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These Singing for Wellbeing Workshops for mothers are continuing the Holding Time Project, Bradford 2023. Read more about the whole project at www.holdingtime.org

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Call for Participants - Open now

Are you a new mum, do you want to meet other people and raise your mood? Do you like singing or would you like to try something new? If so, we want to hear from you.... we are now calling for participants for free singing for wellbeing workshops with trained musician and singing mamas lead at Womenzone in Bradford.

Workshop dates begin Wednesday November 1st for ten weeks

Womenzone: 19-21 Hubert St, Bradford BD3 9TE
10am- 12.00pm
Child and baby friendly venue and activity. We have limited creche places available - please specify your needs in the form below. Please note - Womenzone is a female only space

"Being in a room full of other women who were experiencing similar issues made such a difference to my mental state and the connection I felt through singing together was a lifeline. Babies and toddlers seemed to become calm when the singing started and I came away with new songs to sing to my baby and with my mood completely changed. I still sing the same songs now to my 4 year old! I was so inspired that I went on to train with Singing Mamas and became a singing for wellbeing practitioner so that more women can experience the positive effects of group singing"
Participant

The sessions at Womenzone will be open to all women, pregnant women and women with babies and toddlers up to 2 years old. We will start with some gentle movement and breathing, then some simple call and response songs and onto harmonies from around the world, all taught by ear with no lyrics to learn, no sheet music and absolutely no need for musical experience! Women will sit in a circle on chairs or cushions, with a mat and sensory toys for the babies in the middle and there is also a cafe and a creche available, though booking is essential.

These singing workshops are funded through the Holding Time project, with funding from Bradford Council and the Keith Howard Foundation. This initiative uses arts interventions for women and children as a driver of health, wellbeing and resilience.

About Holding Time

Holding Time is both a celebration of breastfeeding and an exploration of the challenges mothers experience in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding. These issues may be physical, mental, environmental or cultural barriers. Working collaboratively with partner organisations and local mothers, we aim to celebrate the diversity of breastfeeding whilst overturning stereotypes, challenging assumptions and encouraging greater understanding and awareness in the whole community about the value of breastfeeding and its benefits.

Visit our Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/c/holdingtime

For questions please call or text Lisa on 07816577140

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Holding TimeOvercoming the Cultural Barriers to BreastfeedingSinging for Wellbeing Workshops

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Take part in a creative writing workshop, exchanging stories of birth and breastfeeding experiences with BBC writer and producer, Rachel New

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We’re Accessible Arts & Media, a small charity based in Chapelfields. We run creative learning and wellbeing projects that help people connect with and contribute to their local community.

We work with disabled adults and young people, people with dementia, and people with mental ill-health. They face barriers to taking part in everyday activities and can end up feeling isolated and cut off. We support their wellbeing by helping them build positive relationships, feel less isolated, develop skills and confidence and reduce anxiety/stress.

Our projects include: singing and signing choirs, accessible music and movement groups, specialist creative and therapeutic sensory activities, and training programmes where learning-disabled adults and young people train to become workshop leaders.

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We're a registered charity based in Chapelfields, York. We've been running arts and creative media learning projects in and around the city since 1982.

The people who take part in our projects include disabled young people and adults, older people living with dementia and memory loss and people with mental ill-health. We support their wellbeing by helping them develop the confidence and skills to connect with their local community and have more of a say in the things that matter to them.

And everyone has a lot of fun along the way!
More about us

Our projects

Our fun projects include singing and signing choirs, accessible music-making groups and specialist creative sensory activities.
View all our projects

Last year we...

Engaged 347 people in creative learning and wellbeing activities

Worked with 57 partners across the education, cultural, voluntary, health, social care and business sectors.

Delivered 422 creative learning and wellbeing sessions

Created 1,082 hours of paid employment for freelance artists

Were supported by 47 fabulous volunteers

We need your support

You can change lives. As a small charity, we have to raise over £200,000 each year to deliver our projects and every donation makes a huge difference.
Donate now

Latest news

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Our resources

We all love a bit of messy play! This messy play not only engages our sense of touch but also our sense of smell and sometimes even our sense of taste.

View all resources

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We run fun, inclusive creative learning activities in York and the surrounding area for children and young people, disabled people, older people in residential care and people with mental health problems

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The National Centre for Early Music's I Can Play! programme provides music-making opportunities for D/deaf children across the city of York. This project builds on a long-term programme of research and development activity, investigating the levels of provision and barriers to making music for deaf children and young people in York, the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull, which was initially resourced through the NCEM’s Music4U programme.

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Cuppa and a Chorus sessions will give you the chance to sing some of the songs you know and love and explore new ones from around the world. You don’t need to have sung before or consider yourself musical, just enjoy taking part and singing with other like-minded people.

We evaluated Cuppa and a Chorus to see the impact it had on participants wellbeing, using the Manchester Colour Wheel. We were so pleased to see the positive results that came out of this, showing that we are regularly making a difference, by lifting the mood of those who attend Cuppa.

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Pilot is a national and international theatre company based in York, creating projects for, by, and with young people aged 11-25. Participatory projects include creative wellbeing activities in community and cultural spaces in York, and the co-creation of wellbeing resources. We work with disadvantaged young people, and people seeking sanctuary.

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Mafwa Theatre is a community theatre company bringing refugees, asylum seekers and settled communities together in Lincoln Green since 2018. We use drama and the arts to create work that celebrates our similarities and differences, brings people together and speaks truth to power.

We run creative workshops for women in Leeds to have fun, make new friends and learn new skills. We aim for our work to improve women’s wellbeing and mental health, combat social isolation and provide a platform for marginalised women’s voices to be heard.

Roxby Community Garden

Lincoln Green is an area of dense population, with many residents living in high rises without access to a garden. Residents have reported feelings of isolation and a lack of opportunities to make meaningful connections with their neighbours.

We are currently transforming Roxby Close, a disused playground in the heart of Lincoln Green, into a community Garden of Sanctuary and public events space. Mafwa Theatre have been working alongside local residents to transform the site into a garden for residents to play, perform and grow in.

We launched Lincoln Greeners gardening group in 2022. Sessions are focused on teaching members sustainable planting tips, building their confidence in growing their own food and looking after houseplants. The group have been putting new plant beds in Roxby Close, contributing to the redesign process and transformation of the area.

The group aims to tackle language barriers for new communities, improve the local environment and improve employment opportunities and access to training. 100% of participants have reported improvement in their mental health following their involvement with the project, 75% reported increased confidence, 75% of participants have started volunteering and 25% have started training as a result of their involvement.

Find us at www.mafwatheatre.co.uk

Twitter: @MafwaTheatre
Instagram:  @MafwaTheatre

Facebook: Mafwa Theatre

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Holgate Main Reception, Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX, UK

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Converge, York St. John University,  Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX, UK

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Converge, York St. John University,  Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX, UK

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We provide courses for adults who use mental health services. Our courses help you develop skills in a supportive educational environment. You have the freedom to be creative, challenge yourself and discover new abilities.

Most courses take place at York St John University. Courses are taught by staff, students and people with particular expertise and their own experience of mental ill health. We also offer some courses online and by post.

