Hospital Arts Programme October - December 2019

Hospital Arts Programme

October - December 2019

Hospital Arts Programme October - December 2019

Connecting and Sharing

Š Anne Elliot

We really enjoy connecting with both staff and patients through our workshops and events programme across all the different sites we work in. Our ongoing conversation with you, the NHS Staff, ensures that our activities are relevant and create interesting opportunities. Of course, central to this work are the connections we make with patients - their feedback and ideas help inform what we do. We want patients to have a good experience and for you to enjoy what we do on your ward.

Feedback from Miss Annabel Sings' ward performance at St John's

It is important to us that we create shared moments. Sharing is important and can often heighten the pleasure of an activity, while if you experience something on your own it can highlight the isolation of that moment, amplifying a feeling of loneliness.

So, let’s talk more and share more.

Š Albie Clark Hospital Arts Programme Team at the Glasshouses

We are very aware that our programme can never follow a one-size-fits-all approach.

We often make small changes to activities as we go along to make sure they address interest and expectation. A conversational approach helps us to learn about individual interests and skills as the chat develops around the table. As a result, changes often take place within the timescale of a series of workshops. Whatever the outcome, we always use the learning from events and workshops to refine and improve what we do in the longer term.

We are getting more direct requests from wards to work with them so it's clear that the brochure is working well in informing the wider hospital community about the things we do. Thank you for those requests; we will respond to them all. It may take a while before we are able to programme something on your ward - so please be patient!

We also know that you really enjoy looking at the photographs of the activities we do.

With that in mind we are trying to increase the number of images whilst decreasing the amount of text in the brochure. It's something we hope to get better at issue by issue.

As always, we look forward to sharing many amazing moments with you over the next 3 months.

Hospital Arts Programme Team

Wendy Weatherby

© Miss Annabel Sings

St John's

St John's Introduction We are collaborating with Frances Aitken, Practice Improvement and Development NHSL, to build on the stress and de-stress training for healthcare staff that she is delivering across all four main hospitals. With Frances we'll follow up her training input by organising five week making workshops on Ward 9 and Ward 21 at St John's. The aim of the workshops is to embed some of the themes and issues that have been developed through the training and build confidence in staff to encourage ongoing activities on the wards.

© Trevor Cromie

To kick off this collaboration, we organised a 'Pop-Up Sing Along Spectacular' with Miss Annabel Sings at the Ward 9 Pop Up Café at the beginning of September. By all accounts it was an afternoon to remember! We set up a temporary stage with bunting and rolled out the PA system so that Miss Annabel Sings could give it gusto and give it gusto she did. Miss Annabel’s stint at doing 'Our Cilla' by going around the room with a microphone and asking people who they were and where they came from was comedy gold.

These more relaxed spaces and moments - where patients and relatives can have a cup of tea and a natter in a café environment - are really important as they help connect patients back to the world outside of the hospital. As Miss Annabel says,

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St John's

Š Anne Elliot

Introduction (cont.)

"These moments of joy are so important within the cycle of hospital life; not only do they bring a smile to the faces of everyone attending, but they also lift people out of their situation. People move differently when listening to music, without even realising it. Social interactions and conversations take place which create bonds and make people feel good. It also gives them a shared topic to talk about in the coming weeks; all things that either help in their road to recovery or alleviates the repetitive nature of a hospital week."

Frances added, "The biggest achievements start with the smallest changes. Artlink helped us give purpose to everyone's day and that was just by singing along to Annabel's performances. Help us help you to witness these smiles by joining in."

The next Pop-Up Sing-a-long Spectacular will feature our golden-voiced multi-instrumentalist Sarah Phizacklea, so look out for her between 2.00pm and 3.00pm on the 9th of December.

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St John's Workshops

Five Week Making Workshops on Ward 9 and 21 These workshops are a direct result of our collaboration with Frances Aitken. We will follow up on Frances's training workshops with a series of making workshops to build on the benefits of the training and encourage ongoing activities on the wards. The workshops will encourage staff to build an understanding of the benefits of using arts activities in bringing people together to share ideas and gain confidence in delivering activities themselves.

