Our Art Therapy Workshops continued in March, working with Artist Barbara Rowell, when we worked on our woven stories. Great fun and so, so relaxing.
Cristina of Raw Energy had us joining in with a Latin American chair dance session, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Our fundraising Maggie’s Centre (Edin) ‘Kitchen Table Event raised just over £200 for this wonderful facility.
A lovely, happy afternoon with so many lovely shared stories around the tables. This was the first in a series of four art sessions led by Barbara. Today’s session involved tying memory knots in lengths of yarn, which we will be progressing over the next 3 sessions.
Building on last year’s experiences, the group continued to thrive and adapt to the the ever-changing situation. We enjoyed many Zoom sessions with guest visitors – Lorna Hill of Dunbar’s ‘Sharing A Story CIC’; Karell Sime, Volunteer at Dunbar’s Empire Gardens; Koren Calder from The Scottish Book Trust; Sandra & Rachel from ‘Age Scotland’. We also enjoyed Cookery Demonstrations from ‘Vegetarian for Life’, as well as Bingo Sessions with our Volunteer, Beth.
Outwith our Zoom sessions, we delivered delicious homemade soups (thank you to Rita Bradd for the tatties!) to our Carers’ households; enjoyed one-to-one meetings and walks when possible; delivered Easter treat bags and continued to provide telephone support for our members.
At the end of June we cautiously resumed face-to-face meetings, observing Scottish Government safety guidelines. What a joy to meet each other again. We enjoyed chair exercise sessions with Chris, another visit to Dunbar Community Woodlands and The Backlands; Afternoon Tea at Winterfield Golf Club; Fundraising Afternoon Tea Parties for both Macmillan and Maggie’s Centre, Edinburgh; a creative writing session with Lorna Hill; card-making sessions with Beth; celebrated Book Week Scotland with poet, Stuart Patterson; Christmas Decoration making with Marion Seath of ‘Fingers & Thumbs’ and ended the year with a sumptuous Christmas Lunch at the Winterfield. Oh what fun we had!!
A lovely afternoon had by all at our annual Macmillan fundraiser. Belts were loosened after a sumptuous spread of savouries and cakes, as well as Maggie’s legendary meringues! Just over £300 was raised for Macmillan – huge thanks to everyone in the group, plus friends, for making this such a great afternoon.
Another wonderful outdoor group meeting was held at The Backlands – one of our favourite venues over the years. The gardens were looking beautiful, and we had a lovely time pottering around and taking in all the colours and scents of the flowers. A great time had by all.
