Archive for the “Calderdale” category
Pedal Power
To enable occupational therapists to offer a wider range of therapeutic activities to help service user recovery a new mountain biking group has been set up. To be able to facilitate the cycling sessions in a safe and meaningful way occupational therapists from the ward …
GupShup community art project
Women from the South Asian community in Calderdale have been taking part in art sessions as part of their Gup Shup community group, which is facilitated by the Calderdale Council’s Neighbourhood Schemes Team. Gup Shup helps Asian women take part in healthy, meaningful activities to …
Breathing Space
A ground-breaking project in Calderdale and Kirklees to increase the range of therapeutic arts activity available to older people, especially those at the early stages of dementia conditions. It also aims to improve the understanding of carers and care staff about the role of the …
Art for wellbeing
The Artworks is running a series of free art for wellbeing sessions in drawing and textiles for people with lived experience of mental ill health. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this programme is designed to improve participants’ confidence and sense of wellbeing by learning new skills and …
The Artworks 1830 Gallery
A multi-purpose gallery space that will operate as a social enterprise The refurbishment of first floor former mill premises, comprising 423m² open space The gallery will be a prominent venue for local and national exhibitions, including service users’ art, education programmes and conferences/training The gallery …