It was an honour to host the Beyond the Checkpoints Youth Project alongside CADFA and Newport PSC
It was an honour to host the Beyond the Checkpoints Youth Project alongside CADFA and Newport PSC, welcoming visiting young people from Palestine as well as local settled families. The evening was a celebration of culture, understanding and togetherness.
It was a youth centred event, making sure young people were at the heart of the evening, connecting so naturally and getting along beautifully. Through conversation and sharing, we learned about the human rights crisis in Palestine and the ways this impacts people’s daily lives. The young people made a powerful impact, using their own words, language and voices. Their stories will stay with us for a long time.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to welcome the group, and to the community members who supported the planning and delivery of this event. Special thanks to Kate, the brilliant creative practitioner, for leading such an engaging silk painting workshop; My Salah Mat for providing thoughtful gifts to our visitors alongside the gifts thoughtfully designed by the YMCO team and the young people from the families really made a difference making our guests feel comfortable.
It was an emotive evening to see so many people come together for one mutual reason.
It was great to see everyone take time for themselves, slow down and enjoy a creative morning together. Why this workshop worked : • Supported mindfulness and focus through hands on creativity • Sparked artistic thinking • Focused on attention to detail • Created a pressure free environment to try something new • Everyone went…
Step away from the daily rush and indulge in a wonderfully creative morning! Join us for a hands-on crochet workshop, where over 4 relaxing sessions you’ll design and complete two beautiful handmade pieces. It’s your time to unwind, learn, and immerse yourself in the timeless craft of crochet! Venue: USW Building – Floor C, Engagement…
Day 1 was all about slowing down and connecting with nature. The group enjoyed: A walk to Maindee Gateway Garden and St Mary’s Garden Plant recognition & mindful sketching Flower and leaf printing onto fabric through a Japanese method, tataki-zomé Decorating wood slices with floral prints Refreshments – tea and cake!! It was great to…
This was community at its best.
@CADFA
