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Catch 23 Western Isles Association for Mental Health, deliver Catch 23 Mental Health Support Services

Our Catch 23 Writers Group has many talented members. Here is an AMAZING and very poignant poem written by Josie M-Towns...
09/09/2026

Our Catch 23 Writers Group has many talented members. Here is an AMAZING and very poignant poem written by Josie M-Townsend at last week's group that I just wanted to share with everyone....

"Skyworks

I never knew work could be something to look forward to. It's like the blue sky, endless depths of potential, risen to new heights, crisp and fresh. Occasionally clouded by challenges, but ever present. The sun never stops shining, these are my colleagues, always happy to share a little light, keep the sky bright, and warm, and safe.
And the people we're working for - the wind. They bring a breath of fresh air, always keeping things moving and interesting. Could we appreciate the blue sky without the clouds the wind brings?

Every day is another day, ripe with potential. The sky will always be there, even if it sometimes looks a little different if you have to go somewhere else. But you will never feel the sun, see the sky, or the rain, if you don't step outside, take a breath, and look up"

Attached is a photo of our LOVELY and SUPER TALENTED Josie and one of a BEAUTIFUL, and ultimately hopeful, memorial in Dorchester in Dorset (where I'm currently on holiday) remembering folk who lost their lives in service to their country, in the two world-wars and during the Pandemic. πŸ’– Xx

If you have lived experience of mental health issues and are interested in joining us for our Friday Writers Group or any of our other weekly activities along at Catch 23 please get in touch to make an initial appointment:
☎️01851 704964
πŸ’»[email protected]

08/09/2026
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07/09/2026

What's on at Catch 23 w/c7th Srptember 2026πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈπŸŽΆπŸŽ¨πŸ–ΌβœοΈπŸ“–πŸŒŸβ€
Monday 7th September
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
14.00-14.30 Easy Group Walk round Castle Grounds
Tuesday 8th September
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
12.00-15.00 Yoga with Christine (PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
14.00-15.00 Group Walk round Castle Grounds
14.00-15.30 Tuesday Tunes Playlist
Wednesday 9th September
12.30-15.30 Art Group @ Bridge Centre
Thursday 10th September
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
13.30-15.30 Gather & Game-board game session
14.00-15.30 Sketch & Chat
Friday 11th September
12.30-15.30 Catch 23 Writers Group

& lovely photos of some of last week's activities along at Catch 23 !πŸ₯°πŸ‘πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸŒ²πŸ‘🎨

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

Here’s hoping September is a little kinder to us🫢🏾

04/09/2026

🎡 Talk: Mental Health & Music

As part of Aonadh: Hebridean Songwriting Festival, join us for an open discussion exploring the relationship between music, creativity and mental health, featuring Callum Beattie, Dave Rodger from Mikeysline, Matthew Hickman from Creative Balance, and Willie Campbell.

The conversation will look at the challenges facing people in the creative industries, the importance of mental health support, and how music can play a role in wellbeing.

πŸ“… Sat 19 Sept, 2–4pm
πŸ“ Stornoway Town Hall
πŸ”ž 18+
🎟️ FREE - booking recommended
https://lanntair.com/events/event/talk-mental-health-music/

Callum Beattie Willie Campbell Music Brownbear Creative Scotland Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Mikeysline

That's the Catch 23 FACEBOOK page, & me, taking a wee Summer Vacation & heading southbound in hope of seeing some sunshi...
02/09/2026

That's the Catch 23 FACEBOOK page, & me, taking a wee Summer Vacation & heading southbound in hope of seeing some sunshine!πŸŒžπŸ˜ŽπŸ˜†

Catch 23 activities will be carrying on as usual & page back to business as usual from 14th September.

Wishing everyone peace & positive mental health meanwhile. πŸ₯°πŸ‘

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23 Bayhead Street
Stornoway
HS12DU

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

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+441851704964

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