Our 40th issue of Creative Life magazine is out now!
This issue is all about 'Inspiring Ideas'.💡

We've sent a copy to all our services and you can read the magazine online here: creativesupport.co.uk/creative-life-…

Heather, George, John and Ciaran in Alcester had their first picnic of 2024!

Now spring is here it's a great time to have a picnic, play games and spend time with friends.

We hope that if the weather stays nice, there are many more picnics to come!

In Warrington, everyone enjoyed wearing purple for an Epilepsy Awareness fundraising day.💜

Joe, a person we support, was the inspiration for the event and raised a massive £400 for the Epilepsy Society and Creative Support's upcoming Warrington Festival to be held in September!

Our latest round of grants are now open! In our ‘Year of Living Well’, we’re offering you the chance to bring your local community together to host a sporty event this summer. 🥏

Read more about how to apply on our website: creativesupport.co.uk/sporty-summer-…

Jimmy in Grimsby raised an incredible £300 for British Heart Foundation and a Creative Support Sensory Room in a sponsored swim and raffle!

Thank you for your endless generosity, Jimmy! ♥️

In Northampton, staff and the people we support had a vibrant St. Patrick's Day event!🍀

The day was filled with themed activities such as Irish Pong, bingo for a 'Pot of Gold', word searches and quizzes.

It was a fantastic time and they can't wait to celebrate next year!

Stephen in Todmorden enjoyed a walk in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

Stephen says walking makes him feel happy and healthy - 'it's a little bit of both.'

We hope you enjoyed overlooking the gorgeous valley and standing beneath the waterfall, Stephen! 🍃

Today we are celebrating International Women's Day!

Why not head on down to our International Women's Day event at Creative Together between 11 and 4? There will be plenty of inspiring activities, interesting stalls and delicious refreshments!

#InternationalWomensDay2024

We're delighted to announce that Thyme Lodge in St Helens is a finalist at this year's Care Home Awards! The service was nominated in the 'Best for Specialist Care' category. 🥳

The final will take place in May. Best of luck to the team at Thyme Lodge! 🙌

Nathan in Grimsby has taken up boxing! After enjoying a session at Fusion Boxing, he has set himself a goal to attend three more. 🥊

Keep going, Nathan, you're amazing!

Sonia in Birmingham recently won an award for her amazing volunteering work at @acornshospice! 🏆

'I really appreciate being recognized for my hard work, I enjoyed putting my heart into it. I will hang the certificate on my wall as I am proud of myself,' said Sonia.

Want a chance for your artwork to be featured in our 2025 calendar? Send us your paintings, drawings, sculptures, crochet, embroideries, photography or anything else you enjoy making! 🎨

Enter by uploading your artwork to the online form by visiting surveymonkey.com/r/9qmhd3w

We're so proud of our Internal Audits team who have won Team of the Year at the 2024 pro-manchester Made in Manchester Awards!
Congratulations also to Megan Mitchell and Sarah Smith for being shortlisted in the 'Business Support Professional of the Year' category. 👏

JW in Telford has been on some exciting adventures, putting some holes at mini golf ⛳️ and seeing all the different types of animals at the exotic zoo! 🐒 Wow, they sound like some great adventures, and it looks like you had such a good time!⭐️

One of our services in Dudley held a festival to celebrate World Culture Day! All the tenants got to wear different clothes to represent different countries. 🌍

Staff and tenants had an amazing day and got to enjoy different foods and music from around the world!

Services in Northampton went to the amazing
Rockin’ Roadrunner Festival 🎊 a festival that is run
with and for adults with disabilities. Everyone pitched in to make some festival bunting, posters and even a big backdrop for their stall!🎸

Services in Northampton went to the amazing Rockin’ Roadrunner Festival 🎊 a festival that is run with and for adults with disabilities. Everyone pitched in to make some festival bunting, posters and even a big backdrop for their stall!🎸

Chag sameach- Happy Sukkot!

Today marks the beginning of the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot, lasting until the 6th of October.

Sukkot is a week of joy, commemoration, and unity.

#Sukkot

Jordan in Grimsby has been had a busy day. Firstly, a food shop followed by a walk, then he was hard at work cleaning out his car to keep it pristine! 🚗 Great job Jordan, we hope you had a well-deserved cup of tea after all that! ☕

Lewis in Dudley had an incredible time last week celebrating his 32nd birthday 🎉 He’s been on a lovely holiday down to Devon with his support worker and then celebrated with a football cake! 🎂 Lewis loves watching the football, especially England! ⚽️

Happy Birthday Lewis!