Hospital Arts Programme January - March 2017

Hospital Activities Programme January - March 2017

Introduction to Programme Over the past year Artlink has been working towards this programme of exhibitions, workshops and events which explores in some detail different aspects of older age. We want to share the stories of love, life and family we came across in our research.

We aren’t looking at this through rose-tinted spectacles; we know about the problems that exist and the hardship that is experienced. What we want to show is just how remarkable and resilient people are, how enthusiastic they are to join in, work together and share their experiences.

Each participating hospital has its own ‘theme’ and all events match the interests of the amazing people we have met and worked with over the years.

Although the exhibitions and events are aimed at older audiences and for those who care for older people, we have designed this programme to have an open appeal. You will be introduced to artists and writers who have an interesting perspective on older age, as well as to local people and organisations who do amazing work giving advice, support and providing recreational activities.

To make sure that everyone has the opportunity to join in, we have placed some of these events are on closed wards and some in public spaces. All events are free.

If you want to take part, check what’s on on your ward, or find out more, get in touch with us at Artlink.

Contacts Kirsty Williams: 0131 229 3555 kirsty@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk Trevor Cromie: 0131 537 6127 trevor@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

St John’s

Western General

Royal Infirmary

Royal Edinburgh

Theme: Relationships

St John’s

© Lauren Fleishman

Exhibition Lauren Fleishman - The Lovers The Lovers is an exhibition of photographs of couples who have shared their lives for over 50 years. Inspired by love letters written by the artist’s grandfather to her grandmother, Lauren was moved to find other intertwined souls like theirs.

In this beautiful body of work, couples with different life experiences provide a glimpse of the realities of their love; most importantly, how it appears in their lives and how they live and survive it.

Exhibition starts Friday 27th January Join us for a look around the exhibition and refreshments at St John’s Gallery, 2nd floor next to the dining room, 12pm - 1pm.

A talk by the artist follows in The Chapel, Spiritual Care, ground floor past Howden Café. 1.30pm - 2pm Open to all

St John’s Talks James McLardy Over the past year artist James McLardy has been working with staff, relatives and patients on dementia wards. James will talk about a way of working that has emerged which enhances the ward environment, empowering those involved to instigate change.

Tuesday 21st February The Chapel, Spiritual Care, ground floor past Howden Café, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Open to all

Sue Peebles Award-winning writer Sue will deliver a talk and readings on the theme of older people and relationships. Sue is interested in the ways fiction can support and enlighten our own understandings of life events. Themes explored include: language & meaning; family relationships; dynamics of care. The writer won the Saltire Award for her first book The Death of Lomond Friel.

Monday 13th March The Chapel, Spiritual Care, ground floor past Howden Café, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Open to all Theme: Relationships

St John’s

Miss Annabel Sings

St John’s Events

Miss Annabel Sings! - Music at the Movies Join cabaret star Miss Annabel Sings in a celebration of the hits and theme songs from movies and TV. Relax and listen, share memories and sing songs from your favourites from the 1920s to the present day.

Monday 16th January Pentland Court 11am -12pm, Ward 3 1.30pm - 2.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Max Scratchmann Edinburgh spoken word artist Max is joining us for an hour of storytelling, poetry, comedy in a reminiscence of his life growing up in India to present day Edinburgh working as a successful 60 year old artist in Scotland.

Friday 27th January Macmillan Centre 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff, patients and visitors to the Macmillan Centre

Tea Dance with DJ Lord Holyrude A chance for patients and their relatives to have a cup of tea, let their hair down and tap their toes as Lord Holyrude spins the sounds of the 20s through to the 70s on an old gramophone.

Monday 30th January Ward 3, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward Theme: Relationships

St John’s Events

Swing and Charleston Dance Extravaganza Staff, patients, friends and families are invited to get involved and take part in a swing and Charleston dance extravaganza with the Glasgow Swing Dance Society. You don’t need to know how to dance to join in!

