Community artists, designers & consultants who ❤️ helping people to get talking, enjoy making, and to feel curious & confident. (Tweets mainly by Maura)
North of England
Joined February 2012
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One of our busiest years but our toughest yet... Looking back in a glow of gratitude at all the collaborators & creativity that have brought pride and joy in 2023.
Solidarity with all working creatively with communities. May we make like holly and shine through the spiky bits.
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Thanks so much @TheMancMensRoom for having us for the big reveal and congratulations on your new name! True co-production and open welcome in action, by a creative community of staff, volunteers & participants. We are all about the power of we... More power to Our Room. 🎉🎉🎉
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Great to be part of Wythenshawe Creative Health Showcase - 🙏 @LoryPovah @McrCulturePship Thanks @StringofHearts_ + local carers, service providers, creatives, connectors, residents for sharing your conversation & creativity.
So deep in chats this was our only snap! 🤦♀️
Going into the weekend
🌱grounded by time outdoors at Incredible Edible Knowsley @EdiblesKnowsley
🌈 uplifted by amazing artists, academics and activists
Restored and inspired by @TheHeartofGlass With For About! alternative conference. Thanks all for caring and sharing 🧡
For your own #MindfulMonday and week ahead, here’s our tips on how to use your camera phone mindfully to:
📷 take notice
📷 return attention to the present
📷 look with intention
Why not keep these in your camera roll? - handy prompts, there when you need them, from us to you 🧡
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Such a joy to work with the amazing @Louise_Tea_ Here she is guiding us through some mindful looking in Room To Breathe on our visit with to @mcrartgallery with @Women_MATTA
#WorldMentalHealthWeek is a great reminder to recommend a visit to this special space & to follow Louise
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Wellbeing is the 🧡 what we do – a value shared with @Women_MATTA
On this project, the group wanted to share practical tips for the #5WaysToWellbeing. Mindfulness, materials + chats over ☕️ inspired these co-created art prompts displayed @mcrartgallery
#CreativityandWellbeingWeek
We 🧡 exploring wellbeing in museums. Their beautiful rooms help us start conversations & support self reflection. Shared experiences in these sensory-rich spaces create connections and sharing (& just bring joy)
#InternationalMuseumDay
#CreativeHealth
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Today @our_moh share their Dying Homeless annual findings - documenting each person who dies whilst homeless in the UK. Sadly in 2022, 1313 people died whilst experiencing homelessness.
We join their national vigil to honour and remember the people we lost. #MakeThemCount
We’ve been getting the love in our recent workshops @BoothCentre @Women_MATTA, so it’s only fair we send some love back out there...
❤️🧡💙 Happy Valen-times 💜💛💚
