Mental Health Rocks

26/07/2025

Part of the Poppy Rocks Project we are doing a series of "IN LOVING MEMORY"
We are requested by relatives if we could add their loved ones, who served in all wars to the Project
To us we are honoured to do so.
The 3 poppy rocks shown are Louise's Mother, Father and Grandfather
We Will Remember Them
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Kindly sponsored by stones4gardens

25/07/2025

From blank canvases to lovely art
Kindly sponsored by stones4gardens

25/07/2025

4 months ago this is how my Poppy Rocks art was like to now I'm getting there trying different techniques most importantly it's keeping me mentally active

24/07/2025

PURPLE POPPY ROCKS
I must say my artwork has improved massively from when I started
The artwork from our 3 local lady artists is rubbing off on me
This batch of rocks is kindly sponsored by stones4gardens

24/07/2025

Took a limp with the crutch and daughter on Paignton Beach this morning and didn't find a single rock
Did the tides hide them or were they relocated?

24/07/2025

If you know a veteran who needs help and needs time at Noon Cregg. CIC Veterans Retreat. Contact Badger his waiting for your call

23/07/2025

Another batch of prepped rocks ready for Poppy Art
A lovely new follower to our page asked if we could add 3 members of her family who served in the Armed Forces
Mum and Grandad were with the RAF and Dad with the Army
When the rocks are finished they will be photographed and pictures sent to our follower, the rocks will then be varnished and added to the crates to be placed on the beaches for Remembrance Day
This batch of rocks have been kindly sponsored by stones4gardens

22/07/2025

I want to express my heartfelt thank yous to all, who have followed and liked our page since this morning and for the kind comments, yes I cried not from sadness, but happiness, after struggling with my emotions last year due to mobility issues from severe pain of Vascular Necrosis, before having 1 hip replacement and still waiting for other hip to be done. I didn't think there was purpose anymore, but there was and TALKWORKS - NHS helped me change the way I look at my new disability
The Finishing Line will still be there, so instead of jumping over the hurdles like before, I go round the hurdles at my pace
I used to be the Hare but now I'm the Tortoise and I win. This project helped me mentally focus and happy because I wanted to help others
The Mental Rocks will continue every couple of months and put on location the following weekend and increase volumes on Mental Health Awareness Weeks
There is help out there and find a hobby that you enjoy and magic things happen ❤️
PS resting today as my little stroll on Paignton Beach to walk my 2 kids ended with me in a deep uncovered hole face first still and smiling through pain
Thank you again off for my afternoon OAP nap

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

So last night was a success, my 2 kids did all the running around while I waited by the car until we got to Paignton Beach
While I dropped the kids off either end I parked in the middle, got my phone ready for Tiktok live and action.
As they got to the meeting point I decided to go on the beach, the live was going well over 1000 likes for 1am, I explained I needed to be careful due to mobility issues, then live stopped due to poor lighting, granted it was dark so I made my way back to the car.
They I disappeared down 2ft X 5ft uncovered hole in the sand, head first, face planted the gritty sand, I laid there for a moment groaning in pain and Harley stood over me laughing, then realising crap Dad's not ok.
After 5mins trying to emerge from the boobie trap I became aware I'm in pain and movement is limited still we had Preston and Torquay to do but I stayed in the car, got home at 2am but today I'm back on crutches, bad hip feels like it's nearing collapse left knee painful, back is stiff and throbbing, neck feels stiff, right wrist painful and new hip is painful
See how I go today on my morphine meds and rest if no change Doctor tomorrow
It just to show how important it is to cover holes back up after time on the beaches, I'm all for kids having fun but it's parents responsibility to make sure holes are covered
If it was an elderly person out for a stroll at night it would have been a different outcome but I'm glad I didn't break my hips
Next time will be the Poppy Rocks Project placement and I will be staying in the car
Have a lovely day people and enjoy finding the rocks
Steve

21/07/2025

So today is finally here from 10pm tonight the Mental Health Rocks Team will be placing the rocks of comfort and positivity words, the rocks with helpline numbers on and the Organisations that let me Rock their Logo to support Mental Health Awareness
Locations will be Berry Head, the pebble beach by Brixham RNLI, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton Beach, Preston Beach and Torquay Beach
Please by all means relocate to other beaches but not to your garden
5 months of painting and planning is happening
If one of the rocks helps someone else struggling with their emotions then I have achieved my goal is supporting Mental Health
From me to you enjoy finding them and reading
I will broadcast live from Tiktok and Facebook throughout the placement
Kind Regards
MHR
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