Mind Your Head Gala Ball

01/10/2024

30/09/2024

29/09/2024

29/09/2024

Thanks again to Jamie Finnegan Photography for capturing the evening with some amazing shots! 📸✨

29/09/2024

Well what a night that was!

Over £8000 raised for our two absolutely incredible charities Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport and UHub

Thank to you everyone who attended our event, we hope you all had a great night!

A huge thank you has to go to all 14 of our sponsors who definitely deserve a shout out

That Prize Guy
Optimum Care
Mia Bella
Horners farm shop
McClelland Salter
Lux Venetian Plastering
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Giant Panda
Make I.T. Work
Ziggicig - Your local va**ng specialists
The Regent Tearoom
Richmond Coaches
Michael Forrester from MG Electrical
Frank Murray from F Murray Plastering

We had the amazing Fifth Avenue entertaining us last night, thanks lads! 💪

That's us now signing off, with a mountain of money that will literally change people's lives for the good!

Thank you all once again for your incredible generosity!

🖤

28/09/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY 💃🪩

With some last minute changes and additions to our prizes, here is the updated list for this evening.

A strip of 5 raffle numbers is £5. We recommend bringing cash, but we are working away to get our card machines up and running for this evening, but if not, we will have our PayPal and bank details available to use as another form of payment 🖤

So all that’s left to do is get your dress or suit on and head down to La Mon Hotel for 6:30 drinks receiption and seated by 7:20 🎉

It’s time to party now 🪩🪩

See you there,

UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom
LUX Venetian Plastering

24/09/2024

Lux Venetian Plastering is proud to be a sponsor of this weekend's Mind Your Head Gala Ball at La Mon Hotel! 🎉

We're thrilled to support such a fantastic event dedicated to raising both funds and awareness for mental health. Together, we can make a difference in our community and help break the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

18/09/2024

Well well well, we are on the countdown to our Gala Ball on Saturday 28th September 🪩

We are working very hard behind the scenes to finalise all our amazing plans for the evening and can’t wait to celebrate together with you💃

Our main aim out of our Gala Ball is of course raising money for these charities to be able to provide the facilities needed, but also to raise huge awareness for them, that anyone struggling out there would see our posts somewhere and know there are options available to them 🤍

If you are unable to attend our event, we have a just giving fundraising page which can be used for donations, but if you feel you aren’t able to, please share our event and the link instead to others as we would greatly appreciate your help and support ✨

Here is the link to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mindyourhead2024

If you are attending our event, keep an eye out on our socials for any important updates and before next Saturday we will have posted our raffle and auction prizes available 💰

See you there,

UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom
LUX Venetian Plastering

Help Gareth McGimpsey raise money to support uHub Therapy Centre

10/09/2024

As we our approaching our Gala Ball, and the ticket sales deadline of 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, I feel it’s fitting to share this moving campaign that launched yesterday. This campaign is ran by another mental health charity which has displayed balloons in Westfield in recognition of all the people over the last decade who have taken their own lives because of their mental health.

Mental health isn’t just defined by su***de, it can be as little as struggling to get out of bed in the morning, finding yourself crying everyday, or even just being anxious about going into work and sitting in an office all day. But if things escalate and help isn’t readily available, some people feel they are left with no option but to give up the fight.

This is the reality for many families nowadays. The ages on the balloons show the variety of people mental health is overtaking. Kids with lives ahead of them but have lost all joy in everyday things, or adults with families that life becomes too much. Our priority with our Gala Ball is to get the name out there about these 2 amazing charities we are raising money for.

We have so many amazing things planned for the raffle and auction and can’t wait to see how much we can raise together. But our main priority is minimising the amount of balloons needing to be displayed, advertising help is available and there are people waiting to free the burdens that take over peoples lives.

So all we ask, is share this with friends and family, work colleagues, neighbours, come together for the evening of our Gala Ball, fill the room with a desire of wanting to make a difference and love shown for people who have experienced mental health struggles within themselves or a family member or sadly lost someone to it.

See you there,

UHubSports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom
LUX Venetian Plastering

06/09/2024

🎶I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it 🎶

On the final countdown to our Gala Ball now and we cannot wait 🪩

Final date for ticket sales is 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 so if you are still looking to buy tickets please do it as soon as possible.

Tickets can be bought by messaging our page or alternatively email [email protected] or message Gareth on 07740152251 💃

Keep an eye on our socials in the run up to our Gala Ball for more info and what’s up for auction and raffle on the night 🖤

See you there,

UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom
LUX Venetian Plastering

22/08/2024

We hope you are all looking forward to our Fun Day on Saturday!

Below is our price list for the day. Our prices are suggested donations to hopefully make this event accessible for everyone.

Our preferred payment method is cash but we will have one card reader so far in the market area for purchases and are working on getting another one for the activities.

