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Combatting Loneliness This Christmas

Combatting Loneliness This Christmas


Loneliness is something that can affect anyone at any time in their lives, but the holiday period can really bring that feeling to the forefront. In 2023, Nextdoor and Marmalade conducted a survey which found that 85% of adults in the UK have experienced loneliness in the past 12 months,…

Community News #32

Community News #32


Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk!      Joe's Charming Chalet Retreat   Joe from Warwickshire had…

December Online Activities

December Online Activities


This December, we're launching a series of festive online activities every weekday in the run up to Christmas, and this time you can join from the comfort of your own home! Why not have a go at Bingo? Or try our first Chair Zumba exercise class? If these activities don't…

Christmas Catch Up

Christmas Catch Up


As 2024 draws to a close, this month we are encouraging everyone to spend time catching up with friends and family. Feeling lonely isn’t the same as being alone. Everyone’s experience of how loneliness feels is different, but it usually describes a feeling of when our needs for relationships and…

Community News #31

Community News #31


Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk!      Warwick Castle Adventure for Folks in Alcester   Folks…

Community News #30

Community News #30


Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk!    Alcester's Marvellous Mop Fair   George, Mary, John, Heather and…

Anna’s Blog – Violence Against Women and Girls


November 25th is White Ribbon Day, a global day of awareness and action to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG). In July this year, violence against women was declared a national emergency in the UK. A recent report from the National Police Chiefs Council estimated that two million women…

Creative Stars – October

Creative Stars – October


Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:…

Creative Together’s ‘Owt on Stage’

Creative Together’s ‘Owt on Stage’


Last Thursday, Creative Together held their first ever ‘Owt on Stage’ event, an inclusive and safe space for people to perform with passion. Attendees had the opportunity to perform at the iconic Band on the Wall, a historic live music venue in the Northern Quarter. The event was held with…

Annual Leadership Conference 2024

Annual Leadership Conference 2024


Last Wednesday we were joined by over 100 colleagues from across the country at our Annual Leadership Conference! Leaders from areas including the North East, Bedford, London and the West Midlands gathered in the Manchester Marriott Hotel. Across the day we listened to inspirational talks and took part in thoughtful…