Patrick Downes
@impatrickdownes.bsky.social
When does Mariah Carey defrost?
Is it that time of year yet?
Is it that time of year yet?
September 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
When does Mariah Carey defrost?
Is it that time of year yet?
Is it that time of year yet?
Little reminder for the weekend
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Little reminder for the weekend
Socialmedia Engagement
August 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Socialmedia Engagement
Advice from the Ocean:
Be shore of yourself. Come out of your shell. Take time to coast. Avoid pier pressure. Sea life’s beauty. Don’t get so tide down on work that you miss out on life’s beautiful waves
#beach #quote #wellbeing
Be shore of yourself. Come out of your shell. Take time to coast. Avoid pier pressure. Sea life’s beauty. Don’t get so tide down on work that you miss out on life’s beautiful waves
#beach #quote #wellbeing
August 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Advice from the Ocean:
Be shore of yourself. Come out of your shell. Take time to coast. Avoid pier pressure. Sea life’s beauty. Don’t get so tide down on work that you miss out on life’s beautiful waves
#beach #quote #wellbeing
Be shore of yourself. Come out of your shell. Take time to coast. Avoid pier pressure. Sea life’s beauty. Don’t get so tide down on work that you miss out on life’s beautiful waves
#beach #quote #wellbeing
🧘♀️ Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple grounding technique to bring yourself back to the present moment — by exploring your five senses.
Pause. Breathe. Notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. 🌿
✨ A gentle way to reconnect with yourself.
www.soof.uk
Pause. Breathe. Notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. 🌿
✨ A gentle way to reconnect with yourself.
www.soof.uk
July 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🧘♀️ Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple grounding technique to bring yourself back to the present moment — by exploring your five senses.
Pause. Breathe. Notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. 🌿
✨ A gentle way to reconnect with yourself.
www.soof.uk
Pause. Breathe. Notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. 🌿
✨ A gentle way to reconnect with yourself.
www.soof.uk
Every cloud has its own story to tell
July 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Every cloud has its own story to tell
Time to just go, ignore the world for a bit and chill…
July 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Time to just go, ignore the world for a bit and chill…
🧠 Could you spot the signs of a mental health issue?
Join our accredited Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course online.
📅 12 & 19 Aug | 🕕 6–8:30pm | 💷 £50pp
🎓 Valid 3 years | Open to all
Learn to support others & signpost to help — it could save a life.
🎟️ Book: mhfa-torfaen-aug.eventbrite.co.uk
Join our accredited Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course online.
📅 12 & 19 Aug | 🕕 6–8:30pm | 💷 £50pp
🎓 Valid 3 years | Open to all
Learn to support others & signpost to help — it could save a life.
🎟️ Book: mhfa-torfaen-aug.eventbrite.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🧠 Could you spot the signs of a mental health issue?
Join our accredited Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course online.
📅 12 & 19 Aug | 🕕 6–8:30pm | 💷 £50pp
🎓 Valid 3 years | Open to all
Learn to support others & signpost to help — it could save a life.
🎟️ Book: mhfa-torfaen-aug.eventbrite.co.uk
Join our accredited Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course online.
📅 12 & 19 Aug | 🕕 6–8:30pm | 💷 £50pp
🎓 Valid 3 years | Open to all
Learn to support others & signpost to help — it could save a life.
🎟️ Book: mhfa-torfaen-aug.eventbrite.co.uk
🧠✨ New 8-Week Mindfulness Course in Torfaen! ✨🧠
Looking to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your wellbeing?
Join our Mindfulness course this September at Panteg House, Griffithstown.
www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mindfulness
Supported by the National Lottery
#MindfulnessTorfaen
Looking to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your wellbeing?
Join our Mindfulness course this September at Panteg House, Griffithstown.
www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mindfulness
Supported by the National Lottery
#MindfulnessTorfaen
Mindfulness — Torfaen Talks CIC
Join Torfaen Talks CIC’s 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program in Torfaen. Affordable sessions designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and support mental wellbeing for all, espec...
www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🧠✨ New 8-Week Mindfulness Course in Torfaen! ✨🧠
Looking to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your wellbeing?