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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Artlink West Yorkshire, Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds

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York Theatre Royal - Theatre for Wellbeing programme

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York Theatre Royal
Theatre for Wellbeing

Part of the York Mind Mental Health and Well-being Activities Programme. York Theatre Royal’s Theatre for Wellbeing course will work towards building a group of individuals into an ensemble; working on the principles of teamwork, openness, mutual respect and playfulness.

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Verd de gris arts were established as a creative arts company in West Yorkshire in 2005. Our work uses creative activity and positive community engagement to support emotional and mental wellbeing.

Our work had begun as freelancers working in social housing environments in Liverpool, working with people who were experiencing a sense of dislocation due to redevelopment and relocation. We began to realise the importance of culture, community and sense of place as key factors in quality of life and good mental health.

As artists we didn’t set out to work in mental health per se … but we soon realised that because our work took place in areas of high deprivation and reduced opportunity / aspiration we regularly found ourselves addressing issues associated with poor mental health. We realised quickly that mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum and that we all have a part to play in changing those aspects that impact on quality of life for all.

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Using the arts to promote cultural diversity as a positive, collaborative solution to community issues and concerns.

Using the arts to identify and address adverse circumstances affecting physical and emotional health.

Developing creative projects that bring generations together to share and learn from each other.

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Using the arts to promote cultural diversity as a positive, collaborative solution to community issues and concerns. Using the arts to identify and address adverse circumstances affecting physical and emotional health. Developing creative projects that bring generations together to share and learn from each other.

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Art Psychotherapy - Early Intervention Service, BDCT NHS Trust

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Art Psychotherapy - Early Intervention Service, BDCT NHS Trust

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The BDCT Early Intervention service are offering Art Psychotherapy as an alternative therapeutic intervention to those at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Art therapy is a non-verbal therapy which uses creativity to help people communicate the things that they may find hard to do say.  Through creative exploration, using a variety of materials, art therapy can help people to gain better insight and understanding of difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Art therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment where one can:

- Experience themselves differently;

- Express themselves; and

- Accept and understand their feelings.

For further information visit:

www.baat.org/about-art-therapy

NHS England and NHS Improvement South West » Early Intervention in Psychosis

www.hcpc-uk.org

BDCT | better lives, together

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Inspired Neighbourhoods Bradford is supporting people with psychosis and mental health distress through expressive and visual arts and with the aim of curating the final work to support recovery and to raise awareness of mental health issues. visit our website HOME - Inspired Neighbourhoods and Contact M.Shabbir@incic.co.uk for further information.

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creating a prosperous, cohesive and sustainable place to live and work through neighbourhood regeneration and development of community well-being

Community Library

Idle Community Library run and managed by our 42 volunteers

Wright Watson Enterprise Centre

Our flagship for neighbourhood regeneration through community asset development

Our Front Line Services

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Mental health and well being support from qualified clinical psychiatrists, psychotherapists and family therapists.

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Expert advice & support to help you startup or run your own business.

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Neighbourhood regeneration through community assets development.

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Building resilience, promote inclusion and empowering the youth to overcome disadvantage.

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Community based educational support for children and young people. Help boost their progress with additional support.

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Are you considering going into employment or want help moving between job, then we can help.

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We aim to improve the quality of life of people through advice and support.

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One-to-one advise on issues such as welfare, debt, housing and benefits.

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Idle Community Library organised and run by our community volunteers.

Community Impact Over 12 Months

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residents reached across all our projects/services

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supported through our mental health services

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welfare, debt and housing cases have been helped

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young people supported through youth projects

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attend our enterprise networking events

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Wright Watson Enterprise Centre

Thorp Garth, Bradford, BD10 9LD

Tel. +44 1274 665598 | info@incic.co.uk

Join to receive updates and news about our services, activities and events.

Designed by Inspired Neighbourhoods | Powered by Our Desire to Make a Difference | Copyright 2018 Inspired Neighbourhoods

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Spectrum Community Health CIC's Haemodialysis Project

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Spectrum Community Health CIC's Appletree Allotment

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Spectrum Community Health CIC's WY-FI Project

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Men's Talk is Community Links creative advocacy project for men. Using applied theatre and film making to reduce stigma around mental health and to encourage - men's talk.

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Men's Talk is CLEAR's creative advocacy project for men. Using applied theatre and film making to reduce stigma around mental health and encourage men's talk.

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Diane Saxon
Arts and Health Programme Manager
The Art House
Project: Re-Emerge
This project is an early-intervention programme helping vulnerable people whose mental health has particularly suffered in the pandemic to gently re-engage with others in a non-clinical, creative, supported and healthy setting so that they can successfully resume their daily lives in a post-pandemic world.
info@the-arthouse.org.uk

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St Wilfrids Centre, Queens Road, Lowfield, Sheffield

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St Wilfrids Centre, Queens Road, Lowfield, Sheffield

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St Wilfrids Centre, Queens Road, Lowfield, Sheffield

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Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Project, St Wilfrid's Centre.

The music therapy project at St Wilfrid’s incorporates a combination of individual and group music therapy sessions. The adults who attend sessions are invited to engage in collaborative and active music making designed to support and meet their individual needs, personal resources and musical interests.

As an inclusive community, St Wilfrid’s aim is not just to support adults with vulnerabilities and ‘differences’ but to fully embrace the notion that diversity is a reality and that every person has their own unique needs, strengths and potentials. The Centre remains a special place and retains its uniqueness in providing best practice, support and purpose and value to the adults they support, volunteers and staff alike.

To find out more contact Chloe, the music therapist:
Chloe.saywell@nordoff-robbins.org.uk

https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

https://www.stwilfridscentre.org

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Nordoff Robbins is the largest UK music therapy charity - enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and life-limiting illnesses

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Stanley Library provides many activities for adults during the week. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01924 303130 or email stanleylibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
South Elmsall Library provides a wide variety of weekly activities for adults. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01977 723220 or email southelmsalllibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Sandal Library provides a wide variety of weekly activities for adults, particularly for those living with dementia. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01924 303355 or email sandallibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Horbury Library provides a wide variety of activities for adults on a weekly basis. To find out more please contact the library on 01924 303060 or email horburylibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Hemsworth Library provides a wide variety of activities for adults. To find out more please phone the library on 01977 722270 or email hemsworthlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Featherstone Library provides a variety of weekly activities for adults. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01977 722745 or email featherstonelibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Airedale Library provides a variety of activities for adults, including a weekly crafts event. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please phone the library on 01977 724040 or email airedalelibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Wakefield Library provides a variety of weekly activities for adults. To find out more please contact the library on 01924 305376 or email wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Castleford Library provides many activities for adults including craft activities and talks. To find out more please contact the library on 01977 722084 or email castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Normanton Library provides many activities for adults including craft activities. we also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01924 302525 or email normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Wendy Jewitt, Librarian
wjewitt@wakefield.gov.uk
Pontefract Library provides a variety of activities for adults including chill and chat, craft activities and scrabble. We also have a Tovertafel, a magic table for people living with dementia. To find out more please contact the library on 01977 727692 or email pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

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Delius Arts And Cultural Centre, Great Horton Road, Bradford

