You're Welcome Gloucestershire

06/12/2023

Fancy joining a monthly cooking group?

  Social cooking group that meet 1st Thursday of the month 11am – 1pm, cooking easy recipes on low budgets, learn new skills in the kitchen and enjoying eating and socializing together.

04/12/2023

This exhibition celebrates how spending time amongst trees positively impacts on our mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by the beautiful woodland setting
of the Forest of Dean, this group of artists have used natural materials to produce interesting and unusual artwork with an organic twist.

Exhibition ‘Tree of Life’ and Opening Event This exhibition celebrates how spending time amongst trees, positively impacts on our mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by the beautiful woodland setting of the Forest of Dean, this group of artists have used natural materials to produce interestin...

30/11/2023

Cotswold Farm Park have lots of magical activities planned this Christmas. Find out more here.

  Get ready for a festive season filled with yuletide wonder as Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park presents a double dose of Christmas magic as Father Christmas arrives in his Cotswold residence for Christmas on the Farm, along with the return of the Enchanted Light Trail.   Set against the pictur...

29/11/2023

Blood Hound Education have some exciting science-based activities coming up for young people. Click here to view their profile and find out more.

Join Bloodhound Education for the Winter Of Course We Can event; Rockets and Parachutes. Try something new, expand your knowledge, and meet new friends whilst having fun. Attendees can take part in practical activities linked to the Bloodhound 1,000mph car, exploring science and engineering in a saf...

27/11/2023

Have you seen Gloucestershire Carers Hub’s latest programme of events?

Are you a carer? You might like to see our December programme https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/whats-on-december-2023/

23/11/2023

Art Shape are running a series of free workshops for unpaid carers. Click here to find out more.

Calling All Unpaid Gloucestershire carers! Join us for our FREE community Art and Craft Festive workshops at a variety of venues across Gloucestershire. All materials provided. Treat yourself! Visitor Centre,Robins wood Hill Park, Reservoir Rd, Gloucester, GL4 6SXMonday 20th November, 10am to 11.30a...

23/11/2023

We are thrilled to be at the Carers’ Rights Day event at Abbeydale Sports & Community Centre today talking to attendees about You’re Welcome Gloucestershire and finding things to do to suit their individual requirements. If you are here this afternoon, please come and say hello.

06/11/2023

Did you know that Batsford Arboretum are running lots of exciting events this Christmas? Check out their profile to find out about the big elf hunt and Santa’s grotto.

Santa’s naughty elves have gone missing and they’re hiding at Batsford Arboretum – find them to win a prize! The Elf Hunt runs daily from 1st December 2023 to 7th January 2024 (except Christmas Day) and costs £3 per participating child, plus admission fees for children and accompanying adults...

03/11/2023

We are delighted to share the Active Impact has been announced as a finalist in the Red Kite Days Gloucestershire Awards 2023.

Please take a moment to vote for Active Impact in the Community Support category if you can.

Congratulations to all the finalists and a special mention to those featuring on You’re Welcome Gloucestershire who have made the final vote!

We are FINALISTS and we would love your help!

Please vote for Active Impact: https://gloucestershire.redkitedays.co.uk/gloucestershire-awards-voting/

Don't forget voting for the 2023 Red Kite Day Awards closes at 11:59 on Sunday 5 November!

We are nominated in the Community Support category but if this is first time you have come across Active Impact, you may like to know more about some of the work that we do.

Active Impact strive to make inclusion happen for disabled children and young people in Gloucestershire.

- We facilitate an exciting programme of inclusive Short Breaks for 0-25 year olds
- We run FREE inclusion training courses for activity providers
- We run You're Welcome Gloucestershire; an online inclusive activity finder
- We organise inclusion-focussed networking opportunities for professionals
- We have recently set up the Neurodiversity network (more to follow)
- We work in collaboration with other organisations to improve inclusive practice and opportunities for families of disabled children and young people in the county

To vote for Active Impact visit https://gloucestershire.redkitedays.co.uk/gloucestershire-awards-voting/

Thank you for your support!

01/11/2023

Fancy some sensory skating sessions in Cirencester?

Introducing Sensory Sessioins: Your Ultimate Ice Skating Haven! 🌟 Experience Ice Skating Like Never Before 🌟 Are you ready for an ice-skating adventure that’s truly exceptional? Look no further than the Gateway Ice Rink’s exclusive Sensory Friendly sessions! We’re turning your ice-skatin...

01/11/2023

We know it’s November when we see ice rinks popping up all over You’re Welcome! Have you heard about this one coming to Cheltenham on 17 November?

The spectacular Cheltenham Ice Rink will return from Friday 17 November 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024. Located in Imperial Gardens in the heart of Regency Cheltenham – reflecting the town’s historic Winter Gardens and indoor roller skating rink that once occupied a site here. The modern-day vers...

