Hospital Arts Programme

Have Your Say

St John's,Western General,
Royal Infirmary,Royal Edinburgh,
Prospect Bank, Liberton

July - September 2019

 Hospital Arts Programme
July - September 2019

Have Your Say

Artlink delivers arts workshops and events in hospitals across

Edinburgh and the Lothians. We have a team of artists and performers
who run workshops and events that vary from hospital to hospital,
anything from singing performances on elderly care wards, to
sculpture and painting workshops on stroke wards.

We endeavour to talk to as many people in the hospitals as possible in order to

ensure that what we provide is of relevance to staff, patients and their visitors. As
you can imagine, hospitals are busy and often stressful places, which can make
capturing the impact of our work on individuals and departments difficult, and
it's something that needs to be done carefully and with a great deal of respect.
As an arts organisation, we find that being as imaginative as possible in the way
we encourage people to feedback ensures that the work continues to be both
inventive, and also what people want it to be.

So, in this programme we are going to reflect that process back to you in the
form of a series of snapshots containing what you say about our work, collated
from the many different ways you tell us what you think – through word of mouth,
hand-written notes, cards and emails.

There is so much to learn from listening to people and in giving people the
chance to offer their views. We often hear about the many different interests
that people in the hospital have, interests that are bubbling away just below the
surface, but interests which can sometimes be hard to sustain in a hospital or ward
environment,

Sometimes the feedback we receive is long and detailed and at other times short
and straight to the point. Whichever way it comes to us it is always valuable.
Updates on each hospital are covered in their own introduction section but here is
some news in brief from the last 3 months.

At St John's, Magdalena Durant was the principal performer; we also made a

selection of works from the Vanessa Lawrence watercolour workshops which
we hope to have framed and installed on the walls. Both staff and participants
were on the selection panel for this. At the Western General, Paul Novak was the
principal performer and Sarah Phizacklea performed the same role at the Royal
Infirmary. Anne Elliot started taster workshops across all three hospitals. We also
continue to develop the working relationship with Frances Aitken on her stress and
distress training, where we go in after she has delivered this training with a 5 week
making workshop in order to encourage ongoing activities on all wards.

© Albie Clark

Hospital Arts Programme Team at the Glasshouses

Thank you for taking part in our programmes and continuing to support the
workshops and events.

Hospital Arts Programme Team

 © Miss Annabel Sings
St John's
Alan and Ron: Songs and Stories
 St John's

Introduction
Workshops

The hospital community at St. John's is a bright and cheery one, full of people who
love to sing and dance, especially to Scottish songs and Jazz standards. We have
spent time talking to people, and listening to what they are interested in, and as a
result … the wards are in for some treats this summer!

The marvellous Wendy Weatherby will be bringing her very special brand of
music and storytelling to the wards as a new regular performer on our Hospital
Arts scheme and for the first time Artlink are going to host a brand new one-off
musical spectacular which will be open to a selection of wards at St. John's.

Also in the last brochure we said we would let you see some of the works that
were selected from the Vanessa Lawrence watercolor painting workshops at St
John's Psychological Therapies Service. The effect of these workshops is best
described by the people who took part:

"This experience has been invaluable to

us all; in the first instance, to get some
meaningful artwork for our walls which at
the moment are very bare and uninviting.
This will have a huge benefit in brightening
up our department for staff and patients and
hopefully make it a more pleasant place to
be."
 
Laura Key
© Anne Elliot

Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

(CAAP)

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Introduction (cont.)
Workshops

"The Artlink workshops significantly improved our patients' experience for those
who attended the group and the artwork produced will continue to improve the
experience of those who visit our department in the future."

Nicole Carter
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP)

"Given the challenging emotions

people will often combat as part of the
therapy they do whilst attending the
department, this will serve to make the
area appear less clinical. It has also
been really positive for both staff and
service users to experience each other
in a different situation within the setting

© Anne Elliot
whilst undertaking this work. Our
experience of working with Artlink has
been a very positive one, with gentle
encouragement given whilst being patient with those of us undertaking learning
a new skill, and it has been a pleasure to do this piece of joint work. Given the
positive feedback and outcomes from this recent project we would be hopeful to
have a similar opportunity again in future for a different group. Thank you Artlink
team – it has been a privilege and a pleasure."

Sharon McMenemy
Psychological Therapist

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 St John's

New 5 Week Making Workshops

Workshops

These workshops have come out of direct conversations with Frances Aitken who
had been delivering stress and distress workshops across all 4 main hospitals. The
intention is to deliver a series of workshops after Frances has delivered training in
order to encourage ongoing activities on all wards. These workshops are geared
not only to provide distraction and activity to people on the wards but also to help
staff gain confidence in delivering activities while developing their skills in certain
art processes. At the point of writing the brochure we still have to meet with the
wards but we are hoping to be working with Ward 9 and Ward 21. Two artists
will be delivering this series of 5 week making workshops.

