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Gloucestershire /
Wellbeing
An Introduction to Mindfulness with World Jungle Online
Join us on Zoom for our Mindfulness sessions each week from 9.15am – 10.00am on Wednesdays, using a range of techniques including meditation and breathwork to help us connect with ourselves, develop ease and calm and be in the present moment. Beginners always welcome. Join anytime. https://www.worldjungle.org.uk/online-classes?cid=7996eb9f-de83-4b39-91f2-ef43f07f8973 PASSCODE 2345678 All participants will join a waiting […]
9.15-10am, every Tuesday, Pilates to develop your technique, strength, flexibility and harmony. https://www.worldjungle.org.uk/online-classes?cid=7996eb9f-de83-4b39-91f2-ef43f07f8973 PASSCODE 2345678 All participants will join a waiting room before the class starts and will be muted on joining. You will have the option to start your video or keep it off – we would love to see you but no worries […]
To help you improve your flexibility, mobility, energy levels and relaxation, come and join us for this relaxing chair based class. Every Monday from 10.15-11.00 https://www.worldjungle.org.uk/online-classes?cid=7996eb9f-de83-4b39-91f2-ef43f07f8973 PASSCODE 2345678 All participants will join a waiting room before the class starts and will be muted on joining. You will have the option to start your video or […]
Herb Tandree Christmas Exhibition at Imagine The exhibition includes works in oil and pastel and a selection of three dimensional pieces. These vivid colourful works are an opportunity to experience some relief from the dark days of winter. Opening days and times: December 15-19, 21-23, January 5-8 12 to 3 pm Or, by appointment, call […]
Mandala Workshop / The Tree of Life 2nd – 3rd Jan 2021 Sat 9.30am-5pm & Sun 9.30am-12.30pm In this one and a half day workshop, facilitated by John Playfoot, we will be working with elements of the mandala and the tree of life within the mood of the holy nights. No previous artistic experience is […]
Forest of Dean /
Arts and Crafts -
Social Interest Groups -
Wellbeing
Peculiar Portraits, with Warren Day
Fridays. 2:00pm – 3:00pm. 22nd January – 26th February (6 week course). 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 […]
Forest of Dean /
Arts and Crafts -
Social Interest Groups -
Wellbeing
Re-Imagining Still Life, with Melanie Clarke
Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm. 21st January – 25th February. Six sessions are to run on consecutive weeks using objects familiar to everyone and perhaps mean something to each learner. This will be the starting point to explore some different ways of representation. The ‘still life’ could be made from stones and shells collected on the […]
Forest of Dean /
Arts and Crafts -
Performing Arts -
Wellbeing
‘Discover Drama, with Emily Bagnall’
Mondays. 10:30am – 11:30am. 18th January – 22nd February. Drama is the power of stories. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment and drama. Together as a group we will work on some classic tales that have been told for centuries and we will look into the way to bring drama into the […]
I love Christmas. The smell of the Christmas tree, wood fires, mince pies, and the dinner cooking … the spicy taste of mulled wine … the sounds of carol singers, Christmas choirs, paper rustling and bells jingling. It’s a busy time. Shops are crowded and there’s lots to be done in the run up to […]
A big welcome to all the new organisations who have joined us in the last couple of months and listed their inclusive opportunities! Find out more about them below: Adult Education in Gloucestershire Batsford Arboretum Gloucestershire Carers Hub HHPDA – Horses Helping People with Depression and Anxiety Imagine Therapeutic Arts Men in Sheds Cheltenham and […]
Although it’s nice to give our loved ones gifts, it’s far from easy. People I know well are usually the ones I buy for first because I have the perfect present in mind. And then there are those people who say ‘I don’t know’ when asked what they’d like for a birthday or Christmas present. […]
Gloucester /
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Wellbeing
Take a Walk with Signing Santa
HO! HO! HO! Want to meet Father Christmas and go for a walk?? He can sign too! Come and find him in Crickley Park on Sunday Dec 20th, 10am – 12pm. Please email dalmatians@gda.org.uk or Text 07848 968692 to book a visit!