Monday 13th February In the Dining Room, Second Floor 12pm - 2pm Open to all

Paul Novak Magic & Comedy Show Magician Tales: comedy tricks and some magical stories from Edinburghs top magician, Paul Novak.

Friday 24th February Macmillan Centre 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff, patients and visitors to the the Macmillan Centre

Toby Mottershead: Music Matters Toby will sing and play music for a wide selection of tastes.

Listen to American Roots, Blues and Country, Celtic Ballads, Airs and Romany songs. No matter what your taste Toby proves that music really does matter.

Monday 27th February Ward 17 11am – 12pm Ward 3 1.30pm – 2.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards Theme: Relationships

St John’s Events

A Wee Night In Lunch time screening of a short film by Stuart Edwards. This award-winning film follows Chrissie (95) and her boyfriend Bill (91) as they settle down for a wee night in. Stuart is a freelance filmmaker/videographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Monday 27th February Dining Room, Second Floor 12pm - 1pm Open to all

Bruce Davies Singin’ n’ Reminiscin’ Globetrotting musician Bruce is stopping off for a trip down memory lane with his gentle brand of story and song.

Monday 13th March Ward 17, 11am -12pm, Ward 3, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

The Pearls Vintage inspired musical duo the Pearls will be joining us for a toe tapping hour. Celebrate years gone by as they sing your favourite hits from the 1940s and beyond.

Monday 27th March Dialysis, 11am -12pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward The Chapel, Spiritual Care, ground floor past Howden Café, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Open to all Theme: Relationships

St John’s Events

Lake Montgomery This singer has the most incredible voice. She comes all the way from Paris, Texas and will bring her very special brand of music from back home in the USA. Friday 31st March Macmillan Centre 2pm – 3pm

Open to all staff, patients and visitors to the the Macmillan Centre

Workshop Workshops with Artist Vanessa Lawrence Want to learn watercolour techniques? These workshops are open to artists of all abilities, from the avid painter wanting to learn new techniques to those who want to learn the basics.

Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th March 10.30am - 12pm & 1.30pm - 3pm Ward groups on Pentland Court, Ward 3, Ward 17, Macmillan and Dialysis wards Open to all staff and patients on the listed wards Theme: Relationships

Western General

Deirdre Nelson

Theme: Pride & Participation

Western General

Exhibition Artist Commission: Deirdre Nelson We have invited Glasgow-based textile artist Deirdre Nelson to undertake a residency with patients and staff on elderly care wards in the Royal Victoria Building at the WGH. Taking her recent residency at Platform Arts, Easterhouse as the starting point for the work, Deirdre will begin to develop a series of text-based artworks that list the things that make patients and staff proud from passing an exam, to climbing Everest, to hearing your grand-daughter sing to an act of kindness; whatever has made your chest swell with pride.

The residency will last throughout February; look out for posters on how to get involved, and expect to see the exhibition change and develop over time as the artist collates a catalogue of pride from staff and patients on the wards.

Exhibition starts Friday 3rd February with a talk by the artist in the gallery space.

12pm - 1pm in the Gallery, situated on the ground floor between the Alexander Donald and Anne Ferguson Buildings Open to all

Western General Talks

Deirdre Nelson The artist will talk about Made In Easterhouse and the artworks on show in the gallery. She will introduce ideas for new work in the Western and talk about how to get involved.

Friday 3rd February In the gallery 12pm - 1pm Situated on the ground floor between the Alexander Donald and Anne Ferguson Buildings Open to all

Edinburgh Museums A taster event run by Edinburgh Museums introducing patients to the wonders of Edinburgh Museums’ collections. In this practical workshop you will experience some of the amazing activities the museums have to offer.

Friday 3rd February Ward 15 Open to all staff and patients on the ward

Workshop

Deirdre Nelson - Get Involved!

