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Lizzie On The Fence

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Sunday 14th January 2024 @ 6:00pm

Human Story Theatre presents a staged reading of new black comedy: Lizzie On The Fence by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart at The Old Fire Station, Oxford. (50 mins plus Q&A with guest panel).
Contact Email: amy@humanstorytheatre.com

Click Event to be taken to http://oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/lizzie-on-the-fence/

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Glacier by Alison Spittle - OFS Theatre Club (Oxford)

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Friday 8th December 2023 @ 7:30pm

Full of the warmth, wit and heartbreak of Christmas, Glacier is a festive comedy for adults about wild swimming, female friendship, and what happens when you throw your wedding ring into a lake. Theatre Club meets monthly, before and after a show. Come along to the Gallery 30mins beforehand.
Contact Email: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/glacier-by-alison-spittle/

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Nottingham Movement Collective: Dance in a Day workshop

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Wednesday 13th December 2023 @ 10:00am

Join +55 dancers this Winter for our Dance in a Day workshop at the beautiful FABRIC Studios in Nottingham. Accessible contemporary dance class as well as creative time. Our group are very welcoming and supportive and we love to have newcomers! Pre-booking is required via email
Contact Email: karla_jones@outlook.com

Click Event to be taken to http://www.facebook.com/NottinghamMovementCollective

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Songhaven: Relaxed, Professional Concerts in Central London

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Saturday 9th December 2023 @ 3:00pm

Enjoy a series of relaxed concerts at Holy Cross Church in the heart of Kings Cross. Each 45min concert features songs from stage & screen performed by 3 professional artists, concluding with an uplifting singalong finale & a social tea. Proudly dementia-friendly. All welcome!
Contact Email: songhaven@songhaven.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.songhaven.co.uk/liveconcerts

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Brentwood Open Arts - creativity for wellbeing (Essex)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

Fri 8th Sep 2023 - Fri 1st Dec 2023 @ 1:30pm

This is a 12 week art course which aims to increase confidence and skills by having fun with new art techniques. We hope that by the end of the course you will feel confident to move on to join other groups or classes in your local area, or just to move on in whichever way suits you best.
Contact Email: jo.keay@nhs.net

Click Event to be taken to http://www.openartsessex.org/

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Southend - Open Arts - creativity for wellbeing (Essex)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

Tue 12th Sep 2023 - Tue 5th Dec 2023 @ 1:00pm

This is a 12 week art course which aims to increase confidence and skills by having fun with new art techniques. We hope that by the end of the course you will feel confident to move on to join other groups or classes in your local area, or just to move on in whichever way suits you best.
Contact Email: jo.keay@nhs.net

Click Event to be taken to http://www.openartsessex.org/

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Open Arts Essex

Visual Arts/Sculpture - Offline Event

Open Arts is a community arts and health programme, which helps manage and maintain mental health and wellbeing through creativity.
We have an open referral route to attend our art courses and studio placements.
Contact Email: jo.keay@nhs.net

Click Event to be taken to http://www.openartsessex.org/

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Creative Challenge Pack 2023 (At Home)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

With 31 accessible and age friendly creative ideas for everyone, this pack was developed by Age of Creativity in partnership with older people across the county, 64 Million Artists and Dementia Oxfordshire. There are a range of creative options, to do at home or in a group, so do take a look!
Contact Email: hello@ageofcreativity.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageofcreativity.co.uk/our_work/creative_challenges/

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RE:Generation Braintree (Witham, Essex)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Wednesday 20th December 2023 @ 11:00am

Wednesday 24th May 2034 @ 11:00am

Our RE:Generation classes welcome anyone who identifies as being in the older age range. By combining dance and movement in a sociable, enjoyable and welcoming environment, these sessions can help you remain mobile and feel the very positive effects for both body and mind that dance can provide.
Contact Email: info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/service-page/re-generation-braintree-witham?referral=service_list_widget

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Golden Agers Coffee Morning (Bellingham, London)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

Monthly informative social morning for people aged 60+. Features guest speakers from different organisations and topics of interest. First Friday of each month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. South Lewisham Group Practice, Conisborough Crescent, SE6 2SP. NO BOOKING REQUIRED. FREE!
Contact Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageingwellinlewisham.org/our-programs

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Silver Lunch Club (Downham, London)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

