Archive for the “Adults” category
Handmade Parade – ‘Release’ project
The project ‘Release’ represents the freedom of birds, whether we are escaping the confines of the pandemic, our own minds or mental health struggles, our physical environment, whether it is our home circumstances etc. Participants will each create a bird that will be photographed and …
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The Basement Recovery Project
The Basement Recovery Project will be introducing Zoom arts and crafts group sessions, a walking and running club and Zoom guided meditation in Calderdale and Kirklees. Arts and crafts, exercise and meditation will help to reduce stress, boost confidence, increase empathy, boost brain productivity and …
Xylosound – ‘It’s OK to Wave’
Music movement, songs and drama sessions using enjoyable joining in material from Xylosound’s music, dance and drama leaders; Andy Burton and Gill Bond. The sessions will be available on YouTube and DVD. This is for adults with learning needs who enjoy music movement and drama …
WomenCentre – ‘Songs from our hearts and homes’
Creating a variety of artistic responses to the theme of women’s experiences at home during lockdown, which specialist creative arts therapists will support women to develop into song, dance, image and poetry. The first stage is to collect people’s impressions and experiences of the lockdown …
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Huddersfield Mission – ‘The Dandelion Clock”
Sent out like seeds from a dandelion clock to capture in words and sound this strange time under lockdown. The project will send out up to 500 packs with a variety of writing exercises. Amongst many enjoyable and expressive exercises, it will ask; how do …
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Support To Recovery (S2R) – Wellbeing packs
S2R are producing a series of six wellbeing packs with creative activities, instructions and useful information to reduce isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. The packs are primarily for Recovery College learners in Calderdale and Kirklees. Any spares packs will be available to other Trust services. …
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Words in Mind – An anthology for our times
To produce an anthology as a social record of the current times -reflecting on how the coronavirus has affected our lives and the impact is has had on our mental wellbeing, with the focus concentrating on the positive consequences and factors in people’s lives. There …
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Growing works – Budding up together
Activities and suggestions for mental wellbeing, physical health ideas, gardening tips, nature interest on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, website and by post. Gardening advice via social media and blog on website. Maintenance of community gardens to be accessed and enjoyed in line with social distancing guidelines. …
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Barnsley FC – Reds in the Community
Reds in the Community (RitC) have developed an online and digital offer to reach and support local people across Barnsley during the coronavirus pandemic. Activities will include: Online festivals: Recently delivered an inclusive festival to disabled people through a closed Facebook group. RitC are supporting …
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Qdos Creates – Butterflies
A message from Qudos Creates: Qudos Creates continues to support people who directly engage in our projects. In line with government guidance, our projects are being delivered remotely. During this challenging time we will be providing: Weekly one to one personal wellbeing phone calls Weekly …