Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Our Inclusion hubs are led by disabled people for disabled people. They are safe and welcoming places with different opportunities where you can make new friends, socialise, try out new activities, take part on online activities and access information. Everyone is welcome and all disabilities are included. Our hubs are open by invitation only to […]
› Read moreTreasure Seekers Hub, a community venue, emerged in September 2023 with a singular purpose—to offer enhanced services for individuals and families with learning disabilities or additional needs. Stemming from the success of our long-standing Performing Arts and Discos, initially hosted at Kingfisher Church, we envisioned a dedicated space to grow these services and introduce an […]
› Read moreHave you seen para-athletics on TV, at the world championships or Paralympics? You may have heard these athletes referred to as ‘super-heroes’ or ‘super-human’ – well they’re not! They are just ordinary people who try extraordinarily hard to get stronger and fitter, and have a lot of fun and success in the process. Whatever your […]
› Read morePittville Park, a 20-30 minute walk from the centre of Cheltenham, is the town’s largest ornamental park and features the Pump Room and lakes. Split in two by the Evesham Road, on the eastern side you will find the Pump Room, a small lake, the main children’s play area and the aviaries that are home […]
› Read moreScrap Art with tutor Nathan Coll Explore a variety of arts and craft techniques using recycled materials. Using some weird and wonderful materials, you will be amazed at what you can create with a bit of recycling! On this course you will work with others, share ideas, and create unique pieces of artwork. This course […]
› Read moreSaturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We will have a photo selection of Egyptian sculptures and will have to exercise our 3D awareness to reproduce one in clay. As a starting point, we will discuss the examples of Egyptian art, it’s canons, subjects, and aesthetics. Using […]
› Read moreTruly Original and Fabulous Christmas Decorations, with Lizzie Godden Saturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We’ll use Christmas fabric and card, we’ll print, stitch and collage. At the end of the day, you’ll have several very individual decorations and cards, and lots of ideas to make […]
› Read moreA Day of Guided Life Drawing with a Model, with Cherry Lyne Saturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials A day of guided Life Drawing with an experienced model in a relaxed setting. We will start with quick warm up exercises and progress to longer poses. Suitable […]
› Read moreMaking Cord with All Sorts, with Lizzie Godden Saturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 1:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £20 including materials As long ago as 4000BC the Ancient Egyptians were making cordage using grasses, historically cordage has been made with leather, animal hair and various plant matter. On this workshop you’ll be able […]
› Read moreEngage Advanced – Show Practice (Ages 11 +) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Self-lead classes where the individual is in charge. They will choose what equipment they want to use and what they want to learn. Tutors are present and there to help with ideas, spotting tricks and tips […]
› Read moreEngage Seniors (Ages 11 – 16) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 5:30pm – 6:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Take your circus journey further with more tricks than you can shake a stick at. Learn combinations to turn them into routines and bring out your inner performer. Become the unicycle artist you were meant to be. Cost: Block […]
› Read moreEngage Juniors (Ages 5 – 10) Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 4:00pm – 5:15pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Develop your skills as a circus performer and learn tricks of the trade. Play circus games with others and see what circus skill your favourite is. Diablo, flower stix, rola bola, stilts, the list goes on. Cost: Block of […]
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