IPCU Bluesky Workshops An exciting new challenge for the Hospital Art Team at St. John's. Daniel Diog and the Occupational Therapy Team at the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit approached Artlink with a view to working with us. There is a new outdoor courtyard next to the unit which is lacking in character and colour. Unsurprisingly, the bleak environment doesn't really inspire anyone to hang out in it. So, artist Anne Elliot, working in collaboration with the occupational therapists and patients, will explore what might be done to improve the space. Using pen, paper, paint and collage, patients and staff will be encouraged to create colourful abstract compositions to enhance the space.

At this point we are not sure what the result will be, as we are at the start of a conversation. The project has lots of potential and we will be looking to open the process up to others who might be able to help achieve the vision that we arrive at over time. We will keep you informed as it progresses.

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St John's Events We are now programming our regular artists in each hospital for a 3 month period. This helps them to get to know you better and to respond to you and your patients' requests and suggestions. We are also really pleased to be back on Ward 17 after its recent refurbishment.

Paul Novak: Magic Moments

Š Albie Clark

After a brilliant year of bed-to-bed work at the other hospitals, Paul is bringing his magic to the wards at St John's. We have invited our brilliant magician to Ward 17 and the Stroke Unit. While they are two very different wards, they do have something in common; a love of entertainment! Patients, staff and visitors always tell us they have a fantastic time.

Check out when he will be on your ward in the calendar at the end of this section.

Pop Up Sing Along Spectacular with Sarah Phizacklea Following on from the very successful opening event in September by Miss Annabel Sings, Sarah will deliver an upbeat and interactive set of songs for patients, relatives and staff from Ward 8 and Ward 9.

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St John's

Š Albie Clark

Events

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This

Moments where we share memories and stories are important to making connections with each other. This is no less important in a hospital environment, where you may be on a ward from 3 days to 3 months, or even longer. The everyday medical activity on a ward doesn't naturally lend itself to social moments, therefore it is important to create communal experiences by stepping outside that rhythm. Miss Annabel Sings will be returning to Ward 3 where they always enjoy a sing-song together and this quarter she will be bringing her brand of entertainment to IPCU Ward 1 for the first time. If you love entertainment and chat, then you will love this hour where you can sing along, share stories, laugh and dance. If you are not feeling that energetic just sit back and enjoy!

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ST JOHN'S EVENT

DATE/S

5 Week Making Workshops+

IPCU Bluesky workshops^

TIME

VENUE

WARDS, DATES AND TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

Tuesday 1st, 8th,14th, 29th October

2pm - 3.30pm

IPCU

Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th , 26th November

2pm - 3.30pm

IPCU

2pm - 3.30pm

IPCU

11am - 12pm

Stroke Unit

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 17

11am - 12pm

Stroke Unit

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 17

11am - 12pm

Ward 3

1.30pm - 2.30pm

IPCU Ward 1

11am - 12pm

Ward 3

1.30pm - 3.00pm

IPCU Ward 1

11am - 12pm

Ward 3

1.30pm - 3.00pm

IPCU Ward 1

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Pop Up Café Ward 9

Tuesday 3rd,10th December

Monday 7th,14th, 21st October

Paul Novak: Magic Moments^ Monday 9th,16th December

Wednesday 16 October th

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This^

Wednesday 20 November th

Wednesday 11 December th

Pop Up Sing Along Spectacular with Sarah Phizacklea^

Monday 9th December

+ Open to patients and staff on invited ward/s ^ Open to patients and staff on the ward/s

Wad 51 Art Workshops

© Anne Elliot

Western General

Western General Introduction At WGH we're developing further our collaboration with Frances Aitken, Practice Improvement and Development NHSL, and have created a series of creative workshops that follow on from the training that she is delivering. In discussion with Frances and ward staff we have chosen to work with Wards 26 and 74, both new wards to us.

Since these are general medical wards, they have a different patient profile and operate on a different rhythm to the clinical day. Conscious of its social benefits, we normally undertake communal activity as part of the workshops. However, in this new situation we will need to do more one-to-one and bed-to-bed work, introducing the activity carefully, considerately and slowly; we'll perform regular reviews of the approach with the staff and artists as we progress.

Of course, this will also take some additional thinking on our part. We look forward to these conversations and to what comes out of them, as they will shape and inform what we do with both wards. As ever we will update with some information and images once the workshops have been completed.

Workshops

New 5 Week Making Workshops These new workshops are a direct result of conversations with Frances Aitken.

