New rhythms wellbeing drumming
Studies show that gentle group drumming can significantly improve your mental health.
Not only is it relaxing and fun, it can also help reduce depression and anxiety and boost your social resilience and overall wellbeing.
We are delighted to showcase another successful round of the New Rhythms Drumming Circle.
This was a free six-week wellbeing drumming project delivered in Mid-Ulster that supported and encouraged adults in rural communities to be creative, gain confidence and connect with others through drumming. The Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP) is a National Lottery-funded programme by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. This project was delivered in Partnership with Inspire, Libraries NI and community drummer, Aidan Dunphy.
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“The drumming has brought people together and has brought so much positivity, we need more of that in rural towns for sure”.
wellbeing drumming in numbers:
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Participants felt an increase in motivation to connect with their local community
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Participants felt an increase in confidence to engage in creative/arts activities
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Participants felt more positive about engaging with others socially
This project was supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and our partner Libraries NI. Special thanks to our delivery partners STEP NI and Mid-Ulster Agewell Partnership.
