Garden Gathering!

They say a picture paints a thousand words so for this particular entry we're going to let the pictures do the talking as we got such fabulous snaps from our Garden Gathering Green UPLIFT at the Carer’s Garden back in May!

It was a lovely Spring day for this relaxed and creative event which saw UPLIFTER’S come together for a chilled afternoon of sketching, mosaic making, picnics and music. 

There were smiles on the faces of all involved as they created beautiful mosaics, laughter and chat was a plenty over picnics and sweet treats and there were some very special mindful moments with Rachel Howden Massey from 'Other Ways to Walk'. As the afternoon drew into early evening, UPLIFTER's enjoyed signing and dancing to the samba beats of Latin band, Armando.

‘Garden Gathering’ was an event in the diary to celebrate creativity and well-being week, a national initiative that raises awareness of the positive impact that creativity can have on our wellbeing. And it certainly hit the nail on both, with the Creative Recovery community knowing full well that the two-go hand in hand. With special thanks to the hidden gem that is the Carer's Garden for hosting, creativity and wellbeing was on full display!

Of the day, our friends from the Carer’s Garden said: 

"Awesome day with you marvellous lot! The garden is a place for communities to come together to nurture our souls in the beauty of nature.  With music, colour and a collective, we raised the vibration! Thank you all for being there."

"Thank you to everyone that made this day absolutely perfect." - UPLIFT Participant

"Look at all those wonderfully happy faces."

- UPLIFT Participant

This Green UPLIFT project was funded and supported by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation, Creative Minds, South Yorkshire integrated care system an NHS partnership, Barnsley Healthcare Federation.