The aim is to follow up on Frances's training workshops with a series of making workshops to encourage ongoing activities on the wards. This will encourage staff to gain confidence in delivering activities as well as gaining an understanding of the benefits of using the arts to bring people together to share ideas and further learn from each other. We will update you on our progress in the next brochure.

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Connecting and Sharing

Western General Events We are now programming our regular artists in each hospital for a 3 month period. This helps them to get to know you better and to respond to you and your patients' requests and suggestions.

Wendy Weatherby

Š Miss Annabel Sings

Wendy is such a star, and it is with great pleasure we introduce her to the medicine of the elderly wards at the Western General.

With her lovely voice, great sense of humour, beautiful cello playing, wonderful stories and seemingly never-ending knowledge of Scottish songs and jazz classics she will undoubtedly brighten your day. Make sure you catch one of her gigs on your ward. As a patient said at St John's after Wendy's visit last quarter: "I didn't expect this, what a wonderful surprise.

Wendy unlocked memories I'd forgot. I will be smiling all day now."

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This Celebrating songs we know from the silver screen, television, the hit parade and the memories that we attach to them, Annabel believes 'time travel' already exists through the power of song; she is pleased to be back and invites you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or sit back for some time-travelling adventures!

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Western General

Š Miss Annabel Sings

Events Alan and Ron: Stories and Song Life is full of stories and even better when it's filled with songs. Join our wonderful volunteers Alan and Ron for an hour of storytelling and song to tap your toes to.

Alan and Ron have been volunteering at the Western General for a few years now and are always a favourite on the wards. We are happy to welcome them back to spread more joy.

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Western General Events

All New! That's Entertainment Tis the season for variety! As the days get shorter and the weather chillier, there is no better way to while away an hour than with some good old-fashioned entertainment. Patients, staff and visitors alike have been enjoying a dazzling variety of entertainers on the ward and this quarter we have invited back some firm favourites and some new artists to Wards 51 and 55. That's Entertainment continues to give the wards a taste of the eclectic array of performers gracing the stages of the Edinburgh performance scene right now. Have a look at the calendar to see who will be visiting your ward to brighten up the day with some enlivening entertainment. We have had some golden moments, including a patient (who has reached the 100 year milestone) teaching one of the nurses to foxtrot during a session!

Wendy Weatherby Stories and songs from marvellous musician Wendy and her trusty cello.

Toby Mottershead Captivating live music from Edinburgh's premier rhythm 'n' blues man.

John Davidson Ob-la-di ob-la-da! Enjoy the sounds of the 1960s and 1970s with John.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - WESTERN GENERAL EVENT

DATE/S Wednesday 9th October

Wednesday 23rd October

Wendy Weatherby+

Wednesday 6 November th

Wednesday 20th November

Wednesday 4th December

Wednesday 9th October

Wednesday 23rd October

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This+

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Wednesday 30 October

th

Wednesday 6 November

th

Wednesday 13 November

Wednesday 27th November

* Open to patients and staff on all wards in the RVB building + Open to patients and staff on the ward/s

TIME

VENUE

11am - 12pm

Ward 70

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 72

11am - 12pm

Ward 73

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 72

11am - 12pm

Ward 70

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 72

11am - 12pm

Ward 72

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 73

11am - 12pm

Ward 70

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 72

11am - 12pm

Ward 73 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 50 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 70 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 72 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 73 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 50 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 72 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 73 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55 Dayroom

EVENTS CALENDAR - WESTERN GENERAL EVENT

TIME

VENUE

11am - 12pm

Ward 73 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 50 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 70 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51 Dayroom

11am - 12pm

Ward 72 Dayroom

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55 Dayroom

Wednesday 30th October

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 70 Dayroom

Wednesday 27th November

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 70 Dayroom

Tuesday 1st October

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51

Tuesday 15th October

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55

Tuesday 29th October

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51

Tuesday 12th November

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55

Tuesday 26th November

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 51

Tuesday 10th December

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Ward 55

DATE/S Wednesday 4th December

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This+

Tuesday 10th December

Tuesday 17th December

Alan and Ron: Stories and Songs* Wendy Weatherby+

Toby Mottershead+

John Davidson+

5 Week Making Workshops+

WARDS, DATES AND TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

* Open to patients and staff on all wards in the RVB building + Open to patients and staff on the ward/s

Focus on Fabric Workshop

© Anne Elliot

Royal Infirmary

Royal Infirmary Introduction

Fabric was used as a starting point for various reasons; it's a material we encounter every day and it's soft, tactile and clean to use in the hospital environment. What's more, it's great at evoking memories and generating conversations; it comes in so many colours and patterns and is a great medium to reflect the different personalities of the people who take part. Anne is an avid collector who has built up a large collection of traditional, vintage and contemporary fabric samples over a long period of time.

