Date:  18 September 2010

Start: 12noon at Maudsley Hospital,

Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ

Walk leader: Ari Henry

Join walk leader Ari and the Largactyl walkers for a guided cultural walk through South London. Discover local artist Austin Spare, who lived and worked at Elephant & Castle and Walworth Road and whose first exhibition was held at Walworth Town Hall. Explore the local history of Southwark, visit the Austin Osman Spare exhibition at Cuming Museum on the route of the walk and uncover the history of mental health in the borough.

CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle is a guided cultural walk from the Maudsley Hospital to Tate Modern designed to encourage mental and physical wellbeing, through art, exercise, humour and history, de-stigmatizing mental distress.

Come along and add to the discussion and exploration, share your thoughts and ideas, enjoy the company of others and have fun.

Walkers meet at 12 noon at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ. Call CoolTan Arts on 07985658443 if you require further information or cannot find the group of walkers on the day.

A 5 Mile walk through the back streets of Southwark- allow 3-4 hours.  Feel free to bring sandwiches and a bottle of water.  Along the route there will be a break at Cumin Museum where you have the opportunity to view the Austin Osman Spare Exhibition and have refreshments. The walk is free but a voluntary contribution will be appreciated, all money goes towards CoolTan Arts.

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