Active Independence

29/05/2026

This is Mark Ridge who comes to our inclusive cycling group most weeks now with one of his Carers since we have started back in March. He was involved in a life changing road accident a few years ago which put him into a coma and he had to learn to walk and talk again and it left him brain damaged. He still managed to learn to cycle again (one of his passions) and last week he completed 15 laps equivalent to about 11 miles. Well done. What an achievement x

29/05/2026

Glorious weather today at the Cycle track. Really sunny on the terrace or a lovely cool breeze when you were riding round the track on a cycle of your choice. You can complete as many laps as you like and then rest or just pop by for the exercise

28/05/2026

We love seeing these wonderful photos from last week's Crafting Together: Recycling for Good session at Brecks.

A huge thank you to our new Lead Activity Volunteer, Paula, who stepped in to cover for Maria while she enjoys a well-deserved holiday. By all accounts, it was a fantastic afternoon filled with decoupage, delicious treats, and brilliant music.

The creativity was flowing, and our members had a wonderful time learning new skills. One member shared:

"I've always wanted to learn how to do decoupage! Chris made my clay rabbit and I've covered it – it's something I'll enjoy doing with other things now. Again, Alicia's humour was top form! Don't know where to put it yet, it needs pride of place."

Paula added:

"Had a great afternoon. Thank you Karen and Alisha for helping with the decoupage, Fiona for the delicious scones, and not forgetting Andrew for the entertainment!"

We are so grateful to everyone who made the afternoon so special. Swipe through the photos to see the session in action, as well as some lovely photos of our members proudly showing off their finished artwork in pride of place at home.

26/05/2026

It was a bit too warm for some of our regulars, so it was a smaller group for our Creative Threads session today at Maltby.

​The heat didn't stop us, though! We still managed to have a good natter while sorting through our supplies and working on our latest projects.

​Please Note: There will be no session next week.

​We will be taking a short break, but we will be back for our next session on Tuesday 9th June

21/05/2026

Just to confirm Inclusive Cycling is still open in the morning 9.30am until 12.30pm even though it’s Bank Holiday Weekend.

21/05/2026

This is what we’re doing for our next Artful Balance session in Doncaster on Wednesday 3rd June. Decorating a wooden wreath however you wish in paints or materials. Let’s get creative. Limited places. Free x

21/05/2026

Did you catch our latest update?

Our May E-bulletin landed straight in our members' inboxes earlier this week! It is packed full of the latest news, upcoming workshop dates, and helpful resources for our community.

Don't miss out on the next one! You can sign up today to get our bulletins delivered directly to you as soon as they are published. Stay informed, stay connected, and be part of the conversation.

📖 Read the May edition here:

Welcome to our May E-bulletin. Our expanding Art of Wellbeing programme is now well under way so its a great time to check it out! .

21/05/2026

Yesterday creations. All different, but beautiful using the flowers of the season at Artful Balance - Doncaster@@

21/05/2026

Creating beautiful flower displays was the craft for yesterday at our Doncaster Art of Balance Group. The room was full of colour, chit chat and laughter all helping each other. I think everyone surprised themselves today when looking at their achievements to take home with them and enjoy x

20/05/2026

A quick reminder that our Artful Balance: Inclusive Yoga session is happening tomorrow at 10:00 am!

Whether you want to find your calm, improve your mobility, or simply try something new, we would love to welcome you. If you have not been before, why not come along and give it a go?

Our sessions are fully accessible and specifically designed for Disabled People, carers, and PAs. You can join in completely at your own pace from a wheelchair, a chair, or the floor.

What our members say:
"Love coming here, will be back Thursday!"
"Love this yoga session. We did some moves not done before. Definitely felt I’d moved!"

When: Thursday at 10:00 am
Where: Maple Grove Communal Centre, Armthorpe, DN3 2EQ

Cost: Completely FREE

All exercises are adapted to your specific needs by our specialist trained yoga teacher.

19/05/2026

It’s Not Too Late to Join Our Hare-y Adventure

Missed our first session? Don’t worry—you haven't missed out.

We are back tomorrow for the second half of our Sculpt & Swing workshop, and we have plenty of room for you to join the fun. Maria, has been busy preparing spare air-dry clay hares, so you can jump straight into the best part: the decorating!

What we’re doing tomorrow:
Decoupage & Paint: Choose to dress your hare in beautiful paper patterns or hand-paint a celestial night sky.
Upcycled Charms: Use donated beads, wires, and ribbons to create those iconic swinging "legs" and decorative hanging charms.

The Details:
When: Tomorrow, Wednesday 20th May
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Brecks Community Hub, Rotherham, S65 3HU
Cost: Completely FREE!

This group is open to Disabled People, Carers, and PAs in Rotherham. Whether you want to learn a new skill or just fancy a cuppa and a chat while you craft, we’d love to see you there.

No need to book—just hop on over and join us!