Anne brought these to the workshops, along with vintage dresses, to spark conversation and act as a rich and creative resource. She also brought in paper copies of traditional fabric designs from the 1860s by William Morris as well as vintage designs such as the sputnik-inspired pieces from the late 50s.

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Š Anne Elliot

Last quarter artist Anne Elliot collaborated with Activity Coordinators Carey Moss and Kim McGovern and patients of Wards 101, 104 and 201on Focus on Fabric, a five-week exploration of the wonderful world of textiles. At the very start of the workshop process participants decided that they wanted to work on a collaborative patchwork. This gave a flexibility of approach with people either working on their own square, or working together to create a square, the component parts ultimately building into a larger patchwork piece.

Royal Infirmary Introduction (cont.)

Š Anne Elliot (2)

Communal and shared activity of this kind is often a starting point for shared conversation.

We had one lady who shared her memories of working in the woollen mills at Galashiels, lots of memories of sewing circles, evening classes and events at the Scottish Women's Rural Institute. And such were the skills of people taking part, there was lots of conversation about repurposing old clothes to make new outfits. Make Do and Mend and Waste Not Want Not were adages many of our participants were very familiar with, so much so that one of those sayings has been incorporated into the final design of one piece. Working in this way not only evokes enjoyable memories, it also engenders a sense of pride in the level of skill required to make something like this.

Kim and Carey are really keen that the finished pieces should be displayed at the entrance to their wards, as they feel the work acts as a testament to the skills of the people who participated. The patchworks help humanise otherwise clinical environments by the sheer force of their handmade, human, creative touch and we hope they'll inspire new patients to the wards to take part in other creative activities.

Who knows, perhaps in 100 years' time the design world will be using a Royal Infirmary-inspired pattern book as inspiration for their own designs!

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Royal Infirmary

After a fantastic stint at the Western General, Toby Mottershead is hopping over to the Royal Infirmary to share his impressive musicianship with the wards. The patients' smiles, chat and the memories at the end of his sessions tell us that you really enjoy what he does. Days in hospital can be long, and anything that helps you feel like your old selves or reconnect with old hobbies and interests is a very welcome distraction. After a summer visit from Toby to Liberton Hospital, one patient couldn't stop thinking about him and his music for weeks after. She had an in-depth knowledge of music and relished the opportunity to meet people she could share that knowledge with. Toby will be visiting bed-to-bed as well as the dayrooms at The Royal Infirmary so keep an eye out for him.

Š Rally & Broad

Events

Toby Mottershead

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating songs we know from the silver screen. Cinema and musicals have been a much-loved past time and Annabel is pleased to be back to share that love of this genre. She will be inviting you to join in and sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply sit back and enjoy some entertainment.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ROYAL INFIRMARY EVENT

DATE/S

TIME

VENUE

11.00am - 12.00pm

Ward 101

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 201

11.00am - 12.00pm

Ward 202

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 203

11.00am - 12.00pm

Ward 101

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 104

11.00am - 12.00pm

Ward 202

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 203

11.00am - 12.00pm

Ward 201

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Ward 104

Monday 14th October

10.45am - 11.45am

Activity Room at 201

Tuesday 19th November

10.45am - 11.45am

Activity Room at 201

Monday 2nd December

10.45am - 11.45am

Activity Room at 201

Tuesday 1 October st

Tuesday 22nd October

Toby Mottershead*

Tuesday 5th November

Tuesday 26th November

Tuesday 10 December th

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This+

* Open to patients and staff on wards 101,104, 201, 202, 203 + Open to patients and staff on the ward/s.

