Friends of Fulbourn Hospital Millennium Art Project

The Friends of Fulbourn Hospital are a group of people who support sufferers from mental illness, who are or who have been associated with Fulbourn Hospital. They aim to increase the understanding of mental illness and the needs and problems of patients, and their carers, amongst people outside the Hospital.

The Millennium Art Project set up by The Friends' has been running a range of highly successful arts workshops. Using pottery, textiles, mosaic, music, dance, story-telling, landscape design and gardening. Artists-in-residence have worked with clients in hospital and the community, supported by a group of dedicated volunteers.

The workshops have been an effective way to make connections with patients, "One patient, hospitalised for over 20 years, rarely seen to smile and showing little interest in any other activity, became 'involved heart and soul' with the story-telling sessions."...

See The Friends of Fulbourn Hospital website www.fofhc.org.uk
and www.artsandminds.org.uk for more information.

The Tree of Life mosaic made by patients of Fulbourn Hospital

Public Art on the Windmill Estate.

Artist Andrew Tanser, has been appointed to work on the public art element of the regeneration of the estate.

Andy will be looking for inspiration from the site, its history and from the residents, who worked initially on developing some ideas with artist Zoe Chamberlain. Looking to develop a good understanding of where, why and who they are creating artworks for, Andy is keen to hear everyone’s ideas.

As plans progress, models will be displayed, drawings and photographs and will be on hand at events to discuss ideas. People can also track progress and comment on ideas by visiting www.andrewtanser.com/blog/andysblog.htm which also has links to his websites.