Last weekend’s Union Street Party was awesome: The Four Horsemen rocked the WonderZoo stage while the street filled with music, food stalls, craft stalls, creativity and community vibes. Mindful Art Club directors, volunteers, and participants were spotted “throwing some shapes” among the crowds.
On Sunday September 21st Stonehouse hosted its 16th annual street party, drawing thousands of visitors to join the event. With the road closed from the Octagon to the Aldi car park, the street came alive with performances, food, and family-friendly fun.
Nudge Community Builders is a community organisation in Plymouth that works to bring life back to Union Street by rescuing neglected buildings, creating welcoming spaces, and supporting local people and businesses. They do this by buying and leasing properties for community use, running events and street celebrations, and enabling local ownership through community shares. Their focus is on strengthening the local economy by spending and recruiting locally, encouraging creativity and resilience, and caring for the history and environment of the area. At heart, they aim to build a street that local people are proud of and the wider world loves again.
Mindfulness Through Music
Experiencing live music can be a powerful way to practice mindfulness, helping you stay present, sharpen focus, and connect with others. Research shows these effects can ease stress and shift your state of mind in ways that support better mental health. By actively engaging with the performance and sharing the moment with those around you, you can tap into music’s emotional and physical influence to cultivate calm and deepen self-awareness.
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