14 Community
Hyson Green Cultural Festival 2017:
Interfaith Football Tournament!
By Rowan Windsor
As part of Hyson Green's annual Cultural Festival, this April local
football teams came together to compete in the annual Interfaith
Football Tournament. The day was a great opportunity for local
teams and organisers to compete, socialse and have fun. A special
congratulations to the Nigerian All Stars, who took first place in
the men's tournament!
The event highlighted the importance of breaking down the
barriers and stigma surrounding physical and mental health. Event
organisers Self Help UK and Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges
were there to oversee the activities and offer free confidential
support and advice to people seeking guidance.
About The Organisers
Hyson Green Cultural Festival (HGCF) is an events and activities
organiser group based in Hyson Green area. Self Help UK is a
unique organisation who create, support and promote self help
and support groups for a range of mental health and well-being
issues. They offer a comprehensive directory of available self help
groups and support agencies as well as a telephone helpline for
the general public and healthcare practitioners. In addition, Self
Help UK offer a range of services for those wanting to create a
help group or those wanting to develop and grow an existing
group. Self Help UK also offer support and services for health and
social care professionals wanting to work with help and support
groups, including the Practitioner Guide to Supporting Groups
and effective practitioner guidance from recent ESTEEM research .
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges (BBBB)
BBBB works with young people and their families to break down
barriers, build trust, identify direction and build relationships.
They work with marginalised young people, predominantly from
African/African-Caribbean and mixed heritage origins, though
the group’s client base is not exclusive. BBBB works in particular
with young people who are viewed as challenging or difficult to
engage with. BBBB volunteers and staff support individuals to
discover positive solutions to chaotic and challenging life styles.
They work with issues including antisocial or offending behaviour
and its consequences, appropriate relationships, and intolerance
of others’ beliefs – as well as more serious challenges, including
family breakdown, school exclusion, court appearances and
employment issues.
For more information visit http://www.selfhelp.org.uk/home/
Or call the Self Help UK helpline on 0115 911 1662
HGCF visit http://www.hysongreenculturalfestival.org.uk/
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