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Creative Stroke Recovery Group at Delius Arts And Cultural Centre, Great Horton Road, Bradford

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Creative Stroke Recovery Group at Delius Arts And Cultural Centre, Great Horton Road, Bradford

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Deb Collett, Project Coordinator for Creative Stroke Recovery Group
CSRG are a lively and rebellious group of stroke survivors who get creative as part of recovery and ongoing health and wellbeing. We have been meeting weekly since April 2012 (with a covid break when we went online) at Delius Arts and Cultural Centre. We are  constituted group, funded by small grants and supported by Artworks Creative Communities. We strive to spread our experience and knowledge of how important creativity can be, and how essential companionship is after life changing events. Watch our film and read our book. Get in touch if you would like to join our Facebook group, or would like copies of the book and film
csrgbradford@gmail.com

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Simon Pierce, Health and Wellbeing Manager, North Yorkshire Sport.
Get Moving is a therapeutic exercise intervention in the homes of adults age 65+ across the county. For more information contact: simon@northyorkshiresport.co.uk

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Art Doctors
artdoctors@hatchprojects.org.uk

The Art Doctors playfully break down barriers to participation in art and culture, and explore the positive role of creativity in all our lives.

Find out more about what we offer here https://hatchprojects.org.uk/project/art-doctors/

We gather near art galleries and museums, at events, in workplaces and online, wearing our paint splattered coats and stethoscopes, and with prescription pads at the ready. We may prescribe art to look at or everyday creative activities, we make films, we write, and we work with all sorts of different people, from social prescribers and healthcare professionals to radio presenters, students, artists, people just hanging out on the street, and YOU!

We love thinking about art and creativity as a starting point for conversations and we firmly believe that every response is valid and important, whether you see yourself as an expert or not. We don’t teach, we explore. We also believe in the power of FUN.

The Art Doctors are Leeds-based artists Alison McIntyre and Liz Stirling, with regular special guest appearances from consultants, specialists and junior doctors.

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Drop-in Creative Studios

Northorpe Hall is leading a new pilot programme to provide regular creative drop-in sessions available to young people aged 11-18 in Kirklees who are known to to Thriving Kirklees or CAMHS crisis team.

The programme will be co-produced by members of the Kirklees Creative Health Partnership (KCHP), including Hoot Arts, Creative Minds, and the University of Huddersfield. The programme will implement a framework developed on behalf of the KCHP by arts and health consultant Elaine Burke.

The Creative Studio Spaces will provide an alternative supportive space for young people to seek peer support and self-help strategies to prevent escalation of need and reduce the number of young people attending A&E.

For more information, please contact Dr. Greg Leo Bond, Evoke Network Manager and Chair of the Kirklees Creative Health Partnership.

greg@evokekirklees.org

https://www.evokekirklees.org/creative-health-wellbeing

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Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield

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Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield

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Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield

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The Iroko Project is leading a pilot programme of storytelling workshops for young people, funded by Evoke and Creative Minds as part of the Kirklees Creative Health Partnership (KCHP).

The Iroko Project was started to build stronger relationships between the local authority and the Black African & Caribbean (BAC) communities of Kirklees, and by doing so better understand the priorities of these communities.

This pilot series focuses on Mental Health and Health Inequalities. We engage with health inequalities as they relate to race, specifically how health inequalities emerge in the BAC communities and the impact this has on children and young people’s mental health.

We know that mental health is something that requires a holistic approach and how important it is that children and young people are able to access spaces outside of school where they can engage with high quality creative activities. Such activities improve mental health by enabling children and young people to be reflexive and expressive about their lives.

However, the Iroko Project has identified that children and young people from BAC communities of Kirklees often do not see their own culture represented in the youth activities and outreach programmes currently on offer.

Our long-term impact goal is building a sustainable infrastructure that enables children and young people from BAC communities to engage in high quality creative activities on a regular basis.

Importantly, we will adopt an asset-based approach that builds on the strengths of the BAC communities to develop a supportive creative environment for children and young people.

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Creative Health in Schools is a pilot programme co-produced between members of the BBEST Schools Hub and Kirklees Creative Health Partnership (KCHP) in the Birstall and Batley areas of Kirklees.

Elaine Burke is the Lead Arts & Health Consultant working closely with the education sector on behalf of the KCHP.

The participating schools have identified the following two areas as priorities:
- Transition between Year 6 and Year 7
- Mental health in all-male classrooms

The pilots will be exploring what kind of creative approaches are most effective at  supporting pupils' mental health and wellbeing within these situations. The pilots will also look at how creativity can help produce healthy school environments as a whole.

For more information, please contact Dr. Greg Leo Bond, Network Manager for Evoke and Chair of the KCHP

greg@evokekirklees.org

https://www.evokekirklees.org/creative-health-wellbeing

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Artfelt is the multi-award winning arts programme at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Funded by The Children's Hospital Charity to make Sheffield Children's Hospital feel better.

We transforms the hospital’s walls and spaces with bright art, helping children recover in an environment tailored to them. The programme also puts on workshops for youngsters to provide distraction during anxious moments – such as before an operation, and to break up long stays on the wards.

Our surroundings have a powerful effect on how we feel, and that’s especially important in a hospital, where the environment can influence wellbeing and comfort for our patients, visitors and staff.

We collaborate with artists and designers from around the world to work directly on improving our space. They create art, graphics, illustration, and digital pieces especially for our hospital; working sensitively and creatively to address the needs of each space and its users.

Find out more about our work at www.artfelt.org.uk or contact artfelt@tchc.org.uk

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Lynfield Mount Hospital, Heights Lane, Daisy Hill, Bradford

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Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity at Lynfield Mount Hospital

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Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity at Lynfield Mount Hospital

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A long and beautiful partnership between Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity and Bradford District Care Foundation Trust, providing many music therapy individual and group sessions to people with mental health problems, and engaging clients, staff, and carers together in active music making, festivals and musical performance.

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At Nordoff Robbins we're committed to working with the more vulnerable members of our communities who could benefit the most from our music therapy. That's why we work in a variety of settings including prisons and secure psychiatric hospitals.

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https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
https://www.turninglivesaround.co.uk/beacon-leeds/

Nordoff-Robbins music therapy delivered in a transitional living unit run by Turning Lives Around

The TLA supports adults who are homeless or unable to access accommodation. Support is provided for people around drug/alcohol misuse, offending, mental health and harm reduction.

Music therapy is delivered by a music therapist and offered in 1:1 and group formats, it is delivered to meet the needs and interests of each individual on each day, in general working to support people to cope with difficult circumstances, discover and celebrate their strengths and foster community and social bonds.

Music therapy is delivered weekly and is available to all service users living in the TLA, sessions are also available for people who have recently transitioned form the TLA back to the community.

To find out more please contact:

Luke.wilson@nordoff-robbins.org.uk

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Lotherton Hall, Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds

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Photograph taken by a student recording other students using the microphone and recording equipment to record the sounds of an old washboard.

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Lotherton Hall, Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds

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Lotherton Hall, Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds

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ASMR Workshops

ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is sometimes known as a ‘brain massage’ and can be triggered by sounds and sights that cause a tingling sensation beginning on the scalp and moving down the body.

