Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual UK wide campaign to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise mental health. Running from 13th-19th May, this year’s theme is ‘Movement: moving more for our mental health’.
The dedicated week allows us to raise awareness about the importance of exercise and movement and its association to our mental health. Moving more can increase your energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your self-esteem.
Regular physical activity is known to improve mental health, quality of life, and wellbeing. It also helps prevent and treat heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and breast and colon cancer, and more. Despite these benefits being well established, over a third of UK adults do not meet the recommended amount of activity.
If you’d like to improve your mental health by moving more, here are some tips to help you get started. For further information, click here.
Here at BBB, we also have some amazing Health & Wellbeing Partners whose expertise can help with movement and exercise, with each specialising in their niche…
Hooke Fitness- move your body & optimise your health/longevity
Mirella Fitness – PT- move your body and nutritional plans
Hagan & Papin – PT
Faye Reason- Energy Worker & Healer – move your energy
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show With Andrew Martin
The art of designing a statement exhibition
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back again this May for its annual floral extravaganza. For 2024, global design brand Andrew Martin is set to make a triumphant return to the prestigious event, in partnership with Pinewood Studios, captivating visitors with a spectacular stand showcasing the latest outdoor furniture, fabrics, and cushions.
Bringing theatrical drama to the design landscape
Located at stand RBG113, the Andrew Martin exhibit is inspired by Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stephenson’s and French painter, Paul Gauguin’s journeys to the South Seas. The design conjures up that 19th century fantasy for an idyllic desert island. Both men, when at the height of their creative powers, took the enormous risk of travelling halfway around the world – exiling themselves from their homelands and setting up in the South Seas. They had set out in search of restorative conditions, exotic inspiration, and a healthier place to live. Both banked on the receptivity of their established audiences, who appreciated the novelty of the work they delivered from such remote shores.
Designed and built in collaboration with Pinewood Studios, renowned for their movie-making magic, Andrew Martin brings cinematic enchantment to the world’s most prestigious flower show with its spectacular display which will feature a waterfall with over 12,000 litres of water and an ancient wooden rice barn at its centre, promising to be one of the most theatrical and immersive stands at this year’s show.
Immersive Experiences
Since 1978, Andrew Martin has been at the forefront of global interior design, shaping furniture, fabric, and wallpaper trends through the decades. Founder Martin Waller is often described as ‘the Indiana Jones’ of interior design, known for his adventurous spirit, endless curiosity, and innovative approach. A trip to the brand’s showrooms in London has been likened to ‘stepping into Aladdin’s Cave’, offering a beautiful mix of new furniture designs, exotic objects, and antiques that create a memorable shopping experience.
Andrew Martin’s impressive stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises to deliver the same sense of adventure – celebrating creativity, global influences, and the effortless integration of interior-inspired design into outdoor living spaces. Visitors are invited to embark on a sensory journey, where imagination knows no bounds and every corner reveals a new world of possibilities.
New Collections
The stand will showcase Andrew Martin’s newest fabric and cushion collection, Argonaut, alongside the brand’s best-selling outdoor range. Inspired by legendary tales and faraway lands, Argonaut comprises three outdoor fabric designs available in a variety of colours.
Argo: Named after the ship from Greek mythology, built by the gods to help Jason and the Argonauts sail from Lolcos to Cochis, Argo features a vertical stripe design with an irregular stitch effect in rich spice colours, fresh denim blues, and smart faded greys.
Trojan: Drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Troy, Trojan boasts an ornate geometric pattern and highlighted stitch. Available in warm colours, fresh white with denim blues, and neutral greys, Trojan adds a touch of timeless elegance to any outdoor setting.
Azorus: Transporting you to the beautiful beaches of North Africa, Azorus is a Moroccan-inspired textile with a faded ground and intricate printed stitch motifs. Available in faded denim and grey, Azorus evokes a sense of exotic charm and sophistication.
Must-See Upcoming Design Fairs
Whether you’re a fully-fledged designer, student in training or an amateur enthusiast, our latest roundup of design delights is especially for you. From a world of infinite interior design inspiration at WOW!house to top of the range textiles and accessories at TexPremium, there’s a design fair with the right kind of flair to suit every taste…
Clerkenwell Design Week
What: Clerkenwell, the UK’s leading design festival, is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else, making it one of the most important design hubs. Featuring 600+ showroom events, 11+ curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning Clerkenwell Design Week has firmly established itself as an integral place to showcase world-leading interior brands and emerging design talent.
When: 21-23 May
Where: Spa Fields, 91 Skinner Street, London
WOW!house
What: Built within the Design Avenue, WOW!house is a one-of-a-kind showhouse stretching 500 sq m. Featuring 19 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces, each uniquely designed by world-class interior designers, working in collaboration with globally recognised design brands and incredible suppliers. Step into a world where design dreams come to life, where creativity knows no bounds and every corner exudes wonder and inspiration.
When: 4 June – 4 July
Where: Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London
TexPremium
What: TexPremium is the first show in the UK completely dedicated to luxury, top-of-the-range textiles and accessories. Launched in 2022, Texpremium has established itself as a bi-annual event held in June and December. This premier event offers a unique platform for major UK fashion brands and clothing manufacturers to convene with exhibitors unveiling their latest collections in the heart of Central London.
When: 18 – 19 June
Where: Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London
New Designers
What: New Designers is an annual London showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent. Since its inception 39 years ago, New Designers has provided a platform for over 3,000 graduates to present their visionary ideas to industry professionals and the public. The event takes place over two weeks, with different disciplines highlighted in Week 1 and Week 2, spanning fashion, textiles, furniture, product design, illustration, and more.
When: 26 – 29 June (Week 1)
Where: Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London