We are the UK's only visual arts charity that works with artists and communities in recovery from substance use. Bluesky @porecovery.bsky.social
Manchester, United Kingdom
Joined August 2011
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This is well worth a read on #PrideMonth
The #LGBT community experiences greater levels of alcohol harm than the rest of the population - partly due to coping with ongoing LGBTphobia, but also in part due to the centrality of #Alcohol to the commercial gay scene
🚨 ICYMI 🚨
🗣️In our latest blog, @BethMeadows95 discusses her research into LGBTQIA+ communities and alcohol-free nightlife spaces and explores the potential for these spaces as well as the barriers they may face. #PrideMonth
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Public investment in England’s arts and cultural sector draws more income from private investors & earned sources by:
👀 Making orgs more viable for investors
✈️ Fostering innovation
📚 Supporting early R&D
📝 Providing stability for long-term planning
Catch up on the report👇
New report: Leading the Crowd 📣
How public investment in England's arts and cultural sector attracts further income from private investors and earned sources – AKA ‘Crowding In’.
Read more 👇 #LetsCreate
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Our Writers’ Award #WritingCompetition for Underrepresented Writers is officially open! ✍️
It’s free to enter & 15 winners will receive £20k of prizes 🌟
The theme this year is 'Wild'.
Find out more, including how to enter: shorturl.at/70n8V
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In January, many of us reflect on our health and wellbeing.
But did you know that engaging in creative & cultural activities is proven to keep us healthy, aid recovery and help us manage long-term conditions?
Discover how we champion creative health👇
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Is fake #alcohol a global threat?: bbc.in/40hnCnV
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From reducing loneliness to aiding recovery from illness, engaging in creativity and culture is proven to improve our health and wellbeing.
But new research undertaken by @DCMS is the first in the UK to explore the financial benefits.
Read the report👇
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“And then I got help – and everything started to change”
“I just want to recover really LOUDLY” 🙌
This Addiction Awareness Week (#AAW24) we are proud to SHARE our NEW CAMPAIGN FILM, ‘Recovery Is Possible’.
More than 75 individuals kindly shared their own uplifting, remarkable and inspiring stories of their own or a loved one’s #recovery from #addiction.
How about your story?
Share our film and tell us about when everything changed for you - what made your recovery possible? 💬
How you can support #AAW24 👋
- Share our campaign film 🎞️
- Join our community ✊
- Inspire others to get help 🫶
New to our campaign? 👋
Our new Taking Action on Addiction website provides a range of signposting and support links available to help anyone in their recovery journey. Watch real-life stories, read our blogs and see how you can get involved.
‘Addiction Affects Everyone BUT Recovery Is Possible’
takingactiononaddiction.org.…
Special thanks to the incredible Ant and Dec @antanddec for supporting our film – and our partners @FAVORUK, @Kaleidoscope68, @Musicsupport_uk, @NacoaUK, @PhoenixFutures1, @steps2recovery2, @AmysFoundation, @ForwardTrust, and Visible Recovery.
#RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionStories #Sober #SoberCurious #AddictionHelp #AddictionSupport #AddictionAdvice #MentalHealth #AddictionAffectsEveryone #TakingActionOnAddiction
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LAST DAY! It's the last day of Beyond the Surface: Journeys from Within @theturnpikegall It's open 10-2pm today (Saturday). Don't miss your last chance to see his stunning exhibition celebrating 10 years work in Wigan Borough.
With @P_O_Re
📷Livia Lazer
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For the last 30 years, no one has changed the game more in the UK than National Lottery players.
Post your crossed finger selfie to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players, who’ve raised £50 billion for good causes 🤞
@lottogoodcauses #NationalLottery30 #ThanksToYou (1/3)
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Our back cover artist the latest issue of @PerfRecovery is Will Belshah. You can also see another example of Will's work on page 32, at the top of the feature on @P_O_Re's Chaordic project with Manchester galleries. You can read our latest issue here: recovery-arts.org/pr-magazin…
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Thank you for joining us in celebrating the National Lottery 30th birthday!😁👏 #NationalLottery30
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💥RESEARCH💥 6 Nov 2024
Would you like to know more….
Read Ralphs @MMUOutofit & Sutcliffe @sutcliffeob #Spice “Primer” in @ConversationUK (2016), available here: theconversation.com/what-is-…
Also read their FREE focus report (2024) on #THC vapes here: gmtrends.mmu.ac.uk/wp-conten…
Catch Dr Oliver Sutcliffe (@sutcliffeob) and Prof Rob Ralphs (@MMUOutofit) discussing their research on the impact of illegal vapes and how we're working to reduce harm with @GranadaReports.
👉 bit.ly/3NQ8mbQ
ALT Dr Oliver Sutcliffe, wearing a lab coat sitting at a desk with a computer screen displaying graphs, in a laboratory setting with equipment in the background.
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LOCAL ARTISTS: As a city synonymous with its own creative heritage, Manchester continues to foster a diverse art scene which garners fresh global acclaim with every new generation. Here are ten local artists you should know...
manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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Yesterday, Creative Arts Lead Christiane @Chickenfish40 & Project Manager Marcus were in #Leigh, Wigan at @theturnpikegall with @FallenAngelsDT & @P_O_Re for a workshop that took a deep look at Fallen Angels powerful & beautiful "Beyond the Surface" exhibition 🔥👇🏼
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ONLINE TOMORROW 4-5.30PM:
Join Performing Recovery + Addiction Recovery Arts Network's co-founder @SloanCathySloan with Sophie Wilsdon @BDProads, Jo Mills of @BCBfestival and Daphna Atthias of @danteordie for this @Baring_Found event.
BOOK TICKETS HERE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/arts-and-…
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Ahead of @haroldoffeh's queer artists takeover of @mcrartgallery this coming Sunday 29th September, read about @P_O_Re's pioneering CHAORDIC project with three Manchester galleries (also @CastlefieldGall + @WhitworthArt) in the new issue of @PerfRecovery: recovery-arts.org/pr-magazin…
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Issue 8 @PerfRecovery is out
@seandaniels @Justagirl2017x @VitaNovaNewLife @ClowesLeon @NaviarRecords @SUITeam @BDProads @Rec_CollectCIC @thedetoxfactor @chaserecoveryuk @FreedUpEvents @P_O_Re @mcrartgallery @CastlefieldGall @WhitworthArt @NotSaintsUK
LINK recovery-arts.org/2024/09/27…
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Thank you @mcrwire for writing about Chaordic, an initiative led by @P_O_Re in partnership with Castlefield Gallery, @WhitworthArt and @mcrartgallery
We're proud of being part of this amazing project!
Read: manchesterwire.co.uk/three-n…
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From this Thursday 26th September up until 23rd November @theturnpikegall's exhibition 'Beyond the Surface' profiles 10 years of @FallenAngelsDT working in the borough of Wigan as part of @P_O_Re's Recoverist Month 2024. Entrance is free.
Details here: theturnpikegallery.org.uk/Ev…
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'Beyond The Surface: Journeys from Within' presents @FallenAngelsDT dance films, a brand new digital installation, and interactive activities challenging perceptions of addiction and recovery.
This @theturnpikegall exhibition opens Thursday as part of @P_O_Re Recoverist Month.
