We look at the changes in Bolton Town Centre, the closure of small businesses, the increase of betting shops and cuts to mental health care, PIP and other support. We discuss the effects austerity measures are having on people living with a mental illness in Bolton and use humour to challenge the oppression we feel.

Duration – 2 hour workshops over 4 weeks. Each workshop can also work as a stand alone workshop.

Materials – Board games and playing cards, photographs, papers, fabric, scratch cards, toys, canvas, recycled medication packets and other materials.

Group size – Up to 12 people X 2 facilitators.