Join our Mindfulness course this September at Panteg House, Griffithstown.
www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mindfulness
Supported by the National Lottery
#MindfulnessTorfaen
Looking to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your wellbeing?
Join our Mindfulness course this September at Panteg House, Griffithstown.
www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mindfulness
Supported by the National Lottery
#MindfulnessTorfaen
🎉 Happy Social Media Day! 📱✨
Today we celebrate the power of connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re sharing stories, raising awareness, or just scrolling for joy — here’s to the platforms that bring us together. 💬💡🌍
#SocialMediaDay #StayConnected #DigitalCommunity
Today we celebrate the power of connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re sharing stories, raising awareness, or just scrolling for joy — here’s to the platforms that bring us together. 💬💡🌍
#SocialMediaDay #StayConnected #DigitalCommunity
June 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🎉 Happy Social Media Day! 📱✨
Today we celebrate the power of connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re sharing stories, raising awareness, or just scrolling for joy — here’s to the platforms that bring us together. 💬💡🌍
#SocialMediaDay #StayConnected #DigitalCommunity
Today we celebrate the power of connection, creativity, and community. Whether you’re sharing stories, raising awareness, or just scrolling for joy — here’s to the platforms that bring us together. 💬💡🌍
#SocialMediaDay #StayConnected #DigitalCommunity
As someone who’s never been to #Glastonbury but has thought about it. This article has made my mind up.
The ethos has long been lost -
The ethos has long been lost -
The uncomfortable truth about Glastonbury
Some bands can take the hit of losing money to perform, but everyone else, from bookers to production staff to acts being asked to work bar shifts, is being short-changed, writes Oliver Keens, and it…
www.independent.co.uk
June 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
As someone who’s never been to #Glastonbury but has thought about it. This article has made my mind up.
The ethos has long been lost -
The ethos has long been lost -
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC podcast to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalksCIC
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalksCIC
Torfaen Talks CIC: Mindfulness Wales
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales to explore how mindfulness is helping people across Torfaen and beyond find calm, build resilience, and support their mental well-being. Liz shares the ...
pod.fo
June 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC podcast to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalksCIC
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalksCIC
You don’t have to go through it alone. 💬💖
Switchboard is there to listen — whoever you are, wherever you are in the UK.
🌈 Confidential LGBTQIA+ support by phone, email, or web chat.
📞 0800 011 9100
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
🌐 switchboard.lgbt
Support is just a conversation away. #PrideMonth
Switchboard is there to listen — whoever you are, wherever you are in the UK.
🌈 Confidential LGBTQIA+ support by phone, email, or web chat.
📞 0800 011 9100
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
🌐 switchboard.lgbt
Support is just a conversation away. #PrideMonth
June 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
You don’t have to go through it alone. 💬💖
Switchboard is there to listen — whoever you are, wherever you are in the UK.
🌈 Confidential LGBTQIA+ support by phone, email, or web chat.
📞 0800 011 9100
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
🌐 switchboard.lgbt
Support is just a conversation away. #PrideMonth
Switchboard is there to listen — whoever you are, wherever you are in the UK.
🌈 Confidential LGBTQIA+ support by phone, email, or web chat.
📞 0800 011 9100
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
🌐 switchboard.lgbt
Support is just a conversation away. #PrideMonth
June 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I lose track of how often I’ll see posts on Facebook pages asking “Invite your friends to increase our presence”.
Well, this article by Dan McGovern explains why it’s not the thing to do… so stop it 😃
Well, this article by Dan McGovern explains why it’s not the thing to do… so stop it 😃
Stop Inviting Your Friends To Like Your Facebook Page | Dan McGovern Web Design
Inviting your firends to like you Facebook page might sound like a great idea but here's why it's actually damaging your page reach and engagement.
www.danmcgovern.co.uk
June 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I lose track of how often I’ll see posts on Facebook pages asking “Invite your friends to increase our presence”.
