Write, Think & Read
This blog is full of stories from a variety of people who take part in The Pearl Exchange, from those who attend our workshops to the team that work here. If you’d like to share your own words here, send an email marked ‘BLOG’ to [email protected] – we’d love to hear and share your stories!
Our New Home
It’s now been a month since we opened the doors to The Pearl Exchange and began a brand new chapter…
Moving for Mental Health
Movement has always played a large part in my life. Although it wasn’t until my late teens and…
The Fundraising Feast
As a part of my work experience for my Art and Writing BA, I signed up to help support the…
Our New Home
A building is so much more than bricks and mortar. It is a home, a possibility, the past, present…
Pearl’s Legacy
It feels hard to put into words who Pearl was. She gave something different to everyone she met in…
Riding the Ups & Downs
"I quickly got used to living on a dirtbike. It’s not long before routine dissolves days into one…
Climate Conversations
"I feel a deep gratitude to life and for my life. It hasn’t always been easy and I’ve had my own…
My Volunteer Experience at Leopallooza
"I’m Sophie, and I was lucky enough to be this year’s volunteer Marketing Assistant..."
Documenting at The Pearl Exchange
"As we approach September and the start of a new university term, for me this is a time to reflect…
The Pearl Exchange is Leading the Way
"When John Wheatley emailed me from the South Weston Activity Network in Weston-super-Mare about…
Spotlight: Ella Frears
“At night the herbs outside my window are pummelled by rain. I wake infused, nude on the bare bed.…
Crowdfunding our way into 2022
Our first Crowdfunder in 2020 smashed its target and helped fund our Pilot...
The Pilot Summary
We believe this Pilot Program changed people’s outlook on mental health. The creative aspect played…
The Story So Far
Looking back over this first, incredible year for The Pearl Exchange, we almost can’t believe how…
Food For Thought
Within each and every relationship and predicament there is a need for some kind of boundary.…
Coming Out In Cornwall
Since coming out, a couple of other people who also grew up in North Cornwall have come to me for…
An Old Friend
Lost upon the waves of bygone memories. I look back at the white horses of grief crashing in my…
Each Day Same
Wake up at 9. Oh no its 11am now. It’s okay can try again tomorrow. Stretch, yawn. Repeat.
Short Poem
Outside in the open breeze, Watching life and growth before my eyes. So playful, so quiet, so…
The Horsebox
Towards the end of last year, myself, Frankie and Charlie were given an amazing opportunity to help…
Book Review
When we talk about depression we are often told that it is simply caused by a chemical imbalance in…