Motorcycle Meet Up - Driving Awareness of Mental Health
To help raise awareness of mental health, Terry Bradley has partnered with Titanic Belfast and AWARE NI to host a ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ on Sunday 15th September from 1pm – 3pm. Bikers from across Northern Ireland are being invited to park their motorcycles on the iconic Titanic Slipways.
This free event offers a chance for people to gather in a supportive environment where they can discuss and learn more about the mental health resources available to them. During the meet-up, attendees are invited to visit Terry’s exhibition ‘Dockers & Dolls’, and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. This free exhibition highlights his artwork over the years, featuring pieces that address mental health awareness.
“Throughout my career, I have shared my own mental health struggles and I’m a firm believer that talking openly and publicly has helped me accept this part of my life and be able to deal with it on a daily basis. In doing this, I hope I have encouraged other people to do the same. It’s important that anyone struggling with their own mental health, knows that they are not alone. There are so many people around you in your own circle, as well as many organisations, who are there to help and support you. The first step is starting the conversation.I am delighted to team up with Titanic Belfast and AWARE NI to launch the ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’, an opportunity for everyone, not just bikers, to come along and talk. It will be a supportive environment, where you will be able to speak to people who are there to help and can also signpost you to where you can find further support.”
~ Terry Bradley
“In Terry Bradley’s summer exhibition at Titanic Belfast, Dockers & Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley, he has curated a very personal and reflective display of his artwork, showing how introducing colour into his work signified a shift in his own mental health. In admirably sharing his own journey with us, Terry is helping to create awareness of the importance of supporting those who struggle with their mental health and in talking about it if you are struggling. We hope that this event will give people from across Northern Ireland the opportunity to connect, talk and feel supported. Whether you're a biker or simply a fan of motorcycles, we hope the 'Motorcycle Meet Up' will offer a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and enjoy a memorable experience."
~ Judith Owens MBE
Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast
"We are honoured to be selected as the charity of choice for this exciting event and look forward to bringing together bikers and non-bikers alike in a shared mission to raise awareness for mental health. We hope the ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ will foster a strong sense of community, provide a platform to discuss mental health openly, and raise vital funds to support AWARE NI’s network of peer-led support groups and education programmes.”
~ Leigh Osborne
Head of Fundraising at AWARE NI
To register for for the ‘Motorcycle Meet Up’ click here.
Sunday 15th September 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Titanic Slipways, Titanic, Museum, 1 Olympic Way, Belfast, BT3 9EP
To learn more about Terry Bradley's own journey with mental health, click here.
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