With this in mind, at Lotherton we have created an ASMR workshop designed for students with additional needs to pick their brains about what kind of ASMR they like and more importantly why! We created a workshop where secondary school students were able to learn about and understand ASMR and then create their own, using both objects from the museum and from the Wildlife World and the host of birds and wild animals that live there. We provided the objects and the equipment, and the students provided the brains and more importantly the fun!

In our first trial workshop, we were blown away by the engagement we had from students and the confidence and pride we were able to instil in them. Some students were non-verbal and really came alive when using the microphone or filming and took real ownership of what we had created. It was obvious to see the immediate result of the workshop on the student’s mental health. It was so empowering to those of us delivering the workshop to see how empowered the students became from learning these skills and creating their own content.

There is so much room for these ASMR workshops to grow and expand and we look forward to welcoming the next group to Lotherton to see what we can create! We also have plans to expand across the various sites of Leeds Museums and Galleries so keep your eyes peeled to see what we create!

These videos will be released onto our social media channels as well as sitting on our website so that everyone can enjoy the content that we have created.

For further resources supporting wellbeing and creativity, visit the Leeds Museums and Galleries website
SEMH Curriculum Resources - Leeds Museums & Galleries

For Lotherton specific enquiries please contact lotherton@leeds.gov.uk

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Sarah Cockburn, Operations Manager at Pyramid. info@pyramid.org.uk

Various weekly creative art groups and 1:1 work for autistic people and people with a learning disability.

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Pyramid of Arts, Croydon Street, Holbeck, Leeds

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Pyramid of Arts, Croydon Street, Holbeck, Leeds

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Pyramid of Arts, Croydon Street, Holbeck, Leeds

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Sarah Cockburn, Operations Manager at Pyramid. info@pyramid.org.uk

Volunteer opportunities for adults who are perhaps feeling isolated or experiencing low mood. Join a weekly creative art group and support adults with learning disabilities to explore the arts and engage with a wide range of cultural events and exhibitions.

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Sarah Cockburn, Operations Manager at Pyramid. info@pyramid.org.uk

High Rise Music Group. Weekly sensory music group for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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Bramley Community Centre, Waterloo Lane, Bramley, Leeds

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Bramley Community Centre, Waterloo Lane, Bramley, Leeds

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Bramley Community Centre, Waterloo Lane, Bramley, Leeds

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Sarah Cockburn, Operations Manager at Pyramid. info@pyramid.org.uk

High Rise Movement Group. Weekly sensory movement group for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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Archaeology on Prescription

Katrina Gargett, Community Engagement Manager, York Archaeology

Email: kgargett@yorkat.co.uk

Archaeology on Prescription is a new social prescribing project being designed and delivered by York Archaeology (YA). The project seeks to engage the City of York and all its residents in archaeological activity to improve their health and well-being, foster new social connections and improve self-esteem and confidence through the gaining of new skills and knowledge. Archaeology on Prescription has been designed and developed in response to a number of local health and wellbeing priorities for York following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The project is for residents of York and surrounding areas over the age of 18 experiencing low to medium mental health needs (including depression, anxiety, stress, and low mood), disability, long-term chronic conditions and loneliness who feel that taking part in archaeology will help to improve their wellbeing. Through the project, individuals can take part in a range of archaeological activities including excavation, recording, sieving, finds processing, finds identification and research, and creative activities including wet-felting, soundscapes, collaging, creative writing and songwriting.

We are partnering with a number of local non-statutory and charitable organisations that already work with those who might benefit from the project. These include Converge at York St John University, The Hut, Changing Lives, SASH, Blueberry Academy, Tang Hall SMART and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s VPRS. In addition, we are working with Social Prescribing Link Workers to enable individuals to be referred to the project via their local Primary Care Networks (PCN’s). Archaeology on Prescription is the first project of its kind in the UK where people can be prescribed archaeological activity to improve their health and wellbeing.

A first 9-week pilot of the project was undertaken in the autumn of 2021 with participants from Changing Lives and Converge. An evaluation by the Converge Evaluation and Research Team (CERT) found that participants taking part experienced a noticeable improvement in their mental health, formed new friendships and experienced a sense of belonging, and had increased their knowledge about archaeology and the history of York. A second 9-week pilot will commence in April 2022, following which York Archaeology is aiming to grow the project into a sustained model that can be implemented across the City of York and further afield.

More information about the project can be found on our website, including videos and site diaries from the autumn excavation: https://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/archaeology-on-prescription

The pilot scheme has been kindly funded by the Assura Community Fund, the Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust, City of York Council and Make It York’s Culture & Wellbeing Fund, the Arnold Clark Community Fund and the Vale of York NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. The second pilot is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund. The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The project has also received significant support from the City of York Council who have provided the site where the excavation is taking place, the National Academy for Social Prescribing and a number of local community groups and residents associations.

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Relax Breathe Harmonise
10 week programme for people affected by Long Covid

In this interactive programme, participants are supported to learn and embed new tools and practices focussing on greater breath control, relaxation, pacing & self-management through guided activities, vocal exercises & peer support.

Sessions delivered online by experienced vocal practitioners

On completion, participants are invited to join weekly maintenance sessions online

Commissioned by Bradford and District & Craven CCG

Email: admin@sharedharmonies.co.uk
Phone: 07739339302

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Corporate & Community Singing Wellbeing Workshops

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Improving confidence, communication & wellbeing through inspirational Corporate and Community singing workshops.

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Relax Breathe Harmonise
10 week programme for people affected by Long Covid

In this interactive programme, participants are supported to learn and embed new tools and practices focussing on greater breath control, relaxation, pacing & self-management through guided activities, vocal exercises & peer support.

Sessions delivered online by experienced vocal practitioners

On completion, participants are invited to join weekly maintenance sessions online or in person

Commissioned by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Email: admin@sharedharmonies.co.uk
Phone: 07739339302

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Corporate & Community Singing Wellbeing Workshops

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Improving confidence, communication & wellbeing through inspirational Corporate and Community singing workshops.

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Relax Breathe Harmonise
10 week programme for people affected by Long Covid

In this interactive programme, participants are supported to learn and embed new tools and practices focussing on greater breath control, relaxation, pacing & self-management through guided activities, vocal exercises & peer support.

Sessions delivered online by experienced vocal practitioners

On completion, participants are invited to join weekly maintenance sessions online or in person

Commissioned by Wakefield Council Public Health

Email: admin@sharedharmonies.co.uk
Phone: 07739339302

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Corporate & Community Singing Wellbeing Workshops

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Improving confidence, communication & wellbeing through inspirational Corporate and Community singing workshops.

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Artworks, The Everybody School of Art, Halifax

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Artworks, The Everybody School of Art, Halifax

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Artworks, The Everybody School of Art, Halifax

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We have been using art to improve people's mental health and wellbeing for over 14 years!

By providing people with lived experience of mental ill health opportunities to engage with high quality arts provision, marked improvements in participants' mental health and wellbeing have been achieved. These improvements extend beyond artistic skills and visual literacy to a personal sense of health and wellbeing and into societal, cultural and economic improvements at an individual, family and community level.