Wendy Weatherby
Events

We are excited to welcome Wendy

onto the regular artists scheme at
Hospital Arts. Wendy is blessed
with a lovely voice, a great sense
of humour, beautiful cello playing,
wonderful stories and a seemingly
never-ending knowledge of Scottish
songs and jazz classics. She loves
a chat and her amazing energy
is so infectious we guarantee she
will brighten the hour you spend
© Miss Annabel Sings

together and leave you smiling for

the rest of the day.

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 St John's
Events

© Anne Elliot
NEW! Miss Annabel Sings Sing-A-Long-A-Spectacular!

Artlink Hospital Arts and Miss Annabel invite patients and staff to join in an hour
of Sing-A-Long-Classics. She can't do it alone, so best to 'Grease Lightning' your
dancing shoes and get ready to sing some of your 'Favourite Things' with hits
to get you singing, laughing and dancing together! Expect plenty of interactive
sing-a-long classics from the movies and the musicals and a healthy dose of
audience participation. See you there!

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Let's Go To

The Movies

With a passion for reminiscence and the help of a huge back catalogue of songs
from every genre, Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating
songs we know from the silver screen. Cinema and Musicals have been a much
loved pastime since the movies began and Annabel is pleased to be back to share
her love of this genre and share some stories of the stars in front of the camera and
back stage. She will be returning to Ward 3 and the Stroke unit with her unique
brand of entertainment and chat, inviting you to join her to sing, share stories,
laugh, dance or simply sit back and enjoy some entertainment.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ST JOHN'S

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

New 5 Week WARDS, DATES AND TIMES

Making Workshops+ TO BE CONFIRMED

11am - 12pm Ward 3

Monday 15 & 29 July
th th

1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

11am - 12pm Ward 3

Wendy Weatherby^ Monday 19 August th

1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

11am - 12pm Ward 3

Monday 2nd & 16th
September 1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

Miss Annabel Sings

Sing-A-Long-A- Monday 9th September 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Spectacular!^

11am - 12pm Ward 3

Wednesday 24 July th

1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

Singin' & Reminiscin'
with Miss Annabel 11am - 12pm Ward 3
Sings: Let's Go To The Wednesday 14 August th

Movies^ 1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

11am - 12pm Ward 3

Wednesday 25 Septemberth

1.30pm - 2.30pm Stroke Unit

+ Open to patients and staff on invited ward/s

^ Open to patients and staff on the ward/s
Toby Mottershead

Western General

© Miss Annabel Sings

 Western General

Introduction

© Miss Annabel Sings

Roslyn and Sarah Phizacklea

Hospital Arts have had a great time so far, making friends old and new at The
Royal Victoria Building wards and over in the Anne Fergusson building on Wards
50, 51and 55. We are excited about the summer months, as we invite Toby
Mottershead - one of Edinburgh's most well-known musicians - to the dayrooms
at RVB. We will continue to brighten up the afternoons in the Anne Fergusson
building MOE wards with our programme highlighting the brilliant and eclectic
Scottish entertainment scene. Miss Annabel Sings continues to get everyone
singing and smiling in her sessions.

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 Western General

Introduction (cont.)
Workshops

We know what staff and patients get out of the work, but what about all the
performers? We asked our regular performer - singer Sarah Phizacklea - about
her experience on the wards and she said, "I’m struggling to put into a few
words all the incredible moments I've been privileged to be a part of thanks to
working for Artlink. Staff and patients coming together to sing and dance, families
reaching out to cry with one and other, the stories that songs can bring out of
a dementia patient, listening to a doctor or cleaner humming my last song as I
leave! Every time I step into a hospital ward, day centre or activity room I never
know what to expect and every time I come away feeling like I've been able to
use my skills for something good."

We know that the patients appreciate the distraction of the events on their wards,
as we have mentioned before it can be a long day in the hospital if you have
nothing to do. Here's what some patients had to say about our performances on
the wards.

"Such long days in here ... wonderful to have something so positive to break it up.
When are you coming back?"
Patient at a Sarah Phizacklea event.

"You sang all the old songs. All the songs from when I was young. Thank you for
taking me back."
Patient at Miss Annabel Sings Singing and Reminiscing session on Ward 55.

"Oh, someone to talk to and have some fun with! You’ve brightened a long day."
Patient with magician Paul Novak doing bed to bed work.

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 Western General

New 5 Week Making Workshops

Workshops

These workshops have come out of direct conversations with Frances Aitken who
had been delivering stress and distress workshops across all 4 main hospitals. The
intention is to deliver a series of workshops after Frances has delivered training in
order to encourage ongoing activities on all wards. These workshops are geared
not only to provide distraction and activity to people on the wards but also to help
staff gain confidence in delivering activities while skilling them up in certain art
processes. At the point of writing the brochure we still have to meet with the wards
but we are hoping to be working with Ward 74 and Ward 26. Two artists will be
delivering this series of 5 week making workshops in the next brochure.

