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Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Carers 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 moreOur November Programme
We would like to welcome you to our ‘November Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in November 2024 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 […]
› 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 moreCreative Wellbeing Toolkit
Are you currently unemployed and want to move into work, Education or volunteering, but want to work on your wellbeing first? Come and join our Creativity wellbeing course. A six-week course that will put you back on track and ready to take the next step. Where: The Art Shape studio, Brockworth Tuesdays, 12.00am to 2.30pm […]
› 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 moreOur Autumn Newsletter
Our Autumn Newsletter is here We are excited to share with you our Autumn Newsletter. We hope you find the articles interesting and of use to you in your caring role. To view or download click here: Autumn Newsletter We will be planning for our Winter Newsletter soon and would love to include some suggestions […]
› Read moreCreative Wellbeing Toolkit
Creative Wellbeing Toolkit Are you currently unemployed and want to move into work, Education or volunteering, BUT want to work on your wellbeing first? Then Art Shape have the course for you! Sign up for our six-week Creativity wellbeing course will put you back on track, and ready to take your next step. This course […]
› Read moreReduction Lino Prints with Charlotte Hawke
Reduction Lino Prints with tutor Charlotte Hawke Learn how to cut lino to create beautiful relief designs! We will explore how to make marks using Lino tools and build techniques such as the reduction method and Chine-collé that add colourful layers to your design. You’ll produce an exciting range of prints that can be displayed […]
› Read moreOwn Your Writing with Gemma Bolwell
Own Your Writing with tutor Gemma Bolwell On this course we will explore what you want to write and why, acknowledge challenges, set personal intentions, and then start off on your path to recreate your work. The course will begin with a face to face session, with online tasks and support available in the following […]
› Read moreAutumn at The Keepers with Helen Grant
Autumn at The Keepers with tutor Helen Grant Come along to our weekly group to have a go at different arts and crafts, while meeting new people. The tutor will introduce you to various arts and crafts projects where you can learn a new skill or explore your existing skills. All materials provided. Thursdays, 9.30am […]
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