It happened. 27th Dec, Throwley Yard Cinema, 11am. We hosted our first art session. We had 8 people come, and spend the majority of the day with us. the feedback is amazing, so, yes, we are going to make it a repeating event. We provided supplies, books to colour and, someone to talk to. The day ended up with conversations more than creative art, except for the oranges and cloves which one participant brought to do, along with the whole history behind the oranges and cloves. We are looking at several different venues in Sutton along with the Selkirk pub to see which would be better suited, but at the moment, the cinema is winning.

so, come along to the next event, where you can be as creative or talkative as you want, all free of charge.

Merry Christmas. Ok, yes, its almost over, but now is when I have time to sit down with a glass of ... Yeah ok, JD Honey and Coke.

After cooking a turkey, large enough for 14 people ( there is 3 of us, plus dogs and cats ), I realise that this business has consumed me. Im either providing care which is needed for a good portion of the day, or im looking at the business which now consists of the website, looking for funding, attending several stearing forums, attending support groups I co-host and well, we will get to the next bit shortly, but I need to apologise to those who I usually contact to say Merry Christmas or interact in some way.

And you know why? did you know there were over 75 thousand people alone last year? I want to do my best to help bring that number down.

I have funally got 3 directors for the business to go ahead and should have the bank account finalised on Friday, which is our event launch day. Yes, thats right, free events. The Arts and Crafts project we have named Take P'HeArt, is free to attend. We will have a few bits and peices for sale, such as the useful Fridge magnet, which provides quick access to this website, and a completly optional £1 donation towards venue hire and the supplies.

So, back to Christmas ( Take P'HeArt is on the 27th )... even now, im looking around, and all i see is art supplies (some were kindly donated from a friend - thanks Julie ) and im thinking about updating the website with the company number. (now done - nothing like the present to do things eh) and listing the directors (yeah, that to is now done) but the biggest update is still yet to come, which will integrate the events calendar in with the whole of the website.

And this is where im going to say oh no... I forgot to send Christmas Cards out so... this is my thought to you... Merry Christmas, have a fantastic New Year, but if you find you are struggling, then please check out this website to see if there are services and venues local to you who are waiting for your call to support you.

Ok, ive been called. Nibbles and dips comming up.

Merry Christmas!

17th Dec. This is the date it all starts.... on the 17th Dec, i received the documentation inciating that registration for the business was successfull. so, still really busy. Next friday is the first P'HeArt session which is really exciting but, getting the stuff together is taking its time. We will get there. We will succeed, lets see what happens eh

Hello... I have been so busy. Ok, firstly, I now have all the signatories to create the CIC Business. I will be doing this over the weekend. Secondly, and this one I am more excited about than creating the business... Take P'HeArt, Take PArt in Art from the HeArt, get it, a play on words, and letters... Tracy came up with this, which is the new arts and crafts group sessions we are starting, the first is being held on the 27th Dec, the aim is to provide a safe space for people to meet, talk and take part in arts and crafts to help with both combating Mental Health and loneliness.

All supplies are provided free of charge, all we ask, if its affordable, is an optional one pound donation towards costs and venue rent.

The art sessions are listed under the support group in Sutton, and the first starting at 11am, 27th Dec 2024 at: Throwley Yard Cinema 2 Throwley Rd Sutton SM1 4GJ

im so excited!