Yesterday, over 50 service users from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley came together for their Festival Fiesta. They used their ‘Grand Fiesta’ grant to throw Fiesta-Val, a day packed full of party games, music, laughter, and lots of glitter. Some of these photos were taken by our amazing volunteer…
All summer we've been celebrating 'Festival Fiesta', inviting services around the country to get together and hold their own festivals! We launched our 'Festival Fiesta' funding earlier this year, awarding 25 grants of up to £1,000 for people to get together and celebrate. Read about some of the incredible celebrations…
Blackburn had their incredible Prom-themed Festival Fiesta last week, with over 11 services coming together to celebrate! They received the 'Grand Fiesta' funding from our grant programme to throw an incredible night to remember. Taking place in the splendid 4-star Astley Bank Hotel, around 75 service users, staff and family…
In September our theme is ‘Safety First’, and we’ll be sharing key tips about online safety, personal safety and more to help you look after yourself and your loved ones in your community. ‘Community Connections’ this year has been all about making meaningful connections, trying new things and understanding your…
On Saturday 26th August we proudly marched in the Manchester Pride parade. This was our fourth year taking part in the parade, and what a day it was! We had 26 fabulous staff and service users from Staffordshire, Tameside, Salford, Leeds, Knowsley and Stockport join us on our vintage open…
In Alcester, over 100 service users, staff, family and friends came to ‘Festability’, which was an action-packed day of musical talent and activities! The team received the 'Get Together' funding as part of our Festival Fiesta grant programme. Held in the garden of their local pub, there was plenty of…
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…
