This time we got our hands messy with hand building with pottery clay shaping pieces inspired by the groups culture and memories. From nowkhas (river boats) and shapla phool (lotus, Bangladeshs national flower) to traditional household items, everyone brought a touch of heritage into their creations.
They’ll be taking care of the clay pieces as they dry and can’t wait to decorate them next time!
The group also reflected on being kind to yourself, looking after your heart and seeing yourself as a traveller in the world. A beautiful thought to carry forward with us.
Gupshup is currently at capacity so unfortunately, we will be closing registrations for the group. When there is space to accommodate more women, we will update you!
We hosted a workshop where YMCO groups came together to design and paint silk flags thinking about the future of Maindee by adding their personal perspective to the designs. Those flags were then carried through the streets as part of the local parade at Maindee Festival, with some of the women who made them, joining…
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We had fantastic support for the Gaza Winter Aid Appeal from the community and your help from bringing high quality, good donations including new items (over 400 bags!), categorising them, and loading the vans made a huge difference and allowed us to hit important shipping deadlines. We really wanted to move quickly because the reality…
They’ll be taking care of the clay pieces as they dry and can’t wait to decorate them next time! 
The group also reflected on being kind to yourself, looking after your heart and seeing yourself as a traveller in the world. A beautiful thought to carry forward with us.
Gupshup is currently at capacity so unfortunately, we will be closing registrations for the group. When there is space to accommodate more women, we will update you!