Toby Mottershead
Events

Wow, what luck to pin down the brilliant and busy Toby Mottershead to join our
regular artist scheme. Toby is Edinburgh's premier Rhythm 'n' Blues man and when
he's not performing at one of the many Jazz and Blues festivals around Edinburgh
and Scotland you may have heard him jamming at your local bar. We know here
at Hospital Arts that the days are long and anything that helps us feel like our old
selves is vital to our wellbeing (for patients and staff alike!).

Halfway through a performance at The Western a few months ago a staff nurse
on Ward 5 exclaimed "I know you Toby! I saw you a few months ago! (to the
patients) Lucky you, you are going to love him!"

Toby will be visiting the dayrooms of The Royal Victoria Building for amazing
musicianship, song and chat that will make the time whizz by.

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 Western General
Events

© Anne Elliot
Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Let's Go To
the Movies

With a passion for reminiscence and the help of a huge back catalogue of songs
from every genre, Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating
songs we know from the silver screen. Cinema and Musicals have been a much
loved pastime since the movies began and Annabel is pleased to be back to share
her love of this genre and share some stories of the stars in front of the camera and
backstage, inviting you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply sit
back and enjoy some entertainment.

Alan and Ron: Stories and Song

Life is full of stories and even better when it's filled with songs. Join our wonderful
volunteers Alan and Ron for an hour of storytelling and song, some old and some
new to tap your toes to. Alan and Ron have been volunteering at the Western
General for a few years and are always a favourite on the wards. We are happy
to welcome them back to spread more joy.

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All New! That's Entertainment

Events

Here comes our latest season of That's

Entertainment! Patients, staff and visitors alike have
been enjoying a dazzling variety of entertainers
onto the wards. This quarter we have invited back
some firm favourites as well as new artists to Wards 51 and 55. That's Entertainment
will continue to give the wards a taste of the eclectic array of performers gracing
the stages of the Edinburgh performance scene right now. Have a look below to
see who will be visiting your ward to brighten up the day with some enlivening
entertainment.

Toby Mottershead

Captivating live music from Edinburgh's premier Rhythm 'n' Blues man.

Ben Nardone

Dust off those vocal chords: it's show-tune sing-a-long time!

Paul Novak

Comedy, chat and Magic from everybody's favourite close up magician.

Magdalena Durant

This charming classically trained singer is back for more of your favourite jazz,
classical and pop songs from around the globe.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - WESTERN GENERAL

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

11am - 12pm Ward 72

Wednesday 17th July
2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 73

11am - 12pm Ward 70

Wednesday 31st July
2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 71

11am - 12pm Ward 72

Toby Mottershead+ Wednesday 28 August
th

2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 73

11am - 12pm Ward 70

Wednesday 11th September
2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 71

11am - 12pm Ward 72

Wednesday 25th September
1.15pm - 2.15pm Ward 73

Tuesday 9th July 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 50 Dayroom

Wednesday 17th July 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51 Dayroom

Singin' & Wednesday 31st July 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55 Dayroom

Reminiscin' with
Tuesday 6th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 50 Dayroom
Miss Annabel
Sings: Let's Go To Wednesday 7th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51 Dayroom
The Movies+
Thursday 15th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55 Dayroom

Tuesday 10th September 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 50 Dayroom

Wednesday 11th September 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51 Dayroom

Tuesday 24th September 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55 Dayroom

Wednesday 17th July 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 71 Day Room

Alan and Ron:
Stories and Song*
Wednesday 21st August 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 71 Day Room

* Open to patients and staff on all wards in the RVB building

+ Open to patients and staff on the ward/s
EVENTS CALENDAR - WESTERN GENERAL

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

Alan and Ron: Stories Wednesday 11th September 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 71 Day Room
and Song*

Tuesday 9th July 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51

Toby Mottershead+
Tuesday 23rd July 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55

Ben Nardone+ Tuesday 6th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51

Paul Novak+ Tuesday 20th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55

Tuesday 3rd September 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 51

Magdalena Durant+
Tuesday 17th September 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ward 55

* Open to patients and staff on all wards in the RVB building

+ Open to patients and staff on the ward/s
 © Trevor Cromie
Royal Infirmary
Laura Aldridge Workshops
 Royal Infirmary

Introduction
It is always brilliant working with the energetic activity coordinators Kim and
Carey at the integrated Stroke Unit and Medicine of the Elderly wards. It is a
mutual learning experience and it strengthens the impact of our work to work
with staff on the wards. Working collaboratively, we have made impactful arts
and music happen on their wards over the years and now we are excited to start
working with newly-appointed activity coordinator Murray Fotheringham at Ward
120. We look forward to getting to know him, the staff and the patients on his
ward this quarter as well as developing activity that stimulates and entertains.
Over on our usual wards our magnificent magician Paul will be bringing some
chat and sparkle to your day. Keep your eyes peeled for his bow tie and pack of
cards.