A friendly weekly group for people aged 60+. We serve a hot, fresh-cooked meal and activities such as seated exercise, a topical speaker, or games. Every Thursday 12:30-2:30 pm, Wesley Halls, Shroffold Road, BR1 5PE. Phone 0208 6983735. FIRST VISIT FREE!
Contact Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageingwellinlewisham.org/our-programs

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Fitness and Fun (Sydenham, London)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Weekly seated Zumba class for people aged 60+. Our experienced session leader is trained in delivering to all mobilities. She gets great results, and we have a game or a quiz with prizes after exercise. Every Wednesday, 10-11:45 am, The Grove Centre, Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL. NO BOOKING NEEDED.
Contact Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageingwellinlewisham.org/our-programs

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The Befrienders singing group (Sydenham, London)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

A lively, creative weekly singing group for people aged 60+. No experience needed. We have a great session leader from Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Every Tuesday, 10-11:45 am, The Grove Centre, Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED. FIRST SESSION IS FREE!
Contact Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageingwellinlewisham.org/our-programs

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Crafts Plus (Sydenham, London)

Craft/Design - Offline Event

Relaxing, creative weekly group with a trained art teacher for people aged 60+. Different take-home projects each week. Every Tuesday, 1-3 pm, The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED, FIRST VISIT IS FREE
Contact Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageingwellinlewisham.org/our-programs

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Life Story DIY Guide (At Home)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

This guide provides top tips and templates to enable you to create your own Life Story Book.
These books are a celebration of past memories and milestones, a fun creative project in the present, and an investment for future person- centred care, providing a legacy for generations to come.

Contact Email: rachel-lewis3@sky.com

Click Event to be taken to http://Www.presentingyourpast.com

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Quirky Choir at The Point in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Our choir with a difference meets weekly at The Point in Doncaster. No auditions needed. The choir sings an eclectic repertoire – songs from South Africa to Hawaii, from rock and roll to Rhianna. Come and sing to improve your wellbeing and make new friends in this welcoming and sociable group.
Contact Email: amy@wearedarts.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://thepoint.org.uk/quirky-choir/

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Singing for Memory at The Point in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Singing for Memory is our friendly singing group for adults living with dementia or other memory problems, and their family, friends and carers in Doncaster. The group provides a regular, safe space for people to have fun, sing songs and make new connections.
Contact Email: amy@wearedarts.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://thepoint.org.uk/singing-for-memory/

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Creative Directions in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

Fun, friendly weekly sessions for adults in Doncaster to improve wellbeing. There’s plenty to take part in - music, creative writing, visual arts and more. No experience is necessary and we’ll provide all the materials. There's no need to book, please just turn up.
Contact Email: amy@wearedarts.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://thepoint.org.uk/creative-directions/

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Dance On in Doncaster (South Yorkshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

A great way for adults over 50 to get moving, keep fit and feel healthy. Whatever your level of ability, take part in a way that suits you. Whether sitting, standing or boogying around the room, the focus is on fun and socialising. There's no need to book, please just turn up.

Contact Email: amy@wearedarts.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://thepoint.org.uk/dance-on-join-our-fun-dancing-workshops-for-over-50s/

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Dance for Life Oxfordshire Classes

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Dance Creative host weekly (term time) classes in Abingdon, Bicester and Witney for older people to help get stronger, fitter and happier through dance. Come and try our fun, sociable and creative sessions - first class FREE. We do an hour of dancing followed by tea/coffee and social time together.
Contact Email: info@dance-creative.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://dance-creative.co.uk/community-work/

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Oxfordshire Age Friendly Creative Ambassadors (AFCAs)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

The AFCAs are an age friendly creative lived experience group who exist to support Age UK Oxfordshire and local cultural partners to improve and develop their age friendly creative offer. The group is open to anyone based in Oxfordshire aged 60+ who has an interest in age friendly creativity.
Contact Email: helenfountain@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/the-oxfordshire-age-friendly-creative-network-oafcn/

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Live Well Dance Winsford (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Cheshire Dance invites adults living with long-term (managed) health conditions to come along to dance & movement sessions every Tuesday at Winsford Library.
Join us to have fun, get active and meet others with an hour of moving & dancing for health & falls prevention.
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.cheshiredance.org/event/live-well-dance-winsford-spring-term/

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Keep on Dancing Vicars Cross (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Keep on Dancing sessions are happening at Vicars Cross Community Centre!
Dance & movement classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a SAFE, small and friendly class for all abilities. No sign up fees or contract and all abilities welcome! Thursdays 11.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.cheshiredance.org/event/keep-on-dancing-vicars-cross-spring-term