Our successful Artworks for Health and Wellbeing Programme, established in partnership with Creative Minds in 2010 has continued to run year-on-year drawing on support from funding and delivery partners including NHS SWYFPT, Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group, Calderdale Community Foundation, Healthy Minds, Arts Council England, Sir Quentin Blake KBE and many others.

Activities taken place under the programme include; Access Funds providing free places for service users onto our 12+ courses and workshops running each week; Conferences, exhibitions and special events discovering and celebrating the value art to health and wellbeing; Publishing and engagement campaigns like Wellbeing at the Weekend, Creative ideas for Self Care and Drawing for Wellbeing; Studio provision; Outreach activities in Schools and the Community; Training and many hours of creative learning and engagement activity designed to improve health and wellbeing.

We have recently started to get involved in more strategic work; as the lead partner of Calderdale Thriving Communities, a cross sector, place based partnership in North and Central Halifax to enhance health and wellbeing in the community and by establishing Calderdale's First Creativity for Health and Wellbeing Network, a group for people and organisations involved in the direct delivery of creative social prescribing activities.

Please do visit our website www.theartworks.org.uk and get in touch if you would like to know more; info@theartworks.org.uk

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Dwell Time is an award winning, not-for-profit arts project reflecting on mental wellbeing. Produced and curated by Alice Bradshaw, Vanessa Haley & Lenny Szrama, founded in 2018. We produce publications, workshops, podcasts and have a central Huddersfield gallery/studio at 7-9 Market Avenue, Huddersfield HD1 2BB https://dwelltimepress.wordpress.com/

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Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

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Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

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Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

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Positive mental health and wellbeing starts with the resilience developed in childhood. Leeds Museums and Galleries worked with teachers, schools and settings to develop a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) curriculum inspired by natural science and nature within the museum and gallery collections. It is freely available on the Leeds Museums and Galleries website and MyLearnin.org. It is based on PACE processes, and underpinned with Arts Award.

It provides teachers with the necessary tools, and quality resources, to support pupils within the classroom and have conversations about wellbeing. It is easily replicable using museum collections across the globe.

We know it is being used in primary schools across Leeds, and works particularly effectively with young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in specialist settings. It was grounded in 3yr longitudinal study of the impact of using object based learning on literacy attainment and resilience in specialist settings (2014-2017) which showed a massive impact on learning (rises of over 50% in attainment and resilience across the cohort, and sustained over long periods of time).

Funded through Leeds City Council and Arts Council England.

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SEMH Curriculum Resources - Leeds Museums & Galleries

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A range of free Leeds Museums & Galleries resources to support your school’s SEMH curriculum.

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The Arts & Minds Network brings together people in Leeds who believe the arts can promote mental wellbeing.

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Arts & Minds Network

The Arts & Minds Network brings together people in Leeds who believe the arts can promote mental wellbeing. We are open to anyone living, working or volunteering in the Leeds area who wants to see the growth of arts and health – including mental health service users, carers, mental health workers, artists, arts organisations and NHS or third sector organisations. We encourage the use of the arts within NHS services and support creative people in the community to use the arts to improve their wellbeing. We have over 1000 members and it’s free and easy to join, just fill in the form on our website: https://artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk/join-us/

For more information about the Arts & Minds Network email info@artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk or visit www.artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk

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Arts Drop - creativity and mental wellbeing activities for children and young people

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Arts Drop - creativity and mental wellbeing activities for children and young people

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Arts Drop
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Manager
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

Fun creative activities that seriously support wellbeing!
Creative activity postcards and art materials packs designed with a mental health specialist. Over 140 fun, stimulating, inspiring and imaginative activities – seriously aimed at supporting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children, young people, families and adults.
Activities are available for FREE download from the Arts Drop website - for children, young people, adults, parents, schools, social workers - anybody!
Arts Drop is run by Health and Arts Specialist and art psychotherapist, Elaine Burke, and we collaborate with artists, educators, specialist services and organisations to tailor-make and provide creative activities and materials to boost the emotional wellbeing and creativity of the most vulnerable people.
Arts Drop was initially developed in Calderdale during the pandemic and has now reached over 10,000 of the most vulnerable children and young people all over the UK. It is now managed from East Yorkshire.
Arts Drop draws on research and health expertise, and is guided by its Seven Wellbeing Principles proven to help children and young people thrive.

So far we've created three different targeted Arts Drops:

Original Arts Drop - for vulnerable children, young people and families during lockdown

SEND Arts Drop - for children and young people with special needs, including visual impairment, autistic spectrum and sensory disabilities

Nature Arts Drop - activities to help connect to nature and creativity!

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Arts Drop is run by Health and Arts Specialist and art psychotherapist, Elaine Burke, and we collaborate with artists, educators, specialist services and organisations to tailor-make and provide creative activities and materials to boost the emotional wellbeing and creativity of the most vulnerable people.
Fun creative activities that seriously support wellbeing
Collaborate with us

There are several ways to connect with Arts Drop.

Click below to find out more.

About Arts Drop

This pioneering initiative started in Calderdale during the Covid19 lockdown in March 2020, and was founded by the Creative Learning Guild and Elaine Burke.

Arts Drop has since grown further and wider, and was highlighted as one of five national exemplar case studies by the government's All Party Parliamentary Party Inquiry on Arts Health and Wellbeing.

"Arts Drop is absolute genius. It's such a positive intervention... I think it's one of the best responses to lockdown that I've seen in the country!"
- Director, Refugee Centre, West Yorkshire

Contact Arts Drop

We work with anyone who works with vulnerable people. Each Arts Drop is tailored to suit the specific needs of that group.

We'd love to hear from you about how we can work together.

Partners
Arts Drop was developed through a collaboration between the Creative Learning Guild and Arts and Health specialist Elaine Burke, with funding from The National Lottery.

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Arts Drop - creativity and mental wellbeing activities for children and young people

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Arts Drop - creativity and mental wellbeing activities for children and young people

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Arts Drop
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Manager
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

Fun creative activities that seriously support wellbeing!
Creative activity postcards and art materials packs designed with a mental health specialist. Over 140 fun, stimulating, inspiring and imaginative activities – seriously aimed at supporting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children, young people, families and adults.
Activities are available for FREE download from the Arts Drop website - for children, young people, adults, parents, schools, social workers - anybody!
Arts Drop is run by Health and Arts Specialist and art psychotherapist, Elaine Burke, and we collaborate with artists, educators, specialist services and organisations to tailor-make and provide creative activities and materials to boost the emotional wellbeing and creativity of the most vulnerable people.
Arts Drop was initially developed in Calderdale during the pandemic and has now reached over 10,000 of the most vulnerable children and young people all over the UK. It is now managed from East Yorkshire.
Arts Drop draws on research and health expertise, and is guided by its Seven Wellbeing Principles proven to help children and young people thrive.

So far we've created three different targeted Arts Drops:

Original Arts Drop - for vulnerable children, young people and families during lockdown

SEND Arts Drop - for children and young people with special needs, including visual impairment, autistic spectrum and sensory disabilities

Nature Arts Drop - activities to help connect to nature and creativity!

