Festival Fiesta season is in full swing, and Leeds used their 'Get Together' funding to hold their "We Care 2 Party" themed celebration - we absolutely love the name! The service held their celebration in their spacious garden area, with gazebos, handmade bunting, arts and crafts table, barbecue food and…
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:…
Last Thursday, folks in Bury got together to have their Spanish-themed Festival Fiesta! The rain didn’t dampen their spirits as everyone got outside for a boogie under the gazebo, enjoying tunes spun by the great Cecil G of Moods Radio station. Tenants from two services joined together, who also celebrated…
It’s time to celebrate! This August is all about festivals so we hope you have your tents packed and you’re ready for the show. Throughout the month we’ll be sharing stories from all the incredible fiestas happening across Creative Support services which you definitely won’t want to miss. From creative…
When we think of accessibility, we usually think of physical barriers like wheelchair access or audio descriptions. We spoke to Anna Hill at Creative Together about making the Be You Not Them Festival accessible for everyone, and giving people ownership over an experience they might not usually access. If you’re…
Fun, laughter and a time for celebration at our national co-production centre. The weather forecast may have been mixed, but it didn't dampen the spirits of over 100 service users and staff who came to the BE YOU NOT THEM Music Festival at the Creative Together Centre in Manchester. Anna…
Community Mapping is a fantastic tool which people can use to learn more about their local area and get involved in their community. As this month is Open Access, Community Mapping can help you find accessible places in your area for you to enjoy, including new openings and old haunts.…
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:…
Festival Fiesta season continues! The Laurels Care Home in Cumbria had an unforgettable seven-day extravaganza last week, with different performers every day to get residents moving and grooving. The Laurels were awarded the ‘Get Together’ fiesta funding of up to £300 to support their entertainment, food and decorations. “Here at…
Do you feel nervous about visiting new places? AccessAble is a free app and website to help you plan trips out and easily find places that meet your accessibility needs. We chatted with the team behind the App about the importance of independence, autonomy and confidence, and how you can…
