Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Forest of Dean /
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Canopy artsJAB: FoD Creative Showcase Festival
“Time for your fun booster!” 2nd October 2021, 12 – 5pm, West Dean Centre Bream Creative organisations within the Forest of Dean join together for a combined arts event. A day of fun for all the family! #ArtsJabBream On 2nd October Canopy is planning an arts showcase festival at the West Dean Centre, Bream, funded […]
Cheltenham /
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Play Areas -
Social Interest Groups
Big Summer Picnic
Big Summer Picnic Location: Pittvilla Park – Cheltenham next to the Play Area. Date: Friday 14th August from 11am onward Everyone welcome including families, grandparents, interpreters and volunteers, CODA, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and not to forgot dogs! For more information please contact Jennie – Text 07745530958 or Email Jennie.evans@gda.org.uk
Gloucester /
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Wellbeing
Singing for All ~ (That Includes You!)
Barnwood Trust are pleased to Welcome Kirsty Abrahams as part of a ‘Singing for All’ session at FestivAll on Robinswood Hill this year. Some of us might never have tried singing, and some of us might have had to stop in recent months. No matter what your experience or ability, there’s something for everyone at […]
Gloucester /
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Sports and Leisure
Cotswold Crusaders Boccia Club at FestivALL
Cotswold Crusaders Boccia Club will be at Robinswood Hill as part of FestivALL 2021 on Thursday 8th July and Tuesday 27th July to demonstrate the inclusive sport of Boccia. There will be a Mobiloo (Changing Places Facility) on site all day on both dates. Boccia is a precision sport similar to bowls where two players or […]
Gloucester /
Festivals and Seasonal -
Parks and Green Spaces -
Sports and Leisure
Cotswold Crusaders Boccia Club at FestivALL
Cotswold Crusaders Boccia Club will be at Robinswood Hill as part of FestivALL 2021 on Thursday 8th July and Tuesday 27th July to demonstrate the inclusive sport of Boccia. There will be a Mobiloo (Changing Places Facility) on site all day on both dates. Boccia is a precision sport similar to bowls where two players […]
Gloucestershire /
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Wellbeing
Connecting and Reconnecting through Creative Writing
Is the world returning to normal, or are we finding our way towards a new beginning? In this all-age all-ability workshop, we will explore the power of friendship and how words can connect us as a community. Creative writing facilitator Megan will guide us through a range of exercises to put our thoughts on the […]
Gloucestershire /
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Wellbeing
Mindful Photography courses for Adults & Parent Carers
• Have fun learning creative photography ideas • Creatively connect with your home, garden and nature • Slow down and use photography to and improve your wellbeing • Get to know new people Suitable for all abilities. All you need is a smartphone or camera, a notebook and pen, access to a computer and use […]
If you enjoy gardens, the countryside and wildlife and have an interest in helping to make better use of our green spaces, come and join our “Great Outdoors” group as the new year begins. We will initially share our own experiences and favourite outdoors spaces before moving on to consider if there are ways we […]
Yoga Nidra is a special type of guided meditation that puts you into a particular state of consciousness. It helps to relieve stress, reduce tension and relieve anxiety. Regular practice is said to positively affect your overall physical, emotional and mental health. Yoga Nidra is typically practiced lying down on your back. But you can […]
Gloucestershire /
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Wellbeing
Mental Health Coffee Morning
Are you caring for someone with poor mental health? Meet other likeminded Carers for a cuppa and a chat. To book your place for this online session please email carers@peopleplus.co.uk or call 0300 111 9000 and a link will be sent to you. If you require any of the accessibility features stated above please discuss […]
Gloucestershire /
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Wellbeing
FestivALL – Link Up
FestivALL is a month dedicated to celebrating the diverse and welcoming communities in Gloucestershire. This year FestivALL is all about linking up, celebrating and building connections, on and offline, and making sure that everyone is included in some way. During the Covid-19 pandemic people have been finding different and creative ways of keeping in touch […]
Gloucestershire /
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Social Interest Groups
Portrait Painting
An introduction to learning about the art of making a portrait. We will look at examples from the art world and enjoy some fun together with relaxing sketch techniques to get you started on creating a portrait of your own! No special materials needed, just grab a biro or a pencil and some paper. To […]