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: …
The answer is – anyone and everyone! Applications are now open to become a volunteer at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, hosted in Birmingham. Whether you have years of volunteering experience, or none at all, everybody is welcome to join in. …
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Art at the Heart were nominated for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service last year, the highest recognition for volunteer groups across the country. We know that many of you will have been waiting patiently …
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 …
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 …
