Past Workshops

Therapeutic activities at Bondfield Day Centre This was a ten week project funded through the Primary Care Trusts Fit for the Future worked with 23 adults with learning disabilities who attend the Bondfield Day Centre. The ten week programme worked to develop participation in an activity, to gain awareness of others, to take turns, increase confidence, speech and movement. This was achieved through activities using basic objects such as a large balloon, a feather duster a soft frog and live music. Movement exercises including Sherbourne / Laban techniques were used.


The scarecrow making workshops have proved particularly popular with young people and their families. Delivered as part of events at Darton Longfields the workshops have been commissioned by the United Villages Partnerships environment group and the learning net.  These workshops have also been supported by local business that have donated materials in support of these community events.  A great way to scare the crows, get creative and to support community cohesion.
These and recyclable jewellery making activities have been offered to attendees at events at Darton Longfields. Other workshops have been included as part of the Gilroyd and Kexborough summer events. Working in the community in this way has provided invaluable opportunities to strengthen community cohesion raise awareness on environmental issues and to promote positive relations between all.