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Arts Drop is run by Health and Arts Specialist and art psychotherapist, Elaine Burke, and we collaborate with artists, educators, specialist services and organisations to tailor-make and provide creative activities and materials to boost the emotional wellbeing and creativity of the most vulnerable people.
Fun creative activities that seriously support wellbeing
Collaborate with us

There are several ways to connect with Arts Drop.

Click below to find out more.

About Arts Drop

This pioneering initiative started in Calderdale during the Covid19 lockdown in March 2020, and was founded by the Creative Learning Guild and Elaine Burke.

Arts Drop has since grown further and wider, and was highlighted as one of five national exemplar case studies by the government's All Party Parliamentary Party Inquiry on Arts Health and Wellbeing.

"Arts Drop is absolute genius. It's such a positive intervention... I think it's one of the best responses to lockdown that I've seen in the country!"
- Director, Refugee Centre, West Yorkshire

Contact Arts Drop

We work with anyone who works with vulnerable people. Each Arts Drop is tailored to suit the specific needs of that group.

We'd love to hear from you about how we can work together.

Partners
Arts Drop was developed through a collaboration between the Creative Learning Guild and Arts and Health specialist Elaine Burke, with funding from The National Lottery.

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Flourish Hospital Arts Programme - Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire

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Flourish Hospital Arts Programme
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Consultant.
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

The Flourish Hospital Arts strategy was launched in 2018, when Hull Royal Infirmary hosted the Yorkshire and Humber regional launch of the APPG Creative Health report.
Our Flourish programme has three main areas - improving spaces and places; projects for people; and creative solutions to clinical problems.
1. Spaces and Places: we have an extensive programme of improvements in wards, waiting rooms and other patient areas. We collaborate with patients, staff and visitors to uplift these spaces, incorporating new décor, colour schemes and specially-chosen artworks to make people feel better during time spent at the hospital. We have so far worked on elderly wards, eye hospital, specialist rehab, women and children's hospital, urology and other spaces with great success.

2. Projects for People: our current flagship project is delivered in partnership with Hull Libraries Services. Library Link uses poetry and stories to engage patients and visitors in conversation and thus improve their mental  wellbeing. Our well-trained volunteers read and chat to patients at  bedsides, waiting rooms, small group in a day room etc. The project is very flexible and we have adapted it to suit different settings and participants. Volunteers carry have poems and stories which they read aloud to suit the individual or group they meet. We  have something for everyone: local poems, funny stories, classics, short pieces etc. with the aim to strike a chord, jog a memory, have a laugh, make a connection. Sometimes, volunteers don’t read at all, but just chat with the patient if that’s what they would like, or patients can just relax and listen as they’re being read to. The feedback is tremendous: 'Library Link is something inspirational' 'Library Link volunteers are part of the team now.' ‘It changes the atmosphere of the waiting room – it no longer feels like a clinic.’

3. Creative Solutions to Clinical Problems: Talking Pictures involved an illustrator  and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) staff collaborating to create 11 individual scenes (for example, A Day at the Park; The Wedding; Down my Street) for use in assessment and treatment of stroke patients. Each scene features colourful, high quality, detailed characters, situations, objects etc, which are used to start a conversation and elicit vocabulary from patients, leading to assessment of functioning and appropriate treatment. This is in contrast to the resources previously available, which were poorly drawn, dated and lacking in detail.

SLT staff are now exclusively using the Talking Pictures which they say have revolutionised this process with patients, and that patients are responding exceptionally well to these new resources. As such resources are unavailable elsewhere, SLT staff have had enquiries about Talking Pictures from other NHS Trusts, and we intend to share them with as many other SLT teams. as possible.

This has led on to Storyboards which we are currently developing with the same SLT team, our original illustrator and a writer.
Storyboards are similar to comic book stories, but contain only pictures - no words. This kind of sequenced narrative allows SLT staff to assess and treat patients to improve lost communication skills following a stroke. The story narratives featured in Storyboards are more complex than the Talking Picture single image. Using these facilitates multi-layered and complex interpretations from patients, accessing different types of cognition, language, emotion and vocabulary. They also create even greater scope for therapists to engage with patients at varying degrees along a spectrum of ability and disability.

The interesting narrative also allows patients to read the stories for enjoyment – providing a kind of ‘passive therapy’ and stimulation between therapeutic sessions. Many stroke patients are unable to read words on pages or follow narratives in TV programmes / films, so these visual and interesting Storyboard stories will help reconnect patients with the world and their own interests. Over 50% of stroke patients are also depressed – much of this due to isolation, reduced communication skills and lack of stimulation. We hope that using Storyboards in both active and passive therapeutic situations may help with this.

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Flourish Hospital Arts Programme, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull

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Flourish Hospital Arts Programme, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull

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Flourish Hospital Arts Programme
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Consultant.
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

The Flourish Hospital Arts strategy was launched in 2018, when Hull Royal Infirmary hosted the Yorkshire and Humber regional launch of the APPG Creative Health report.
Our Flourish programme has three main areas - improving spaces and places; projects for people; and creative solutions to clinical problems.
1. Spaces and Places: we have an extensive programme of improvements in wards, waiting rooms and other patient areas. We collaborate with patients, staff and visitors to uplift these spaces, incorporating new décor, colour schemes and specially-chosen artworks to make people feel better during time spent at the hospital. We have so far worked on elderly wards, eye hospital, specialist rehab, women and children's hospital, urology and other spaces with great success.

2. Projects for People: our current flagship project is delivered in partnership with Hull Libraries Services. Library Link uses poetry and stories to engage patients and visitors in conversation and thus improve their mental  wellbeing. Our well-trained volunteers read and chat to patients at  bedsides, waiting rooms, small group in a day room etc. The project is very flexible and we have adapted it to suit different settings and participants. Volunteers carry have poems and stories which they read aloud to suit the individual or group they meet. We  have something for everyone: local poems, funny stories, classics, short pieces etc. with the aim to strike a chord, jog a memory, have a laugh, make a connection. Sometimes, volunteers don’t read at all, but just chat with the patient if that’s what they would like, or patients can just relax and listen as they’re being read to. The feedback is tremendous: 'Library Link is something inspirational' 'Library Link volunteers are part of the team now.' ‘It changes the atmosphere of the waiting room – it no longer feels like a clinic.’

3. Creative Solutions to Clinical Problems: Talking Pictures involved an illustrator  and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) staff collaborating to create 11 individual scenes (for example, A Day at the Park; The Wedding; Down my Street) for use in assessment and treatment of stroke patients. Each scene features colourful, high quality, detailed characters, situations, objects etc, which are used to start a conversation and elicit vocabulary from patients, leading to assessment of functioning and appropriate treatment. This is in contrast to the resources previously available, which were poorly drawn, dated and lacking in detail.

SLT staff are now exclusively using the Talking Pictures which they say have revolutionised this process with patients, and that patients are responding exceptionally well to these new resources. As such resources are unavailable elsewhere, SLT staff have had enquiries about Talking Pictures from other NHS Trusts, and we intend to share them with as many other SLT teams. as possible.

