Active Independence

26/11/2025

You could WIN this gorgeous Christmas Quilt! 🎄

Our incredibly talented Maria Levick has stitched this fabulous quilt to help us raise vital funds for our Active Independence Art of Wellbeing Sessions.

Ready to win?

Simply click the link below to purchase your tickets securely online:

https://activeindependence.org/wp/christmasquilt/

Good luck everyone! I've already bought my 5 tickets, so fingers crossed! 😉

Step right up for a chance to win one of our spectacular Christmas quilt. Imagine snuggling up with a beautiful, handcrafted quilt that could be yours to treasure for years to come. We’re run…

26/11/2025

21/11/2025

Check out our two e-bulletins that were sent out earlier this week

Take a look at the November e-bulletins we sent out early this week. Active Independence Members E-bulletin Updates for Disabled People and Carers in South Yorkshire Active Independence E-Bulletin …

21/11/2025

Wow! Look at this incredible collection of Christmas cards made using scrap fabrics at our recent "Crafting Together: Upcycling for Good" session

We absolutely love how these scraps have been turned into beautiful festive treasures. Proof that one person's waste is another's wonderful creation.

Ready for your next festive project? You're not too late!

Join us to make a Festive Stocking on the 3rd &17th December The Brecks Community Hub

19/11/2025

Check out Jacqui video on what to expect at our next Artful Balance session next week on 26th November at Church Balk Gardens Hall, Edenthopre.

Places are limited - so please let us know in comments below if you would like to join us.

18/11/2025

Artful Balance Christmas Special 🔔

Don't miss our final Artful Balance session of the year on November 26th

We're making a beautiful, personalised Christmas Village. We supply the wooden village, paint, glitter, and battery-operated fairy lights (3 settings!). You supply the creativity!

Limited spots: Add you name below if you would like to join us

17/11/2025

This Wednesday at our Crafting Together Session will be making Fabric Scrap Cards

Transform old fabric scraps into beautiful, personalised festive or birthday cards using hand or machine stitching.

Come get crafty with us!

The Brecks Community Hub

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

We are sorry to announce that we have to cancel our AGM tomorrow 18th Nov. New date will be published soon

17/11/2025

BUS FRANCHISING (FLEET) SURVEY AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority bus franchising team is running a six-week engagement activity to:
• Understand public experiences of accessibility and safety on board buses.
• Gather feedback to shape bus fleet specifications and procurement.
• Raise awareness of bus franchising and its phased rollout.
• Meet suppliers as part of the procurement process.

As part of the franchising process, buses in Doncaster and most of Sheffield will be the first to come under public control in September 2027. The rollout will continue in Barnsley and Rotherham by the end of 2028, with the rest of Sheffield following in 2029. A full engagement schedule for 2026–2029 is in development.

Bus fleet survey: 3 November – 15 December

All the information and how to take part is available at:

We are bringing buses back under public control. We want to hear from residents across South Yorkshire about how we can design better buses that are accessible for everyone. A public survey asking for people’s views is running between...

17/11/2025

The Rotherham Safeguarding Partnership is delivering SAW25, awareness, training and conferences during November 17th - 21st

The Rotherham Safeguarding Partnership is delivering SAW25, awareness, training and conferences during November 17th - 21st