Well, this article by Dan McGovern explains why it’s not the thing to do… so stop it 😃
Well, this article by Dan McGovern explains why it’s not the thing to do… so stop it 😃
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC podcast to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalks #MindfulnessWales
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalks #MindfulnessWales
Torfaen Talks CIC: Mindfulness Wales
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales to explore how mindfulness is helping people across Torfaen and beyond find calm, build resilience, and support their mental well-being. Liz shares the ...
pod.fo
June 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC podcast to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalks #MindfulnessWales
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalks #MindfulnessWales
🌟 Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
We’ve got funded spots for just £50 (usually £135)!
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Support others in crisis
✅ Back the work of @TorfaenTalks
💙 A small cost for a big impact.
🔗 Sign up: www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealth #MHFA #Torfaen #Wellbeing
We’ve got funded spots for just £50 (usually £135)!
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Support others in crisis
✅ Back the work of @TorfaenTalks
💙 A small cost for a big impact.
🔗 Sign up: www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealth #MHFA #Torfaen #Wellbeing
June 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌟 Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
We’ve got funded spots for just £50 (usually £135)!
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Support others in crisis
✅ Back the work of @TorfaenTalks
💙 A small cost for a big impact.
🔗 Sign up: www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealth #MHFA #Torfaen #Wellbeing
We’ve got funded spots for just £50 (usually £135)!
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Support others in crisis
✅ Back the work of @TorfaenTalks
💙 A small cost for a big impact.
🔗 Sign up: www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealth #MHFA #Torfaen #Wellbeing
June 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
June 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalkCIC #MindfulnessWales
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalkCIC #MindfulnessWales
Torfaen Talks CIC: Mindfulness Wales
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales to explore how mindfulness is helping people across Torfaen and beyond find calm, build resilience, and support their mental well-being. Liz shares the ...
pod.fo
June 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’re joined by Liz from Mindfulness Wales on the latest Torfaen Talks CIC to chat all things mindfulness—how it supports mental well-being, helps in schools & communities, and why it’s more than just meditation.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalkCIC #MindfulnessWales
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2dd7ee
#TorfaenTalkCIC #MindfulnessWales
🎙️ Want to share your story or shine a light on the work your organisation is doing? You can be a guest on the Torfaen Talks CIC podcast!
📩 Fancy being on the podcast? Get in touch with #TorfaenTalksCIC to find out more.
🎧 Listen to past episodes here:
📩 Fancy being on the podcast? Get in touch with #TorfaenTalksCIC to find out more.
🎧 Listen to past episodes here:
Torfaen Talks CIC
Welcome to a space where we bring Torfaen’s voices to life! This podcast is all about sharing the incredible stories, experiences, and initiatives that make our community special. Join us as we chat...
podfollow.com
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🎙️ Want to share your story or shine a light on the work your organisation is doing? You can be a guest on the Torfaen Talks CIC podcast!
📩 Fancy being on the podcast? Get in touch with #TorfaenTalksCIC to find out more.
🎧 Listen to past episodes here:
📩 Fancy being on the podcast? Get in touch with #TorfaenTalksCIC to find out more.
🎧 Listen to past episodes here:
🌟Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here for £50: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1354920857759/?discount=LimitedTime
#MentalHealthFirstAid
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here for £50: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1354920857759/?discount=LimitedTime
#MentalHealthFirstAid
Online Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
Become a Mental Health First Aider with Torfaen Talks CIC! Two online sessions plus self-paced learning to support mental well-being.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌟Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here for £50: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1354920857759/?discount=LimitedTime
#MentalHealthFirstAid
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here for £50: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1354920857759/?discount=LimitedTime
#MentalHealthFirstAid
🌟Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
Limited time offer available | £50 per space
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here: torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealthFirstAid
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
Limited time offer available | £50 per space
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here: torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealthFirstAid
May 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌟Become a Mental Health First Aider 🌟
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
Limited time offer available | £50 per space
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here: torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealthFirstAid
Support our work in Torfaen, by taking part in this online course!
Limited time offer available | £50 per space
(Cost for this is normally £135 per space)
Register here: torfaentalkscic.org.uk/mhfa
#MentalHealthFirstAid
