Do you know an older person who lives alone or who might enjoy taking part in a creative project? Creative Calls combines creativity and befriending to give older people the chance to explore their imagination in the comfort of their own home. Through a series of three phone calls a professional artist from our teamContinue reading “Creative Calls”
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Setting The Scene
Sometimes the biggest challenge when trying something creative is getting somebody to join in in the first place. If an activity feels too “set up” it may make a person feel inhibited which means they are less likely to take a chance and give the activity a go. So if you are trying activities withContinue reading “Setting The Scene”
Storybox at Bury Art Museum – The Seaside
In lieu of our regular Storybox session at Bury Art Museum , which normally runs on the second Tuesday of each month, we have decided to share more dementia friendly activity ideas here instead! This month our theme is “The Seaside”. All of the activities require minimal equipment, and anything that you need should beContinue reading “Storybox at Bury Art Museum – The Seaside”
Storybox at Bury Art Museum
We normally run a monthly dementia friendly creative session at Bury Art Museum on the second Tuesday of each month – for obvious reasons it will not be running this month. It’s a popular and friendly group that we are really going to miss so we have decided to run a mini version of itContinue reading “Storybox at Bury Art Museum”
FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources
If you are a member of The Storybox Project : At Home please sign in here. The Storybox Project : At Home is a fun and inclusive programme of activities which uses imagination and creativity as a starting point. Building upon 12 years of practical experience, and work with thousands of people living with dementia,Continue reading “FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources”
Home is…
This poem was created by the women’s group at the Jinnah Centre in Bury, supported by Jen Harris and Ferne Collins. It is part of the Age Friendly Manchester Culture Champions Programme. Home is… Home is where I feel happy, My safe haven. Home is where I feel relaxed, Where I can wear comfy clothes,Continue reading “Home is…”
Work with us
We are currently looking for freelance workshop facilitators to join our team working on The Storybox Project. Do you think you have got the energy, passion and creativity to work on this unique project? Find out more here: Small Things Creative Projects Position of Work July 2019 If you would like to apply please sendContinue reading “Work with us”