We have been supporting and celebrating a programme of regular community events at Radford House, the old fire station, in Ramsgate town centre.
We talked recently to one of the leaders of ‘Manspace’, which runs every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm. The project began in Margate, then they approached Ramsgate Town Council to launch a local project. Space in the main hall at Radford House was donated, to enable the group to get started. Manspace offers a safe place where men of all ages chat about life and worries and often talk about things in a way they’ve not been able to with anyone else. The leaders say:
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You’re helping build community cohesion through Radford House which really has the highest value. In Manspace, we know we have prevented suicides through the work we have done, so meaning there is less burden on overstretched NHS and mental health services. Our meeting at Radford House has become our stronger session with averages of between 10 to 15 participants per week across a diverse range of ages. We have just released a video on Instagram from one of our older retired members, which people can see on our site @_manspace_. Thank you!”
Radford House also supports ‘Harmonious Healing’, set up by a group of natural therapy practitioners. The sessions run every Thursday from 2pm to 4:30pm in the main hall. Practitioners use the power of Reiki and other healing methods to help people ‘take back their power’ and not get taken down by illnesses. Various practitioners donate their time to work with visitors, give treatments and provide valuable support to find the right way to get better and feel better.
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We are a welcoming group with healers who share their therapies on a voluntary basis. We offer advice on healthy diets, talks about self-help therapies and finish our sessions with a sound bath and Reiki performed by Master Healers.”
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The group is very loving and inclusive to all and I always leave feeling brighter. Friendly faces, interesting talks about the body and mind and amazing Reiki practitioners are all there to help you find balance and harmony.”
Both Manspace and Harmonious Healing are free sessions, for people of any age to attend. They form an important part of the week at Radford House, and we’re delighted to have been able to support them to start up.
To listen to Peter, talking about Manspace, visit their Instagram account:
@_manspace_
For further details about all the events, contact
Radford.events@ramsgatetc.org.uk or just pop in for a session – you’ll receive a friendly welcome.
Written by:
Suzy Humphries,
Community Engagement and Events Organiser for Radford House