Spending time doing art can enhance your wellbeing and help develop vital skills. But don’t just take our word for it: look at what our wonderful members and volunteers say. As a community arts organisation, we’re always listening to feedback: …
Running from the 17th to the 23rd of May 2021, Creativity and Wellbeing Week is a massive celebration of arts, culture and mental health. It’s a chance to come together with friends and family (whether in person or online) to …
There is evidence that puppets have existed in England for the past 600 years! During the Medieval Period, travelling minstrels used hand puppets. Early puppet shows were probably based on Bible stories, and Greek or Roman legends. In London, the …
Chinese New Year Author: Francesca Rhodes This is the most important holiday in China, known as chunjie (春节) or the Spring Festival. It is not just a day, but almost a month-long celebration, with an important cultural significance. The New …
World Nutella Day Author: Francesca Rhodes You may not have been aware, but World Nutella Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of February, to enjoy and share the great taste of the chocolate and hazelnut spread. It was …
May’s Creativity and Wellbeing Calendar The first act of being creative is noticing things. You do this by taking the time to observe your environment and what’s happening around you. Really seeing is the starting point! After that, who knows …
