Thursday 21 March 2013

Access Art

One of our partner organisations for the Putting You First Self Management Programme, is Access Art.

Access Art can offer a wide range of activities in one of their studios, within the community or within your own home. The aims of Access art are:

  • To facilitate and support people to explore and develop self expression through their art work
  • Develop and expand the boundaries of communication
  • Encourage self discovery and build confidence in a safe environment
  • Introduce and develop new creative opportunities.
Check out their powerpoint presentation which shows the various activities that are available and some of the projects that they have been associated with.
Look at the first part of the presentation here
Look at the second part of the presentation here

For further information on the activities of Access Art, please contact:
James Galloway
Arts Co-ordinator
9A Albert Street
Newton Stewart

or contact the BHC office and we will be pleased to put you in touch



Access Art

One of our partner organisations for the Putting You First Self Management Programme, is Access Art.

Access Art can offer a wide range of activities in one of their studios, within the community or within your own home. The aims of Access art are:

  • To facilitate and support people to explore and develop self expression through their art work
  • Develop and expand the boundaries of communication
  • Encourage self discovery and build confidence in a safe environment
  • Introduce and develop new creative opportunities.
Check out their powerpoint presentation which shows the various activities that are available and some of the projects that they have been associated with.
Look at the first part of the presentation here
Look at the second part here


For further information on the activities of Access Art, please contact:
James Galloway
Arts Co-ordinator
9A Albert Street
Newton Stewart

or contact the BHC office and we will be pleased to put you in touch


Friday 15 March 2013

Penninghame School Reward Time Week 2 and 3

The children have continued to enjoy physical activity through Wii Dance and Wii Sports during their reward time at the School. The fruit kebabs are proving to be very popular!!






Monday 11 March 2013

Monday Club – 11th March 2013


A short course of Gentle Exercise started this week and continues fortnightly until 8th April. This was well attended and enjoyed by all. There was also a presentation by Access Arts as to what activities can be offered.


At the next meeting, 25th March, a photographer from the Gazette is coming to take some photos of the activities that are taking place, so put on your make up and gladrags for the day!!




Monday Club

Please look at the SMP blog to see a short report from the Monday Club by clicking here

Friday 1 March 2013

Penninghame School Reward Time

Starting on the 1st of March for 4 weeks, BHC  is running Wii Activities for the P 1-3 during their reward time.  We are also providing Fruit Kebabs as refreshments for the children.


Below are some photos taken from week 1.



Look out for further posts in the following weeks