Radstock-based arts charity Creativity Works, have teamed up with Somer Valley FM to create a series of radio shows highlighting the benefits of creativity on mental health and wellbeing, and the first of the series will be broadcast this weekend.

The episode called Voices of Creativity Works, will be broadcast on Saturday 15th June at 1pm and will be repeated on Monday 17th June at 1pm.

Writing Space, a peer-led group that meets weekly in central Bath and is supported by Creativity Works, went into the Somer Valley FM studios earlier this year and with the support and encouragement of Dom Chambers, Somer Valley FM's Director and radio host, and Philippa Forsey from Creativity Works, members Justin, Dee and Irene shared some of their recent work and what makes Writing Space important to them.

Somer Valley FM are part of a national project called Health FM which explores the links between broadcasting and enhancing physical and mental well-being.

Justin said: "We talked about why Writing Space is such a great place, how it helps, and shared some encouraging words to anyone who may like to come along in the future.

"It was rather nerve-wracking at times, but we got through it. Another member, Irene, a local resident, did a wonderful talk all about her experiences in the war and with post-traumatic stress, and how being part of writing space has helped."

To find out more about Writing Space, contact Philippa Forsey at Creativity Works on [email protected]. The show will be available to listen On Demand at www.somervalleyfm.com.