Summer Fête 2019

© Anne Elliot

Royal Edinburgh

Royal Edinburgh Introduction A main event in the REH calendar is the Summer Fête which brings everyone in the hospital together. It is something looked forward to over many months and has a huge number of people contributing to it in many different ways. It comes as no surprise then that it is the main focus of activity for the Glasshouses art workshops and DIY groups in the months leading up to it. The Glasshouses become the hub for preparation from patients and staff developing the theme of the Fête to designing props and devising fun things to do on the day.

So, let's jump in and see what was achieved this year!

All the Pizza You CAN'T Eat Competition

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© Anne Elliot

Artist Anne Elliot put out a poster call for wards to create non-edible pizzas.

Anne also visited wards to do pizza workshops with them if they requested a visit. The Wednesday Arts Group were also busy creating their own unique recipes. In all on the day we had 20 entries across the wards displayed on a massive Italian flag made by the Wednesday group. And the winner was... Well we think it's pretty obvious from the photo; it was the pizza that would feed the entire hospital, so well done to Harlaw Ward for their superb creation.

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Royal Edinburgh Bowled Over By Animals This year the Fête had a mini Petting Zoo and this inspired the Wednesday Art Group to create their favourite animals out of cardboard, animal print fabric and lots and lots of stuffing. The Zoo Farm Bowls game had Chin Chin the panda, Ike Pike the fish, Trigger the horse, Cato the cat, a zebra and a stag.

© Anne Elliot (2)

The characterful cornucopia of animals looked wonderful; we turned it into a zoo farm bowling game with lots of people attempting to bowl them over on the day.

Where Have All the Rabbits Gone?

Connecting and Sharing

© Anne Elliot

Many of us remember the days when the grounds of the REH were filled with rabbits. There don't seem to be that many anymore. So, on the day of the Fête, the grass around the flagpole was populated with multi-coloured, fantastical rabbit creations made by many visitors to the Glasshouses workshops.

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Royal Edinburgh

Some of the rabbits even made it onto mugs and badges which were on sale on the day. Anne and her group have been creating mugs for the Fête year on year, and people have now started collecting them, buying the limited edition mugs year after year.

© Anne Elliot (2)

Introduction

Where Have All the Rabbits Gone? (cont.)

The Fête was Jam-Packed!

Another firm favourite of the Fête is the plant sale and the sale of jams made by Anne.

Using fruit grown and harvested in the Glasshouses, this year we had gooseberry, rhubarb, greengage, raspberry and blackcurrant. Anne made a particularly large batch this year which sold out; we might have to persuade her to make some more!

It has been great working with the other third sector organisations, hospital staff, and all the volunteers to make it happen. Thanks also for all the creative and imaginative input from the wards and to estates for their practical backup. Enjoy the photos!

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Royal Edinburgh Workshops

Tom Krasny in the RFU

Š Anne Elliot

Tom recently presented ideas for the artwork back to the staff and patients at the RFU and we have been given the green light to proceed to the next stage. The next stage will be to work out the technical aspects of the sculpture, further developing the interactive elements of the artwork and tying down costs. This will take some time to do and we will update with images once the process is complete.

The Vitrine Project We installed the finished pieces on the wards at the end of September and beginning of October. Once we have them all photographed, we will share the images with you in the brochure.

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Royal Edinburgh

© Anne Elliot

© Albie Clark

Workshops

D.I.Y. Culture with Anne and Neil

The Glasshouses are open to patients and staff who have an interest in skill-based activity working with wood, paint and plants as well as maintaining the much-loved Glasshouses. Places are limited so please book in advance.

Open Art Studio The Glasshouses Art Studio is the place to explore your ideas and let your imagination and artistic creativity loose. It's also a meeting place where participants old and new gather to share ideas, knowledge and techniques; where old friends make new friends.

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Royal Edinburgh

It is a great space to work on large scale art projects, and somewhere to paint without worrying about making a mess.

During the autumn months the themed activity will be making items for sale at the R.E.H. Christmas Fair as well as having fun making props and costumes for the end of year party at the Glasshouses. All materials and protective clothing are provided. Š Anne Elliot

Workshops

Open Art Studio (cont.)

This year the theme is The Rat Pack, so get your thinking caps on.

