Testimonials

This is the best thing that happened to me in Carlisle. It’s projects like this that make all the difference. Positive creates positive.

What a worthwhile project, I had a great time, learnt some new things and and the people are lovely.

The work you do is so needed, please keep on with it.

Had great fun inspiring people and left with an enormous sense of wellbeing!

Having attended the creative wellbeing sessions at the YMCA. I would encourage others to come along and have some fun and pick up some new tips and skills.

Love being involved – the ethos of the project is so beneficial to participants and facilitators. The inclusive approach and relaxed an welcoming nature of the sessions is as important as the creative aspects it fosters. I loved being involved with the projects and being as part of its the participants, Meeting many new people, mingling together and working collaboratively on projects, fostering much more than creativity in us all- fostering friendships, and as the name explains wellbeing in many many diverse ways – fulfilling its aims completely I would say and then some.

My involvement gave me great satisfaction seeing what beautiful stones everyone made and their sense of achievement. A great experience.

Great to see people from all walks of like come together in a warm and friendly and creative environment.

I really would not hesitate recommending Creative Wellbeing to anyone. This is a community that accepts and supports all people through creative projects, whatever their situation or need. It is for everyone. It is totally inclusive. Just go along and enjoy the atmosphere whilst doing something enjoyable at the same time. Meet others. Connect. Offer ideas, support. Get involved. If you have time to spare and want to get more value from life, go along. You will be warmly welcomed – you are free to come and go. Be inspired. Be uplifted. Be connected.

I have worked in Community Arts for over 20 years and I have a wealth of experience of working with marginalised groups and in dis-advantaged communities and I believe that Creative Wellbeing provide an exemplary community service.
Creative Wellbeing provides a non-threatening safe space that is welcoming, inclusive and that actively; includes, connects, nourishes and empowers.

Have so enjoyed the sessions in Aspatria at Creative Wellbeing. Developed skills and understanding of crafts at different levels

Personally I think all the experiences of Creative Wellbeing have been a wonderful experience.

The Creative Wellbeing sessions have given me a chance to feel more a part of the community; it has been a crucial break and time of enjoyment in my week which I am hoping shall be re-introduced in the area soon.

It improves health and wellbeing. It is a very valuable project for the community. It invites people from all walks of life and cultures to participate in creative activities that bring people out of isolation and stress and help people forget their stress and loneliness and meet like-minded people, work on their creative abilities, improve confidence and make things they can be proud of and enjoy company and creativity.

It has been lovely to meet up with people again in a creative setting and have some ‘me’ time to relax and forget any worries. We need more sessions!

Creative Wellbeing makes you feel good. It helps your depression and anxiety. You can learn new things while making new friends

The best part of the session was the friendly, welcoming atmosphere which felt very supportive and positive. I really enjoyed it and felt that I got a lot out of it.

It was very good. We made fireworks. I love fireworks. Had fun. Learned new skills. Made new friends. Would highly recommend to a friend. Made me feel happier.

This has been good for me getting me out of the house and starting to talk to people again – its great to be a part of the community again after my illness. Creative wellbeing helps me in my recuperating

Extremely helpful to bring out your creative personality. Absorbing feelings of freedom. Wonderful feeling of community togetherness.

I feel I fit in here after school and key housing. I meet people, get to know new people and get talking. It makes me feel valued too.

We all need to do creative, not in a costly way due to survive in money world, Rebecca actually provide free, please appreciate, like I do!

It has built up my confidence. It is a safe environment. It is so un-judgemental. Learning new techniques.

I think the atmosphere that Rebecca has created and the creativity brought in by the artists has made the sessions very enjoyable. These sessions have shown that people have developed skills in arts and also in health. As the relaxed atmosphere is fabulous. Fridays wont be the same without them.

Nice, friendly, enjoyable morning, Becky makes everyone so welcome and puts so much work and effort into the sessions.

Had a great time. Learnt a lot of things.

Really enjoyed trying things I wouldn’t normally get to do. Made me feel good about myself and gained confidence.

Great opportunity to try various craft activities. Atmosphere very relaxing and welcoming. Have had a great time at the sessions.

It was very good, the felting was beautiful, there was no right or wrong, it was brilliant.

Really fun and good! Recommend to ANYONE!

Creative Wellbeing is an excellent catalyst in getting people to socialise.

Makes me feel happy. Enjoyed the clay tile session and scrapbook.

I enjoy doing crafts. Meet new people. Have a good day.