This week the Gupshup Ladies Group had a wonderful catch up after our break, reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones.
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 great to have the ESOL ladies from upstairs join us to find out more about the group, and we look forward to inviting them to future workshops and projects.
We are settling into our new venue and already enjoying the warm, welcoming atmosphere it provides.
Thank you GAVO – Newport for supporting us in facilitating this space for the group!
In just one week of organising and one single hour of drop off, the collection for Gaza Winter Aid Appeal was a great success. This shows that when the people of Newport want to do something, they come together and make it happen especially for such a worthy and urgent cause. The generosity, care and…
A space filled with creativity and sharing centred around supporting parents of ALN/Autistic children and celebrating our children for who they are. We talked about autism, disability and the stigma around it and the language and labelling used. Alongside this, our canvas painting activity allowed parents to express emotions around connection with their child and…
The children absolutely loved mini LEGO building, throwing themselves into the challenge and we can safely say the adults learned a lot too! We also had painting corner, a salon corner, bead making corner and a computer corner, giving everyone plenty of choice and fun activities to explore. During story time, the children listened so…
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 great to have the ESOL ladies from upstairs join us to find out more about the group, and we look forward to inviting them to future workshops and projects.
We are settling into our new venue and already enjoying the warm, welcoming atmosphere it provides. 
Thank you GAVO – Newport for supporting us in facilitating this space for the group!
