Artist Emma Garness helped the Arts Team launch the NHS Culture Club Social website with an opportunity for staff to be part of a mural on the footbridge near York hospital. This project, sponsored by Network Rail, is to help brighten the space and discourage graffiti. We linked her up with Bertrand Porhel a Clinical EducatorContinue reading “Staff portraits feature in railway bridge mural”
Author Archives: Arts Team
Bertrand Porhel – Inspiration Restoration
The last year has been the most challenging of my nursing career. Nursing critically sick Covid-19 patients and looking after their families has been a physical, emotional, and fulfilling journey during which sadness, resilience, loss and team spirit have often collided. I am delighted to share with you some of the songs that have broughtContinue reading “Bertrand Porhel – Inspiration Restoration”
Maximus Stephens – Relaxing Lo-fi
For this week’s post we are journeying into the genre of Lo-fi for some relaxing tunes. So what is Lo-fi? Lo-fi is music in which elements usually regarded as imperfections of a recording or performance are audible, this often includes the crackle of a record or an audible fuzz in the background. Hopefully this weekContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Relaxing Lo-fi”
Annie Graham – Tiny Desk Concerts
Hi everyone – this week I would like to share some longer listens to dig your teeth into! If you aren’t already familiar with NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts, then I hope these recommendations are a nice place to start. These concerts provide a more intimate setting with their stripped back performances. Feel free toContinue reading “Annie Graham – Tiny Desk Concerts”
‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group
The Trust Library’s ‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7-8pm. All our meetings take place virtually on WebEx. If you would like to become a member, please email library@york.nhs.uk The aim of the Virtual Book Group is to increase staff wellbeing and morale. We also wantContinue reading “‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group”
Annie Graham – a few tracks I’m enjoying
For my first post, I thought it might be nice to share a few tracks I’m enjoying at the moment. You will see a combination of some new finds and old favourites, but should hopefully all be nice, easy listens! Feel free to dip in and out of these tracks, and any thoughts or feedbackContinue reading “Annie Graham – a few tracks I’m enjoying”
Maximus Stephens – Feel Good Bands
For this week’s post we are taking a look at some feel good bands! These are all high energy, fast paced ensembles, based around the globe. Hopefully they will get you in the mood to have a fantastic week and stay positive. Postmodern Jukebox Up first is Postmodern Jukebox, they are an incredibly versatile bandContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Feel Good Bands”
Update on the Bridge Mural
Artist Emma Garness has just been finishing off her current mural on Love Lane Bridge in York before making a start on the NHS mural for National rail. Thanks for all the staff interest in the NHS Mural, we have now got two lovely staff volunteers, Emma Lee and Bertrand Porhel, who will be immortalisedContinue reading “Update on the Bridge Mural”
Hidden Talents – Dr. Bhaskaran
We’ve unearthed these amazing drawings by Dr. Bhaskaran, a doctor in Ophthalmology at Scarborough Hospital. We’re looking forward to hopefully exhibiting some of Dr. Bhaskaran’s artwork sometime this year at Scarborough hospital within the exhibition spaces in the corridors. In the meantime we thought we would share a few images with you over here atContinue reading “Hidden Talents – Dr. Bhaskaran”
Maximus Stephens – Escape to a Different World (pt 1)
For this week’s music post we are musically embarking on a journey through different worlds and dimensions! I have picked four different film composers to transport you into a peaceful and tranquil mindset – please click on the YouTube links below to listen to the music or the IMDb link to find out more aboutContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Escape to a Different World (pt 1)”
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