Rochdale Mind to celebrate twentieth anniversary

Rochdale and District Mind are hosting its 20th anniversary celebration to coincide with World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October at Heywood Civic Hall.

The day long event will celebrate the achievements of 'a local organisation providing services for local people' empowering people who experience mental distress to live full lives and play their full part in society.

Gill Bamford, Chairman of Rochdale and District Mind said: "I’ve been involved through the development and success of Mind for 16 years, and look forward to the exciting times ahead as we continue to grow. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the day and find out how we provide services with and for our service users in taking control of their lives."

Started by mental health service users in Rochdale, and still service user led, the charity has been contributing to their recovery since 1988. The event will be both a celebration of past achievement and a look ahead at the part Rochdale Mind will play in the future of local health and social care.

Ivan Lewis, MP for Bury South, will give the keynote address on the World Mental Health Day theme of ‘Advocacy and Action’.

There will be a varied programme of activities throughout the day’s event including a 'Family Fortunes' style game show on the topic of Advocacy and the launch of a DVD showcasing the work of the organisation. Just Poets will be on hand to capture the essence of the day in their poetic style, along with local band 'One Way' providing lunchtime entertainment.