Archive for the “Kirklees” category
Breathing Space Radio – HOOT Creative arts
What’s it about? This project offers people living with dementia and their carer the opportunity to work creatively with Hoot’s specialist dementia team and experienced community artists. Breathing Space Radio sessions will involve reflection, interview and original song writing/music making, culminating in an audio interview to …
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Cricket @ Creative Minds
What’s it about? It’s an activity for all levels of participants. Coaching sessions are delivered by qualified coaches from Yorkshire Cricket Board. We have indoor sessions in winter and we also offer outdoor sessions in the summer. It’s a great sport to showcase teamwork which …
The Curtain Up Players—amateur dramatics group/performances
What’s it about? This project continues the Curtain Up Players, a company for the over 50’s, drama work around dementia by building an Asian group of actors to take awareness of issues about dementia through drama into the Asian community. The Curtain Up Players will …
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Song for life: WomenCentre (Kirklees base)
What’s it about? We will work with pregnant women to write and sing a song for their babies that can be recorded and accompany them both through life. Who’s it for? We will work with pregnant women who have experienced or currently have mental ill …
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Creative vibes
What’s it about? Relaxed arts and crafts sessions for young people. You get to make one item and another item that can be donated. Fortnightly group ‘Me time’ for the family and friends of people supported by the insight team or CAMHS. Who’s it for? …
Luv2meetU – friendship and relationships
Please note: During the coronavirus pandemic, Luv2meetU is offering virtual social events using Skype, Facebook and group calls. Events are based on people’s interests and feedback received. Examples of events include quizzes, virtual coffee mornings, games nights, music sharing events, playing games such as Pictionary, …
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Hokey Cokey wellbeing- Xylosound orchestra
What’s it about? Xylosound’s Hokey Cokey wellbeing project delivers music drama and dance sessions for adults with learning disabilities, additional needs and special wellbeing through creative showcase events. Who’s it for? Adults with additional needs and learning disabilities based in Kirklees. When? Tuesday afternoons Autumn …
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Globe Arts Studio – ‘A Journey Through Nature’
Weekly virtual art class with Globe Arts Studio. Learn new creative techniques and build your art skills in this progressive course. All the materials and full instructions provided each week. Tap into the live class, catch up on YouTube with ‘How to’videos or simply work …
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Creative up-cycling—Platform 1 (men’s shed)
What’s it about? Creative up-cycling using scrap or waste resources. Using objects that have fulfilled their original purpose to make into decorative, artistic or useful items. Using a variety of objects including wood, fabric, metal and random loose parts including furniture. Platform 1 is built …
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Teen Woodland Wellbeing- Nature’s Footprints Forest Play and Education CIC
What’s it about? A Forest School project working specifically with local high school age adolescents with mental health difficulties. Being outside and connecting with nature has recognised benefits for supporting positive mental health and Forest School principles help nurture young people and build confidence, resilience …