A workshop where YMCO groups came together to design and paint silk flags thinking about the future of Maindee
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 the parade for the first time ever. They were so proud and happy to take part this way!
It was a celebration of collaboration and visibility. A simple workshop with the impact of belonging in Maindee and Newport. This is what can happen when people create something together.
Big thanks to Kate for capturing them in action we can’t wait to work with you again!
Today we made earrings from scratch, some are keeping theirs, while others plan to gift them to loved ones. It was a lovely creative activity that encouraged teamwork and refining their fine motor skills. We also enjoyed a riddle game in the groups mother tongue and community language, celebrating language and cultural connection. It was…
A huge thank you to Yvonne from Autism’s Hidden Voices for sharing her powerful story of acceptance, determination and love reminding us all never to give up, even when we so often hear “no” when advocating for our children. Yvonne’s openness about her own journey inspired so many, offering both hope and practical guidance for…
We learned about companion planting and placing certain plants together to help them grow better, repel pests or improve flavour, like basil with marigold, a great duo that protects and supports each other! the group carefully dug up the strawberry and raspberry plants moving them to new spots where they’ll have more space to thrive,…
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 the parade for the first time ever. They were so proud and happy to take part this way! 
It was a celebration of collaboration and visibility. A simple workshop with the impact of belonging in Maindee and Newport. This is what can happen when people create something together. 
Big thanks to Kate for capturing them in action 
we can’t wait to work with you again!
