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Well done to everyone who took part in our “Fun Run with a Difference” for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek this afternoon (thurs 16th May) Over 50 people attended to firstly view the photograph exhibition but also to get running at their own pace and distance. We acknowledge everyone’s journey is different so thats why this race was different,…

Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to challenge stigma and promote wellbeing. This year, we’re introducing “Recovery Steps”, a series of events designed to bring people together and support good mental health through movement – this year’s theme. Step Count Challenge with One Ren We’re teaming up with One Ren to organise a Step-count…

Our latest Nutrition with Numbers course concluded this week In Clarkston. This course is part of the governments Multiply course. These learners join our recent Barrhead group in gaining greater confidence with their numeracy and better understanding of diet and nutrition. We will have 2 more courses coming up in the near future in East…

The 5th year pupils at Park Main High in Erskine have kindly raised £300 for RAMH through a recent bake sale. Our Chief exec Peter was happy to meet the staff and pupils today to thank them for their efforts, on receiving the cheque Peter explained the impact that fundraising has for the Organisation “It…

We want to take the opportunity to congratulate both arthurlie and Johnstone burgh on their success in reaching the scottish junior cup semi final. Both clubs are based in the heart of their communities of Barrhead and Johnstone and have been keen supporters of the work that we do at RAMH. The 2 clubs on…

  Our Branching Out programme for East Renfrewshire started this week up at Whitelee Wind Farm. Branching Out is an outdoor therapeutic programme for adults who use mental health services in Scotland. The service consists of 3 hours of woodland activities per week for a group of 12 participants delivered over a 3 month period.…

My world fell apart early last year when my husband of 44 years died suddenly of pneumonia. Our lives had resolved around each other, and mine was empty. Family and friends were supportive, but they had their own lives, and I was spending too much time on my own, which was not helping my mental…

The better weather may interested you in getting out the house and into nature and if you need some extra support to do this, RAMH can help! Whether it’s upping your exercise or learning more about gardening, there are a variety of groups you can join to become more active through summer. Whatever your reasons…

The RAMH Movement and Wellbeing Festival has a new date to add to your calendar. On October the 9th, 1-4pm, there will be an event at Powerleague Paisley to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Information stalls from mental wellbeing providers in the area such as CAB Renfrewshire. Health walks from the venue at 2pm taking…

RAMH are set to launch their first ever movement and wellbeing festival this weekend. The programme combines fitness and wellbeing events across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire and runs from the 3rd – 10th September. The event is organised by the Renfrewshire Community Services team. About the festival, Graham Cossar, RAMH Physical Activity Worker and Rachael…