Archive for the “Exhibitions and displays” category
African drumming project
Working in partnership with Wakefield Djembe Circle, staff working in the Trust’s forensic service at Newton Lodge have introduced African drumming sessions. Delivered through two one hourly sessions regularly, service users have the opportunity to take part in a group session on the ward and a …
Moving on – building bridges
The moving on – building bridges project aims to promote the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and older people through a number of themed events, workshops and performances. Based on the 5 ways to wellbeing, through this project participants will have the …
Indian rhythm trail
Indian rhythm trail is an enthusiastic initiative from Annapurna that has been designed to help people feel positive and confident by taking part in activities that introduce culture and heritage of Asian communities through dance, movement, stories, and healthy food. Our well researched and imaginative workshops …
Cross the Sky Theatre Company
Cross the Sky Theatre Company is a company of adults with learning disabilities who create new and innovative theatre performances and artwork. Our aim is to give the members of our company an opportunity to share their voice, thoughts and feelings in a public, mainstream …
Creative personalities
Creative Personalities in Yorkshire and Humber is run by Emergence and provides creative opportunities for service users and professionals. Emergence is a service user led organisation that supports people affected by personality disorder including service users, carers, family and friends and professionals. As part of …
Super Natural Pots
The Super Natural Pots project is led by Holme Valley Sharing Memories a group of elderly people in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The group worked with service users at Enfield Down, a unit providing rehabilitation and recovery services for people experiencing mental health problems. The project …
Pathways to health and history
Service users from Pathways have worked alongside a number of organisations to create local walks which include ground works and the making and installing of interpretation boards. Working with the Museum and Library Services in Huddersfield Pathways Day Services, a Trust partner, provided the opportunity …
Connecting Communities
Building on the Canals Connect pilot project, Faceless has delivered a program of 26 silk painting workshops for groups identified and supported by the Trust’s health and wellbeing development team in Wakefield. Each two-hour workshop looked at the theme ‘where I live’ and participants explored …
Sticks and Stones
To mark World Aids Day 2012, Plus Me and Creative Recovery created a large scale art installation which asked local people ‘How accepting is our town?’ and explored the impact of discrimination. The project combined a number of art forms, including film, textiles, music and audio …
Creative Recovery Emergence
Creative Recovery brings together the work of recovery through art and sound. The project will invite participants to attend sessions involving song-writing, storytelling, music, arts and crafts. Meeting twice a week, groups will collaborate on ‘Creative Happening’ projects throughout the year including making art out …