What does the work mean to patients

on wards?

"Our stroke wards benefit from the

varied workshops that are arranged
through Artlink and the artists. Our
patients have such a long day and
having Artlink coming in cheering up
their day is of the greatest value."

Carey Moss
Activities Coordinator, RIE
© Laura Aldrifge

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Making Workshops (cont.)

Workshops

© Laura Aldridge
We asked one of the artists working on the Stroke Ward to give us some feedback
and here is what she told us,

"I worked with patients on the Stroke and Dementia wards at the RIE. I wanted to
work in a way that was accessible for all patients; that is taking something that
could work in multiple ways and have tasks within it that were flexible to allow as
much participation as possible. I decided to work with block printing; the activity
allowed for much collaboration and conversation between staff, myself and
patients. There was a freedom to it that allowed for testing out more abstract ideas
alongside more realistic or recognisable motifs.

Interestingly the printing process seemed to bring about conversations about what
patients 'used to do for a living.' There was one woman in particular that had
been a printer and she just had all this muscle memory and was able to just print
non-stop, making the most beautiful prints composed of other people's printing
blocks; how she lined up the different printing blocks and chose complimentary
colours was fantastic to see. It's crucial that people come away feeling positive
and that the activity has enhanced their feelings about themselves rather than
remind them what they can't do."

Laura Aldridge, Artist

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Paul Novak
Events

Scotland has a fantastic history of magicians.

Magic remains one of the UK's most well loved
forms of entertainments in clubs, on television,
in pubs and theatre and it never fails to appeal
to people from all corners of the hospital
community. After a brilliant season at the WGH
Paul is heading to The Royal Infirmary. Paul has
entertained for a few years at all the hospitals
we work with for one-off gigs on the wards and
at events such as the annual REH fête. Now,
©Albie Clark

this fabulously funny magician with a depth of

knowledge of the fascinating history of magic
will be popping by to pass some time chatting,
laughing and enjoying a little close-up magic.

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Let's Go to

the Movies

With a passion for reminiscence and the help of a huge back catalogue of songs
from every genre, Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating
songs we know from the silver screen. Cinema and Musicals have been a much
loved pastime since the movies began and Annabel is pleased to be back to share
her love of this genre and share some stories of the stars in front of the camera and
back stage, inviting you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply
sit back and enjoy some entertainment.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ROYAL INFIRMARY

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

11.00am - 12.00pm Ward 101

Tuesday 2 July
nd

1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 201

11.00am - 12.00pm Ward 202

Tuesday 16th July
1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 203

11.00am - 12.00pm Ward 101

Paul Novak* Tuesday 30th July
1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 104

11.00am - 12.00pm Ward 202

Tuesday 10th September
1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 203

11.00am - 12.00pm Ward 201

Tuesday 24 September
th

1.30pm - 2.30pm Ward 104

10.45am - 11.45am Dayroom at 120

Thursday 4th July
Singin' & 1.30pm - 2.30pm Activity Room at 104
Reminiscin' with 10.45am - 11.45am Dayroom at 120
Miss Annabel Thursday 1st August
Sings: Let's Go To 1.30pm - 2.30pm Activity Room at 104
The Movies+
10.45am - 11.45am Dayroom at 120
Thursday 12 September
th

1.30pm - 2.30pm Activity Room at 104

* Open to patients and staff on wards 101,104, 201, 202, 203

+ Open to patients and staff on the ward/s
 © Tom Krasny
Royal Edinburgh
Tom Krasny Vitrine Project
 Royal Edinburgh
Workshops

© Tom Krasny
Introduction
All the wards in the New Royal Edinburgh Building have had their first vitrine
workshop with Tom Krasny. The idea is to use the glass spaces in the wall that
divide the communal dining and living spaces to create dioramas. Each ward will
have a slightly different theme and the pieces made during the workshops will
help populate and tell the story of the scene. Each ward gets 3 workshops and it's
been a promising start with patients creating some really expressive and creative
characters. There are still months to go in terms of workshop activities but we cant
wait to see the finished dioramas. That's a wee bit away yet as we still have lots of
work to do with each of the wards before that happens, though a lot of the fun is
also in the making! Here's what Tom had to say about the process:

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Introduction (cont.)
Workshops

"From my experience running workshops at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, art

activities allow participants to shift focus from stressful circumstances, concentrate
on something external and make creative decisions which are at the same time
intuitive and subjective. In workshops that take place in hospitals, making the
work is often a collaborative effort - a dialogue between an artist or staff member
and a patient. Engaging in creative activities together is fun and informal. It gives
participants a sense of agency in a place which often makes them feel controlled.
What's more, it lets them personalise objects in an environment that can feel very
impersonal. Art activities also allow space for valuable interpersonal exchange.
I am frequently surprised by and learn from people I work with, their ingenuity,
sense of humour and creative choices. The success of a collaborative artwork lies
in the approach and atmosphere in which it is made, and I can personally say
working with Artlink has made me, as well as many other people, very happy."

