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We would like to welcome you to our June ‘Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in June 2025 for you as unpaid Carers. You are welcome to bring along the person you support if they would like to join in. Or you can join and have […]
› Read moreCheltenham Girls Super1s hub Super1s cricket gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular cricket while improving confidence and independence. We are running 6 weekly sessions at Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club on a Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Starting Wednesday 4th June. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete […]
› Read moreGloucester Super1s hub Super1s 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 Quedgeley and Hardwicke Cricket Club on a Friday 5pm – 6pm. all year. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete against their peers, learn new skills whilst […]
› Read moreCreating Comics with tutor Thomas Brown Thomas Brown, illustrator and comics creator, will take you through each step for you to be able to create your own comic. You will learn about concept, design, the language of comics, script writing, planning and drawing pages and lettering them. Even a little bit about the history of […]
› Read moreKeep Safe: Women Outdoors with tutor Charlotte Hawke This workshop will give you an opportunity to explore how we feel outdoors and consider ways we can feel safe when accessing nature. We will explore outside areas around the Art Shape studio together, get in touch with our senses and record our thoughts through drawing and […]
› Read moreReady Steady Sew 3 with tutor Jo Teague Be a crafting superhero in your local community! Stitching is a popular hobby and pastime which can lead to the chance to be involved with many exciting projects and groups. This course will lead you through some of the simple techniques that you might need to get […]
› Read moreCommunity Drop-Ins Our weekly Community Drop-ins around Gloucestershire help provide people with support, information and guidance. We welcome anyone aged 65 and over, as well as friends carers, and family members, to come and meet with us Age UK Gloucestershire | Springboard Social Groups Social Groups Our welcoming Social Groups meet weekly in community spaces […]
› Read moreSewing Machine Skills with tutor Jo Teague Carnival season is nearly here! Come and join us in making flags, banners and carnival bunting to celebrate. On this course you will be “thinking big” to use bold colours and make eye-catching designs. With a few simple sewing machine skills we will be flying the flag for […]
› Read moreWe would like to welcome you to our May ‘Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in May 2025 for you as unpaid Carers. You are welcome to bring along the person you support if they would like to join in. Or you can join and have […]
› Read moreQuirky Combinations with tutor Warren Day What happens when you combine a hot dog and a banana? Or a pair of pliers with a crabs claw? On this course you will combine two objects of your choice to create a weird and wonderful hybrid sculpture. Develop your skills in 3 dimensions, experimenting with a variety […]
› Read morePaint Pens with tutor Kate Fellows Discover the vibrant world of paint pens on this engaging and creative course. Perfect for artists of all levels, you will learn techniques to master these versatile tools, enabling you to create stunning artwork on a variety of surfaces. Join us and explore the unique properties of different paint […]
› Read moreBringing Your Writing to Fruition with Gemma Bolwell A course for writers who would like to complete a piece of work within a 10 week period and share it with others. This could be a project you’re already working on or something completely new. Identify challenges that prevent you from finishing work and seek to […]
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