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We are delighted to see the pupils of Culmore Primary School enjoying our Verbal Wellbeing programme, a whole-school approach which supports the mental and emotional development of children through storytelling.
For more information on how Verbal Wellbeing works or to experience a free trial for your school, visit:
www.verbalwellbeing.com or call us on 02871266946.
As part of the Peace of Mind project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a program managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB, we are hiring a Project Co-Ordinator to join our team at Verbal. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our projects by empowering our project trainers, ensuring they have all the necessary resources and guidance to fulfil their roles effectively.
For further information on how to apply and other upcoming opportunities visit: https://shorturl.at/JrOaf
As we approach the end of a busy week here at Verbal, we thought you would enjoy this lovely quote from Lesson in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus for some self-care inspiration!
Let us know in the comments what book moments or quotes you like to reflect on when it comes to self-care and taking care of your wellbeing.
Verbal had the pleasure of working with Radius Housing to deliver a program designed to bring residents together and share their story. The program was a great success, with mental wellbeing improving in 50% of residents.
Residents felt more relaxed after taking part and felt more hopeful and optimistic about the future. Friendships were made and stories were told over lovely cups of tea.
Check out some wonderful feedback from the project below!
On Thursday 19th from 1.30 pm to 3.30pm the Arts Council of Northern Ireland will be hosting a workshop in Verbal with Inspire for individual artists. The aim of the workshop is to support you in your work and learn more about your mental wellbeing.
To register attendance for the above workshop, please email Lorraine Calderwood [email protected] with your name, contact details and artform.
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Verbal is currently accepting applications for a Project Trainer based in our Derry office.
If you want to work in an environment where you can actually make a difference in the lives of individuals you work with then head over to our website for more information and how to apply; www.theverbal.co/project-trainer
Week 1 of our Life Story project kicked off recently at the West Bann Development Centre in Coleraine where our new group of 13 carers are taking part in a 12-week program which is funded by Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and the Department of Health.
Carers play a vital role within our community and the Life Story program is designed to promote their wellbeing by encouraging self-care and compassion.
This year, we have been speaking with parents of children with diagnosed or suspected autism about their experiences and invited them to tell their story. We want to give a massive thank you to every parent who spoke to us and completed our survey, as well as our incredible followers who shared our survey and helped it reach more parents.
The full findings of this project, along with a short summary report, will be available on our website shortly.
This project was generously supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the Partners for Social Care and Health Improvement Fund.
We're looking forward to this Saturday, when the Queen's University Belfast Community Archaeology Team and the The Derry Walls team will give people the opportunity to tour the excavation site and see items that has been recovered from the recent dig which will be exhibited at Verbal.
This will take place from 11.30am to 2pm and there is no need to book!
Nailor's Row Excavation Site Tour and Artefact display
Saturday 14th September.
Join Queenโs University Centre for Community Archaeology Team and the Friends of The Derry Walls for a tour of the excavation site at Nailorโs Row, (off Orchard Row, Bishop Street) followed by a showcase of the archaeological finds from the recent dig beside Derryโs historic Walls, in the Verbal Arts Centre. This is a FREE event, and no booking is required. Just turn up at 11:30am at the dig site. Remember to wrap up!
โข 11:30am - 12:30pm: Excavation site tour led by Ruairi O'Baoill, Dig Director. We will meet those attending the tour at the Nailorโs Row Dig Site, with the tour ending at the Verbal Arts Centre.
โข 12:30pm: Artefacts display and project discussions with the CAPNI Team and Friends of the Derry Walls in the Verbal Arts Centre.
โข 2:00pm: Finish.
This dig is kindly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Visit Derry
Derry City & Strabane District Council
QUB - Archaeology at Queen's
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland
County Donegal Historical Society
Tower Museum
Verbal Arts Centre
We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with the Western Health and Social Care Trust foster care social work team and foster care parents to test our new story programme 'Transitional Tales' designed for foster carers to read to their foster children.
The feedback we received from everyone was overwhelmingly positive, they found the stories beautiful, engaging and relatable. There is also strong interest from foster carers who are eager to participate in the programme and use these stories as a tool for building connections.
We are so grateful to everyone who took part in these sessions, your feedback and insights are helping us shape a programme that can make a real difference in people's lives.
The National Lottery
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The City of Derry Chess Club has returned to Verbal.
Childrens Chess Club are Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm starting on the 17th September and Adults Chess is running every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm!
Verbal are very pleased to welcome our new member of staff, Tia Sadlon.
Originally from Wisconsin in the USA, Tia first ventured across the Atlantic to do her MSc in Applied Linguistics at the The University of Edinburgh
After completing her MSc, Tia wanted a bit of a break from academia to do something that would benefit others in a more direct and tangible way, which was how she found the Project Trainer role here at Verbal.
As a Project Trainer, Tia has helped design and deliver shared reading and other bibliotherapy-based programs for different groups within the community.
