Arts Team

Maximus Stephens – Jazz Legends part 2

For this week’s blog post we are returning to the realm of jazz and looking at a few more legendary jazz artists. Again, this list will definitely not cover every amazing jazz artist, these are just a small collection. I will include a range of different instruments so hopefully there is something for everyone, enjoy!Continue reading “Maximus Stephens – Jazz Legends part 2”

Martin Sainty – The Bench

Just a short reflective piece on a bench I visit by the river! ‘there’s a place I go where I’m all alone’ – ‘Sludge’ by Squid After a particularly difficult day at work in the thick of covid times and lockdown I found myself sat on this bench on Terry Ave by the river. ItContinue reading “Martin Sainty – The Bench”

Creativity and Wellbeing Week

17 – 23 May 2021: Care Creativity and Wellbeing week is run by London Arts in Health and the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance. The festival started as a small event based in London in 2012 , to coincide with the Olympics. Last year, the week went national for the first time – allowing thousands more people across the UK to participate inContinue reading “Creativity and Wellbeing Week”

Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group

Hello all, I can very honestly say that attending the Virtual Book Group is one of the highlights of my month, and last night [5th May] was no exception. It was so lovely to see you all! As befits a book like ‘I am Malala’, our discussion ranged across topics like the importance of education,Continue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group”

Boredom Busters

Boredom Buster is back, a newspaper offering creative respite to staff and patients. This new volume is all about trees and the natural world and includes everything from biophilia to yoga, origami to pub signs and Peter Pan to Grayson Perry! On pages 40 – 41 are some links to soundscapes to sit back andContinue reading “Boredom Busters”

Craft Resources

Our Trust Craft club isn’t just about crafting, it’s about meeting new people and sharing ideas too. Here are some recommendations that came from our first Trust Craft Club meeting, last month. Thanks to Lydia Harris for suggesting this sock knitting pattern for beginners! Basic 4ply sock pattern and tutorial – easy beginner sock knitting!Continue reading “Craft Resources”

Martin Sainty – In The City…Leeds

(suggested by Simon Murray) So, lets jump on the virtual Mega Bus in Bristol, head up the country, cross the pennines and stop off in Leeds. I’ve always lived within a hop skip and jump of Leeds and as a child my mum and dad would take us every Christmas to visit the big departmentContinue reading “Martin Sainty – In The City…Leeds”

Maximus Stephens – Video Game Music (part 1)

For this week’s blog post we are delving into the mysterious work of video games! Surprisingly, they have amazing soundtracks which are great to get lost in and help your wellbeing. Below are just a handful of some amazing examples, so if you don’t find anything you like get onto YouTube and search for someContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Video Game Music (part 1)”

Poetry – Lemn Sissay

Both a song of praise and a call to action. Jan Godwin, clinical librarian at Scarborough hospital, finds this poem both energising and moving. If you have a poem you’d like to share please email the Arts Team art@york.nhs.uk

Annie Graham – Tiny Desk Concerts (…continued)

Hi everyone – we are reaching the end of the academic year now over at YSJ which means that deadlines are looming! This week I would like to share with you a few more Tiny Desk Concerts I’ve been listening to in between working on assignments. Feel free to dip in and out of theseContinue reading “Annie Graham – Tiny Desk Concerts (…continued)”