Tom Krasny, Artist

People get so much out of involvement

in the arts. Working together in
workshops encourages a solidarity
between patients that often follows
them from hospital to community.
The safe space that the workshops
represents allows people to be
themselves, to use their imagination
and follow through on ideas away
© Tom Krasny

from clinical environment. This is

invaluable.

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Introduction (cont.)
Workshops

And what do the patients at the REH think?

"Pure enjoyment. Sometimes I am doing what

I want and other times I want to help other
people. It helps stop me becoming a revolving
patient." Maggie

"I have been doing art for nearly 10 years. I

enjoy learning about art and doing art with
other people." Giuseppe

© Tom Krasny
"Freedom of the mind...solidarity with my fellow
artists in the group." Michael, new participant

DIY Group

Recently the DIY Group with the help

of volunteer Neil have been upcycling
unwanted furniture. 

We are always looking for new projects that

often require skill, commitment and hard
work to complete. With the participants who
attend, we've made picnic tables, benches,
planters, banners, and are just finishing an
© Anne Elliot

elegant, contemporary dining table with

charcoal top and orange legs. There are

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DIY Group (cont.)

Workshops

many more projects planned, some for the Glasshouses site and some that we
hope to offer for sale at on-site events such as the summer fête, and perhaps
more widely to customers in Edinburgh. Watch this space…

This sense of enjoyment and participation in worthwhile activity is echoed by

the words of Neil, a volunteer at the Glasshouses who helps deliver the DIY
workshops and one of the patients volunteers he works with:

‘’I volunteer with Artlink because I love art,

gardening and making things, and working
at the Glasshouses makes a big difference
in my life as it also seems to in the case of
the participants. It's a treat to start out on a
project that's engaging for me, and watch
as the participants take more and more
ownership of the project, until ultimately
we finish the process. It's coming up for
three years since I first arrived here and
as well as the small- and medium-sized
projects I've loved being involved in,
there have been and continue to be many
enriching relationships with the participants,
volunteers and Anne of course which has
© Anne Elliot (2)

helped me re-engage after a long period

of disillusionment.
(continues overleaf)

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DIY Group (cont.)

Workshops

Thank you to all at Artlink for the opportunity, and know that Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons at the Glasshouses are in my diary for the foreseeable future.
Who knows how things will develop in the future."

Neil Gaffen, Volunteer technical support

"I have been volunteering at the Glasshouses for a while. I am mainly involved in
woodwork projects. I helped to make a table which I am proud of. I have worked
in construction most of my adult life and it is a great feeling being able to learn
new skills. Anne and Neil are very friendly and encouraging. I love the feeling of
achievement and having a purpose while working on the various projects. I am
hoping the new skill I have learned will be helpful for me in the future as I return to
full time work."

Patient Volunteer

Tom Krasny in the RFU

The initial ideas have been presented back to the staff and patients at the RFU and
we have been given the green light to proceed to the next stage. The next stage is
to work out the technical aspects of the sculpture, the interactive elements and tie
down costs. Once we have done this we will do another presentation to staff and
patients on the ward in order to get feedback and input and hopefully another
green light to move into production. Again we would like to thank the staff and
patients on the ward for all their input so far and look forward to the next stage of
this project.

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Workshops

© Tom Krasny
Tom Krasny Vitrine Project

All the wards in the New Royal Edinburgh Building have had their first vitrine
workshop with Tom Krasny. The idea is to use the glass spaces in the wall that
divide the communal dining and living spaces to create dioramas. Each ward will
have a slightly different theme and the pieces made during the workshops will
help populate and tell the story of the scene. Each ward gets 3 workshops and it's
been a promising start with patients creating some really expressive and creative
characters. There are still months to go in terms of workshop activities but we can't
wait to see the finished dioramas. We still have lots of work to do with each of the
wards before that happens, but we're sure the results will be eye-catching!

Days and times have been agreed with wards.

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 Royal Edinburgh

Pizza Pizza Pizza – All the Pizza You Can't Eat!

