Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Did you know that mindfulness and meditation can really help to calm intrusive thoughts and help you to live more in the moment? If you are bereaved that just might be what you’re looking for as you navigate the way ahead. We will look at why mindfulness works and provide you with some useful tools […]
› Read moreCommunity Wellbeing peer support group at The Isbourne. Come along on the first Thursday of every month to experience a variety of wellbeing activities, connect with others and have a cuppa! 6th June – Art for All 4th July – Mastering your Emotions 1st August – Stress-less Workshop 5th September – Gentle Yoga for Wellbeing 3rd October – […]
› Read moreART FOR WELLBEING (monthly session) with Leah Marshall Welcome a sense of wellbeing by reconnecting with your innate creativity. You don’t need to know how to draw, you may not have drawn since you were in school. These sessions offer the opportunity to enjoy colour and shape in a way that perhaps you never have. […]
› Read morePicture This! with tutor Donna Lawson Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a DSLR camera but don’t know where to start? During this course you will be able to practise with cameras provided by ph0tographer and tutor Donna Lawson, whilst learning how to understand exposure, aperture and ISO. Practical and fun photography […]
› Read moreART FOR WELLBEING (monthly session) with Leah Marshall Welcome a sense of wellbeing by reconnecting with your innate creativity. You don’t need to know how to draw, you may not have drawn since you were in school. These sessions offer the opportunity to enjoy colour and shape in a way that perhaps you never have. […]
› 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 morePirate Posters! with tutor Thomas Brown Come and make a poster. The Pirates are coming, stealing our rum and causing general mayhem… the people of Gloucester must be warned! Join Thomas Brown (professional illustrator and possible pirate) to learn about pirate history and gain skills in storytelling, drawing and making. Create eye-catching ‘Wanted’ posters which […]
› 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 moreLe Grand Return by Alan Stockdill 14th-18th May 2024 7:30pm Tue—Fri & 4pm Sat As we will be approaching the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 2024, St John’s Players will be presenting Le Grand Return by Alan Stockdill. It’s 1994 as the 50th anniversary of D-Day looms. Tommy, Alf and Edwin are incarcerated […]
› 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 moreA gentle and welcoming walk for all, along the canal towapth. Whether you are new to canal walks, or a regular enjoy your local area, meeting others and being by the water. Taking aproximately 60-90 minutes the route will start and finish at the National Waterways Musuem in the Docks and offer opportunity for breaks […]
› 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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