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A new group (June 2024) for people who have aphasia or speech difficulties after stroke. ReConnect Gloucestershire in partnership with Mindsong. Enjoy voice warm-up, singing, humming, percussion plus of course tea, cake and social time in the break. Please call, text, whatsapp or email us to chat about coming along. sally@reconnectglos.org 07706 695514 www.reconnectglos.org Mondays […]
› Read moreOur core service is fully accessible hydrotherapy pool sessions for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs in Gloucestershire, who without The Chamwell Centre, would otherwise not have access to the vast benefits of a hydro pool. Hydrotherapy is beneficial for those with a disability whether permanent or temporary. It has so many benefits […]
› Read moreUpcycling Chairs with tutor Helen Scarborough On this course you will bring an old, tired chair back to life with colour, pattern and imagination! We will look at famous artists as inspiration and consider a range of ideas to use as a theme. Beginning with sanding and priming the chair, we will then have fun […]
› Read morePirate Posters! with tutor Thomas Brown Come and make a poster. The Pirates are coming, stealing our rum and causing general mayhem… the people of Gloucester must be warned! Join Thomas Brown (professional illustrator and possible pirate) to learn about pirate history and gain skills in storytelling, drawing and making. Create eye-catching ‘Wanted’ posters which […]
› Read moreDevelop Your Writing with tutor Gemma Bolwell This course is intended for writers with any degree of experience, who have a work-in-progress, or an idea for writing a work of fiction they would like to realise. You might have finished the first draft of a novel, written an outline of a short story, or simply […]
› Read moreTelling Stories Through Textiles with tutor Trudi Price Would you like to try out creative textiles but don’t know where to start? During this course you will be able to make a textile collage using fabrics, recycled clothing and basic stitching. You will learn how to use abstract colours and patterns to tell a story […]
› Read moreLe Grand Return by Alan Stockdill 14th-18th May 2024 7:30pm Tue—Fri & 4pm Sat As we will be approaching the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 2024, St John’s Players will be presenting Le Grand Return by Alan Stockdill. It’s 1994 as the 50th anniversary of D-Day looms. Tommy, Alf and Edwin are incarcerated […]
› Read moreSuper1s cricket gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular cricket while improving confidence and independence. We run weekly sessions at 22 yards Cricket Centre on a Tuesday 5pm – 6pm. during the winter. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete against their peers, learn new skills whilst giving the […]
› Read moreShowtime with tutor Keziah Benbow Come and join us on this exciting drama course – take part in fun drama games that will get you moving, thinking and working with other people. Create your own characters, and bring them to life using improvisation and story telling techniques. Work with others to devise and develop your […]
› Read moreVIA Dancy Company with tutor Nirvana Warner-Hughes VIA is a community-based, inclusive, intergenerational dance company which consists of wheelchair users, learning disabled dancers, and non-disabled dancers. Join these training sessions to explore inclusive dance, collaboratively choreograph exciting pieces, and take part in performances around the country. Mondays 4.45pm-7pm at Milestones School, Gloucester This course will […]
› Read moreYou can view our full access statement on our website: Snowshill Manor & Garden | Gloucestershire | National Trust Dogs at Snowshill We welcome assistance dogs only at Snowshill Manor. Toilets We have an accesible toilet by visitor reception and by the cafe. By visitor reception we also have a family room which can be […]
› Read moreSteam Pirates on Parade with tutor Sue Condie-Gardner Come and join a creative group designed to construct amazing 3D structures as part of the parade for the forthcoming Tall Ships Festival in Gloucester. Work closely with an artist to learn how to realise ideas from research and sketches to large scale impressive displays. Take inspiration […]
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