Hope On Prescription

29/10/2025

Join Us Tomorrow - your host Jemma Burgess will be welcoming this weeks guest speaker - Kerry. We will be talking all things Retons Care!

Tune in at: 2PM - 3PM were you can listen to uplifting music, poetry, discover hopeful services and so much more...

Don't miss this weeks spooktacular poetry and upcoming events!

Visit: www.valleyparkradio.org.uk
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Thursday 30th October at 2 PM.

27/10/2025

Ireland has launched a groundbreaking initiative called the Basic Income for the Arts program, offering 1,500 euros a month to more than 2,000 artists, musicians, writers, and designers for three years. The goal is to give creative professionals financial stability so they can focus on their craft without worrying about income.

The program treats creativity as a public good, recognizing that art enriches society in ways beyond economics. It is a bold experiment in valuing imagination, culture, and expression, showing that when artists are supported, the entire community benefits.

27/10/2025

This is a fantastic tool to help you feel more hopeful 👇🏼

If you woke up with a sense of overload with so much to do and lots of unfinished tasks or projects, know that you’re not alone. Start with something small. Celebrate any progress. Remember: unfinished things don’t define your worth — your willingness to keep moving ahead does. You could adapt this sheet which I use to help me.

26/10/2025

🎃 Two Halloween Happenings

✨ Event 1: Writing for Wellbeing Workshop – Halloween Special
🗓 Wednesday 29th October 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road Stone, Greenhithe DA9 9DS

Step into the spooky season with a special Writing for Wellbeing Workshop designed for adults who love creativity, connection, and a hint of Halloween magic.

✨ Explore writing prompts inspired by ghosts, pumpkins, and imagination.
🖋 Craft your own poem or short piece in a relaxed, welcoming space.
💬 No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and love of words!

And here’s the best part… your writing could come to life on stage just two nights later!

🌕 Event 2: 5 Writers and You!
🗓 Friday 31st October 2025
🕐 4 PM
📍 Stone Recreation Ground - Outdoor Stage

Celebrate Halloween with live local creativity!

Five poets from our Writing for Wellbeing Workshop will take to the stage to share their spooky, funny, or heartwarming creations and you can join them. Come along to our Writing for Wellbeing Workshop on Wednesday 29th October to get involved!

🎤 Got a Halloween poem or story to share? Step up and shine!
🎃 Prefer to listen? Grab a blanket, a hot drink, and enjoy.

🕯 How They Connect
Write with us on Wednesday 29th October and perform or listen on Friday 31st — or do both!

Whether you’re new to writing or already love the mic, this is your chance to be part of a creative community that’s crafting magic right here in Stone.

Free Event - Donations Welcome.

11/10/2025

We want to send a huge thank you to Tilly Pantlin for your wonderful performance at Where the Light Begins Festival 2025.

Check out what Tilly had to say 👇

"This September I had the pleasure of singing at the first ever Where the Light Begins Festival. The whole day was full of talent, joy and positivity. Something I think we forget to embrace with the business of every day life.
It was an honour to share the stage with other inspiring musicians and poets, seeing amazing artwork from local school children and seeing the amazing work of Hope on Prescription in the community.
It was such a feel good day and I’m excited to see how the festival grows over the coming years!"
Tilly Pantlin

11/10/2025

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Photo taken by Light Tone Studios.

08/10/2025

One of our young festivalgoers shared that "Henry Madd was their favourite poet of the day"

Who was your favourite poet from Where the Light Begins?

Comment below ⬇️

05/10/2025

“Its so refreshing to attend a hopeful, inspiring, positive event in the local community” Festivalgoer.

02/10/2025

This is a wonderful post from the incredible security we had at our event, thank you so much for your fantastic work on Saturday and for your kindness here 😊 Working together to bring a safe space for creative expression here in Dartford.

02/10/2025

Tune in Today!

Today your host Jemma Burgess will be sharing her journey through the project behind Where the Light Begins Festival.

Tune in at: 2PM - 3PM were you can listen to uplifting music, poetry, wellbeing hacks and so much more...

Happy National Poetry Day! We look forward to sharing some wonderful poems created across the last few months of Writing for Wellbeing within our community.

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Thursday 2nd October at 2 PM.