"Iโm so excited to work for such a unique organisation, as it is the perfect place for learning how to use my linguistics and psychology backgrounds for the greater good!"
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland
Today Verbal showcased our research projects that are being implemented in collaboration with The Open University. In attendance was Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Kevin Shakeshef, the Director of The Open University in Ireland, John DโArcy and Senior Manager in Knowledge Exchange and Research for The Open University in Ireland, Imelda Haran.
We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with The Open University in the future!
Today Verbal were one of the proud partners of the 2024 Derry City & Strabane District Council Healthy City and District conference. The conference held by Developing Healthy Communities explored reimagining systems: mobilising the creative arts for healthier lives.
Verbal's Psychology Research Associate, Dr Natalie Divin was a guest speaker on the panel dedicated to how arts-based programmes can support mental health inequalities in Northern Ireland.
Natalie talked about how Verbal's narrative-based storytelling programmes support mental health recovery, and shared examples of the positive impact to mental health and wellbeing that our programmes have achieved within our community.
Public Health Agency
Verbal is celebrating the rich heritage of storytelling and the beauty of our literary past this week as part of Heritage Week.
We have chosen to feature an excerpt from a poem by Maria Smyth from our The Honest Ulsterman digital archive in keeping with the official theme of "Connections, Routes & Networks."
"Meditation on a Wet Day
A magpie flies across
the wet windscreen
and has me considering
wetness, the shrink-proofedness
the colour-fastness
of the lilies in the field"
To read the full poem and browse the full Honest Ulsterman archive go here:
https://shorturl.at/e3NFE
Verbal's Chief Executive, James Kerr, discusses the importance of securing funding and working collaboratively for the benefit of the community.
Thank you to both the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB.
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Rough Magic Theatre Company have an open call looking for playwrights, dramatists, scribblers, wordsmiths, and rough magicians to submit their scripts.
The winner will receive an award of โฌ2,500 and will work with the Rough Magic Theatre Literary Manager over the course of 2025 to develop their play!
For more information and how to apply๐https://shorturl.at/uwLo7
โญAnnouncing another Rough Ideas: Open Call! Weโre looking for playwrights, dramatists, scribblers, wordsmiths, rough magiciansโญ
Send us in your scripts by 4th October โ more info here:
https://www.roughmagic.ie/compass/rough-ideas/
Today, we welcomed Maeve Brown, a prior participant in our Creative Connections project from earlier this year, funded by the LFT Charitable Trust.
Maeve is being interviewed this afternoon at Verbal in preparation for next month's 'Reimagining Systems - Mobilising the Creative Arts for Healthier Lives' conference taking place on Wednesday 4th September in the Guildhall.
Developing Healthy Communities
Read more: https://shorturl.at/CO592
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Join us at Verbal on Friday 23rd August at 6pm to showcase the work of local award-winning visual artist, Aimee Melaugh.
'Echoed Occurrences' is a collection of Aimee's work which aims to resonate with events which have taken place throughout the past few years such as the pandemic and social unrest.
Aimee has previously exhibited at a variety of national and international venues such as the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Irish Cultural Centre in London, The Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast, The MAC Belfast, and HangTough Contemporary in Dublin.
"What if..." by Rita Kelly.
The challenging living and working conditions experienced by artists in Northern Ireland have been highlighted in a new report which is based on a survey conducted by
Perspective Economics and commissioned by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Council NI.
Verbal is committed to advocating for artists' rights and fair pay. It is time to acknowledge the value of creative work and ensure that artists can thrive rather than simply endure.
Read the full report here ๐ https://rb.gy/9pzv36
Our first piece chosen from our collection of Irish writers is "I'll make my love a breast of Glass" by John Arden.
Explore Verbal's unique literary collection with us!
Next to our reception, youโll find a striking glass sculpture by Killian Schurmann, which houses over 200 original manuscripts from renowned Irish writers. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing selections from these manuscripts.
Stay tuned to discover pieces of literary history!
Here is a glimpse of just some of the highlights from the busy week we had at Verbal!
Verbal's quote of the day has been chosen by our Literary Editor, Katharina.
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with us!
Famous literary quotes that resonate with the joy of reading.
Watch our video and see if you can spot any familiar literary quotes. Which one speaks to you?
Verbal's quote of the day has been chosen by our Psychology Research Assistant.
Thirsty Thursday at Verbal!
As part of our Verbal Wellbeing initiative this August, we're focusing on the importance of hydration for both our body and skin, the body's largest organ. Free water is provided for our staff and valuable information is added to our chalkboard about maintaining healthy skin.
Follow our journey as we highlight the proactive steps we're taking to enhance staff wellbeing and share insights that everyone can use to take better care of their skin.
What's your favourite read?
Hey, book lovers! We're always on the lookout for amazing reads, and we know there's no better recommendation than one that comes from you.
Share Your Top Pick: What's one book that you absolutely loved and why? It could be something that inspired you, a story that stayed with you long after turning the last page, or just an entertaining escape.