01/11/2023

Art Shape are running a steampunk course. Get your spanner and rivet guns ready!

Riveted Realm with tutor Warren Day Get your spanner and rivet guns ready as we are going to explore the amazing world of steampunk. We will experiment with a variety of media to create strange but familiar items such as the iconic bird mask worn by plague doctors and other accessories. This course....

24/10/2023

Have you seen National Star’s programme of inclusive adult education classes? There’s something here for everyone.

We pride ourselves on our personal and caring approach, and our focus is to help you progress and achieve success. Our courses provide the opportunity to learn a new skill, meet people, gain confidence and improve overall wellbeing. To take part in a course you will need to be accompanied by a carer...

20/10/2023

Do you like getting into the Christmas spirit early? If so, make a willow snowman next Thursday!

Nine sustainable willow snowperson sculptures are coming to Cirencester this December. New Brewery Arts is hosting a free community willow weave workshop, to make one of the sculptures which will be placed around Cirencester, encouraging visitors to explore the town. Join in making one of the large....

15/10/2023

Fancy exploring the art of calligraphy in a non-traditional way? Be inspired by the Autumn and Winter months to create beautiful artwork using loops and decorative elements.

Illustrative Calligraphy with tutor Faatiman Bham Explore the art of calligraphy in a non-traditional way! You will learn to use a nib and ink to explore Illustrative Calligraphy. Be inspired by the Autumn and Winter months to create beautiful artwork using loops and decorative elements. This course...

11/10/2023

Are you an unpaid carer? Access Gloucestershire Carers Hub’s varied programme of events for October by clicking here:

Are you an unpaid carer? If you are registered as a carer with Gloucestershire Carers Hub, you can access the varied programme of events, that includes excercise, chatting with other carers and sessions that will help you with your caring role at https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/free-unpa...

10/10/2023

You’ve still got time to get involved in the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Find out more and book your tickets here.

Come and celebrate the best of literary names and the most talked about emerging authors at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023. Join the likes of Brian Cox, Jojo Moyes, Elizabeth Day, Charlie Mackesy, Sadiq Khan, Liv Little, David Mitchell, Heather Morris, Tim Peake, Cliv...

04/10/2023

The Music Works are running an inclusive session of music-making for young people during October half term. Click here to find out more.

Mix & Mash week October Half-Term will run from 30th October-3rd November from 10am-3pm every day at our inclusive music Hub in Gloucester. A week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emp...

02/10/2023

It’s never too early for a Halloween event!
Tricks and treats abound with Orchard Trust for their coffee morning on the farm. There’s a scavenger hunt and fancy dress too.

Halloween themed coffee morning on our smallholding. With Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, lots of yummy treats and optional fancy dress. Open to all, the coffee morning will be held on our Smallholding in Lower Lydbrook, from 10am-12pm on October 25th 2023. We have good car parking and the site is le...

01/10/2023

Ever fancied having a go at life drawing? If so, this might be just what you’re looking for.

A Day of Guided Life Drawing with a Model, with Cherry LyneSaturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)Cost: £45 including materials

28/09/2023

Fancy an online writing course?
This course is all about opening your imagination and using writing to express your ideas. From nonsense poetry to song lyrics, and catch-phrases to comic
speeches, you’ll build confidence in writing in different forms and play with the way language can be used.

  Writing for Fun with tutor Gemma Bolwell This course is all about opening your imagination and using writing to express your ideas. From nonsense poetry to song lyrics, and catch-phrases to comic speeches, you’ll build confidence in writing in different forms and play with the way language can ...

28/09/2023

Are you free on Saturday 21 October? You could spend the morning making cord with all sorts of recycled materials.

Making Cord with All Sorts, with Lizzie GoddenSaturday 21st October 2023 / 10:30am – 1:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)Cost: £20 including materials

26/09/2023

Come to St Paul’s Church and explore a variety of arts and crafts techniques using recycled materials. On this course you will work with others, share ideas and create unique pieces of artwork.

Art in St Pauls with tutor Trudi Price Explore a variety of arts and crafts techniques using recycled materials. Using some weird and wonderful materials, you will be amazed at what you can create with a bit of recycling! On this course you will work with others, share ideas and create unique pieces...

23/09/2023

Have you ever wanted to have a go at acting? Do you want to develop your confidence? This course offers adults the chance to explore and develop their
communication and performing skills; using improvisation, characterisation, vocal and physical exercises in order to challenge and excite! There will also
be the opportunity to devise your own piece of theatre for performance.

Discover Drama, with Jo JarrattStarts Friday 29th September 2023 / 8 weeks with half-term break10:15am – 12:30pm£35Have you ever wanted to have a go at acting? Do you want to develop your confidence? This course offers adults the chance to explore and develop their communication and performing sk...

