Wet Plate Photography
Ever wondered how the Victorians captured photographs? Join photographer Stephen Raff for a one-of-a-kind experience where you'll be photographed using a technique from the 1850s. Not only will you learn about this fascinating process, but you'll also walk away with a unique digital portrait - perfect for your profile picture and a real conversation starter!
Afterwards, you’ll sit down with Cally Hayes from Alright Mate for an informal chat about men’s mental health. This will be an opportunity to share your thoughts and these recorded discussions will contribute to the creation of our new show that we'll be touring across Devon this Spring.
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Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our latest events and projectsMany men don't seek help or share their mental health struggles with friends and family. This is especially true in rural areas like Devon, where accessing support can be challenging. Stigma and a lack of awareness about available services only compound the issue. At Alright Mate? CIC, we've found a unique approach to breaking the silence. We believe that creative activities can create space for open and honest conversations.
“Being involved in this makes me feel a bit more like I’m part of a community. I’ve been struggling to break out of that feeling of being cut off from people. It’s made me so much more aware of that need and ways to deal with it.”
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Invisible Dads
1 in 10 men experience mental health problems when they become a dad. Although widespread, it's an issue that remains veiled in silence and stigma often making it difficult for dads to express their struggles.
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One Conversation at a Time
What if you could do something creative in your local barbershop or pub, a place where you go regularly, meet a bunch of guys, learn something new and see where the conversation takes you?
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Cracking
A play by Cally Hayes. Cracking takes an intimate look at parenthood from a father’s perspective.
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Surviving Suicide
The reasons for suicide are varied and complex but we need to keep creating spaces where conversations can take place so no one has to struggle alone.
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