Take 5 with Belfast 2024
Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing for Your Mental Health
There are lots of free events and activities in Belfast that can help you get together with friends and family to improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing is an easy guide to 5 types of activities that we can all do to improve our mental health:
If you’re looking for inspiration there are lots of opportunities to Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing by participating in the Belfast 2024 programme of events. Belfast Trust is a supporting partner of this ambitious cultural celebration for our city and are keen to promote the many events that will provide an opportunity to Connect with others, Learn something new, Be Active, Take Notice of your surroundings and Give you and your family a fun, free day out!
Here are some of the free Belfast 2024 events taking place during the coming weeks:
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
- Date: Thursday 19 September – Friday 29 November
- Location: The MAC, 10 Exchange St West, BT1 2NJ
The Wiggle Room is not just for Belfast’s children but by them! It’s an exploration of kinetic energy, interactive technology, and, most importantly, the unbridled joy of childhood. From small hand gestures to a giant leap, every motion will spark visual and auditory reactions in real-time. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and sensor inputs, The Wiggle Room harnesses the playful energy and limitless imagination of its energetic participants. For more information visit https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfast2024/what-s-on/the-wiggle-room-launch
The Wee Swap
- Date: Sunday 13th October
- Location: Banana Block, Port View Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, BT4 1HE
A chance for young families to donate gently-used clothes and toys their children have outgrown and swap them for some new-to-you treasures. This is a fantastic opportunity to refresh your kids’ wardrobes and toy chests while promoting the values of reusing and recycling within our community. There will also be a lineup of creative activities to engage the little ones and help them see the positive impact they are having by taking part. For more information follow The Wee Swap on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theweeswap/
Sound Links by Ulster Orchestra and Zeppo Arts
- Date: Saturday 31st September 2pm – 8pm
- Location: Townsend Street, BT13 2ES
The Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Street Enterprise Park are thrilled to announce an exciting community street party set to take place on Townsend Street just north of the city centre. This vibrant outdoor event promises an unforgettable day filled with live music, bustling markets, energetic dance performances and delicious food offerings – something for everyone to enjoy. Our block party is part of the Belfast 2024 programme, celebrating creativity and culture, funded by Belfast City Council. Taking place on International Peace Day. The event is open to all. Tickets are required to attend the Ulster Orchestra concert that is part of the event https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/townsend/
For more information on the yearlong programme of free events for Belfast 2024 visit www.belfast2024.co.uk. For more information and to improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing please visit www.bwellbelfast.hscni.net/mind-ur-mind-mind-ur-mind/ and find out more about the work of the Health Improvement Team on our Loop page page https://bhsct.sharepoint.com/sites/ph/SitePages/Health-Improvement-Team.aspx