If you are unable to attend our event we have a link that you can make a donation through www.justgiving.com/page/mindyourhead2024

15/08/2024

Just over one month until our Gala Ball 🕺

Tickets are selling fast and we don’t want you to miss out. To buy tickets you can message our page or alternatively email [email protected] or message Gareth on 07740152251 💃

Final date for ticket sales is 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 so if you’re planning to buy tickets please ensure sooner rather than later ⏳

Keep an eye on our socials in the next few weeks as we gather all the raffle and auctions prizes and you can see what’s up for grabs on the night 🪩

See you there,

UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom
LUX Venetian Plastering

22/07/2024

The countdown is on, not long now!!
We are just two months away from our Gala Ball and we want you there with us.

Tickets are selling fast and we don’t want you to miss out. To buy tickets you can message our page or alternatively email [email protected] or message Gareth on 07740152251 💃

We have some very exciting things planned for the evening and with raffle and auction prizes continuing to come through, it’s a night not to be missed! 🎶

Just a reminder of some of what you can expect, all included in your tickets at £55pp:

Drinks reception on arrival 🥂
3 course meal 🍽️
Raffle prizes and auction items (priced separately)
Entertainment by the one and only Fifth Avenue 💃
The chance to win an overnight stay at La Mon Hotel and Country Club when buying a ticket

La Mon are also offering a discounted rate for accommodation for attendees, B&B with full use of spa facilities if interested.

With your support, we are all working together to give as much support as possible for these two very important charities.

Final date for ticket sales will be 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 so if you’re planning to buy tickets please ensure sooner rather than later ⏳

See you there,

UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
Make I.T. Work
The Regent Tearoom

02/06/2024

Mind Your Head Community Fun Day ☀️

In the run up to our Gala Ball in September, we are organising a Community Fun Day on Saturday 24th August from 11am-2:30pm @ Ganaway Activity Centre Millisle. This is an opportunity to have a head start of raising vital funds for Uhub counselling services and Sports Mental Health NI before our Gala Ball.

This event is for all ages, our Gala Ball is more for adults and we wanted to ensure kids and families could still participate in raising funds for these charities, whilst getting to have fun in the sun (hopefully 🤞☀️)

All being well, the day will consist of Tea/coffee/ juice and refreshments, Crazy Golf ⛳️ , Bouncy Castle 🏰 , Face Painting 🎨, Mini fair games 🎳, a Car wash 🫧, and a mini market with various items available to buy.

With this event there is no initial entry cost, it’s free for anyone to come to and enjoy, instead there will Individual costs for the activities, car wash and tea/coffee etc, as well as donation codes around the site, so that you can give as much or as little as you can. Any money raised from this event will all be going to these two charities.

So this year for your August bank holiday, instead of heading away, or up the coast or the beaches, come along to our community fun day, stay for as long as you wish and help us have a head start at raising vital funds for these charities before our main event, the Gala Ball 🖤

Please share this event with any of your family, friends, schools, sports groups, church groups and plan to come along together. We have printed flyers and posters if you prefer one of them, contact any of our socials or email. 😊

See you there,


UHub
Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Make I.T. Work
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro

27/05/2024

Meet the team!

Name: Scarlett Clarke
Age: 33
Profession: Graphic Designer

What made you want to be a part of the team?

I think we all have been affected at some point in our own lives or family & friends' lives and being part of something to raise awareness about these incredible charities is just amazing! You just never know what someone is battling but im so glad to be a part of raising awarness about mental health and that there is always support and someone to talk to no matter what.

Without giving away too much what are you most excited for about the Mind your Head Gala Ball?

Where do i start?! the time and effort going into the planning of this night by the team is just amazing It will definitely be one heck of a night to remember! you do not want to miss this! We are all so excited to be sharing this special evening for such incredible charities ❤️

27/05/2024

Meet the team!

Name: Naomi McCarroll
Age: 21
Profession: Events Security

What made you want to be a part of the team?

Seeing first hand the struggles nowadays of receiving help with your own mental health, I wanted to be able to make awareness for these amazing charities and raise as much money for them as possible.
Mental health often goes unseen, you hurt yourself physically, your doctor immediately sees to you, within a few days you’re back to yourself. Mental health gets pushed aside, no one often sees it until people are suffering, and in silence because there is such a lack of help available. This event couldn’t be more important in raising awareness to people that there are charities available to help you.

Without giving away too much what are you most excited for about the Mind your Head Gala Ball?

I am so excited to see all our plans come into action, the atmosphere in the room and everyone all dressed up for an amazing night. I can’t wait to see how much money we can raise together for these two charities 🪩🖤

27/05/2024

Meet the team!

Name: Gemma Mashal
Age: 26
Profession: Medical secretary

What made you want to be a part of the team?

As someone who has struggled in the past with mental health, when Gareth asked for my support organising this event, I couldn’t not be a part of something that can really help make a difference to those who suffer in our local communities. Reaching out for help can be a really difficult step for some people and I hope with this event it will really raise plenty of awareness for people to realise they are not on their own, and that they have a massive support network around them, always! We have been working really hard behind the scenes to make this a night to remember and can’t wait to see you all there 🖤

Without giving away too much what are you most excited for about the Mind your Head Gala Ball?

This is a really tricky question, because I really can’t wait for the entire evening!! 😁 I’m really excited to see so many people in our local communities coming together to share such a special night for such a great cause.

I’m also really looking forward to Fifth Avenue playing and having a good dance! 💃🏻 🕺🏻 🪩