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  • Twiddlers! - “A wonderful wall of wool”

    Twiddlers! - “A wonderful wall of wool”

    How a county-wide knitting challenge helped Nottinghamshire people living with dementia. Read more

  • Ukeo’s Magnificent 9

    Ukeo’s Magnificent 9

    Amateur ukulele players aged 55+ sharing the joy of playing together at St Radigunds Community Centre in Dover Read more

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    How to improve your mental health: creative mindful minutes

    Inspiring stories and quick creative activities to boost your wellbeing, reduce stress and improve your mental health Read more

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    Learn how collaborative projects of arts and culture revitalised the local community of Barton Hill Read more

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Stories of Creativity

Shining a spotlight on creative people, places and communities

Scottish Creations exhibition now online

Scottish Creations exhibition now online

A wonderful display of work by amateur and semi-professional artists from across Scotland Read more

Published: 24th December, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Twiddlers! - “A wonderful wall of wool”

Twiddlers! - “A wonderful wall of wool”

How a county-wide knitting challenge helped Nottinghamshire people living with dementia. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Ukeo’s Magnificent 9

Ukeo’s Magnificent 9

Amateur ukulele players aged 55+ sharing the joy of playing together at St Radigunds Community Centre in Dover Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

How to improve your mental health: creative mindful minutes

How to improve your mental health: creative mindful minutes

Inspiring stories and quick creative activities to boost your wellbeing, reduce stress and improve your mental health Read more

Published: 25th September, 2022

Updated: 23rd December, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Spotlight on . . . Creating Ground C.I.C

Spotlight on . . . Creating Ground C.I.C

Learn how art and drama can help give people a safe space to share their experiences Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2022

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Barton Hill Service Provider Network

Barton Hill Service Provider Network

Learn how collaborative projects of arts and culture revitalised the local community of Barton Hill Read more

Published: 26th July, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Folk Around Fishponds: Bristol

Folk Around Fishponds: Bristol

Discover an amateur acoustic music club that has been meeting regularly for over 20 years Read more

Published: 20th July, 2022

Updated: 7th September, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The F’ukes: Bristol

The F’ukes: Bristol

Find out how this Bristol-based music class transitioned into a self-led group Read more

Published: 20th July, 2022

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Telegraph Hill Centre: Lewisham

Telegraph Hill Centre: Lewisham

An independent community centre in Lewisham, South East London Read more

Published: 29th June, 2022

Updated: 18th July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Bevy: Brighton

The Bevy: Brighton

Award-winning community-run pub in East Brighton Read more

Published: 27th June, 2022

Updated: 9th August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Cross Hands: Bristol

The Cross Hands: Bristol

How a pub in Fishponds became a catalyst for local creativity Read more

Published: 27th June, 2022

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Louis Armstrong: Dover

The Louis Armstrong: Dover

A well-established public house in central Dover that hosts music and comedy nights as well as regular creative groups Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

LTB Showrooms: Coventry

LTB Showrooms: Coventry

How a cash-free win-win partnership spawned a new home for creativity in Coventry Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Stoke Canon Inn: Devon

The Stoke Canon Inn: Devon

Story of award-winning community-owned pub in Stoke Canon that runs creative activities Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Updated: 21st July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

The Cube Microplex: Bristol

The Cube Microplex: Bristol

Cinema and community art space in Stokes Croft in Bristol Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 19th July, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Abbey Theatre Club

Abbey Theatre Club

Read how the Arbroath-based drama group used a microgrant from Creative Lives to get back on stage. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Trans Folke

Trans Folke

The story behind Folkestone-based arts & crafts group for the local trans community Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Kickstart Voluntary Arts Microgrants 2021-2022

Kickstart Voluntary Arts Microgrants 2021-2022

Cheshire West and Chester Reopening and Recovery Programme for rural areas and local communities Read more

Published: 29th March, 2022

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Our Creative Lives: Ink Painting

Our Creative Lives: Ink Painting

Gareth Coles shares his passion for putting pen (and water) to paper Read more

Published: 16th March, 2022

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Inside Out: Former hospital becomes exhibition space

Inside Out: Former hospital becomes exhibition space

Innovative example of turning the disused Fleetwood hospital into a gallery to showcase local people's creativity Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Performance Collective Stranraer

