Past Events

Three men who have never met before find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men’s shed in this new play written by Clare Prenton.  Clare developed the play after working with the members of Peebles and District Men’s Shed to explore male isolation and men’s mental health and wellbeing. The resulting one act play celebrates camaraderie, companionship… and custard creams.  It also explores – and perhaps explodes – the myth that Men Don’t Talk. Men Don’t Talk is…

Are you struggling with your mental health or know someone who is struggling? Research shows that talking helps to protect and sustain your mental health and what better way to get the conversation flowing than doing so whilst tucking in to a delicious curry. Come and join us for an evening of Curry & Chaat. The evening will also feature Mental Health Monologues by Clare Prenton and other local writers.

An exhibition by Galashiels based photographer, Brian Sutherland. Brian presents a collection of portraits of local people who are inspirational. They have all faced personal struggles and shown resilience , determination, and motivation to lead fulfilling lives. This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, Walter Wallace Anderson. (Jock Stane) 

Men's Pilates Class with Gillian Wrigley. Pilates? For Men? Well, why not! Did you know that Pilates is an exercise method dating back to the first world war and was the idea of Joseph Pilates, a German national detained on the Isle of Man during the war. From these humble beginnings Pilates is now an exercise method taught worldwide and practised by people in all walks of life from elite athletes looking to enhance their performance to people with pain…

by Suzy Nairn. A wonderful opportunity to experience nurturing and supportive therapeutic sound with Suzy Nairn of Soundsphere. Suzy will be offering a beautiful and immersive experience for anyone who wishes to experience a sound journey where guests lie down (guests need to bring mats, blankets and a cushion) while Suzy creates a beautiful soundscape around them using a multitude of instruments and including signing bowls, drum and voice. Suzy will also give a short talk around how therapeutic sound…

by Lynne Grahame, art therapist An Art Therapy taster session for up to 8 people to meet and make art together.  As we have all experienced a long period of restriction of our social lives, our freedom of movement, along with the collective uncertainty, fear and anxiety and untold losses created by COVID 19 virus, it seems fitting to use this as a theme for art making. This workshop will aim to offer a relaxed, safe space to make art…