SakoonMind

10/09/2026

SU***DE PREVENTION DAY 💜
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed.
I felt lonely.
I didn’t know how to talk about the struggles inside my mind.
I remember thinking…
“What if I just end it? Would my family understand then?”
Sometimes, when someone is in that much pain, they don't need to hear “Be strong.”
They don't need judgement.
They don't need someone to fix everything.
They need someone to ASK.
🙏 Ask. Ask again.
👂 Listen. Listen and keep listening.
💜 Give them patience.
🌱 Take it in baby steps — one minute, one hour at a time.
When someone is overwhelmed, patience and listening can be the biggest step of all.
You don't always have to have the right words.
Sometimes simply staying, listening and saying:
“I'm here. You don't have to go through this alone.”
can mean more than you will ever know.
If you are struggling today, please reach out to someone you trust or a professional support service. Your life matters. You matter. 💜

Support Available

Shout – 24 hours: Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans – 24 hours: Call 116 123
Su***de Prevention UK: Call 0800 587 0800
6pm until midnight
NHS 24: Call 111

SOS – Silence of Su***de: Call 0808 115 1505
8pm–midnight, Monday to Friday
4pm–midnight, Saturday and Sunday
You are not alone. Please reach out, talk to someone — one minute, one hour, one step at a time.

***dePreventionDay ***deAwareness AskAgain Listen YouAreNotAlone Hope Healing

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🎉 What a Day! Sakoon Summer Fest 2026 🎉

We are still taking in just how incredible our very first Sakoon Summer Fest was! 💜

On Sunday 30th August, over 500 people joined us at Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge, making this Sakoon Mind’s biggest and most diverse event to date.

What made the day so special wasn’t just the numbers — it was seeing Punjabi, Scottish, Polish, Chinese, South Asian and many other communities, cultures and generations coming together as one. ❤️

There was so much happening throughout the day — turban tying, dupatta draping, bindis, live multicultural entertainment, bouncy castles, climbing wall, face painting and glitter tattoos, alongside an amazing variety of local stalls and food vendors.

🏍️ A very special thank you to Sikh Motorcycle Club Scotland and its founder, Navjot Gosal, for being such a fantastic part of our Summer Fest. Their incredible motorcycles were one of the highlights of the day, with children and families stopping to see the bikes, take photographs and make some brilliant memories. The club brought such a strong sense of Punjabi and Sikh culture, community and pride to the festival.

🚒 We were also delighted to welcome the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, whose fire engine was another huge favourite with our children and families.

We were incredibly proud to give local small businesses and young entrepreneurs a platform too — from handcrafted jewellery, artisan chocolates, candles and fragrances to bakery treats, motivational gifts, pani puri and chaat, and even handmade scrunchies created by a talented 16-year-old entrepreneur. 🙌

But our favourite part was seeing people talking, laughing, learning about each other’s cultures and making memories together.

Sakoon Mind believes mental wellbeing is also about connection, belonging, friendship and feeling part of a community.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team — Co-Founders Taj Kooner & Sandip Kaur, and Event Coordinators Alison Karir, Dal Hayer, Boota Singh Toor, Sodhi Bagri & Navjot Gosal — and every volunteer, sponsor, partner, performer, stallholder and organisation who helped make this possible.

And most importantly, thank YOU to every single one of the 500+ people who came and supported us through the day❤️

As our journey continues, we’re now looking forward to taking Sakoon Mind further into Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Different cultures. Different backgrounds. One community. 🫶

💜 Sakoon means peace & together, let’s help everyone find their missing peace.

01/09/2026

🎉 What a Day! Sakoon Summer Fest 2026 🎉

We are still taking in just how incredible our very first Sakoon Summer Fest was! 💜

On Sunday 30th August, over 500 people joined us at Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge, making this Sakoon Mind’s biggest and most diverse event to date.

What made the day so special wasn’t just the numbers — it was seeing Punjabi, Scottish, Polish, Chinese, South Asian and many other communities, cultures and generations coming together as one. ❤️

There was so much happening throughout the day — turban tying, dupatta draping, bindis, live multicultural entertainment, bouncy castles, climbing wall, face painting and glitter tattoos, alongside an amazing variety of local stalls and food vendors.

🏍️ A very special thank you to Sikh Motorcycle Club Scotland and its founder, Navjot Gosal, for being such a fantastic part of our Summer Fest. Their incredible motorcycles were one of the highlights of the day, with children and families stopping to see the bikes, take photographs and make some brilliant memories. The club brought such a strong sense of Punjabi and Sikh culture, community and pride to the festival.

🚒 We were also delighted to welcome the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, whose fire engine was another huge favourite with our children and families.