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MM Dance Northwich (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a sociable and friendly session for all abilities. No experience needed – comfortable clothing advisable. Just £5 per session. Mondays 9.45-10.45am, St Wilfrids Church, 142 Witton St, Northwich CW9 5NP.
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.cheshiredance.org/event/mm-dance-northwich-spring-term

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MM Dance Neston (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a sociable and friendly session for all abilities. No experience needed – comfortable clothing advisable. Just £5 per session. Mondays 11am – 12pm, Neston Methodist Church, 10A Liverpool Rd, Neston
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

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MM Dance Northwich (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a sociable and friendly session for all abilities. No experience needed – comfortable clothing advisable. Just £5 per session. Mondays 9.45-10.45am, St Wilfrids Church, 142 Witton St, Northwich CW9
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

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MM Dance Northwich (Cheshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

MM Dance - Northwich
Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Meet others, get active and have fun in a sociable and friendly session for all abilities. No experience needed – comfortable clothing advisable. Just £5 per session. Mondays 9.45-10.45am, St Wilfrids Church, 142 Witton St, Northwich CW9
Contact Email: classes@cheshiredance.org

Click Event to be taken to http://www.cheshiredance.org/event/mm-dance-northwich-spring-term

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Loughborough Over 55s class (Leicestershire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Dance fitness class for over 55s in Loughborough.
Tuesdays 10.30am-11.30am
Fearon Hall, LE11 1PL
Contact Email: info@movingtogether.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.movingtogether.co.uk

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Lutterworth Over 55s class (Leicestershire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Dance fitness class for over 55s in Lutterworth.
Mondays 1pm-2pm
Lutterworth Town Hall, LE17 4AT
Contact Email: info@movingtogether.co.uk

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Melton Mowbray Over 55s class (Leicestershire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Dance fitness class for over 55s.
Mondays 10.30am-11.30am
Royal British Legion, LE13 1RB
Contact Email: info@movingtogether.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.movingtogether.co.uk

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Elders Monday at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester - Special Talk

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Monday 4th December 2023 @ 11:00am

Monday 5th February 2024 @ 11:00am

A discussion sessions to sit alongside each Royal Exchange production and give you an opportunity to discuss performances in depth with fellow participants.
3 April Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
5 June No Pay No Way

Contact Email: katrina.heath@royalexchange.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/create-participate/elders/elders-mondays/

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Elders Monday at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester- Play

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Monday 4th December 2023 @ 2:00pm

Monday 18th December 2023 @ 2:00pm

Monday 15th January 2024 @ 2:00pm

Monday 5th February 2024 @ 2:00pm

Monday 19th February 2024 @ 2:00pm

A practical, performance based session.
A drama specialist will lead a mix of fun games, creative play, improvisation and devising techniques. No experience necessary, just come and have fun.
Contact Email: katrina.heath@royalexchange.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/create-participate/elders/elders-mondays/

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ELDERS MONDAY AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE MANCHSTER - OUTLOUD

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Monday 18th December 2023 @ 11:00am

Monday 15th January 2024 @ 11:00am

Monday 19th February 2024 @ 11:00am

A seated playreading session facilitated by an expert facilitator.
Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester

Contact Email: katrina.heath@royalexchange.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/create-participate/elders/elders-mondays/

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Songhaven: Relaxed, Professional lunchtime Concerts in the City of London

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Friday 15th December 2023 @ 1:15pm

Enjoy a series of relaxed concerts in Holy Sepulchre London, The National Musicians' Church. Each 45min concert features songs from stage & screen performed by 3 professional artists, concluding with an uplifting singalong finale & a social tea. Proudly dementia-friendly. All welcome!
Contact Email: songhaven@songhaven.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://songhaven.co.uk/liveconcerts

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Songhaven: Relaxed, Professional Concerts at St Paul's Knightsbridge (London)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Saturday 16th December 2023 @ 3:00pm

Enjoy a series of relaxed concerts in one of London’s most beautiful Victorian churches. Each 45min concert features favourite songs from stage & screen performed by 3 professional artists. The concerts finish with an uplifting singalong finale & a social tea. Proudly dementia-friendly. All welcome!
Contact Email: songhaven@songhaven.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://songhaven.co.uk/liveconcerts

