Category Archives: Women

Drop in and be creative this summer

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Carolyn Barber

During August, our Monday ChitChat Club will be taking a break, ready to start the autumn programme on Monday 5 September when we welcome back Cycling without Age! We will continue with our Tuesday Creativity and Wellbeing sessions. These are … Continue reading →

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What difference does it make?

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Carolyn Barber

Sometime ago, working with members of our Nexus women’s group, we developed a wellbeing check-in for people to complete at the start and end of group sessions. The idea is to simply pay attention to how you’re feeling that day, … Continue reading →

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It’s International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Carolyn Barber

Yesterday, on Tuesday 7 March, the Nexus Women’s Creativity and Wellbeing Group hosted an event to celebrate International Women’s Day which is officially today, 8th March. The themes of International Women’s Day are always around celebrating inspirational women and promoting … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Carolyn Barber

For 2022 the campaign theme for International Women’s Day is: #BreakTheBias Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. … Continue reading →

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More funding to continue Nexus Project

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Carolyn Barber

Great news from National Lottery Awards for All who have agreed to fund the continuation of our successful Nexus Project offering women support and wellbeing through creativity. The project was initially funded through the Tampon Tax but delayed due to … Continue reading →

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Creativity and wellbeing for women

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Carolyn Barber

“Why should we all use our creative power……?  Because there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and compassionate, so indifferent to fighting and the accumulation of objects and money” Brenda Ueland. The Nexus Project is a new … Continue reading →

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