We were incredibly proud to give local small businesses and young entrepreneurs a platform too — from handcrafted jewellery, artisan chocolates, candles and fragrances to bakery treats, motivational gifts, pani puri and chaat, and even handmade scrunchies created by a talented 16-year-old entrepreneur. 🙌

But our favourite part was seeing people talking, laughing, learning about each other’s cultures and making memories together.

Sakoon Mind believes mental wellbeing is also about connection, belonging, friendship and feeling part of a community.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team — Co-Founders Taj Kooner & Sandip Kaur, and Event Coordinators Alison Karir, Dal Hayer, Boota Singh Toor, Sodhi Bagri & Navjot Gosal — and every volunteer, sponsor, partner, performer, stallholder and organisation who helped make this possible.

And most importantly, thank YOU to everyone for always supporting us🙏💜

01/09/2026

🎉 What a Day! Sakoon Summer Fest 2026 🎉

We are still taking in just how incredible our very first Sakoon Summer Fest was! 💜

On Sunday 30th August, over 500 people joined us at Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge, making this Sakoon Mind’s biggest and most diverse event to date.

What made the day so special wasn’t just the numbers — it was seeing Punjabi, Scottish, Polish, Chinese, South Asian and many other communities, cultures and generations coming together as one. ❤️

There was so much happening throughout the day — turban tying, dupatta draping, bindis, live multicultural entertainment, bouncy castles, climbing wall, face painting and glitter tattoos, alongside an amazing variety of local stalls and food vendors.

🏍️ A very special thank you to Sikh Motorcycle Club Scotland and its founder, Navjot Gosal, for being such a fantastic part of our Summer Fest. Their incredible motorcycles were one of the highlights of the day, with children and families stopping to see the bikes, take photographs and make some brilliant memories. The club brought such a strong sense of Punjabi and Sikh culture, community and pride to the festival.

🚒 We were also delighted to welcome the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, whose fire engine was another huge favourite with our children and families.

We were incredibly proud to give local small businesses and young entrepreneurs a platform too — from handcrafted jewellery, artisan chocolates, candles and fragrances to bakery treats, motivational gifts, pani puri and chaat, and even handmade scrunchies created by a talented 16-year-old entrepreneur. 🙌

But our favourite part was seeing people talking, laughing, learning about each other’s cultures and making memories together.

Sakoon Mind believes mental wellbeing is also about connection, belonging, friendship and feeling part of a community.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team — Co-Founders Taj Kooner & Sandip Kaur, and Event Coordinators Alison Karir, Dal Hayer, Boota Singh Toor, Sodhi Bagri & Navjot Gosal — and every volunteer, sponsor, partner, performer, stallholder and organisation who helped make this possible.

And most importantly, thank YOU to every single one of t

29/08/2026

🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION – SAKOON SUMMER FEST 🚗

Coming to Sakoon Summer Fest at Summerlee Museum tomorrow? 🎉🌿

Please be aware that Summerlee’s main and overflow car parks can fill up very quickly, so we recommend arriving a little earlier and allowing extra time for parking.

If the Summerlee car parks are full, there are other car parks close by:

🅿️ Time Capsule Car Park
🅿️ Baird Street Car Park

Both are within walking distance of Summerlee.

Please park safely and responsibly and follow any parking restrictions or signage.

📍 Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge

We can’t wait to welcome you all tomorrow for a fantastic day at Sakoon Summer Fest! 🌸💜🎉

See you there!

29/08/2026

Sakoon Summer Fest, tomorrow, Sunday 30th August, from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Heritage Way, Coatbridge ML5 1QD

Join Sakoon Mind for a FREE family-friendly community event celebrating community, culture and wellbeing, with something for everyone to enjoy.

On the day you’ll enjoy:
Live music & entertainment featuring Banny A
Market stalls
Arts & crafts
Wellbeing activities
Cultural performances
Children’s activities
Food & refreshments
A fantastic day bringing our communities together

Everyone is welcome. Come along, meet new people, enjoy the entertainment and help us celebrate the diversity, culture and wellbeing of our community 🥳

29/08/2026

I’m delighted to help promote the first SakoonMind Summer Fest, taking place at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Coatbridge! ☀️🎉

This FREE, family-friendly community event promises to be a fantastic day celebrating community, culture and wellbeing, with something for everyone to enjoy.

There’ll be live music and entertainment, including Banny A, market stalls, arts and crafts, wellbeing activities, cultural performances, children’s activities and plenty of food and refreshments.

It’s wonderful to see so many organisations coming together to support this event and celebrate the diversity of our communities.

Whether you come along with family, friends or on your own, everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the entertainment and be part of what promises to be a brilliant day in Coatbridge.

Please give this great mental health & wellbeing charity a follow, a like, share this post and invite your family and friends along. Let’s help make the first Sakoon Summer Fest an unforgettable one! ❤️