Workshops

We now have a date when you need to have

your pizza creations finished; it's Friday
6th September, but remember we would
like you to bring them to the Glasshouses
and give them to Anne the week before.
Use your imagination and creative skills to
decorate your pizza. You can use cardboard
or sticky back paper, paper collage, paint
on card, knitted with wool, papier-mâché,
sew-on fabric or any other material you can
think of to make your fantastical pizza. Don’t

© Trevor Cromie
hold back, let your imagination run wild! No
food should be harmed in the making of your
pizza!

Your entries will be displayed at this years REH Summer Fête where prizes and
certificates will be presented. Need help? Contact Anne to arrange a Pizza Making
Workshop on your ward.

DIY Culture with Anne & Neil

The Glasshouses are open to patients

and staff who have an interest in
skills-based activity working with
wood, paint and plants as well
as maintaining the much-loved
© Anne Elliot

Glasshouses. Places are limited so

please book in advance. 

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© Anne Elliot
Open Art Studio with Anne Elliot

We are currently busy making art and props for a Euro-themed garden party
and the Summer Fête. The Glasshouses art studio is the place to explore your
ideas and let your imagination and artistic creativity loose. It's also a meeting
place where participants old and new gather to share ideas, knowledge and
techniques; where old friends make new friends. It is a great space to work on
large scale art projects, and somewhere to paint without worrying about making a
mess. All materials and protective clothing are provided.

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Slow Gardening with Chris Jones and Anne Elliot 

Workshops

The growing season at the Glasshouses

is in full swing. If you have never tried
gardening before Anne and Chris will
introduce you to the joys of working
with plants and nature, both inside the
Glasshouses and outside in the garden
space. The benefits of gardening activities,
the camaraderie you establish with your
fellow gardeners and the new skills you
learn are really beneficial to both physical
and mental health. All the hard work of
sewing and planting has largely been done
and we are fast approaching the harvest
stage where volunteers reap the benefits of
© Anne Elliot (2)

all their hard work.

One-to-One with Anne Elliot

Anne is offering the opportunity to make art on a

one-to-one basis. These sessions can take place
either at the Glasshouses or on the wards. This is an
opportunity to work in a quiet space, on a larger
scale artwork or a special project idea. If you know
someone who would benefit from these one-to-one
© Anne Elliot

© Anne Elliot

sessions please contact Anne Elliot to discuss and

book a one-to-one workshop.

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 Royal Edinburgh
Events

© Anne Elliot
Euro Garden Party

We've just had the Eurovision Song Contest, but let's not dwell on the results of
that, rather let's look to the future and come help us celebrate all things European.
From the Mona Lisa, Monet, music and mozzarella, there's lots to celebrate, plus
a very special musical guest. Miss Annabel Sings and Anne come together to
co-host this years Garden Party at the Glasshouses.

The party will take place in the picnic area of the garden. There will be good
company, games, music, art displays and much more. Refreshments will be
provided but bring a picnic lunch or something to share. It's just one of the best
ways to spend a summer's afternoon.

Wednesday 10th July, 1-3pm, Glasshouses

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EVENTS CALENDAR - ROYAL EDINBURGH

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

D.I.Y. culture with Anne Wednesdays

Throughout July, August and Sep. 11am - 12pm Glasshouses
and Neil*

Open Studio with Anne Wednesdays

Throughout July, August and Sep.
1pm - 3pm Glasshouses
Elliot*

Slow Gardening at the Thursdays Glasshouses

1pm - 3pm
Glasshouses+ Throughout July, August and Sep.

Wednesday
Euro Garden Party+ 1pm - 3pm  Glasshouses
10th July

RFU and
Tom Krasny in the RFU" Contact Glasshouses for more information
Studio time

Tom Krasny - Vitrine New Royal

Contact Glasshouses for more information
Project<> Ed. Building

* Open to inpatients only

+ Open to anyone
<> Open to all wards in the New Royal Edinburgh Building
" Open to staff and patients on the ward
 © Miss Annabel Sings
Prospect Bank
Scott Heywood is Elvis!
 Prospect Bank

Introduction
It's been a fantastic Spring of eclectic entertainment,
dance and song at Prospect Bank! The residents
and staff consistently show their appreciation during
sessions with dance, laughter, smiles and plenty of
"Please come back!" to our wonderful musicians.
Now, as we move into the warmer months we look
forward to carrying on our collaborative work with

© Miss Annabel Sings

staff at Prospect Bank to ensure the summer season is
a hit!

We've been going out of our way to invite in other

organisations and offer them the support needed to ensure a successful project. It's
all about community and collaboration and it appears to be working.

"I can honestly say our patients are benefiting a lot from the involvement of Artlink
in our ward. The general atmosphere of the ward has charged and you can see that
our patients are enjoying the different activities.

The Supper Club has made the colder and darker evenings something to look
forward to. The decorations and entertainment from the different musicians has
been refreshing. I have seen our patients dancing with Elvis and other musicians.
Miss Annabel Sings' performances have lifted a lot of our patients' spirits. She is
very interactive with patients and her positivity is just contagious.

