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!
It was a valuable session with a wide range of questions and honest conversations. People shared personal experiences that gave the police real insight into the everyday challenges and broader issues affecting our communities. Thanks to Superintendent Laura Bartley, Harry Petty, Lesley and Sadie for joining us and for our community members for sharing &…
Its been a busy week for the projects team! They attended the USW Community Engagement Showcase 2025 which was a great opportunity for them to hear from a wide range of organisations and individuals, learning about different approaches to community engagement and gaining valuable ideas to support our own professional learning and development. We also…
At todays Rahm Within session, the group spent time exploring the root word of “Rahm” (womb/mercy) to deepen our connection and understanding. We began building a basic foundation of women’s wellness looking at the importance of the different phases and the role of the womb. To refresh ourselves, we had tea, rose and cardamom herbal…
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!