22/09/2023

Have you heard about Reconnect Gloucestershire’s group for people with long-term health conditions? Come along to share
common experiences, enjoy some time in nature and support each other.

A new (since July) ReConnect Gloucestershire group for people with stroke and/or long-term health conditions. Come along on one or more dates to share common experiences, enjoy some time in nature and support each other. Social chat, outdoor time and nature focussed activities. In September/October....

20/09/2023

With Autumn upon us, it’s the perfect time to make your own scarf.

Knitting for Beginners, with Cherry LyneStarts Monday 25th September 2023 / 8 weeks with a half term break.12:15pm – 2:30pm£35 (£15 concessions)

18/09/2023

Who likes a bit of scrap art?
This course will show you how to make all sorts of things with weird and wonderful materials.

Scrap Art with tutor Nathan Coll Explore a variety of arts and craft techniques using recycled materials. Using some weird and wonderful materials, you will be amazed at what you can create with a bit of recycling! On this course you will work with others, share ideas, and create unique pieces of ar...

16/09/2023

Mindful photography, anyone?

Mindful Photography, with Andy SquiffSaturday 30th September 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

15/09/2023

Fancy an interactive trail of fun and performance? Take a magical journey through Westonbirt Arboretum.
This event is for disabled people and their families, and they have a morning session for those with a visual impairment.

An interactive trail of performance & fun, creative challenges for the whole family to enjoy. A magical journey through Westonbirt Arboretum! Come and join Sonny, a wise woodsman of the forest! He’s been a little out of kilter recently and needs your help. Can you come exploring with us to find hi...

15/09/2023

The Roses Theatre are doing a subtitled showing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Find out more here.

The Roses offers Subtitled Screenings (in English) to enable those who have difficulty hearing to enjoy the most popular film releases.My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3| Tue 3 Oct 2:00pm Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of lo...

12/09/2023

If you live with mental health challenges or chronic pain, Artlift gives you the chance to try a whole range of creative activities for FREE. Find out more about how to get involved with painting, creative writing, drawing, photography, dance, theatre arts, prop-making, print making and crafts.

Artlift's courses are for adults registered with a GP in Gloucestershire and living with mental health and/or chronic pain challenges, or for those who have been through intensive care. A chance to try a whole range of creative activities with the support of specially trained Artist Facilitators for...

12/09/2023

The new You’re Welcome site is now up and running and waiting for you to explore. We have updated it to make it even easier for you to find things to do that work for you.
visit www.yourewelcomeglos.org

12/09/2023

Do you have a passion for art? Are you a young creative looking to learn some new skills or explore new ways of working? Well, ‘Explore’ could be for you!

Young Creatives: Explore (Ages 11 -14)Starts Tuesday 19th September 2023 / 6 weeks6:00pm – 7:30pmCost: £32 (£22 concessions) for 6 week course

11/09/2023

Did you know that the You’re Welcome website is being updated with new ways to find things to do that work for you?
It will be offline from midday today, and we will post again when you can get back on.

09/09/2023

Heading down to Pride in Gloucester Park today? We've got a Sensory Chill Out tent set up for families. Come and chat to the You're Welcome Gloucestershire team about inclusive opportunities and to some of Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum volunteers, committee and team.

09/09/2023

Celebrate nature in all its beauty and try your hand at botanical casting. Find out more here:

Botanical Casting, with Svilen RadevSaturday 30th September 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)Cost: £45 including materials.

07/09/2023

We have some exciting news!
The You’re Welcome website is being updated with new ways to find things to do that work for you. It won’t look much different from the good old You’re Welcome website, and we wanted to let you know that it will be offline from 12pm on Monday 11 September. We’ll post again when you can get back on.
Any questions in the meantime? Post them in the comments or email us at [email protected].

07/09/2023

Circus skills aren’t just for young people! Adults can have a go too.

Adult AerialStarts Tuesday 12th September 2023. Runs for 6 weeks11:15am – 12:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford)Come and have a go on a variety of aerial equipment from rope climbing to static trapeze. Enjoy a different type of exercise whilst your feet are off the ground and upside down.Cost: £6 per s...

06/09/2023

Do you know a young person who fancies themselves in the circus? If so, take a look at these circus classes.

Engage Seniors (Ages 11 – 16)Starts Wednesday 13th September 20235:30pm – 6:45pm (at Artspace Cinderford)Take your circus journey further with more tricks than you can shake a stick at. Learn combinations to turn them into routines and bring out your inner performer. Become the unicycle artist y...

05/09/2023

Artspace Cinderford have released a pack programme of art classes, workshops, and performing arts too. Take a look at their profile here:

…with and without disabilities. We offer an engaging programme of activities including; print-making, pottery, circus skills, animation, painting, textiles, drama and singing. We deliver workshops both at our venue in Cinderford and at outreach venues around the Forest of Dean and further afield. ...