DanceBase has left its mark in the ward and we are hoping to continue with what
we have been taught. Reading Friends are also helping with the one-to-one
interacting time with patients. We are now looking forward to a dementia friendly
garden all thanks to you. PB has benefited from partnering with you and our

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 Prospect Bank

Introduction (cont.)
patients have had more activities than any time since you have been involved."
Sarudzai Mutebuka, Activities Coordinator

In the coming months we will begin to take a step back from Prospect Bank,
exploring with them how we can maintain a programme of activity by tapping
into local community resources. This will take time and we anticipate that we will
continue to offer support to the activities coordinator and provide access to our
network of community providers.

The Supper Club

Events

The Supper Club is a series of evening en-

tertainments developed by staff and Miss
Annabel Sings to create the experience
of a night out (at home) in sumptuous
surroundings. Now we are back for our
fourth season, which sees staff taking
over the organisation on the Supper Club;
welcoming musicians into their cozy living © Miss Annabel Sings

room to entertain the residents. Supper Club

invites the local community to Prospect Bank
and so far a vibrant mix of musicians have
entertained.

We are excited to invite back some firm favourites as well as new performers for
the summer season. This is a chance for staff, families and patients to dress up
and share an experience. Each event will take place in the living room and be
organised by activity coordinator Jess and Prospect Bank Staff.

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 Prospect Bank

John Davidson
Events - The Supper Club

We are kicking off the new season with a new friend to Supper Club! John is a
great entertainer with a love for music from times gone by. Time for a toe-tapping
wander down memory lane as John brings us all the big hits from the 1960s and
1970s.

Miss Annabel Sings

Life is a Cabaret old chum! So on that note, enter stage
left Edinburgh's very own Queen of Cabaret. She's
paying us a visit to share her favourite stories and
songs from behind the red velvet curtain of showbiz.

The Pearls
They’re back! Prospect Bank loves these
ladies with their bright smiles, bright voices
and retro flavoured songs from the 1940s -
1970s.
© Miss Annabel Sings

Scott Heywood as Elvis Presley!

Elvis is back in the building! Scott is returning with a dazzling selection of classics
from The King. There is no doubt he will get the room Rockin’ and-a Rollin’ all over
again.

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 Prospect Bank

Toby Mottershead
Events - The Supper Club

Captivating live music from Edinburgh's premier Rhythm 'n' Blues man.

Scott Heywood as Dean Martin!

The Supper Club loves Scott and we are so pleased to invite him back to bring
some of the charm and smooth singing of Dean Martin and songs from the era.

Ben Nardone
Ben is here to give you the old razzle dazzle! Dust off those vocal chords: It’s
show-tune sing-a-long time!

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Let’s Go to

Events

the Movies

With a passion for reminiscence and the help

of a huge back catalogue of your favourite
songs from the movies, Edinburgh's premier
Cabaret singer and host celebrates the
rich history of music from the movies. Over
the years at Prospect Bank, Miss Annabel
has noticed that residents love film music
and it always gets people dancing and
remembering. Now, Annabel invites you to
join her in the living room for a movie-themed
© Anne Elliot

hour and a chance to sing laugh and dance

together. The perfect way to kick off the day!

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EVENTS CALENDAR - PROSPECT BANK

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

John Davidson* Monday 15th July 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Miss Annabel Sings* Monday 29th July 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Scott Heywood as Monday 12th August 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Dean Martin!*

Ben Nardone* Monday 26th August 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Toby Mottershead* Monday 2nd September 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Scott Heywood as
Monday 16th September 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank
Elvis!*

The Pearls* Monday 30th September 6pm - 6.45pm Prospect Bank

Monday 8th July 11am - 12pm Living Room at Prospect Bank

Singin' and Reminiscin'
with Miss Annabel
Monday 5th August 11am - 12pm Living Room at Prospect Bank
Sings: Let's Go to the
Movies*
Monday 23rd September 11am - 12pm Living Room at Prospect Bank

* All events are open to patients, staff and families at Prospect Bank
 In just a few short months we've seen
Volunteering

Reading Friends go from just a handful of

volunteers on one ward to over a dozen
dynamic and varied volunteers at five
hospital sites, including Liberton Hospital,
Western General, Ellen's Glen and even
St. John's in Livingston.

From full-time mums to retirees, yoga

teachers to filmmakers, the volunteers
have such great experience to share with

© Simon Jay
patients on the wards. We've lost count
of the amount of volunteers they've read
to, reaching up to 100 patients so far. We
also go on monthly trips to places such as The Scottish Poetry Library and The
Living Memory Centre, and in the future will be working towards more inclusive
group sessions focusing on reminiscence and humorous poetry.

