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There's still been plenty going on Catch 23 this week despite service closure on Wednesday due to bad weather...Monday s...
16/10/2026

There's still been plenty going on Catch 23 this week despite service closure on Wednesday due to bad weather...

Monday saw Steven & a few brave companions venturing out for a short & blustery walk round Lews Castle Grounds - Stornoway Trust

Here's Josie M-Townsend to explain this week's Tuesday's 'Choose a Tune session' theme

"Today's Tuesday Tunes theme was 'Journeys'. Short or long, journeys can be much improved with some music! Here are some tunes we might listen to on them: 'Midnight Train to Georgia' by Gladys Knight & The Pips, 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' by The Proclaimers, and 'This Flight' by Joni Mitchell."

Josie led this week's Thursday Sketch & Chat session with some more great work by members.

& Gather & Game board games session went ahead as usual on Thursday but folk were so busy concentrating playing we forgot to take any photos!😆👍

13/10/2026

Today's Catch 23 GROUP WALK & WEDNESDAY ART GROUP are CANCELLED due to adverse weather. Stay safe 💖Xx

12/10/2026

Support today saves lives tomorrow.

What's on at Catch 23 w/c12th October 2026🚶‍♀️🧘‍♀️🎶🎨🖼✍️📖🌟❤Monday 12th October12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session14.00-14.30 Easy...
12/10/2026

What's on at Catch 23 w/c12th October 2026🚶‍♀️🧘‍♀️🎶🎨🖼✍️📖🌟❤

Monday 12th October
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
14.00-14.30 Easy Group Walk round Castle Grounds
Tuesday 13th October
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
12.00-15.00 Yoga with Christine (PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
14.00-15.00 Group Walk
14.00-15.30 Tuesday Tunes Playlist
Wednesday 14th October
12.30-15.30 Art Group @ Bridge Centre
Thursday 15th October
12.30-15.30 Drop-in Session
2.00-3.30 Sketch & Chat
1.30-3.30 Gather & Game-Board Game session
Fri 16th October
12.30 -15.30 C23 Writers Group

Below a couple of FAB photos of Games Master Matthew, Mark & Stewart from last Thursday's Gather & Game session when they played Gullible and Cluedo Harry Potter Edition🥰👍

11/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 💚

“Some of the strongest people you will ever meet are fighting battles you know nothing about.

Behind every smile may be a struggle, behind every silence may be a story, and behind every brave face may be someone simply trying to get through another day.

So be kind. Be patient. Listen without judgement.

And if you’re the one struggling, remember this: You are not weak for finding life difficult, you are not a burden for needing support, and you never have to face your darkest moments alone.

Your mental health matters. Your story matters. YOU matter. 💚”

🌍 10th October 2026 | World Mental Health Day

Self Assured Mind Therapy

10/10/2026

Today and always 💙

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.


Mind Samaritans Rethink Mental Illness

09/10/2026

This is a big moment.

Today the UK government have published their independent review into the prevalence of mental health conditions, autism and ADHD.

The findings reveal that:

1/ There has been a genuine rise in the number of people developing mental health problems, particularly in young people

2/ Increased demand on services is not driven by overdiagnosis

3/ The current system is not working for people it’s meant to serve

We’ve seen this across our services for years.

Young people are crying out for help with their mental health because of genuine life challenges, and it’s time to listen.

This must be the start of a major shift in what support looks like going forward.

We are urgently calling on the UK government to move to a model of same-day open access support. The right care, from someone who really sees and understands you, can prevent years of distress and worsening outcomes.

With the new mental health strategy on the horizon, now is the time to ensure that our system works for everyone. This report needs to be a watershed moment to make the change that people want – and need – to see.

Support today saves lives tomorrow.

Linda led a GREAT Sketch and Chat session along at Catch 23 yestetday afternoon.Here's Linda in her own words to share w...
09/10/2026

Linda led a GREAT Sketch and Chat session along at Catch 23 yestetday afternoon.
Here's Linda in her own words to share what the group were working on;

"Yesterday's theme was autumn collage with a tree, using sponging technique. Some group members chose to use the technique to create different ideas including abstract & Halloween themed pictures. Everyone did great work!"

Loving all the beautiful bright results🖼🥰👍

08/10/2026

Overwhelm is not a character flaw. It is a nervous system response to having too much coming in at once.
The body does not distinguish between a long to-do list, a difficult relationship, chronic pain, and a global news cycle. It registers all of it as load. When the load exceeds capacity, the system signals distress.
That is not weakness. That is biology.
What helps is not pushing through but reducing the load where possible, and building capacity where you can. Movement, breath, rest, connection. Slowly and consistently over time.

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Tuesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Thursday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 3:30pm

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