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Swan Song Project: 1:1 songwriting sessions for people facing end of life or bereavement (Yorkshire)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Our team help people to write and record their own original song. We offer our sessions to people at any stage in the grieving process or approaching the end of their life due to life limiting illness or other circumstances. No experience or music skills are needed. Yorkshire area only.
Contact Email: ben@swansongproject.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://swansongproject.co.uk/about/writing-a-song-with-us/

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ELDERS MONDAY AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE MANCHESTER - Inspire

Drama/Theatre - Offline Event

Monday 4th December 2023 @ 11:00am

Monday 18th December 2023 @ 11:00am

Monday 15th January 2024 @ 11:00am

ELDERS MONDAYS TAKE PLACE ON THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH AND ARE THE PERFECT WAY FOR OLDER PEOPLE TO STAY CONNECTED AND REMAIN CREATIVE.
Inspire is let by our Elders Leaders and is a free drop in session to find out about about the full programme and take part in an optional activity.

Contact Email: katrina.heath@royalexchange.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/create-participate/elders/elders-mondays/

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TeaBooks (Oxfordshire)

Literature/Library - Offline Event

TeaBooks is an Oxfordshire-wide project which organises sociable book groups for the over-60s, helping older people to share a love of books and reading, and to make new friends. With 17 groups running across the county each month, find out more about the one nearest to you!
Contact Email: teabooks@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/our-services/teabooks/

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Tea Dance in Daventry (Northamptonshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Join us for an afternoon of dancing and socialising
In association with Academy No 1 Dance Company. Come along and move to the music, meet new friends and maybe learn some new moves!

on the second Thursday of the month 1.00 - 3.00pm
at Daventry Community Centre, Ash Road, Daventry NN11 0QE

Contact Email: access@ageuknorthants.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire/activities-and-events/tea-dance-in-daventry/

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Let's Paint! Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham (London)

Visual Arts/Sculpture - Offline Event

Mondays at 11am-12:30pm, 105 Greyhound Road, W6 8NJ

Come along to our watercolour painting group and learn some new skills in a relaxed, friendly space. All levels welcome! Bring along your paints & paper or just pop-in.

Please contact us on 02073869085 in advance of arrival to book your session

Contact Email: peter@ageukhf.org.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.ageuk.org.uk/hammersmithandfulham/activities-and-events/arts-and-crafts/

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Treasury of Arts Activities: Volume 2 (At Home)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

These 52 accessible, creative activities (one for each week of the year) could help you design your festival plan! Suitable for everyone who wants to bring creativity in their work with older people, but especially care homes, home carers, dementia cafes...
Contact Email: harriet.lowe@ing.com

Click Event to be taken to http://baringfoundation.org.uk/resource/treasury-of-arts-activities-for-older-people-volume-2/

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Movement for All 60+ Dance classes (Brinsley, Nottinghamshire)

Dance/Movement - Offline Event

Mon 25th Sep 2023 - Mon 15th Jul 2024 @ 10:00am

MFA host weekly dance sessions every Monday during term time 10am-12pm at Brinsley Parish Hall in North-West Nottinghamshire. We are a warm and welcoming group who love to introduce potential new members! If you would like to come along to a session at any point during the year please get in touch!
Contact Email: karla_jones@outlook.com

Click Event to be taken to http://www.movementforall.org.uk

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Radio Sangam (At Home)

Music/Singing - Offline Event

Radio Sangam is the UK's most followed Asian music station, broadcasting on DAB Digital and online. We also have over 2.7 million people who have downloaded our free app in 54 countries. Listen to our new radio plays and other creative content 24 hrs a day.
Contact Email: festival@ageofcreativity.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.radiosangam.co.uk/podcasts/radio-sangam-plays/

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Art by Post (At Home)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

Our Art by Post booklets are designed by artists & inspired by our art collection & artistic programme at the Southbank Centre. Activities are designed for adults living with long-term health conditions, who through Covid-19 restrictions are at further risk of isolation.

Sign up to download.
Contact Email: artbypost@southbankcentre.co.uk

Click Event to be taken to http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/creative-learning/arts-wellbeing/art-by-post

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Treasury of Arts Activities (At Home)

Combined Arts/Other - Offline Event

This ‘treasury’ includes 50 creative activities to try at home. Devised by experienced artists, with older people in mind, activities are written as ‘recipes’ with simple instructions to follow. Few materials are needed and every activity is suitable for beginners.

Download and try today.
Contact Email: festival@ageofcreativity.co.uk

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