This has led on to Storyboards which we are currently developing with the same SLT team, our original illustrator and a writer.
Storyboards are similar to comic book stories, but contain only pictures - no words. This kind of sequenced narrative allows SLT staff to assess and treat patients to improve lost communication skills following a stroke. The story narratives featured in Storyboards are more complex than the Talking Picture single image. Using these facilitates multi-layered and complex interpretations from patients, accessing different types of cognition, language, emotion and vocabulary. They also create even greater scope for therapists to engage with patients at varying degrees along a spectrum of ability and disability.

The interesting narrative also allows patients to read the stories for enjoyment – providing a kind of ‘passive therapy’ and stimulation between therapeutic sessions. Many stroke patients are unable to read words on pages or follow narratives in TV programmes / films, so these visual and interesting Storyboard stories will help reconnect patients with the world and their own interests. Over 50% of stroke patients are also depressed – much of this due to isolation, reduced communication skills and lack of stimulation. We hope that using Storyboards in both active and passive therapeutic situations may help with this.

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We know that fun alone can't change the world - but it's got to be worth a try.

My Pockets works with all kinds of different people to create music, films, animation and art that makes everyone feel better, gives them a voice and encourages fun, understanding and creativity.

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Films - Art - Campaigns - Education My Pockets is a production company based in Yorkshire. We create films, animation, art and music that aims to create social change. Our work is fun, imaginative and full of humour and hope. My Pockets is run by Peter and Sally Snelling

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Imaginosity – Learn. Thrive. Connect. Creative thinking and wellbeing - Mill Hill School, Northallerton, UK

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Imaginosity – Learn. Thrive. Connect.
Mill Hill School, Northallerton.
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Consultant, on behalf of Wykeland Group and the Central Northallerton Development Company.
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

Imaginosity, Learn, Thrive, Connect builds on three previous years of successful project delivery at Mill Hill Community Primary School in Northallerton. The project is an evolution of work in the last three years, and is a joyful, energetic celebration of children’s imagination, and their freedom to express and explore ideas. It’s all about creative learning and facilitating pupils and teachers to have confidence to think creatively, and use creative thinking to support learning across the curriculum.

We are driven by how creativity and creative thinking supports children and teachers at Mill Hill School to go deeper, wider and further; aim higher, think bigger, make creative connections that support individual and group wellbeing, confidence  and learning.

Imaginosity is less about helping children and teachers create artistic products, and more about facilitating and infusing creative thinking throughout the school’s approach to learning.

Imaginosity is linked to Treadmills - the regeneration and transformation of the historic Northallerton prison in the centre of the town. Mill Hill School is almost next door to this new development.
Imaginosity is part of Wykeland Groups considered programme of community engagement - giving back to communities in powerful and meaningful ways. It is delivered in partnership with the Hambleton District Council - partners in the Central Northallerton Development Company.

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Bridgehead Nature Trail - schools, wellbeing and business project. Near Humber Bridge, East Yorkshire

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Bridgehead Nature Trail - schools, wellbeing and business project. Near Humber Bridge, East Yorkshire

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Bridgehead Nature Trail - schools, wellbeing and business project.
Managed by Elaine Burke, Arts and Health Consultant, on behalf of Wykeland Group.
Email: burke.elaine@gmail.com

Since 2013, a long-term community engagement project with pupils from All Saints Primary School and Hessle High School. Working with artists to think about nature, construct beautiful artworks that provide homes for nature along a 1km woodland trail around the Bridgehead Business Park.
This project is part of property developer Wykeland's considered community engagement programme - giving back in meaningful and powerful ways to the local community.
The impacts are positive and far-reaching. Alongside the wellbeing and learning impacts for children 'We use the Bridgehead Woodland Trail as an outdoor classroom now' and 'Our GCSE pupils are much further ahead now as a result of this project', there are huge benefits to the wider community. The trail is now a well-loved destination for families out for a playful stroll in nature, while providing relaxed, green and creative spaces for office workers in the Business Park.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm

Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm

Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we’ve explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm

Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July

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Heart & Craft provides art activities for the over 65s in eight communities across North Yorkshire and is funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more!

Where to join in:

All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.
Sessay Village Hall, (YO7 3NQ) Mondays, 10am-12pm
Contact Carole. T: 07443 583050.

28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Kilburn Institute, (YO61 4AH) Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm
28th February / 28th March / 25th April / 23rd May / 20th June / 25th July
Topcliffe Village Hall, (YO7 3RJ) Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Contact Judith. T: 01845 577911.

22nd February / 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Husthwaite Village Hall, (YO61 4PF) Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Lynn. T: 07810263346.

15th and 22nd March / 19th April / 17th May / 21st June / 19th July
Borrowby Village Hall, (YO7 4QL) Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm The Courthouse, Thirsk, (YO7 1QS) Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact Val. T: 07985216354

9th February / 9th March / 6th April / 4th May / 8th June / 6th July
Ampleforth Village Hall, (YO62 4DU) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Contact Sorcha. T: 01845 526536.
Stillington Village Hall, (YO61 1JX) Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

17th February / 24th March / 28th April / 26th May / 23rd June / 14th July

10th February / 10th March / 7th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July

Hear from our Heart & Crafters:

'H', an attendee of the Thirsk group, says...

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the silk painting yesterday. A whole new approach to art - I haven't done anything as good in a long time! The tutor was excellent, very approachable and kind.

'V', venue leader for Borrowby, says...

Thank you again for this morning's willow workshop - it was super! Everyone enjoyed it immensely and so appreciated the topical focus of stars. Thank you so much for the super organisation of these sessions!

'T', a recent attendee at Thirsk group, says...

Everyone was very impressed with my hippo - it has pride of place on my bookshelf! I want to keep my skills up. Thanks again - you're doing a grand job!

'Y', venue leader for Stillington, says...

One member was so effusive about how good it was and the way things had been set out - she even requested a repeat session!

'S', a regular attendee at Thirsk and Borrowby, comments on her lockdown craft pack...

My craft pack was great to receive on a rainy day! Been collaging all afternoon and lost track of time - run out of glue! Great idea!

You can also view some of the brilliant previous Heart & Crafter's creations below in our Virtual Exhibition.

Funders

Heart and Craft in supported by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, which is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

You can find out more at postcodeneighbourhoodtrust.org.uk and postcodelottery.co.uk.

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Throughout the project, members have the opportunity to explore a range of mediums through our friendly and relaxed activities. In the past we've explored drawing, jewellery making, fused glass techniques, ceramics, willow weaving, silk painting, printmaking and much more! All Heart and Craft sessions are run once a month at each venue until July 2022.

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Castleford Heritage Trust, Aire Street, Castleford

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Castleford Heritage Trust - Queen's Mill, Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JL

@QueensMillCastleford
01977 556741
info@castlefordheritagetrust.org.uk

We run a wide range of community activities including art groups, crafting, coffee and chat social sessions and more. There's always something going on to get involved in.

We offer regular community event days, festivals and exhibitions, bringing our community together.

We have a person-centred volunteering scheme and aim to support people in achieving their goals.