A chance to work with the artist, turning your lists of interests and what makes you proud into a till receipt. As Deirdre collects your lists the work in the gallery will change. The more people get involved the better! Come along and join in.

Thursday 9th & Friday 17th February RVB Foyer, ground floor, opposite lifts 10.30am - 11.30am & 1pm - 2pm Open to all

Theme: Pride & Participation

Western General What’s On Near You

Information day for older people We have invited local organisations and groups to talk with you about what’s out there in your community for you to get involved in. Groups include Alzheimers Scotland, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Scottish Poetry Library, National Galleries, National Libraries, National Museums, Botanics Social Project, LOOPS, Vintage Vibes, Hearts and Minds and Ageing Well amongst others.

Thursday 23rd February RVB Foyer, ground floor opposite lifts 11am - 2pm Open to all

Living Voices The Scottish Poetry Library will deliver taster sessions for staff and patients that offer older people activities using a combination of story, song and poetry to prompt conversation, reminiscence and creative response.

Week commencing 6th March We would like to invite staff working on elderly wards to request this activity for their ward.

Theme: Pride & Participation

Events

Miss Annabel Sings: Music at the Movies Join cabaret star Miss Annabel Sings in a celebration of the hits and theme songs from movies and TV. Relax and listen, share memories and sing songs of your favourites from the 1920s to the present day.

Wednesday 18th January Ward 70 2pm - 3pm, Ward 71 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Magdalena Durant Sunshine Opera An incredible classical singer with a huge repertoire of songs, enjoy listening to a celebration of opera and classical music which is bound to have you exclaiming BRAVO and ENCORE! Wednesday 1st February Ward 72, 2pm - 3pm, Ward 73, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Flamenco with Cheekyirrkis It may well still be chilly outside, but Cheekyirrykis will bring the sun in with their feet and their voices. A real celebration of life, complete with music, singing and flamenco dancing.

Wednesday 15th February WRVS CafĂŠ in AFB 11am - 12pm, RVB Foyer, ground floor, opposite lifts 1.30pm 2.30pm Open to all

Theme: Pride & Participation

Western General Events

Toby Mottershead: Music Matters Toby will sing and play music for a wide selection of tastes. Listen to American Roots, Blues and Country, Celtic Ballads, Airs and Romany songs. No matter what your taste Toby proves that music really does matter.

Wednesday 1st March Ward 70 2pm - 3pm, Ward 71 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Miss Annabel Sings: Music at the Movies Join cabaret star Miss Annabel Sings in a celebration of the hits and theme songs from movies and TV. Relax and listen, share memories and sing songs of your favourites from the 1920s to the present day.

Wednesday 15th March Ward 72 2pm - 3pm, Ward 73 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

The Pearls Vintage inspired musical duo the Pearls will celebrate years gone by as they sing your favourite hits from the 40s.

Wednesday 29th March Ward 70 2pm - 3pm, Ward 73 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Theme: Pride & Participation

Royal Infirmary Exhibition

Theme: Families & Support

Royal Infirmary

Exhibition Dad’s Not All There Any More: images from a comic about dementia When Pete started hallucinating clowns in the corner his son knew something wasn’t quite right. Based on his family’s experience of his father’s Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Alex Demetris’ comic explores with tenderness and humour one of the most common yet often unheard of types of dementia; what it is, its symptoms, living in a care home and the impact on people living with the condition and their families.

Alex Demetris is an London based illustrator who enjoys producing humorous cartoons and short comic strips. He is especially interested in using illustration as a narrative medium.

Exhibition starts Friday 20th January with a book reading on family relationships

by the award-winning writer Sue Peebles.

Pelican Gallery Ground floor, south corridor next to OPD 4, 12pm - 1.30pm Open to all

Royal Infirmary Talk

Sue Peebles Award-winning writer Sue will deliver a talk and readings in the gallery on the theme of families and support. Sue is interested in the ways fiction can support and enlighten our own understanding of life events. Themes explored include: family relationships; dynamics of care. The writer won the Saltire Award for her first book The Death of Lomond Friel.

