The Conversation Series

Conversation #8: Lisa Vine Lisa Vine had dedicated her life to advocating for the LGBT+ community. Lisa openly tells us about her story and life's progression to working with the BBC children in need project. A very informative conversation, looking at terminology and validation, how to be an ally or advocate for the LGBT+ community  and top tips for those wanting to support their loved one but feel they may get it wrong!! The importance is you're having the conversation and opening the dialogue... now just listen For more information on Lisa's advocacy, consultation and training please visit: website: https://www.lisavine.com or or get in touch through email : [email protected]

Conversation #7: Will Goodbourn Will has dedicated his life to sports science and athletics, Will tells us his story of honing his craft and becoming a Sports Massage Therapist and Biomechanist. Will has a great depth and knowledge yet his analogies and phrasing make it all very clear, Will provides great tips for all levels of ability throughout,  it’s not to be missed!! That's not all ......access Wills business page (below) and you can get onto one of his online workshops and access more amazing top tips and key technique for FREE!! Visit : WG Sports Massage, Therapist/Biomechanist https://www.willgoodbournsportsmassage.com/ email. [email protected]

Conversation #6 : Jane Clarke Jane is a children's book Author and Poet with over 140 books to her name. Jane honestly and open talks us through her story to becoming an author and much more! This is an incredible insight into creating and developing a book, from ideas and snippets to working with illustrators, final touches and editing. A truly fascinating conversation with so much to learn from. With Love Ele

Liz Mills MBE is the chairperson for Harborough's Jubilee Food Bank. Liz talks about the nonstop support the food bank has offered our community and how the town and surrounding areas stepped up in such challenging times throughout COVID. A truly humbling conversation and informative for those wanting to get involved and be of service and to those in need of the support. Help and advice link: www.harborough.gov.uk/hd-community-hub or You can also ring 01858 821232 (Please only ring if you cannot use the online form). To volunteer and support the service visit: www.jubileefoodbankmh.uk Shopping list staples: Cartons of long life semi-skimmed milk Tinned Meat / Chicken Instant Mash Potato sachets Porridge Oats Tins of Ham or Spam Sandwich Paste Tinned Vegetables (potatoes, carrots, sweetcorn, peas) Small bags of sugar Crackers Soap Donation Points: Refill Revolution at the Eco Village is our newest donation point. Sainsbury’s Waitrose Both Coop supermarkets B&M Nationwide Halifax

The Hiltons talk about their multi award winning pantomime 'Return to Treasure Island', the natural progression to publishing their plays and reflect on the creative process of developing a ground-breaking PlayStation game... BUZZ!! and that's not all!! Lisa and Mark throughout offer a wealth of knowledge and insight which will inspire anyone whether pursuing creative projects or not. Sit back and enjoy! With Love Ele

This weeks Conversation is......Relationships!!!! Ray is a relationship counsellor with extensive experience from child nursing, social work to counselling, Ray talks us through her story to becoming a counsellor and how relationships work especially when a national pandemic hits. The conversation is full of great tips and advice for ourselves along with the community we live in. Key tips throughout from intimacy to PTSD!! 

Neil honestly and openly tells his story of life with ADHD, Bipolar and Schizoaffective disorder. How new habits and creativity have helped with balancing life along side remembering 'its ok not to be ok!' and to get the support you need. Definitions: • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse (nhs.uk, 2018). • Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression (nhs.uk, 2019). • Schizoaffective disorder is a condition where symptoms of both psychotic and mood disorders are present together during one episode (or within a two-week period of each other) (mind.org.uk, 2021). Furthur Support: Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk

Frank Scott is an artist with over 30 years experience and 1000's of painting sold globally. Frank talks us through his story and his art, the subtle intentional mistakes and linking connections to Market Harborough