In April 2020 when the pandemic hit and our county went into lockdown we were no longer able to run our usual monthly groups.For many of our members the monthly meetings provide an opportunity to socialise with others and offer that all important sense of belonging as well as a boost of self -esteem, confidence […]
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Covid Community Quilt
In February 2021 we received grant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to lead a quilt project which aimed to bring people together to work collaboratively in a creative way.The effects of the pandemic were felt most severely by many during the third lockdown, it was an especially lonely time, made even harder by […]
Redcar Silver Members got their hands dirty this week!
Our groups have all been busy this month making hanging baskets with flowers supplied by Ravensworth Nurseries, this group has been meeting at Redcar Cricket Club since October 2021 and has around 35 ladies that regularly attend the sessions each month. The group took advantage of the lovely weather and after the tutorial and plant […]
Threads of Time Jubilee Project
Pimm’s and Needles were fortunate enough to receive funding from The Let’s Create Jubilee Fund from The Arts Council to offer a range of creative activities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We were really excited to be able to offer three different strands to the project, the first was open to schools and community […]
Eye’s down this week at Hurworth!
It’s not often there’s a quiet moment at our Silver Members Groups, until this month! Group leader Noreen is a huge fan of painting with watercolours for the holistic benefit of relaxing and letting go of any stress, and she has shared her passion with the groups this month. We often get feedback at our […]
Come Dip with us for Cruse Bereavement!
If you’re feeling brave we would love you and your family to join us for a dip in the North Sea on New Years Day to raise vital funds for Cruse Bereavement Charity. Cruse have supported over 6000 people in 2022 many of whom are children who struggle to make sense of grief as well […]