Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support
Festival brings the community together
T e Arthur Ellis Summer Festival returned to Milton Keynes last month, once again bringing the community together to celebrate wellbeing, mental health and connection. Held on Sunday, August 24 at Great Linford Manor Park, the
free, family-friendly event off ered a full day of activities designed around the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Move, Focus, Discover, Communicate and Help. Visitors of all ages were able to take part in a diverse programme of activities, from physical activity sessions and mindfulness workshops to creative pursuits, conversations and opportunities to connect with local support services. T e event was hosted by Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support,
the Milton Keynes-based charity recently recognised as Charity of the Year at the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards. With demand for mental health support continuing to rise, the event forms a key part of the organisation’s commitment to making support visible, accessible and community driven. T e festival was made possible thanks to the generous backing
of sponsors and partners including John Lewis, Brioche Pasquier, TXM Group and Milton Keynes Community Foundation, along with the contributions of local vendors, volunteers and activity leaders. Jon Manning, Founder and Chief Fundraising Officer said:
“Our goal with the Summer Festival is to create an inclusive and positive space for people to explore what wellbeing means to them. By bringing together partners, local organisations and the wider community, we’re able to showcase the many simple but powerful ways people can support their mental health in everyday life.”
A new challenge For those who fancy a challenging event while raising important funds for Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support at the same time, Howes Percival is inviting individuals along with up to a maximum of nine colleagues, to take part in T e Parks Trust 25 Mile Challenge on Friday September 12. T e event is a stunning yet enduring walk through the beautiful parklands, woodlands and fi elds of Milton Keynes.
Howes Percival is keen to take action in helping Arthur Ellis build
a lasting service which bridges the gap in public mental health care and want walkers to take a step forward in making a diff erence in the local community. Walkers are welcome to complete the entire distance in the 25
Mile Challenge, but if the full distance is a step too far, they are more than welcome to walk a part of the route.
Charter support The Milton Keynes Neurodiversity Charter is a movement for adopting more neurodiversity affirming practices. By working together, groups and organisations commit to contributing to the sustainable impact of T e MK Umbrella Project and to a legacy for a more inclusive Milton Keynes. Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support will continue to support communities across Milton Keynes, and beyond, as well as sustaining fair and inclusive practices for those accessing its services. T e Milton Keynes Neurodiversity Charter aims to Educate,
Advocate and Celebrate: ■ Educate - strengthen the knowledge and understanding of neu- rodiversity by continually learning and developing.
■ Advocate - champion neurodiversity to help Milton Keynes be- come a neuro-inclusive city to live, work, and play.
■ Celebrate - celebrating neurodiversity by positively elevating neurodivergent perspectives.
The charity has mentors trained in helping neurodivergent individuals, as well as those with these conditions themselves.
Find out more about Arthur Ellis Mental Health Support via email to
hello@arthurellismhs.com or at
www.arthurellismhs.com Scan the QR code for more information about T e Parks Trust 25 Mile Challenge
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