This enjoyment is reflected in their comments:

"I visit elderly patients in the Western General Hospital and read aloud to them.
So far, I've read poems, stories and life histories. I've also showed patients
pictures that illustrate the reading material.

We chat about the material, for example what we think of it, or things we
notice about it. We might share memories that it prompts. Some patients
respond in ways other than speaking, for example by smiling or laughing.

(continues overleaf)

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 I love stories and poems and I enjoy
Volunteering

spending time with the patients. I like

helping them feel better by reading to them
and spending time with them. It's a very
simple but powerful experience.

The sessions let the patients talk to

someone who has time to listen. It can be
very therapeutic when someone listens to
you, especially if you are feeling lonely or
unhappy.

If you would be interested in becoming a

Reading Friends volunteer, I would warmly
recommend it."

Reading Friends Volunteer

© Reading Friends

Interested in more information about the Reading Friends Scheme?

Contact Simon Jay, Reading Friends Volunteer Co-ordinator (Monday and
Thursdays) for more information.

simon@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

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 Liberton Hospital
Sarah Phizacklea

© Albie Clark
 Liberton Hospital

Introduction
Song and entertainment always cheer an afternoon and can help make us feel
like ourselves again. Artlink are excited to be introducing the That's Entertainment
programme to Liberton Hospital over the next quarter to put patients in a cheery
mood and get a taste of some of the amazing talent keeping Edinburgh nightlife
alive. Weekday afternoons will be filled with music and magic as we invite a
dazzling variety of musicians and entertainers to perform.

We've just started to introduce the programme to Liberton patients and the
response to Miss Annabel Sings performances have been very positive.

"The patients who attended from Wards 1 & 2 loved it. Thank you very much."
Kirsten McNaught, Ward Nurse

Scott Heywood as Elvis Presley!

Events

To kick off the new season we have invited the

amazing invited Scott Heywood to the building
to entertain with a dazzling selection of classics
from The King. There is no doubt he will get the room
Rockin' and-a Rollin'.

Toby Mottershead
Captivating live music from Edinburgh's premier Rhythm 'n' Blues man.

Ben Nardone
Ben is here to give you the old Razzle Dazzle! Dust off those vocal chords: it's
show-tune sing-a-long time!

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 Liberton Hospital

John Davidson
Events

Time for a wander down memory lane as John brings us all the big hits from the
1960s and 1970s.

Paul Novak
Comedy, chat and magic from everybody's favourite close up magician.

Wendy Weatherby
Funny Scottish songs, stories and cello from the marvellous musician Wendy.

Sarah Phizacklea
This golden-voiced multi-instrumentalist will be sharing her favourite songs and
what they mean to her.

Singin' & Reminiscin' with Miss Annabel Sings: Let's Go to

the Movies

With a passion for reminiscence and the help of a huge back catalogue of songs
from every genre, Edinburgh's premier Cabaret singer and host will be celebrating
songs we know from the silver screen. Cinema and Musicals have been a much
loved pastime since the movies began and Annabel is pleased to be back to share
her love of this genre and share some stories of the stars in front of the camera and
backstage, inviting you to join her to sing, share stories, laugh, dance or simply sit
back and enjoy some entertainment.

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EVENTS CALENDAR - LIBERTON HOSPITAL

EVENT DATE/S TIME VENUE

Scott Heywood as
Tuesday 2nd July 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room
Elvis Presley*

Toby Mottershead* Tuesday 16th July 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

Ben Nardone* Tuesday 30th July 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

John Davidson* Tuesday 13th August 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

Paul Novak* Tuesday 27th August 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

Wendy Weatherby* Tuesday 10th September 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

Sarah Phizacklea* Tuesday 24th September 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

Monday 8th & 22nd July 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room
Singin' & Reminiscin'
with Miss Annabel Monday 5th August 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room
Sings*
Monday 16th & 23rd Sep. 3.30pm - 4.30pm Ward 4 Dining Room

* All events are open to patients, staff and families at Liberton Hospital
 Developing Future Partnerships

Artlink is an arts and disability organisation established in 1984. Artlink

believes participation in the arts has an important role to play in realising
personal and social change.

We want your involvement in this programme and your feedback on

exhibitions, events and workshops. We depend on you to make this
programme work and your participation will help us to shape future
direction. So call or email us if you need more information, if you want to
talk about what's on or would like an activity placed on your ward.

Connect with Us
@ArtlinkEdin artlinkedin

ArtlinkEdinburgh www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Contacts
Artlink Office: 0131 229 3555 info@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
Artlink Glasshouses: 0131 537 6127 glasshouses@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
Information on workshops: trevor@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
anne@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Information on events: missannabelsings@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Information on Reading Friends/Volunteering: simon@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
 Open Art Studio at the Glasshouses © Anne Elliot
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