Today is a good day to check in on a friend, family member or colleague 💜 #TimeToTalk

Our report, 'Keeping Safe: A review of psychosocial and wellbeing support options for creative practitioners working with challenging conditions and circumstances' is now online at https://t.co/OXWO82XQNT 1/3

Connecting Threads book launch at the Whitworth Gallery 6- 8pm Thurs 23rd Jan. Check the Whitworth website to book a ticket #textiles #embroidery #community #collaborate #socialhistory #tactile #Storytelling #kantha #signaturecloths #construction #sustainableliving #global

This is the last chance to see the whole exhibition. A smaller selection will be heading to @knitnstitchshow Harrogate 21 - 24 Nov.

Stitching the world wellbeing map in Oldham library today was a joy. Thank you to everyone who took part and @ace_national for supporting such an important project. #embroidery #creativity #community #oneworld #reuse #ClimateEmergency #wellbeing @CHWAlliance @OldhamLibraries

I am in need of a few metres of this lilac debris net for my Arts Council project. Scaffolders, please message me, I don't want to buy a 50 metre roll if I can help it. Huge thanks #Construction #architecture #debrisnet #scaffolders #lilac #reuse @ace_national @ConstructConnx

Excited to be in Oldham library this Friday, running our first creative session as part of my @ace_national project grant. We will be sharing stories using drawing, collage and stitch. Thanks to Design students at @MMU_Research #libraries #stitch #creative @GalleryOldham

Making as Learning the 62 Groups latest exhibition @SaltsMill on until Nov #textiles #cloth #stitch #creativity #material #culture #community #education #sharing #crafts #yorkshire #embroidery @62Group @craftsmagazine @MMU_Research

The giant world #wellbeing map umderway, looking forward to sharing with Oldham library users. Thanks to @ace_national for project grant funding. Waste from the construction industry will create the stitched artwork #embroidery #waste #community #creative #sustainable #reuse

Come as you really are - a visit to Croydon to see this huge exhibition celebrating crafts, hobbies and collecting, curated by @HetainPatel1 How we can use creativity to live well in a world in turmoil. #hobby #collector #amateur #crafts #textiles #quilts #escapism #wellbeing

The Avanti train to London - the joy of travel #cancelled #levelling #privatisation #overcrowded #unreliable #unsustainable #publictransport @AndyBurnhamGM

Piccadilly station Manchester, trying to get to London but the trains are late and cancelled. So so sad, the state of public transport so much for levelling up and green economy. #green #transport #rail #cancelled #levellingup #northernpowerhouse?????

This is very serious… D&T could be gone from national curriculum in four years, business leaders warn

How has this been allowed to happen? We all need the Arts #creativity #art #education #design #mentalhealth #problemsolving #theatre #music #crafts #visual #ToriesAreDone

Sharing new ideas and creative work driven by the Design for Health & Wellbeing MA from Friday 14th - Sat 22nd June @McrSchArt Such important work @MMU_Research #mentalhealth #grief #womenshealth #care #design #health @ManchesterMind @CHWAlliance @mentalhealth @VentureArts

This photo shows Christabel Pankhurst "voting" during the campaign for Votes for Women. There's still *just* time to register to vote in the UK General Election 2024. You can also register to vote anonymously for safety reasons. Find out more here: https://t.co/tMZ4dvvkIr

We are currently looking for new volunteers particularly with an availability of a Wednesday afternoon. If you’re interested, please complete the application form on our website and email it to louisa@venturearts.org. #volunteers #volunteering #volunteerinmanchester

Just back from a wonderful cross disciplinary writing retreat at @gladstonelib a gem of a place in North Wales. Thanks to @MMU_Research for this amazing opportunity

Monday, 3 June is the deadline for applying to our creative health training programme. Pass this along to your your/early career artist friends in the West of England who could benefit from 9 months of learning, sharing, experiencing and mentoring.