Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
From running or rowing, to dancing or bouncing, we want you to move it your way and help support Gympanzees. Set yourself a challenge to complete in June – choose your activity and get moving! Move It My Way Here are some ideas, which will depend on your own abilities, but do feel free come […]
› Read moreOf Earth and Sky is a large scale open air poetry exhibition being held in Gloucester between August 24th 2020 and November 1st 2020. Across the city you can find excerpts from 31 poems written by Gloucestershire residents painted on grass, concrete and buildings. They can be found in parks and public places and form […]
› Read moreGive yourself a sense of ease by joining our free* 4 week Mindful Movement course using basic stretches, compassion and kindness to reconnect with the body. All from the comfort of your own home! Wednesday 25th November – 16th December: 11:30 – 12:30pm Online via Zoom (details sent after enrolment) For further details or to […]
› Read moreGet yourself Christmas ready by making a homemade pampering skincare kit for yourself or to gift to your loved ones. Learn how to make: – Toners and refreshers – Face and body exfoliators – Face masks – Balms and cold creams – Bath bombs All with products you can find in your kitchen cupboard. Wednesday […]
› Read moreAn introduction to learning about the art of making a portrait. We will look at examples from the art world and enjoy some fun together with relaxing sketch techniques to get you started on creating a portrait of your own! No special materials needed, just grab a biro or a pencil and some paper. To […]
› Read moreFridays 12th February – 19th March 2021 1:00 – 2:00pm Have fun experimenting with a range of mixed media to produce some strange and unusual interpretations of portraits. We will look at other artists who have explored this subject to produce unconventional and memorable portraiture artworks using materials such as paint, found objects and chocolate […]
› Read moreFridays 12th February – March 19th 2021 12:00 – 1:00pm In this class we will be exploring some creative techniques used in paper weaving, we will be adding texture by incorporating both natural and manmade material elements as well as looking at random weaving techniques. We will explore two different ways to make a simple […]
› Read moreThursdays 11th February – 18th March 2021 10:30 – 11:30am An introduction to printmaking using methods easily done at home with minimal equipment. We will explore printing with different surfaces incorporating relief printing, stamp printing with hand made blocks and vegetables! Try monoprinting making layered coloured images using drawing and stencils. This will be a […]
› Read moreTuesdays 9th February – 16th March 2021 10:30 – 11:30am Each week on Zoom we will focus on a specific drawing skill e.g. shading, mark-making, perspective etc. After some skills practice, we will do a 20 minute drawing as a group which focusses on that week’s skill. Learners then have a week to do four […]
› Read moreTuesdays 9th February – 16th March 2021 10:30 – 11:30am With a relaxed and open, mindful attention, we will observe, explore, share and enjoy the unfolding of this particular Spring together. We will record what captivates both our senses and our imaginations, in individual ways, including through words. Short writing exercises and prompts will be […]
› Read moreVirtual Yoga taught via zoom for you to complete at home. A gentle class mixing chair based and standing yoga to improve flexibility, strength and concentration, ending with a lovely relaxing meditation to calm the mind. To book your place please email carers@peopleplus.co.uk or call 0300 111 9000 if you require any of the accessibility […]
› Read moreAnyone can benefit from distance Reiki healing. If you’re experiencing health issues, Reiki is a wonderful complementary therapy that can help you to deal with stress or physical pain. And, if you’re the picture of perfect health, Reiki can help to ensure that your energy fields are functioning at their highest levels. Reiki is completely […]
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