Please drop your favorite book and a little bit about why it's your top choice in the comments below!
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As we approach the end of a busy week here at Verbal, we thought you would enjoy this lovely quote from Lesson in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus for some self-care inspiration! Let us know in the comments what book moments or quotes you like to reflect on when it comes to self-care and taking care of your wellbeing. #selfcare #wellbeing
Verbal had the pleasure of working with Radius Housing to deliver a program designed to bring residents together and share their story. The program was a great success, with mental wellbeing improving in 50% of residents. Residents felt more relaxed after taking part and felt more hopeful and optimistic about the future. Friendships were made and stories were told over lovely cups of tea. Check out some wonderful feedback from the project below!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ Join us at Verbal on Friday 23rd August at 6pm to showcase the work of local award-winning visual artist, Aimee Melaugh. 'Echoed Occurrences' is a collection of Aimee's work which aims to resonate with events which have taken place throughout the past few years such as the pandemic and social unrest. Aimee has previously exhibited at a variety of national and international venues such as the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Irish Cultural Centre in London, The Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast, The MAC Belfast, and HangTough Contemporary in Dublin. #supportinglocalartists #exhibition
The challenging living and working conditions experienced by artists in Northern Ireland have been highlighted in a new report which is based on a survey conducted by Perspective Economics and commissioned by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Council NI. Verbal is committed to advocating for artists' rights and fair pay. It is time to acknowledge the value of creative work and ensure that artists can thrive rather than simply endure. Read the full report here ๐ https://rb.gy/9pzv36
Here is a glimpse of just some of the highlights from the busy week we had at Verbal! #everystorymatters
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with us! Famous literary quotes that resonate with the joy of reading. Watch our video and see if you can spot any familiar literary quotes. Which one speaks to you? #NationalBookLoversDay #everystorymatters
Verbal's quote of the day. #everystorymatters #quoteoftheday
At Verbal we go the extra mile to meet people where they are, to remove barriers to engagement and enhance wellbeing. #everystorymatters
"Is it just us, or did July seem to fly by? Here is a glimpse of just some of the highlights from the busy month we had at Verbal!" #everystorymatters
Verbal's quote of the day has been chosen by our Literary Editor, Katharina. Eric Magrane, poet and geographer. #everystorymatters #quoteoftheday
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก: ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ Every wall at Verbal tells a story, from what was originally a national school house to what is currently an artistic/cultural orgranisation promoting wellbeing through literature and language arts. Located on the iconic city walls, we would love to know if you have any local trivia or memories of this locally historic site. Share them with us in the comments! #everystorymatters
Happy Paperback Book Day! Today, we're celebrating by sharing some favourite kids' books from our previous programmes. Do you have any paperback recommendations for young readers? Drop them in the comments below and let's discover new stories together... #PaperbackBookDay #KidsBooks #ReadTogether #everystorymatters
At Verbal, the wellbeing of our staff is fundamental to our success. We're dedicated to nurturing our team, providing them with the essential support and resources they need to excel in every aspect of their lives. #VerbalArts #TeamSupport #ProfessionalGrowth #PersonalWellbeing
Verbal has the perfect spot for hot desking right in the city centre! Our office space is just steps away from convenient parking and surrounded by the best local dining and coffee spots on the Diamond. Interested? Give us a call at 028 71266 946 or swing by for a tour and see for yourself why our location is ideal for your needs!
At Verbal, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the wellbeing of our staff. That's why we're deeply committed to investing in our team members, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally. #verbal #everystorymatters
Take a look at our recent postings at Verbal! Dive into this brief video collage featuring some of our favourite snapshots from the past two weeks. From engaging workshops to glimpses of Verbal through time, we strive to highlight our passion for bringing stories to life and connecting people. At Verbal, our mission is to unite people by harnessing the transformative power of storytelling. Like, comment, and share if you see something that inspires you, and don't forget to keep following us for more moments like these! #Verbal #everystorymatters #shareyourstory
Last week we explored this poem, Wild Geese by Mary Oliver, in our Adult Poetry Workshop. Participants discussed the theme and wrote their own poetry inspired by it. Why don't you have a go? #creativewriting #poetry #amwriting #everystorymatters
We have greatly appreciated all of the positive feedback from participants in our kid's resilience reading session and adult poetry workshop this week. We were also pleased to host the starting point for The Friends of The Derry Walls on their walking tour titled 'Living on an Island - landscape and stories'.
What a busy few days Verbal Wellbeing has had at the #ulsterdmhw2024! We were delighted to share our work with the international delegation as part of the International Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference. For more information on how our digital platform can help your school implement a whole school approach to Wellbeing, get in touch with us today!
To celebrate Refugee Week, see below for some of the amazing AI art created by kids from the local Refugee, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Community who took part in 2 workshops held at Verbal, exploring cultures, beliefs and traditions. Community Relations Council #everystorymatters #storytelling #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #OurHome
