Photography has opened a whole new way of observing all that is around me. I also enjoy enhancing some of the images I take, allowing me to explore different ways of creating and presenting my images. I am based in Leeds and my email is: dumontlass@yahoo.co.uk

A Leeds based photographer, with a special interest in community and well-being. I use many formats of image making, including TLR medium format film, DSLR, iPhoneography, 35mm film. I love photo books, and photo albums, printed image is very important to me. See www.mindygoose.co.uk for further information about my work.

I am currently working a lot with polymer clay, but also love crochet and tatting. The best place to find out more is on my website www.joypocock.com I'm also at several craft markets around Leeds

Andrew Raby is a Leeds based photographer and founder of the not-for-profit photography organisation Folkus Point cic. He enjoys capturing the sights of Leeds in a way which may present them in a new light and is always on the look out for unregarded beauty or interest as well as the obvious. He set up Folkus Point with a group of talented and experience colleagues to use photography as a means of helping people who most need it to develop their confidence, social skills and chances of employment. Find out more at: www.folkuspoint.com Contact him at: info@folkuspoint.com

Kayla Kavanagh is a solo artist with a difference. The Yorkshire-based Singer/Songwriter plays nine instruments, writes and performs her own original music and has toured the UK with her ‘one-woman band’ show at venues across the UK including three years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Kayla has launched her debut album Stranger than Fiction, featuring twelve original songs with her trademark fusion of the traditional and modern - an eclectic mix of electronica pop/rock with hints of Imogen Heap, Eva Cassidy and Sarah McLachlan. Hidden behind the music lies Kayla’s life with a mental health condition called Borderline Personality Disorder - a mental illness that affects around 2-3% of the population, characterised by a chronic instability in self-image, emotions and relationships. Kayla has become an ambassador for awareness of illnesses such as BPD, and has been interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour about how music has provided a positive outlet for the overwhelming emotions associated with living with a mental health condition. For more information visit http://www.kaylakavanagh.com

Waste is not in my vocabulary, I believe if an object or person is broken or deemed useless they can be reshaped to create a new and beautiful whole again. I create through upcycling and repurposing other peoples waste, see my blog reloved99@blogspot.com you can email me at alivasser@yahoo.co.uk

I want to help people understand what it’s like to have a mood disorder, and enable them to relate to the emotions a sufferer feels, instead of being afraid of the behaviour a sufferer might display. bailey.lucy@hotmail.com www.lucybailey.co.nr

“Left to Right” is the alter ego of cartoonist Charles Neil, who had a stroke several years ago, which meant he had to relearn how to draw with his right hand. Charles hopes one day to sell his illustrations.

I am currently training to be a Drug Worker. I enjoy painting in my own time and use it as a way to relax. My goal is to work on increasing the contents of my portfolio and submit my work for an exhibition. keraa249@hotmail.com

My work is a projection of my thoughts, actions and sufferings throughout my life. I take the damage from my mind and put it on canvas. As well as paintings I make films. artsandfilms@yahoo.com

Kevin Poole is a member of the Vale Day Centre, and recently began painting. He exhibited some of his work in the Arts & Minds network exhibition last year.

I really enjoy photography and I prefer black and white or sepia images. I hope to show case my work at charity and mental health awareness events. dawn.smallwood@hotmail.co.uk

I have always enjoyed creating art from an early age, and now thanks to St Mary's House and Jeff Malderez, I am rediscovering it all over again. My work is for sale. stephen.willingham@yahoo.co.uk

I am a service user and a fine art photographer. I photograph mostly in macro and landscape. All my pictures are for sale mounted and framed. t.t39@ntlworld.com

I have had an interest in art for along time, and have painted and drawn in a variety of styles. I have been a member of the Art forum, Arts and Minds network, Mind Odyssey and Prescription: Art.

I am a service user and a self taught artist. I am currently attending Ashwood day centre, and Artlink studio 3. I work as a volunteer at Oblong Leeds. My art is an form of surreal religious art. Johnwood777@btinternet.com

I am a former teacher, now retired. I have practised art all my life. My main interests include depicting landscapes and human form in movement. paula.dean@talktalk.net