Want to wow your neighbours and visitors over the Jubilee weekend? Come and learn how to make a beautiful decorative Jubilee wreath for your front door at a fun, free craft workshop at Anchor Housing in Cheetham on Wednesday 25th May at 2-4pm.
The free workshop is designed for people aged 55+ and is part of First Time for Everything, a programme designed by Royal Voluntary Service to support physical and mental health and wellbeing. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, First Time for Everything gives people, particularly those that are older or less mobile, the opportunity to try something new for free in their local community, and to be social and active.
Led by Moho Crafts, the workshop includes everything needed to make an eye-catching wreath. Participants are invited to bring their own Jubilee-themed embellishments for extra bling! The event is accessible to all, and refreshments will be provided.
According to a recent participant survey, 88% of respondents said that attending a First Time for Everything event helped their mental health and wellbeing, and 80% said they felt less isolated.
Laura Chow, Head of Charities, People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “It’s never too late to try something new and to have fun trying. First Time for Everything activities are a safe, gentle and enjoyable way to be active and social, which are vital to our health and wellbeing. Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, local people will be able to enjoy a wide range of interesting activities this year.”
To register for a place at the free First Time for Everything Jubilee wreath workshop, contact Karen Kennedy, Royal Voluntary Service activity co-ordinator on 07795 450563, email: karen.kennedy@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk. Booking is essential as places are limited.
For those unable to get out and about to First Time for Everything activities, Royal Voluntary Service has designed the Virtual Village Hall, an online activity hub and community. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the Virtual Village Hall helps people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun. From crafts to Zumba, singing to meditation, there are over 700 sessions available to view on-demand, with new content added regularly. Sessions are live-streamed daily on Facebook, search @VirtualVillageHall. Followers take part in real time or view on-demand via the Royal Voluntary Service website or YouTube. It is free to join and take part, and a Facebook profile is not required. Where activities require equipment, ingredients or materials, these are low-cost and easy to source.
Free Jubilee wreath workshop
DATE: Wednesday 25th May 2022
TIME: 2-4pm
VENUE: Anchor Housing, 132 Bury Old Road, Cheetham M8 5DR
BOOKING: Booking essential as places are limited
COST: Free (light refreshments provided)
ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible for all
MORE INFORMATION: Karen Kennedy, tel: 07795 450563, email: karen.kennedy@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
