Connecting with others who have been through similar life challenges can help forge a deep sense of belonging. At this Friday Lunch Natalie Naylor, a ceramic artist, will be talking about her experience of seeking peer to peer support following a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). FND affects the nervous system with a range of symptoms that vary from person to person. Feeling alone in her diagnosis led Natalie to establish FND Grampian. FND Grampian is a support group that meets in person as well as online video calls twice a week. At Friday Lunch, Natalie will talk about how starting the group aided her recovery and enabled her to help others. Natalie will be joined by her mentors Berkeley Wilde from the Diversity Trust and Fiona Alderson from Networks of Wellbeing.

Come along to hear from Natalie and enjoy a free tasty meal – no booking required just turn up. Lunch will be a g/f and vegan roast vegetable salad.

The guest speaker for this Friday Lunch is to be confirmed. Check back later or follow us on social media for updates.

Accessibility

Friday Lunch is usually attended by 15-25 people. It takes place in Square Deal (22 The Square, Huntly AB54 8BR), the creative and community hub on Huntly Square. There is a guide to visiting Square Deal online here. This includes information on travelling to the venue, photos and plans of the space, and sensory information.

This is a family friendly event and children are very welcome. We have highchairs and children’s cutlery/crockery available.

There are facilities for heating up your own food if desired.

This event is free, but donations of £2 to cover the cost of ingredients and any access costs for the speaker are welcomed.

Allergens/dietary Notes

Food at this event is prepared in a kitchen that may have traces of nuts, seeds, dairy and other allergens. Everything is clearly labelled and there are always vegan and gluten free options. Please let us know if you are planning on coming along and have any food allergies by emailing: bruce@deveron-projects.com

About Friday Lunch

The sharing of food is a great leveller. On the second and fourth Friday of the month, we invite people who live or work in and around Huntly to speak about things they are passionate about – this could include their work, a project, an area of research or hobby. Topics are broad and change every time, from nature to community development, writing to food, history to social justice among many others.

About the HOME Programme

This event is part of our HOME Programme. Through regular events and artists’ residencies, HOME supports the everyday and creative practices of cooking and eating, chatting and caring, sharing skills and learning together. HOME regular events include Friday Lunch, as well as the monthly Food Chain cookery workshop and a stall at the Huntly Farmers' Market. These events celebrate local knowledge and experiences, and explore what it's like to live and work in and around Huntly. Through this work we aim to build more complex understandings of Huntly and its place in the world. If you'd like to contribute to the HOME Programme, or know someone who you'd love to hear from, then get in touch with us on: info@deveron-projects.com.

Photo by Phoebe McBride