In March 2024 The Power of Resilience CIC were nominated as Community Impact of the Year for Tameside Business Awards. We received the exciting news that from over 100 entries for this year’s Tameside Business Awards our organisation was shortlisted as finalists in the Community Impact Business of the Year Category. We attended the awardsContinue reading “Community Impact Business of the Year Finalists 2024!!!”
Author Archives: Julie Mallinson
Bonfire and Quiet Fireworks
On Saturday 4th November members of the community gathered together for a Bonfire and Quiet Fireworks party. Although the weather was poor, this was a lovely event and was a wonderful time to hang out together. Thank you to Emmaus Mossley for financially supporting another community event. Thank you to Ada Burke and Steven forContinue reading “Bonfire and Quiet Fireworks”
Blackpool Trip
Some of the members of The Power of Resilience CIC had an incredible trip out to Blackpool on Saturday 14th October 2023, thanks to the support of Emmaus Mossley. We ate fish and chips, walked along the promenade at sunset and drove through the Illuminations. We laughed so much as we shared our memories ofContinue reading “Blackpool Trip”
Afternoon Tea
Today we had an incredible afternoon tea at The Power of Resilience CIC. This was funded through a grant from Emmaus Mossley. Wonderful to dial a notch down and chill together. Massive thanks to Ada and Steve for organising and hosting this!
Thrive Week 4 – Christmas Gifts
This week our participants learnt how to make gonks, rustic hearts and rustic stars for presents for friends and family. We used natural materials such as twigs, twine, wood, dried flowers and pine cones. Participants co-operated in sharing resources eg the glue gun and clippers, helped each other make rustic stars and shared innovative ideas.Continue reading “Thrive Week 4 – Christmas Gifts”
Festival of Lights Willow Wood Hospice – December social
This evening The Power of Resilience CIC joined in with Willow Wood Hospices’ Festival of Lights. We drank hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, ate popcorn and meandered around the lights. We also had the opportunity to visit the on site shop and hear the children’s choir. It was a lovely evening and weContinue reading “Festival of Lights Willow Wood Hospice – December social”
Thrive Week 3 – Decoupaging and hand finishing boxes
This week our participants learnt how to decoupage boxes for presents for friends and family. This was an excellent activity using recycled materials and enabled individuals to slow down and concentrate. As part of this session we discussed the mental health concerns of group members including bereavement and loss, health issues, isolation and loneliness. IContinue reading “Thrive Week 3 – Decoupaging and hand finishing boxes”
THRIVE HAS MADE THE PRESS!
Our Thrive Arts and Crafts Project has made The Tameside Reporter, our local newspaper. To book onto the final 2 sessions of Thrive follow this link:
Thrive Rustic Arts and Crafts: Week 2 – Paper flowers and rustic jars
This week our Rustic Arts resilience workshop was an opportunity for group members to develop community connections, share ideas and relax whilst being creative and learning new skills and techniques. Participants had the opportunity to make paper flowers. One of our group participants, Sam, demonstrated using a paper napkin and our arts and crafts facilitatorContinue reading “Thrive Rustic Arts and Crafts: Week 2 – Paper flowers and rustic jars”
Thrive Rustic Arts and Crafts Workshop: Week 1 – Card Making
Today was the first in our series of four rustic arts and crafts workshops held at The People’s Gallery, Melbourne Street, Stalybridge. Participants made a variety of cards for all occasions, building their emotional and mental strength through their artwork. Reducing isolation and increasing community cohesion, chatting as we complete the arts and crafts activitiesContinue reading “Thrive Rustic Arts and Crafts Workshop: Week 1 – Card Making”
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