Gardening and Green Crafts with Anne The growing season at the Glasshouses is slowing down but there are still gardening activities to be done such as apple harvesting, spring bulb planting and stripping the willow for green crafting. If you have never tried gardening before Anne will introduce you to the joys of working with plants and nature, both inside the Glasshouses and outside in the garden space. The benefits of gardening activities, the camaraderie you establish with your fellow gardeners and the new skills you learn are really beneficial to both physical and mental wellbeing.

Volunteers have been enjoying a bumper harvest this summer - especially tomatoes - and are looking forward to autumn's apple harvest. Join us at the Glasshouses on Thursday 3rd October to bring in the apples from the Orchard.

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Royal Edinburgh

Š Anne Elliot

Workshops

One to One Art Workshops

Anne is offering the opportunity to make art on a one-to-one basis. These sessions can take place either at the Glasshouses or on the wards. This is an opportunity to work in a quiet space, on a larger scale artwork or a special project idea. If you know someone who would benefit from these one-to-one sessions, please contact Anne Elliot to discuss and book a one-to-one workshop.

Special Event End of year celebration at the Glasshouses with your hosts the Artlink Hospital Arts Team. Trevor, Anne and Miss Annabel Sings invite you to join them at this year's end of year celebration at the Glorious Glasshouses. There will be live entertainment in the form of a Rat Pack tribute, fun and games and of course refreshments. Look out for more details nearer the time.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ROYAL EDINBURGH EVENT Art Group*

DATE/S

TIME

VENUE

10.30am -12pm

Glasshouses

1pm - 3pm

Glasshouses

1pm - 3pm

Glasshouses

Wednesdays

Throughout October, November and December Last workshop 18th December

Open Art Studio with Anne*

Gardening and Green Crafts with Anne+

Wednesdays

Throughout October, November and December Last workshop 11th December

Thursdays

Throughout October, November and December Last workshop 12th December

One to One Art Sessions with Anne*

End of Year Celebrations+

* Open to inpatients only + Open to anyone

Contact Anne Elliot on 537 6127 or glasshouses@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk to arrange dates and times; can be on the ward/s or at the Glasshouses

Wednesday

18th December

1pm - 3.30pm

Glasshouses

Scott Heywood is Elvis!

© Miss Annabel Sings

Prospect Bank

Prospect Bank Introduction Supper Club is now well established as a series of evening entertainment events developed by Prospect Bank staff and Miss Annabel Sings. Where possible we try to bring normal, everyday experiences into the hospital or specialist unit environment so that patients or residents continue to experience some of the things they enjoyed before they became residents. With Supper Club we want to create the experience of a night out at home, something a bit different to look forward to in the week, using performers whose repertoire might evoke memories and encourage conversation. And something where relatives can join in and enjoy an evening of entertainment with their loved ones. This is a chance for staff, families and patients to dress up and share a common experience. We know that we are inherently social creatures; well most of us anyway! It is also argued that sharing an experience can heighten the pleasure of that experience. So, the well-being effect of sharing an evening of song or music lasts well beyond the experience itself.

We are now back for our second winter season, and Prospect Bank staff will be welcoming musicians into their cosy living room to entertain the residents. We are excited to invite back some firm favourites as well as new performers from the summer season. Gill, a brilliant PB member of staff who often supports Supper Club said she has seen some exceptional reactions from residents and highlights it as a very special and important time within the Prospect Bank week.

All events take place in the living room and are supported by staff. We are always looking for local community groups and individuals to come into Prospect Bank and volunteer so if you think you have a skillset that would enrich the residents' day or fancy helping out in the gardens than please do get in touch with Miss Annabel Sings.

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Stories and songs from the marvelous musician Wendy and her trusty cello.

Sarah Phizacklea This golden-voiced multi-instrumentalist will be sharing her favourite songs and what they mean to her.

John Davidson Š Miss Annabel Sings

Ob-la-di ob-la da! Time for a wander down memory lane to enjoy the sounds of the 1960s and 1970s with John.

Siannie and Tara Siannie and Tara are a gorgeous clarsach (harp) and fiddle duo who will be bringing some bright and cheery music to keep the winter at bay.

John Davidson

Miss Annabel Sings Miss Annabel will be celebrating the festive season with Prospect Bank. Join her for the last session of the year to sing Christmas songs, carols and have yet another mince pie.