We are a community led and community run charity, aiming to make a difference to local people and to our local natural, cultural and historical environment

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Amy Knowles, Arts Administrator, darts

Singing for Memory

Our Singing for Memory group runs on Monday afternoons at The Point, home of darts. We use the power of song, friendship, tea and conversation to connect people with dementia and their carers with others.

The group provides a regular, safe space for people to have fun, sing familiar songs and create new ones. Professional musicians facilitate the sessions; their expert approach is different to other dementia services because of their person-centred and flexible approach and sessions are designed to gently challenge participants.

Listen to singer, Janet Wood talk about the Singing for Memory group at The Point here: https://youtu.be/vyrrKi1lCsw

For more information about Singing for Memory, please email sophie@wearedarts.org.uk

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Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough

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Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough

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Amy Knowles, Arts Administrator, darts

We Create: Mexborough

We Create: Mexborough is a partnership project between Cast, darts and Heritage Doncaster and is funded by Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group.

Activity is designed for adults aged 18+ that are experiencing mental health difficulties or feeling socially isolated and living in Mexborough.

Project partners deliver blocks of regular, weekly activity for people to engage in. Activity includes a range of visual arts, creative writing, music, history and performance.

Find out more about current sessions here: https://wearedarts.org.uk/new-sessions-in-mexborough/

amy@wearedarts.org.uk

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Edlington Community Organisation (ECO), New Edlington, Doncaster

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Amy Knowles, Arts Administrator, darts

Creative Directions in the Community

Professional musicians collaborate with participants to devise new songs and compositions that celebrate and journey through the past, present and future of Doncaster’s communities.

Creative Directions offers a weekly opportunity to experiment with vocal and instrumentation techniques. Through sustained engagement darts artists improve people’s wellbeing and support individuals to develop the strategies needed to maintain good mental health. Musicians get to know individuals and design activity in response to ideas, interests and abilities.

darts runs the Creative Directions music group in Edlington every Tuesday. Sessions are free and people are encouraged to just turn up and have a go. Find out what sessions are running here: https://wearedarts.org.uk/whats-on/

amy@wearedarts.org.uk

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Amy Knowles, Arts Administrator at darts

Creative Directions

Creative Directions is a weekly opportunity for adults in Doncaster with experience of mental health issues to develop and maintain good mental health, make connections with others and build their confidence long term by taking part in creative activity.

The Creative Directions group meet at The Point on Thursdays. The day is split into two halves: the morning session (10am – 12pm) is self-facilitated, meaning people come along and make use of our space and free art materials in whatever way they want. The afternoon session (1:30pm – 3:30pm) is artist-led; darts artists lead the group in creative activities ranging from visual art, to music, drama, film making and more.

Creative Directions is free and no creative experience is needed. Find out more about upcoming sessions here: https://www.thepoint.org.uk/whats-on/

amy@wearedarts.org.uk

Creative Directions is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

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Dance On is a dance programme to tackle inactivity among older adults, delivered by a partnership of One Dance UK, Sport England, Yorkshire Dance and darts (Doncaster Community Arts).

The project brings citywide dance programmes for over 55s to Bradford, Leeds (Yorkshire Dance) and Doncaster (darts).

Find out more: wearedarts.org.uk/dance-on-at-home-l

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Dance On is a dance programme to tackle inactivity among older adults, delivered by a partnership of One Dance UK, Sport England, Yorkshire Dance and darts (Doncaster Community Arts).

The project brings citywide dance programmes for over 55s to Bradford, Leeds (Yorkshire Dance) and Doncaster (darts).

Some classes are happening in person and some are online. Please contact Hannah to join a class: hannahtreharne@yorkshiredance.com

Find out more: yorkshiredance.com/project/dance-on

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Dance On is a dance programme to tackle inactivity among older adults, delivered by a partnership of One Dance UK, Sport England, Yorkshire Dance and darts (Doncaster Community Arts).

The project brings citywide dance programmes for over 55s to Bradford, Leeds (Yorkshire Dance) and Doncaster (darts).

Some classes are happening in person and some are online. Please contact Hannah to join a class: hannahtreharne@yorkshiredance.com

Find out more: yorkshiredance.com/project/dance-on

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Rachel Howfield Massey, Other Ways to Walk:
Connecting with Nature through mindful and creative approaches

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Other Ways to Walk is a project by artist and wellbeing expert Rachel Howfield Massey exploring the benefits of nature connection and creativity. The project started in 2016 and has included lots of collaborations and discoveries along the way, including partnerships with scientists, writers and performers, a medical herbalist, bushcraft and tracking experts, local authorities, NHS, health and social care providers and the fabulous eleven design. Rachel is based in West Yorkshire, UK.

Woodland Retreats, Workshops and Festivals

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Check out some upcoming events - or sign up for newsletters for more details of events including Mindful Drawing, Forest Bathing, nature connections walks and night walks

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Other Ways to Walk is a project by artist and wellbeing expert Rachel Howfield Massey exploring the benefits of nature connection and creativity. The project started in 2016 and has included lots of collaborations and discoveries along the way, including partnerships with scientists, writers and performers, a medical herbalist, bushcraft and tracking experts, local authorities, NHS, health and social care providers and the fabulous eleven design.

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Hi! We're hoot creative arts. We're an arts and mental health charity that delivers creative group activities in the centre of Dewsbury , England. We offer a whole range of creative group activities that help you to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Taking care of our mental health is a normal and vital part of our lives and being creative with the experienced, skilled and compassionate team at hoot can help you establish creative self care techniques that are fun, and meet other people with similar creative interests.

We offer activities to adults, young people, older people, and people living with dementia. A full list of activities on offer are available on our website: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk

Charity Number 1146358.

Office telephone number

01484516224

https://www.hootcreativearts.co.uk

info@hootmusic.co.uk

Bates Mill,
Milford Street,
Huddersfield,
HD1 3DX

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Hi! We're hoot creative arts. We're an arts and mental health charity based in the town centre of Huddersfield, England. We offer a whole range of creative group activities that help you to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Taking care of our mental health is a normal and vital part of our lives and being creative with the experienced, skilled and compassionate team at hoot can help you establish creative self care techniques that are fun, and meet other people with similar creative interests.

We offer activities to adults, young people, older people, and people living with dementia. A full list of activities on offer are available on our website: www.hootcreativearts.co.uk

Office telephone number

01484516224

https://www.hootcreativearts.co.uk

info@hootmusic.co.uk

Bates Mill,
Milford Street,
Huddersfield,
HD1 3DX

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Ministry of Others
Ministry of Others believes that the artist or creative practitioner is a potent but underused contributor to challenging societal issues. Artistic product is one powerful offer of the culture sector but by no means the only one. The intellectual and emotional capacities of the artist can take them far beyond these confines and Ministry of Others aims to develop a more expansive view of the artist and the place they hold in society. We believe artists can bring these skills to bear to expose new possibilities and to create new solutions that circumnavigate stubborn problems.

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Via the promise of arts, culture and humanities we aim to help people and places flourish.

As well as working on this commission by the National Centre for Creative Health and the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, to consider how to scale and develop creative health work across the ICS footprint, we are also working on project about Self/Care in a Time of Intolerance.  I've popped this on a separate pin.

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Deborah, Mandeep, Carol and Charlotte