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Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Neurodiversity Network Half Day Conference
Join us for complimentary breakfast pastries and refreshments at a morning of networking and workshops aimed at fostering community connections. Date: Wednesday 4 December Time: 9:15am – 12:30pm Location: Churchdown Community Centre, GL3 2JH We emphasise a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity, focusing on accessibility for neurodivergent individuals. Organisations in arts, leisure, or […]
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A big wave from everyone at a recent VI family event! (cover image) GET CREATIVE OUTDOORS! Join us for the next VI family family event – an art workshop with Cheltenham-based sight impaired artist, Sarah Goddard. Saturday 16th November 2024 1:30 – 4:00pm Pittville Park, Cheltenham (meeting at Pittville Pump Rooms) For families with a visually impaired […]
› Read moreCreative Tuesdays Mums with tutor Sue Condi Gardner
Creative Tuesdays Mums with tutor Sue Condi Gardner Come and join us for a fun morning of arts and crafts at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham. Take some time out for yourself and learn a variety of new artistic techniques and skills. The group is open to all mums and grandmas who would like to […]
› Read moreArt Journaling for Wellbeing – Forest of Dean
Art Journaling for Wellbeing Are you looking to move forward into the world of volunteering or work, but would like to build your skills and resilience first? Unlock your creativity and enhance your wellbeing with our Art Journaling for Wellbeing course. Join tutor Donna Marshall to discover how art journaling can be a powerful tool […]
› Read moreSewing Machine Skills with Jo Teague
Sewing Machine Skills with tutor Jo Teague (For beginners) Maybe you have been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee or just fancy trying sewing, this course will introduce you to the basics of using a sewing machine. From how to thread the needle, through setting the tension, sewing inspiration to working with a simple […]
› Read moreCarers Rights Day 2024
Carers Rights Day is an annual event held every November. On Thursday 21st November 2024, unpaid Carers will come together to raise awareness of the rights and needs of unpaid Carers. As an unpaid Carer, you are providing a vital service to the individual who you support, but you may be doing so at a […]
› Read moreGiant Yuletide Puppet with Harriet West
Giant Yuletide Puppet with tutor Harriet West Come and make another giant puppet to parade on the Gloucester Steampunks Christmas Medieval Revels parade. We will be making a giant walkabout puppet and individual masks to celebrate all those forgotten alternative yuletide characters and other time-honoured Christmas characters drawn from various traditions. On Fridays, 10.30am to […]
› Read morePack of Lies
Pack of Lies by Hugh whitemore 12th-16th November 2024 7:30pm Tue— Sat This is based on a true story. The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as […]
› Read moreReady, Thready, Sew with Jo Teague
Ready, Thready, Sew with tutor Jo Teague This popular course explores hand embroidery techniques. This term we will be looking at Blackwork – a traditional historic counted thread technique. From threading the needle, choosing the thread to making your embroidery into an useable object, this course will guide you through. Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm upstairs […]
› Read moreMindful Movement for Cognitive Health
We invite you to join us for this unique four-week course which aims to support those living with Dementia, Parkinson’s, M.S., Stroke, Neuropathy or any long term neurological health condition. We also welcome those who are interested in holistic wellbeing as a preventative or self-care approach. Throughout the course we will explore the ‘5 Pillars […]
› Read moreFrame Football Taster Session
Ages 6-16 Wednesday 16th October Balcarras Sports Centre 6-7pm Tuesday 29th October Waterwells Sports Centre 2-3pm Sessions are FREE If interested please contact Kane on kane@goalsbeyondgrass.co.uk or text or call 07907 113145 for more details.
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