Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Students from National Star are running a welcoming and inclusive cafe at the Elmscroft Community Centre in Gloucester every Thursday, between 11am – 2pm. Serving value-for-money homemade cakes, sandwiches and soup you’ll be served by young people with disabilities looking to develop skills that will help them find a job in the future. The community […]
› Read moreLast weekend saw me and MaryClare from Gloucestershire Wheels for All cycle a treasure hunt around a small area of Gloucester. Starting at Gloucester Athletics Track, we toured some of the local parks, me on a recumbent trike (peddling with my legs out in front of me) and MaryClare on a hand cycle (a trike […]
› Read moreWhen Accessible Yoga with Sarah found out about You’re Welcome, they leapt at the chance to sign up. They’ve created a fantastically detailed profile, and are quick to keep people updated with what they offer. As part of National Inclusion week, I spoke to Sarah to find out what it is that drives her passion […]
› Read moreWhat a busy month September has been! We’ve had lots of new organisations signing up and listing their inclusive activities. Click on their name below to find out more about them. Accessible Yoga with Sarah Artlift Artspace Cinderford BEAM Gymnastics Berkeley Castle Corinium Museum Dance with Parkinson’s Friends of Elmfield Park Fun Science Cheltenham Glos […]
› Read moreFun and foodie activities online this Autumn. Tuesday 27, Thursday 29 & Saturday 31 October 2020 Participants will develop sensory and practical skills and food knowledge from the comfort of your own kitchen. Being supported to have a go at cooking healthy food from ingredients delivered to your door, you will have the opportunity to […]
› Read moreA virtual opportunity to delve into the fabulous world of fashion. Monday 26 – Thursday 29 October 2020 Design and upcycle garments and accessories using a variety of techniques from the comfort of your home. Beforehand, you will be asked to create a Pinterest board full of your ideas. Following an online introduction a week […]
› Read moreThe classes are mixed circus skills including aerial hammock, juggling, hula hoop and acrobatics. Venue – Lydbrook Memorial Hall, Lydbrook GL17 9PS Day- Wednesdays from September 16th-14th October Time 4.30-5.30pm Cost- £4 ( Please contact us if cost is a barrier) Open to age 8+ including adults with access needs Please contact us for further […]
› Read moreShoot for the Moon, with the Fun Science Cheltenham holiday club! Join Diatom Dave for five days of space rockets, dinosaurs, lightning and more at a super science camp for the seriously brainy! Each day is suitable for children aged 5-11 and will be overseen by a team of highly trained fun scientists. This club […]
› Read moreWednesdays 7th October – 11th November / 6.00 – 7.00pm Come and join us for The Art Box! Each week, our friendly tutors will introduce you to an exciting new art project that you can make and do at home! We’ll let you know what equipment and materials you will need for each week’s class […]
› Read moreTuesdays 6th October – 10th November / 6.00 – 7.00pm This group is a supportive online community where you can come for help and support with your creative projects, meet other young creatives and share your work. Our skilled staff have experience in a range of art mediums and are trained Arts Award advisers. This […]
› Read moreHave fun exploring different techniques whilst looking at the varied subject matter of everyday household tools and how they differ in shape, size and material. We will look at tools in the shed, kitchen and artists’ studios to name a few and make interesting drawings, paintings and 3D relief artworks to celebrate their diverse looks […]
› Read moreIn this paper weaving class we will explore colour theory and experiment with different ways of applying colour to paper before weaving these sheets together. We will learn about different weaves used in loom weaving and apply these weaves to our paper weaving as well as experimenting with op art and random weaving techniques and […]
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