Gecko House

17/08/2024

Vertical dance on Bank holiday weekend
Dawns fertigol ar benwythnos Gŵyl y Banc

Conwy Events Venue Cymru Whats on Conwy and Llandudno

29/07/2024

Opportunity for young people aged 12-18 years 😄

11/07/2024

🦎 We are offering the opportunity for people to join us on a Mindful Walk on Thursday 25th July.
Led by experienced mountain leaders it is a chance for anyone to get into the outdoors and experience the peaceful surroundings that the mountains can offer.
Run in partnership with our mental health initiative Gecko House we are asking for donation contributions to support this side of the work we do. We don't want a financial barrier to put people off from joining us. All donations can be made confidentially. DM to register or email climb@boathouseclimbingcentre.co.uk

14/05/2024

Looking to try something a little different, check out workshops with Vertical Dance Kate Lawrence at Gwrych Castle for both children and adults, see below for all info 🙌

01/02/2024

📣 Thanks to funding from Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru Challenge Fund, we are delighted to announce that our COMMUNITY RESILIENCE GRANT is open for applications from community groups and organisations within 5 miles of a railway station along the Conwy Valley and North Wales Coast Line 📲 https://bit.ly/3OhK1w3

Community Rail Network | Groundwork North Wales

23/01/2024

We obviously love gecko’s here at Gecko House but not sure about finding a live one in a bag of chilli’s 😱

Ever happened to you?

16/01/2024

08/01/2024

We are starting to share well being sessions for people from across our communities. Please share onwards to have the maximum reach 🥰

Dance for Parkinson's session are back from the 16th January!

If you or someone you know if living with Parkinson's there is a warm welcome for you at the classes. Sessions include movement exercises to alleviate symptoms, live harp music, and time for a chat and a cuppa.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Email dancecollectivecic@gmail.com to register

05/12/2023

Andy is on the radio this morning promoting Gecko House through Boathouse Climbing Centre

Pip is back on Bayside Radio Colwyn Bay today and she will have an inspiring guest with her! Andy from Boathouse Climbing Centre will be chatting about Gecko House, its mental health initiative which not only challenges physical limits but also empowers mental well-being. Make sure you tune in at 11am.

22/11/2023

Did you know climbing is proven to help personally improve your mind mental alertness and physical wellbeing?
❕It keeps you focused.
❗Helps to clear your mind of outside worries.
❕Build your confidence and self-esteem.
❗Improves balance, flexibility and strength.
Come along to Gecko House, Boathouse Climbing Centre's mental health initiative on a Friday 19:00-21:00. qualified mental heath first aid staff and instructors are on site providing help and guidance to anyone who feels they need support in a friendly and confidential environment.
Geckos are symbols of healing:
Latin - Fortune, re-growth, health and overall life
Native Americans – dreams, healing and survival

04/11/2023

Thanks to everyone that came to the last Gecko House partnership meeting at Boathouse Climbing Centre .
Also a big thanks to Sophrology Wales for running a Sophrology workshop, it was positive to see everyone joining in and enjoying to learn about Sophrology.

11/10/2023

Thank you to those that came in various shades of green for World Mental Health Day, some wore it more obvious than others😉

Those that won your bottles, use them wisely and enjoy your cool drinks.
In Partnership with Boathouse Climbing Centre

09/10/2023

Today is World Mental Health Day.

There are a lot of people who use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably.

It is important but also to differentiate these two.

Mental Health is health. It is universal. EVERYBODY has mental health, it is built into our system. Mental health is a practice and can be worked on in a variety of different ways.

Mental Illness is an illness. Like other illnesses it is not in our control and can come and go in waves or in stages. It is not a choice nor is it to be judged. Illness does not discriminate and is taken care of professionally.

Let's see some specific diagnoses in any given week in the UK.
- Mix of Anxiety and depression: 8 in 100 people
- General Anxiety Disorder: 6 in 100 people
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: 4 in 100 people
- Depression: 3 in 100 people
- Phobias: 2 in 100 people

A persons diagnostic can change throughout their lifetime. It's okay to not be okay, but you don't always have to stay that way. There is a road to healing (it will be different for everyone).

Remember if you are coming to the centre today to wear green or a green ribbon.

03/10/2023

🌍 World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk and break some of the stigma of mental health and wellbeing. 🌍

Join us at Boathouse Climbing Centre use on Tuesday 10th of October 2023 and wear either a green ribbon or an item of green clothing whilst climbing. You will then be entered into our raffle draw to win either a Boathouse Buff, Boathouse Drinks Bottle or Boathouse Beanie Hat.

❗Did You Know?❗
1 in 4 people suffer with some form of mental health problem in the UK each year.
78% of employees believe their company should be doing more to support mental health in the work place.
1 in 5 people have admitted to call in sick to avoid workplace stress
12 billion working days are lost every year due to poor mental health.

🌍 We look forward to seeing you in green on Tuesday 10th October 2023 🌍

10/08/2023

Want to learn how to support others with mental health and start the conversation?
On the 31st of August we are hosting a 4 Hours Mental Health First Aid Course with FAA Level 1 Award with AK Outdoors.
This Presentation will run for 4 hours at 6:30pm. There are only 3 spaces available at the cost £50.

09/08/2023

🦎Gecko House is Open - Thursday 17th August 6pm-9pm🦎

We will have climbing experts and wellbeing staff, including a mindfulness workshop run in partnership with a qualified and experienced psychologist.

It is a safe place / hub for people and organisations to come together to share experiences, help each other, just listen or just climb or just have a coffee and biscuit. Surrounded by likeminded people with a friendly ear.

we can point each other in direction of help, support, groups and organisations that would benefit us or someone you know. You can ask about support for people without naming people.

08/08/2023

Want to gain a better knowledge and understanding of mental health?
On the 24th of August we are hosting a 2 Hour Course Mental Health Awareness Presentation with AK Outdoors.
This Presentation will run for 2 hours at 6:30pm. There are 8 spaces available at the cost £25.

25/07/2023

Want to learn how to support others with mental health and start the conversation?
On the 31st of August we are hosting a 4 Hours Mental Health First Aid Course with FAA Level 1 Award with AK Outdoors
This Presentation will run for 4 hours at 6:00pm. There are 6 spaces available at the cost £50.