Friday 20th January Pelican Gallery 12pm - 1.30pm Open to all

What’s On Near You

Information Day for Older People We have invited local organisations and groups to talk with you about what’s out there in your community for you to get involved in. Groups include Alzheimers Scotland, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Scottish Poetry Library, National Galleries, National Libraries, National Museums, Botanics Social Project, LOOPS, Vintage Vibes, Hearts and Minds and Ageing Well amongst others.

Thursday 16th February Pelican Gallery, 11am - 2pm Open to all

Theme: Families & Support

Royal Infirmary Events

Anne Connolly Anne Connolly will read and perform her poetry which explores the variety of ways in which families and the wider society cope, support and care for the ageing population.

Anne is an Irish poet living and working and being a granny in Scotland. She taught for many years and has worked more recently as an independent advocate for older people in long-term care. Her poems have been widely published in a variety of journals, magazines, online and in four collections of her work.

Wednesday 22nd February Pelican Gallery 12pm - 2pm Open to all

Bruce Davis - Singin’ n’ Reminiscin’ Globetrotting musician Bruce is stopping off for a trip down memory lane with his gentle brand of story and song.

Tuesday 17th January Ward 101 2pm - 3pm, Ward 104 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Theme: Families & Support

Royal Infirmary Events Magdalena Durant - Sunshine Opera An incredible singer with a huge repertoire of songs, Magdalena’s visit is a celebration of Opera and Classical singing and bound to have you exclaiming Bravo and ENCORE!

Tuesday 31st January Ward 201 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward

Pelican Gallery 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all

Miss Annabel Sings! Valentine’s Special Cabaret star and all round live wire Miss Annabel Sings will get you in the mood for Valentines Day with a chocolate box of romantic songs from the past 50 years.

Tuesday 14th February Ward 202 2pm - 3pm, Ward 203, 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all patients and staff on the wards Theme: Families & Support

Royal Infirmary Events

Toby Mottershead: Music Matters Toby will sing and play music for a wide selection of tastes. Listen to American Roots, Blues and Country, Celtic Ballads, Airs and Romany songs. No matter what your taste Toby proves that music really does matter.

Tuesday 28th February Ward 101 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward

Pelican Gallery 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all

Max Scratchmann Edinburgh spoken word artist Max will entertain us with storytelling, poetry, comedy.

Covering topics as diverse as growing up in India to his life in present day Edinburgh.

Tuesday 14th March Ward 202 2pm – 3pm, Ward 203 3.30pm 4.30pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

The Pearls Vintage inspired musical duo The Pearls will celebrate years gone by as they sing your favourite hits from the 40s.

Tuesday 28th March Ward 104, 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward Pelican Gallery 3.30pm - 4.30pm Open to all Theme: Families & Support

Royal Edinburgh

James McLardy

Royal Edinburgh Exhibition James McLardy – We will become like (a) family Part 1 Over the last year Artlink has explored creative partnership work with the staff, relatives and patients of Pentland Ward at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The approach they have developed together, uses problem solving within arts activity as a tool to bring people together, encouraging them to share ideas and experiences, work together and enable change to happen. The work on show in the gallery is a direct result of ways of working that have evolved to ensure the full participation of people with dementia in the creative process.

In his residency, the artist will further develop his work on Pentland, extending this practice to other dementia wards across the hospitals.

At the end of the residency, outcomes of this work will be shown in the garden of Pentland Ward. With the consent of the ward, the garden will be open to the public for 3 days towards the end of March.

We are very interested in sharing this work with other wards and organisations. If you would like to find out more then please contact trevor@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk Exhibition starts Wednesday 15th February Join us for a look around the exhibition and refreshments at The Link Gallery.

