Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Our 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 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 moreDate for your DIARY – Tuesday, 23rd April – It’s @Jax Nightclub We have a Night of Musicals planned and we want you to JOIN US! An ‘all singing, all dancing’ evening for all those Gloucester Musical and Film lovers! Let’s belt our heart out to our favourite tunes 🎤 and if you […]
› 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 […]
› Read moreSteampunk On Show with tutor Warren Day Fancy getting ARRRty? In this course the steampunk adventure becomes airborne and you will have the opportunity to create a variety of ‘steampunked’ items to coincide with the ‘Tall Ships’ festival in Gloucester where you will be able to see your work in a shop window for all […]
› Read moreMemory Threads with tutor Sue Condie-Gardner Most of us keep and treasure everyday objects inherited from family members or collect things that mean something to us. Using these objects as inspiration, come and join us at The Museum in The Park to discover creative ways of documenting the stories they hold. Bring photos and/or objects […]
› Read moreReady Thready Go 3 with tutor Jo Teague Come stitch with us! On this course we will try new sewing techniques, experiment with texture and create your own pattern design. A great group for someone who enjoys taking time to stitch and add detail in interesting ways. This course will run on the following dates: […]
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