Performance Collective Stranraer

Nurturing aspiring theatre artists in rural Scotland Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Our Creative Lives: Maker World

Our Creative Lives: Maker World

An inspiring space for children and families to get creative Read more

Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Stoke-on-Trent Microgrants 2021

Stoke-on-Trent Microgrants 2021

Meet the 10 projects supported to develop creativity outdoors Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 4th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Starting a university creative group

Starting a university creative group

How a group of students and staff in Canterbury built a community around creativity Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Upcycling Clothes Q&A

Upcycling Clothes Q&A

Charlotte Rosevear shares her top tips for giving your clothes a boost! Read more

Published: 21st January, 2022

Updated: 28th October, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre

Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre

How a blended approach of on and offline brought women together during the pandemic Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Loud & Proud Choir

Loud & Proud Choir

An LGBT+ choir in Edinburgh that moved online during the pandemic and made new connections Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Lewis & Harris Youth Concert Band

Lewis & Harris Youth Concert Band

Highlands & Islands music group that proved a lifeline for young people during the pandemic Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra

Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra

Scottish youth group that found new and improved ways of working Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Albatross Arts’ Walking Workshops

Albatross Arts’ Walking Workshops

Helensburgh-based project that helped people connect and create outdoors Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Step Change Dance Studios

Step Change Dance Studios

Integrated dance group that shaped a new online programme during the pandemic Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Our Creative Lives: Tactile Sketchbooking

Our Creative Lives: Tactile Sketchbooking

Marion Cheung shares her love for mixed media Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Tackling isolation through art in North Wales

Tackling isolation through art in North Wales

Arts project addressing isolation among Welsh speakers in North Wales Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 14th December, 2021

Author: Gareth Coles

Our Creative Lives: Gig photography

Our Creative Lives: Gig photography

Damien McGlynn shares how he combined his twin passions of live music and photography Read more

Published: 9th December, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Social Circus Athens

Social Circus Athens

Circus programme for young refugees in the Greek capital Read more

Published: 8th December, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Reviving local creativity in Kent

Reviving local creativity in Kent

Highlights from Creative Lives’ microgrant scheme in Kent supported by Kent Community Foundation and Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust Read more

Published: 7th December, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

Sharing stories and making connections

Sharing stories and making connections

Participatory arts project in West Wales Read more

Published: 1st December, 2021

Updated: 8th December, 2021

Author: Gareth Coles

Our Creative Lives: Creative Walking

Our Creative Lives: Creative Walking

Taking your creativity into the great outdoors Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Our Creative Lives: Dressmaking

Our Creative Lives: Dressmaking

Sally Reay shares her re-found passion for sewing Read more

Published: 18th November, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

New Beginnings - An Exhibition by the People of East Anglia

New Beginnings - An Exhibition by the People of East Anglia

A photography exhibition to mark the New Year Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 19th January, 2023

Author: Andreea Lupu

Our Creative Lives: Stop-motion Animation

Our Creative Lives: Stop-motion Animation

Find out what it's like to create stop-motion animation Read more

Published: 11th November, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Building the Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Building the Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Old farm in Edinburgh converted into an eco-bothy by a diverse group of volunteers Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Andreea Lupu

“We share a sense of fun and enjoyment”

“We share a sense of fun and enjoyment”

We celebrate our 30th birthday by shining a spotlight on 30 creative lives Read more

Published: 5th October, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2022

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Living With You

Living With You

Storytelling and film project capturing the experience of living with Tourette's Syndrome Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Let’s Get Moving!

Let’s Get Moving!

Dance project in Birmingham that helped older people move and connect Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Watch, Share and Make

Watch, Share and Make

Intergenerational theatre project in London Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Food, Talk, Create

Food, Talk, Create

Art and food collide at this Lancashire community project Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

The People's Report

The People's Report

Kent-based songwriting project that reduced isolation Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Meet, Make, Mend

Meet, Make, Mend

Inspiring sewing project in Bristol that brought people together Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2021

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Seven years on, Epic Award winners  still keep the beat

Seven years on, Epic Award winners still keep the beat

An inspiring story from Pandemonium Drummers, our 2014 Epic Award winners Read more

Published: 25th January, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

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