Photos of the opening of Activ8
21st July 2006

Pictures taken at the official opening of Activ8 in Hastings, created in association with Hastings Mind and Focus on Mental Health. Photos include local Labour MP Michael Foster officially opening it, most of the VIP's and Focus Members I spotted, the food (very important part of any opening ceremony) and much more. Activ8 is a non-stigmatising name for a developing set of projects which support people, particularly those who experience mental health distress, to access the following activities. Activ8 also aims to actively combat stigma by developing links with the wider community.

PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to have or have had a mental health problem to be a member of Focus, be involved with Activ8 or attend the Activ8 official opening.

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The stairs leading down to the artroom in the basement.
The stairs leading down to the artroom in the basement.
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 The Mayoress.
The Mayoress.
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 Project worker Su Barnicoat eagerly awaiting the official opening.
Project worker Su Barnicoat eagerly awaiting the official opening.
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 Diets Verschuren and Tony Goss waiting for the grand opening of Activ8
Diets Verschuren and Tony Goss waiting for the grand opening of Activ8
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 Pauline Berry preparing the ribbon to be cut.
Pauline Berry preparing the ribbon to be cut.
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Margaret Moss, treasurer of Focus on mental health and one of the main people behind the creation of Activ8.
Margaret Moss, treasurer of Focus on mental health and one of the main people behind the creation of Activ8.
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 A photo of Labour MP Michael Foster.
A photo of Labour MP Michael Foster.
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 Another closeup of Michael Foster.
Another closeup of Michael Foster.
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 Tony Goss, Joint Commissioner for Mental Health.
Tony Goss, Joint Commissioner for Mental Health.
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 Diets Verschuren, Tony Goss and the Mayoress chatting in the Activ8 shop in Hastings.
Diets Verschuren, Tony Goss and the Mayoress chatting in the Activ8 shop in Hastings.
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One of the volunteer workers in the shop.
One of the volunteer workers in the shop.
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 Photos on display in the Activ8 shop, the two in the middle are by some photographer by the name of Dean Thorpe, never heard of him 8o)
Photos on display in the Activ8 shop, the two in the middle are by some photographer by the name of Dean Thorpe, never heard of him 8o)
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A selection of the artwork and photos on display at the Activ8 shop.
A selection of the artwork and photos on display at the Activ8 shop.
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 More photos and artwork at Activ8, includinga couple more of mine.
More photos and artwork at Activ8, includinga couple more of mine.
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 Sally Manson.
Sally Manson.
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