The Link Gallery is located between the Andrew Duncan Clinic and Mackinnon House,12.30pm – 1.30pm A talk by the artist follows at Divisional Lecture Theatre, Kennedy Tower 2pm - 3pm Open to all Theme: Partnership Work

Royal Edinburgh Talks

James McLardy – We will become like (a) family Artist James McLardy will give a presentation on his work and an insight into the collaborative processes emerging from his work on Pentland Ward. He will discuss how working together can enhance the ward environment and empower those involved to make change.

Wednesday 15th February Divisional Lecture Theatre, Kennedy Tower, 2pm - 3pm

Round Table Discussion - Arts as part of ethical care A round table discussion between people who work in the field of dementia, families and artists to look for answers to the question ‘Can contemporary arts practices have a positive impact on ways of caring for an older population?’ Luminate have been invited to chair this discussion (To be confirmed).

Wednesday 22nd February The History Room 2pm – 5pm Across from the WRVS shop in the main corridor of Mackinnon House Open to all with an interest in the wider potential of the arts Theme: Partnership Work

Royal Edinburgh Workshops

Pentland Ward Workshops

Exhibition

We will become like (a) family Part 2

A series of investigative workshops, strengthening collaborative practice with staff and patients on Pentland Ward, building the ward’s reputation as a hub of developing excellence.

Wednesdays 11th, 18th and 25th January 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd March Open to all staff and patients on the ward as well as participants invited on from other wards

An exhibition of emerging artworks from the artists collaboration with staff, relatives and patients on Pentland Ward. The work will be shown in the garden and will be open to the public for three days with the permission of ward management.

Monday 27th, Wednesday 29th and Friday 31st March Pentland Walled Garden 10.30am to 3.30pm Access on these days will be via the external gates to the garden only. There will be no access to the ward itself

Living Voices The Scottish Poetry Library will deliver taster sessions for staff and patients that offer older people activities using a combination of story, song and poetry to prompt conversation, reminiscence and creative response.

Week commencing 20th March

We would like to invite staff working on dementia wards to request this activity for their ward.

Theme: Partnership Work

Royal Edinburgh Events

Miss Annabel Sings: Music at the Movies Join cabaret star Miss Annabel Sings in a celebration of the hits and theme songs from movies and TV. Relax and listen, share memories and sing songs of your favourites from the 1920s to the present day.

Tuesday 2nd March Jordan Ward 11am-12pm Canaan Ward 2pm - 3pm Open to all staff and patients on the wards

Tea Dance with DJ Lord Holyrude A chance for patients and their relatives to have a cup of tea, let their hair down and tap their toes as Lord Holyrude spins the sounds of the 20s through to the 70s on old gramophone.

Monday 15th March Reminiscence CafĂŠ, Ward 14 2pm - 4pm Open to all staff and patients on the ward

Further Information

Please note that there are other Artlink events and workshops at The Royal Edinburgh Hospital that are not part of Please see additional monthly programmes for details.

If you require more information on this work or to get a copy of the additional monthly programme please contact Anne Elliot on 0131 537 6127 or email glasshouses@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Theme: Partnership Work

Developing Future Partnerships Artlink is an arts and disability organisation established in 1984.

Artlink believes participation in the arts has an important role to play in realising personal and social change.

We will become like (a) family is our response to exploring some of the issues arising from the growing numbers of older people that are being cared for within the NHS. We are very interested in working in partnership with individuals, wards and organisations to look creatively at how to alleviate some of the stresses placed on patients, staff and families.

We want your involvement in this programme and your feedback on exhibitions, events and workshops. We depend on you to make this programme work and your participation will help us to shape future direction. So call us if you need more information, or you want to talk about what’s on or would like an activity placed on your ward.

Contacts Artlink Office 0131 229 3555 Artlink at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital 0131 537 6127 Information on workshops - trevor@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk Information on exhibitions and events - kirsty@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk Information on performances - missannabelsings@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

© Image: Lauren Fleishman