Š The Artist/s

Events

Wendy Weatherby

Siannie and Tara

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Prospect Bank

Š Albie Clark

Events Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This With a passion for reminiscence and the help of a huge back catalogue of songs from every genre, Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating songs we know from the silver screen, TV and the pop charts. Annabel is pleased to be back to share her love of song and share some of the stories behind them, inviting you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply sit back and enjoy some entertainment.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - PROSPECT BANK EVENT

DATE/S

TIME

VENUE

Wendy Weatherby*

Monday 14th October

6pm - 6.45pm

Prospect Bank

Sarah Phizacklea*

Monday 11th November

6pm - 6.45pm

Prospect Bank

6pm - 6.45pm

Prospect Bank

John Davidson*

Monday 28th October Monday 2nd December

Siannie and Tara*

Monday 25th November

6pm - 6.45pm

Prospect Bank

Miss Annabel Sings*

Monday 16th December

6pm - 6.45pm

Prospect Bank

Monday 7th & 21st October

11am - 12.00pm

Living Room at Prospect Bank

Monday 4th & 18th November

11am - 12.00pm

Living Room at Prospect Bank

Monday 9th December

11am - 12.00pm

Living Room at Prospect Bank

Singin' and Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This*

* All events are open to patients, staff and families at Prospect Bank

Toby Mottershead

Š Miss Annabel Sings

Liberton Hospital

Liberton Hospital Introduction The team at Liberton have had a fabulous time during their first season of performative events at the hospital. We've settled in very quickly and have been warmly welcomed by staff and patients. During a time of great change at the hospital (as they gradually move over to the Royal Edinburgh) Miss Annabel Sings has created an entertainment programme in the dining room of Ward 4, with an event happening every week.

Š Liberton Hospital staff

If it isn't Annabel popping in for a singsong it's another performer from our bank of performers bringing their unique brand of entertainment to this very special crowd.

When we say crowd we mean it! We have had audiences of up to 30, with patients, staff and visitors creating a brilliant atmosphere. We are told that patients are often talking about the events for days after.

On the right you'll see a photo of Babs with our fabulous Elvis impersonator Scott Heywood!

In our first season at Liberton, a regular attendee to the events stepped up and showed us choreographed moves to music from the musical Oliver. She was swirling and twirling as we all joined in the singing. Afterwards she said that for a moment she forgot all about her own illness. Apparently, our brains have a limited ability to focus, which means we can't pay attention to everything at the one time, which means we must choose what to focus on. If we can provide events which not only lift your spirits but can provide positive distraction, it's a win-win for everyone.

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Connecting and Sharing

Liberton Hospital Events

Siannie and Tara Siannie and Tara are a gorgeous clarsach (harp) and fiddle duo who will be bringing some bright and cheery music to keep the winter at bay.

John Davidson Ob-la-di ob-la-da! Time for a wander down memory lane to enjoy the sounds of the 1960s and 1970s with John.

Sarah Phizacklea This golden-voiced multi-instrumentalist will be sharing her favourite songs and what they mean to her.

Toby Mottershead Captivating live music from Edinburgh's premier rhythm 'n' blues man.

Ben Nardone and Miss Annabel Sings It's our last session of the year so we have invited Ben back for more showtune singalong with added carols‌ so break out the tinsel and warm up the mince pies!

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating songs we know and love. Annabel is pleased to be back to Liberton to share her love of well-known songs and the stories behind them. She invites you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply sit back and enjoy some entertainment so have to a look to see when she is visiting.

Connecting and Sharing

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EVENTS CALENDAR - LIBERTON HOSPITAL EVENT

DATE/S

TIME

VENUE

Siannie and Tara*

Tuesday 8th October

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

John Davidson*

Tuesday 15th October

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Sarah Phizacklea*

Tuesday 5th November

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Toby Mottershead*

Tuesday 3rd December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Ben Nardone and Miss Annabel Sings*

Friday 20th December

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Monday 7th & 21st October

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Monday 4th & 18th November

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Ward 4 Dining Room

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Memories are Made of This*

Monday 9th December

* All events are open to patients, staff and families at Liberton Hospital

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 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 or email us if you need more information, if you want to talk about what's on or would like an activity placed on your ward.

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Information on events: missannabelsings@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

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Miss Annabel Sings performs at St John's Š Anne Elliot

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