landed and copies will be available with the next week or so.
Huge thank yous to all who contributed, proof-read and generally encouraged along the way. Thanks to Clevedon Community Bookshop for initial support in getting us underway. Thanks to Eternal Journal Amy for her working of Becci's original photo for the cover.

05/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟
This week, we are celebrating and thanking our incredible volunteers who generously give their time, energy, compassion and skills to support our organisation.
Whether they're helping to run groups, supporting activities, welcoming new members, offering a listening ear, working behind the scenes, or lending a hand wherever it's needed, their contribution makes a real difference every single day.
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Their dedication helps us create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces where people can connect, grow and feel valued.
To each and every one of our volunteers: thank you. We truly couldn't do what we do without you. Your kindness, commitment and generosity are appreciated more than words can say.
Please join us in celebrating our fabulous volunteers this Volunteers' Week and showing them some well-deserved appreciation. 💙

05/06/2026

New signs for our Nailsea TalkingPoint bench made by Signet Signs Limited and kindly installed by Chris- thanks to donations from the Kenn Lunch Break.

There are currently 6 TalkingPoint benches - Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead, Portsmouth, Wrexham and Bristol. The semicolon being the universal symbol for mental health, trauma and su***de survival. As the author uses the semicolon to show a sentence has not finished, so the semicolon has become the survivors symbol of My Story Isn't Over. These are chat benches in the form of a semicolon, but also serve as a visual reminder to reach out for support and check-in on loved ones.

04/06/2026

Another productive gardening session in our amazing garden space. Every session seems to see new plants and colours- and now a more orderly compost area!
Great to see new faces adding themselves to the workforce and enjoying the space as well.
Continued thanks to Scotch Horn Leisure Centre North Somerset Council and Kenn Lunch Break for making it all possible.

If you or anyone you know might benefit from joining our ever-growing mental health lived experience peer community please don't hesitate to get in touch

02/06/2026

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