A round up of the latest exhibitions on Main Corridor, York Hospital. Jordan Benjamin Sutton, sports photographer Jordan’s hobby as a sports photographer has given him the opportunity to travel the world taking photographs of a wide variety of athletes at some of the most competitive times of their lives. “I take a lot ofContinue reading “Exhibitions at York Hospital”
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Recovering from burnout: the power of music
Julia Bognar works in the NHS for a GP surgery in York as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. She came across the CultureClub.Social website whilst browsing for arts involvement for NHS staff and wanted to connect with staff at the Trust, particularly those with a similar interest in music. Below is her story and towards theContinue reading “Recovering from burnout: the power of music”
Positive Origami
The Arts Team are delighted to have taken delivery of two boxes of Positive Origami booklets to share amongst staff and patients. Created by science-based artist Dr Lizzie Burns to lift the mood and bring smiles, origami encourages you to take time for self-care, bringing calm and focusing the mind to support resilience. The bookletContinue reading “Positive Origami”
What’s On – open air
York River Art Market takes place along Dame Judi Dench Walk on 13th & 14th August. It’s a beautiful setting and you can see some wonderful art. Lewis Capaldi, no less, is appearing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday 11th August. George Ezra is coming in September too! Experience outdoor cinema in the fabulousContinue reading “What’s On – open air”
Creative Challenge – August
Summer Playlist One of my favourite summer tracks to keep feet tapping and spirits lifted is Summer Sun by Koop It helps me feel relaxed and invigorated at the same time! The Arts Team want to share your favourite summer tracks. Whether you’re longing to get away, relishing these long summer days or suffering fromContinue reading “Creative Challenge – August”
Introducing The Duke
The name was pulled out of the hat for our ‘name the penguin’ competition at the York staff benefits fair. The winner was Katrina Mansfield and we are delighted with the new name! Katrina not only works at York hospital but is also a talented artist and has featured as one of our Hidden TalentsContinue reading “Introducing The Duke”
Origami Summer
FREE workshop for all ages Anyone visiting our stall at the York Staff Wellbeing Fair would have seen the beautiful origami butterflies and games we were giving away as prizes. We love origami and see the benefits of creating something beautiful from a simple piece of paper. Anyone wanting to join this free online workshopContinue reading “Origami Summer”
Diabetes and Me
Student Elisabeth Banks is a film student at York College and Type 1 Diabetic. She approached the hospital for support in helping her produce her final college project, a personal documentary, Diabetes and Me. It’s purpose is to inform the public about what Type 1 Diabetes is in detail, as well as sharing her ownContinue reading “Diabetes and Me”
Wellbeing Choir
Nicola Betts, who used to run the Wellbeing Choir in the chapel at York Hospital, is now running her Wellbeing Choir at Acomb’s Gateway Centre on Friday mornings. She also has a shiny new website if you’d like to take a look. wellbeing-choir
June’s Creative Challenge
Rainbow Rocks! We’re celebrating Pride across the Trust this month to promote awareness and equality, as well as increasing understanding of the issues faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community. This month’s creative challenge is to create a rainbow rock and to either give it as a gift or display it in your home orContinue reading “June’s Creative Challenge”
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